4 Reef Shops in Western Australia
Western Australia's strict quarantine regulations mean fewer shops ship livestock interstate, but the local shops are excellent. If you're in WA, these are your go-to sources. If you're elsewhere, check the 'Ships to WA' section below.
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.
Coral and Fish Barn
Perth aquarium store in Forrestdale offering a wide range of marine fish, tropical fish, freshwater fish, corals, aquatic plants, and essential supplies. Stocks aquarium kits, lighting, food, and water conditioners. General aquarium shop — not exclusively marine/reef.
Ocean Reefs Marine Aquariums
Perth-based saltwater aquarium shop with a large range of marine fish, coral, invertebrates, and equipment. Primarily serves Western Australia (Perth Metro, Mandurah area). WYSIWYG coral listings available.
Ships to Western Australia
These shops from other states deliver to WA.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Fine Pebble Aquarium
Sydney-based aquarium shop in Croydon offering a wide range of tropical fish, rare species, corals, live food, reef equipment, and aquarium supplies. Ships Australia-wide from their Croydon warehouse to all metro and rural areas with fast delivery. Runs on WooCommerce with expert staff for both beginners and experienced reef keepers.
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.
Krakking Korals
Healthy vibrant corals, marine fish, and aquarium equipment based near Newcastle, NSW. Ships livestock Tuesdays only via StarTrack. DOA guarantee within 12 hours (excludes WA, FNQ, NT). Does NOT ship livestock to Tasmania. Also ships dry goods to NZ.
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.
LiveFish
Australia's largest online live fish store, founded in 2004 by a fish wholesaler and web developer with over 30 years of combined aquarist experience. Offers the country's widest range of tropical, freshwater, and marine species with live stock updates every 15 minutes. Overnight delivery nationwide with a 100% 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.
Mentone Aquarium
Mentone Aquarium has been serving the Melbourne marine and freshwater community for over 35 years. Known for their weekly coral shipments and extensive livestock selection, they ship Australia-wide via Australia Post, making quality corals and marine life accessible across the country.
Nature Aquariums
Australia's largest aquarium store with 2,000sqm and 50,000L of aquariums in Blackburn, Melbourne. Stocks freshwater and saltwater fish, live coral, plants, and full range of equipment. Free delivery over $150.
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.
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.
Oasis Coral
Australia's largest range of zoanthids for sale online. Also stocks SPS, LPS, soft corals, invertebrates, live food, and macro algae. WYSIWYG listings available. Ships Monday and Tuesday. Pick up available. Note: Online orders paused for 2025, shipping resumes 12/1. Location undisclosed.
Only Reefs
Newly launched Australian online coral store offering a curated selection of premium SPS, LPS, soft corals, and propagated frags. Ships live orders Monday to Wednesday via express door-to-door or airport-to-airport. Live arrival guarantee with store credit or replacement for DOA.
PETQuarters
NSW pet retail chain with 8 stores across Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Hunter Valley, Central Coast, and Western Sydney. Carries a range of freshwater and marine aquarium livestock, corals, and equipment alongside general pet supplies.
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.
ReefHaven
Australia's first retail store to implement a full quarantine protocol. All fish are medicated and held for weeks until tank-hardened before sale. 5-star Google reviews with near 0% DOA rate and full replacement guarantee. Custom aquarium design, maintenance, and water delivery services available.
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.
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 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.
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+).