20 Reef Shops in Queensland
Queensland's proximity to the Great Barrier Reef gives its shops a natural advantage. You'll find some of Australia's best coral farms here, many operating out of dedicated facilities with large holding systems and WYSIWYG selections.
100% Aquatics
Brisbane's largest marine, freshwater, and reptile specialty store located in Kippa-Ring. Known for their reef-safe focus, expert advice, and knowledgeable staff who help customers set up and maintain successful marine aquariums. Offers both in-store shopping and online ordering with delivery.
Anything QT
Brisbane-based marine fish specialists known for their rigorous quarantine process. All fish are quarantined before sale in natural seawater without copper or formalin. Offers a unique 72-hour stay alive guarantee on livestock, with a 5-6 week holding period for rare and uncommon species. Ships Australia-wide.
Arcy Aquariums
Gold Coast aquarium store in Burleigh Heads. Premium aquarium supplies, live tropical fish, aquatic plants, and expert fish care guides. Primarily serves the local Gold Coast area (~50km radius). General aquarium store - not exclusively marine/reef.
CoralSupreme
Brisbane-based coral store shipping livestock Australia-wide via StarTrack Premium next day delivery or airport-to-airport shipping. Free shipping on orders over $150. Stocks SPS, LPS, soft corals, zoanthids, fish, anemones, and equipment. Specialised packaging with foam boxes, heat pads, and double bagging. Physical store in Coopers Plains with local pickup available.
Frankie's Frags
Premium coral frags from a collector with over 20 years experience. One of Australia's original coral fraggers, Frankie has collaborated with notable breeders like Jason Fox. Regular participant at Reefstock and Fragarama events.
Gallery Aquatica
Specialist aquarium store in Brisbane run by diehard reefers Cam and Ania. Known for propagated and sustainably sourced Aussie coral and fish. Two physical locations in Wynnum and Salisbury. Popular YouTube channel with 'The Frag Files' series. Free shipping over $150.
GeeMarine
Marine aquarium specialists with over 10 years experience. Sells premium coral, fish, invertebrates, foods, and equipment online and in-store in Queensland.
H2O Babies Aquarium & Pets
East Ipswich aquarium and pet shop with a comprehensive range of freshwater, tropical, and marine fish. Stocks saltwater fish, corals, and live rock. In-store purchases only.
Nicks Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium
Family-run aquarium, oceanarium, and terrarium store in North Brisbane with over 30 years of experience. A true one-stop-shop stocking freshwater and saltwater fish, corals, reptiles, and exotic insects. Ships livestock and dry goods Australia-wide with same-day airport-to-airport pickup available.
Paul's Aquariums & Ponds
Long-established Oxley aquarium shop stocking freshwater tropicals, coldwater fish, and some marine supplies. Physical store with online ordering via Shopify for dry goods. Livestock available in-store only.
Reef Pure RO Systems
Australian-owned online retailer based in Brisbane specialising exclusively in reverse osmosis and deionisation (RODI) water filtration systems for reef aquarium hobbyists. Built by reefers for reefers, offering 4, 5, and 6-stage RODI units along with replacement filters, media, and accessories.
Reef Secrets
One of Australia's largest online reef aquarium specialty stores, based on the Gold Coast. Huge range of corals, fish, invertebrates, and equipment. Express and overnight livestock shipping Australia-wide.
Reef Underground
A real shop on Brisbane's Southside with over 20 years experience. Sources highest quality coral from QLD, NT, and WA. Stocks aquarium-grown and wild-caught pieces plus 30+ equipment brands. Free shipping on coral orders over $150.
Reeftopia
Australia's source for premium fish and coral in North Lakes, QLD. Extensive livestock range, hardware, competitive prices. Arrive Alive Guarantee on livestock. Also offers tank installation, custom aquascapes, and PAR testing services. Free shipping on dry goods over $150.
Shrimplovers
Springfield Lakes specialist aquarium shop. Known for freshwater dwarf shrimp but maintains a substantial marine section including equipment, additives, lighting, protein skimmers, and dosing pumps. Online shop available.
Sunshine Coast Corals
Family-run coral business on Queensland's Sunshine Coast with over 10 years of experience. Every coral and fish is hand-selected, quarantined, and conditioned before sale. WYSIWYG listings available. Offers nationwide shipping and local pickup. Stocks essential aquarium gear, coral dips, and quarantine products.
The Aquarium Centre
Family-owned specialist aquarium retailer at Sunnybank Plaza with over 20 years of combined experience. Stocks both freshwater and marine livestock, corals, and equipment. Full online shop with shipping available.
The Coral Shop
Trusted source for premium live corals, marine fish, and aquarium supplies in Burleigh Heads on the Gold Coast. Stocks SPS, LPS, zoanthids, soft corals, anemones, saltwater fish, and invertebrates. Contributes to The Great Barrier Reef Foundation with each livestock purchase.
The Tech Den
Australia's largest retail aquarium shop, located in Caboolture just north of Brisbane. Massive range of aquarium, marine, pond, and reptile products at competitive prices. Live fish and corals are available for in-store pickup only and cannot be shipped. Dry goods ship nationally with free shipping over $150.
Wet Dreams Aquatics
Plainland aquarium shop stocking marines, seahorses, freshwater tropicals, cichlids, goldfish, and turtles. Also carries bird supplies and small pet products. No online store — in-store purchases only.