Austin Aqua-Dome

Emma

2024-02

Thanks to the help of the people at Aqua-dome, Ginger the thick-lipped gourami and all my other fish survived what turned out to be a 16-hour train ride back to school after the holidays!People who work here are aquarium hobbyist types first who really know their stuff, are very friendly, and clearly care a lot about fish-keeping. Store has a great selection and regularly has the sorts of things you won’t find anywhere else in town.

HndsDwnThBest

2023-12

Dont go to Petsmart or Petco. Come here!I love this unique store with knowledgeable, nice, and happy to help staff! Dont forget they have a few items outdoors to look at and purchase.They have a turtle/Koi pond with massive Koi and a cool group of turtles, lilly pads, and other pond stuff.Inside is awesome! More than a Petsmart or Petco would have for Aquatica.Down stairs are freshwater fish and upstairs is saltwater.Anything you can think of that you want for your aquarium is here. Don't go to amazon or online sellers for natural items for your tank. Aquadome prob has real legit stuff versus amazon, so I started coming here for everything.Even if you just want to go fish watch or a quick fish watching date, come here. There is plenty to see for a good walk through. Versus is going and paying for an aquarium place to walk through imo.They have a great return policy if you purchase fish that dont get along with your current fish.Or they will accept fish you can't support anymore. They love what they are doing, and it shows in their customer service and business.

Andrew Haws (the_andrew_haws)

2023-12

Great place for pond and saltwater stuff. They have freshwater too. Pond fish a little on the pricey side. Make sure to check the back outside for the pond section. Saltwater is upstairs freshwater is downstairs pond stuff is outback.

Linda Duong

2023-05

This place is awesome for anyone starting your first fishtank to aquarists! It is not your typical aquarium store. There is a wide variety of fish, coral, and equipment for anyone’s budget ranging $-$$$. There is saltwater fish upstairs and freshwater fish downstairs. Would recommend going on a weekday instead of a weekend to avoid crowds.I cannot speak enough about the staff! Most of the staff have been there for 15+ years and are enthusiasts themselves. They never rush you and are always there to help you. They also love sharing info and care tips. Hunter was very friendly and helpful; we got to understand more of his specialty: saltwater fishes!

Kayli Daymon

2023-12

Such a cool place with so many unique fish!!!

Jim Darrell

2023-08

A very unique place. Peaceful, tranquil and fun. Very friendly staff and an amazing selection of tropical fish!

James Samples

2024-04

Unique fish store with many options not seen in big chains! Got a blue and green fresh water shrimp! The blue one is huge!

KC Alvarado

2022-05

Get your fresh and saltwater livestock and supplies at this funky Austin store. With a knowledgeable staff and wide selection, you can be sure to find some great stuff.From my experience, the weekends get pretty crowded with more buyers than staff. For a low stress perusal, I would suggest the weekdays.

Cade

2024-03

Drove from New Braunfels after work, as there isn’t aquarium stores other than petsmart near me. There was some traffic so it took longer than expected to arrive. My girlfriend and I arrived about 30 minutes before closing. We loved the selection, but 15 minutes before closing we were rushed out of the store and were rudely reminded several times by the staff that we needed to leave , as they all stood by the register watching us. Felt really bad to spend 2 hours round trip just to be treated that way.

Steven Humphreys

2024-02

My favorite spherical fish store in the country! They always have something new and uncommon in stock. Shop here, not the big chains. Great mom and pop shop

Alexander Cassell

2023-05

Love this place. Every time I've gone I've had meaningful interactions that have lasted with me. The livestock selection for freshwater and saltwater has a huge variety. They have some particularly nice ($$$) corals, as well as $5, $10, $20, $30, $50 and $70 tanks making selection on a budget a breeze.

Katie Evans

2023-10

This place is always awesome. So many fish to see, and supplies available. I bought some water treatment stuff and hardscape for a new freahwater tank Im planning.Staff are generally friendly and they know a ton!I have been there so many times and never actually went back to see the ponds. Very neat!!Only downside is its tough to navigate the narrow walkways when its packed on a weekend.Overall, love this place!

Andy South

2023-12

First time there today with my kids and we loved it! A really great selection of freshwater and saltwater fish and gear. We left with some corals for our saltwater tank and we’ll definitely be back! The building is also literally a dome - How cool is that!

Rebecca Hardin

2024-03

My absolute favorite place in Austin. I've shopped at this wonderful place for over 30 years. Great assistance and purchasing options for salt water and fresh water fish! Thank you for staying open!

