16 Reef Shops in Sydney
Sydney is home to Australia's largest concentration of reef shops, from specialist coral farms in the western suburbs to flagship aquariums in the inner city. With strong local competition, Sydney reefers benefit from wide WYSIWYG selections, frequent sales, and same-day local pickup options across the greater metro area.
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Aquaristic Online
A one-stop online aquarium shop in Rosebery, Sydney, offering fish tanks, fish food, aquarium plants, filters, pumps, and live corals including SPS and LPS. Ships corals on Tuesdays with a Live Arrival Guarantee. Flat rate $15 shipping and free shipping over $150 to NSW, VIC, QLD, and SA. Does not ship livestock to WA or TAS.
ARC Aquariums
Family-run aquarium specialist in Hornsby, open 7 days a week. Known for an excellent coral frag selection including WYSIWYG pieces, SPS, LPS, NPS, softies, zoanthids, anemones, and clams. Offers flat rate shipping on all orders and same-day local delivery. Also trades as Reef River Reptile.
Auburn Aquarium and Terrarium
Large Auburn-based aquarium and terrarium retailer claiming Australia's largest aquatic showroom. Offers saltwater and freshwater fish, corals, reptiles, equipment, and custom aquarium design and installation services. Online store focuses on dry goods and equipment with flat-rate national shipping, while livestock is available in-store only.
Bespoke Aquariums
Sydney-based aquarium specialist with a 600sqm retail outlet in Blacktown. Trained and experienced in tropical fish care, reef systems, and aquascaping. Stocks a large range of equipment, additives, and livestock. All products covered by full manufacturer warranties with local support.
Coral Madness
Family-run business in the Wollongong region operating their own coral farm, specialising in aquacultured corals. Located in Kanahooka, they supply marine fish, corals, and aquarium supplies to Sydney, Wollongong, and Australia-wide with delivery to your door.
East Coast Corals
Founded in 2016 as a side project while owner Chris was completing his thesis on coral morphology at the University of Sydney. Brings a research-backed, scientific approach to reef care with premium coral products and scientifically formulated reef supplements.
Eastwood Aquarium
Sydney's premier saltwater aquarium store, known for being one of the first in Australia to implement in-house coral propagation. Run by Sam and his wife, the shop offers marine fish, live corals, equipment, free water testing, and aquarium setup services. Featured on Reef Builders for their exceptional Australian coral collection.
Fantasea Aquariums
Family-owned Central Coast aquarium store established in 2004, specialising in saltwater fish, live coral, invertebrates, and custom aquarium design and installation for the Sydney-to-Newcastle region. Also carries reptile accessories, freshwater fish, and a wide range of aquarium equipment from brands like Tunze, Red Sea, and Eheim.
Fish City Aquarium
Established in 2015 in Penrith, Fish City Aquarium is a one-stop shop for pet enthusiasts backed by a team of passionate hobbyists. Open 7 days a week with a large selection of freshwater and saltwater fish, live coral, invertebrates, aquariums, filters, pumps, lighting, and accessories. Receives multiple fish and coral shipments weekly from around the world.
Fishtopia Aquarium
One of the largest retail aquarium stores in the Campbelltown area, covering 400 square metres. Established in late 2019, the store features a 4,000-litre dedicated saltwater fish system and 10 metres of coral tanks to browse, along with invertebrates and live rock systems. Also offers custom aquarium design and installation services.
Hurstville Aquarium
Operating since 2004 in Hurstville, this long-established aquarium store is open 7 days a week and stocks a wide range of freshwater and saltwater fish, corals, invertebrates, koi, goldfish, cichlids, and axolotls. Ships dry goods via Australia Post and can courier live fish to your door or nearest airport.
Little Creatures Zooplankton and Aquaculture
Castle Hill-based aquaculture specialist producing hand-cultured live zooplankton, copepods, phytoplankton, rotifers, and macro algae for reef aquariums. Ships live cultures Australia-wide with a Live Arrival Guarantee.
Majestic Aquariums
Sydney-based aquarium specialist in Taren Point. Stocks coral, tropical and saltwater fish, aquarium plants, equipment, and offers maintenance and tank relocation services. $10 flat rate shipping Australia-wide. Also has a popular YouTube channel.
Nickaposreef
Australian distributor of high-end reef aquarium controllers and monitoring equipment, including the AquaWiz calcium reactor controller and KH monitor range. Based in Taren Point, Sydney. Online only, wholesale enquiries welcome.
Sydney City Aquarium
A centrally located fish pet store in Sydney CBD selling freshwater and saltwater fish, corals, snails, plants, shrimp, fish food, and aquarium equipment. Open 6 days a week with helpful and knowledgeable staff. Some items are available for shipping while others are pickup in-store only.
Zeo Box Reef Aquaculture
Every coral is inspected, dipped, and conditioned for 2-4 weeks before sale. Arrive Alive Guarantee with photo required within 2 hours. Garage-based operation in Kingsgrove by appointment. Free delivery on orders over $599, $33 for $200-599, $45 under $200. Same-day airport-to-airport shipping available ($99+).
Ships to Sydney
These interstate shops ship nationally — great options if you can't find what you need locally.
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.
Aggies Aquariums
Adelaide's north side saltwater specialist since 2000, stocking the largest range of saltwater fish and corals in the area. Also carries tropical, coldwater, Australian natives, cichlids, and frogs. Known for knowledgeable staff, competitive pricing, and seamless online ordering with fast delivery and excellent packaging.
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.
Aquaculture Kings
Australian specialist in live copepods, rotifers, phytoplankton cultures, starter cultures, cultureware equipment, and coral chemistry products. Ships Australia-wide with free shipping over $300.
Aquamarine Aquaristic
Melbourne-based marine coral and equipment shop operating since 2018. Australia-wide overnight shipping to all states including WA, TAS, and NT. Features signature colonies and cut-to-order frags. Arrive Alive Guarantee on livestock.
Aquarium Gallery
Perth aquarium specialist with 50 years combined experience in coral reef and planted aquaria. Stocks marine and freshwater fish, corals, plants, and full equipment lines including Neptune, Kamoer, Tunze and ADA. Also offers aquarium installation and maintenance services.
Australian Coral Farms
One of the world's largest producers of Euphyllia corals, owning and harvesting roughly 50% of the WA coral quota. Ships around 100 major shipments per year worldwide. Retail arm operates as Coral and Fish Barn in Perth. Primarily wholesale-focused.
Australian Coral Sales
Sustainability-focused supplier of rare corals, reef fish, anemones, and invertebrates. Works with ethical partners to safely supply livestock to enthusiasts Australia-wide. Minimal website information available — location undisclosed.