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    Austin Aqua-Dome

    4.3 (152 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    Ryan F.

    We stopped in to see what the Aqua-Dome has available. The variety of fish, plants, and supplies are unmatched. While gawking at the salt-water tanks, we even had a nice chat about fire worms (I think) and tank management. Connect with these guys if you are going to make an aquarium your new hobby.

    Andrea C.

    really cool spot even if you're not in the market for an exotic fish. they even have stingray, starfish, etc. feels like a mini aquarium with an abundance of cool decor for the tanks and necessities to get it started

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    Sydni M.

    The fish selection was huge!! The workers were very kind and knowledgable. I thought the tanks were very well maintained. There was also a tank with one sting ray. It was a fun store to even just walk around.

    Rain W.

    3.5 We had come next door to the Uncommon Things Antique Shop but we had a fish enthusiast want to come here for some salt water fish. Parking is a bit of a premium with the store next door but there's parking in front of and behind the shop. THe main store is the big blue dome that is two stories. Now those stairs can be daunting but if you end up going up and down them a few times it's a decent work out. I personally went down stairs after looking at the saltwater tanks and the freshwater ones were more my speed. There was a variety of fish, even more than the salt water ones. I will note that the tanks had a lot of algae in them growing on the walls of the tanks. Not sure if that's normal. Out back is a pond and koi section. There's one for turtles as well. In the farthest back you can see water flowers.

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    Warren S.

    What an incredible aquarium shop! The friendly staff creates a welcoming atmosphere. With an amazing variety of tropical freshwater and saltwater fish, the fair prices make it accessible for everyone. It's a place where families can bond and create memories--especially when feeding the turtles. This experience is truly worthwhile.

    Salt water section on the 2nd floor
    Tiffany M.

    I love that this store is so unique. It has old Austin charm and was such a great shopping experience. It's tucked away between the auto body shops that you almost drive by it. When you're inside, you can see the papier-mâché kind of texture to the dome. It really makes it feel like you are shopping in a little grotto of sorts. The assortment of fish is really good and they all seem very healthy compared to some other stores. The first floor is fresh water and the second floor houses the salt water fish. The people working there are knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. A tip I'll share is to hold your bag from the bottom. The bag of fish I bought was a little wet and was bagged in a little paper bag, so my fish fell out of the bottom. They seem ok from the fall, though.

    Lynn D.

    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!

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    Vivian M.

    They always have a huge variety of fresh and saltwater fish. They're very knowledgeable about all of them and give good recommendations.

    Misty D.

    We've been wanting to go to this fish shop for a while. It pains me to say... meh ‍. Its cool bc it truly is a big dome. There are tons of tanks, awesome salt water tanks upstairs, and lots of tools and accessories. Kinda pricy, but the hobby itself isn't the cheapest. Def wasn't the cleanest, but pet stores are generally a little messy, I guess. The tanks aren't the prettiest to look at. I have def seen more dead fish in fish stores than I did here, but there were a few dead ones . The staff seemed super busy, but we were assisted in a timely manner. They also had some fat tadpoles which were fun. I haven't seen those anywhere else. Honestly, we probably won't be back. If we loved the place we'd be happy to make that trek, but it was just eh.

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    Jessica S.

    Took my daughter there to pick out a beta fish and they had really good options. All the fish looks healthy and well taken care of. My daughter was obsessed and now wants a giant aquarium lol.

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    Good quality and variety of fish.. had to wait a while for help but they are always busy..

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    Nice people, good selection, chill location. We have bought a number of fish and critters from them and we have been very satisfied!

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    They are a great business with a lot of knowledge. Great amazing tanks as well. Would highly recommend.

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    awesome section! Great service. Highly recommend. guys been around for a while and stable of the ATX aquarium community.

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    We must have spent a good hour or more inside, just admiring all the different species of fresh and saltwater fish.

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