Alexis Gil

2024-04

Every time I purchase more fish they get all of my current fish extremely sick. Our tank has been going since 2021 and I just purchased 5 fish about two weeks ago and they brought home ICH disease and ammonia. I wanted to like this store so bad but it’s dirty and clearly the fish aren’t any good !

Nadia Lynn

2018-05

This is one of my most favorite places in Austin period. It’s beautiful and very well taken care of. They love their aquatic animals and it really shows. They have tons of salt and fresh water exotics. There is also a cute koi pond area in the back and a turtle pond near the parking lot.

Hannah Bentley

2023-05

I can't believe it took me so long to come here. I thought they only had saltwater fish, but not so! Not only is it super fun to visit like a mini zoo, but they also have a great selection of aquatic plants, freshwater fish and supplies... All of which I needed for one of my tanks. I got 5 ember tetras that are all doing great!

Dawn Merrick

2024-04

Fantastic selection of fish and plants. Great people who were happy to help. Worth the trip!

Thao Ho

2023-07

Beautiful fish shop with so many varieties. I'm so amazed and will definitely come back!

Jerry Sullivan

2023-06

Who knew they sold water Lillie’s and turtles? Been going here for years. Fun place to take the kids too. They’ve been a great local resource forever. Every time my grandkids come we let them pick out a koi for our pond. They love it.

Instagram RomeNile

2022-05

This place was so great. The guys who helped me was new, yet he knew soooo much about fish and what i should and should not do/get.I will definitely be returning here for my fish needs.P.s. "life is a gamble, wager wisely"Romain

Em C

2019-05

Excellent selection of fresh and saltwater friends, all nicely organized and arranged inside the dome. Great variety of shrimp too! There was also a nice selection of plants and corals. They are definitely passionate and knowledgeable, so I’d recommend them for anything you need - even if it’s just advice!

Nicole Perry

2020-05

An Austin icon!! Go feed the turtles, take a look and buy your salt water fish upstairs and fresh water downstairs. Gary and his staff are always wonderful and well informed. I can't say enough good things about this family friendly place!! Enjoy!!

It-Xetl Salas

2023-05

Got my first pleco here over the weekend and the staff were really great. I told them what I wanted and I got it as well as recommendations for tank mates. Am enamored with my pleco ❤️

Stacy Rodrigue

2023-05

Its so wonderful to see people so excited about their job. Great crew awesome setup great fish coral mushrooms shrimps you name it.

Chabrillaray

2024-04

I am really pleased with this company, excellent customer service and employees know what they are talking about! Large assortment of healthy fish. Fish care is phenomenal. Plant health is very well done. Made sure to double rinse just in case without arguments. As a new aquarium hobbyist, they told me what I really needed to know like brand new tank maintenance and start up care. I would recommend this place to anyone that is interested in the aquarium hobby.Edit: Went here again about a week ago (forgot to update this), wonderful, kind, and knowledgeable staff. Need a question answered? They have your answer, their experience, and opinion given to you, nicely! Be careful when getting plants though, they seem to have (for right now) a black beard algae problem. I go here whenever I need or want fish and fish items/needs. They have one of the best fish assortment so far (that I have been to) that are healthy. Both freshwater and saltwater fish are available here.

Malka Cohen

2024-03

Very polite and helpful people, the supplies are good quality as well. Definitely can't wait till next pay to get more stuff!

Chris Dubay

2021-05

There are 2 stores in Austin that you should buy fish. The Aquadome if you're south of downtown or Aquatech if you are north. The aquadome has hundreds of both salt and fresh water fish, coral, live rocks and sand, crustaceans, outdoor ponds and fish, and every type of supplies you would need. Prices are great and the staff is both knowledgable and friendly. Pro-tip... buy the loyalty card. Best 20 bucks you can spend if you are a fish hobbyist.

Jason Lawson

2023-12

This shop has a very interesting selection of saltwater fish. Unfortunately, both my wife and I were put off by the smell. Maybe the protein skimmer cups in the tanks need to be emptied and cleaned.

Jesse Crowley

2020-05

Simply the best fish store I've ever been to.Absolutely wonderful selection, amazing quality of corals and fish. Huge freshwater and dry goods selection too.Picked up 9 frags and they're all healthy and lovely. Massive selection too with very competitive pricing. I'll be getting all my coral here from now on!Staff was very helpful, didn't rush while I was picking stuff out and packaged it all well. The guy who helped me check out informed me of their club benefits and that's its own fantastic benefit.10/10 experience.