As I'm finally getting back into the hobby and venturing into reefs for the first time, I've been driving around visiting LFSs. I'm lucky to have Oceanlife not too far from me. This is a smaller LFS that focuses on saltwater/reef tanks. They have quite a few frag tanks with various softies, LPS, and SPS corals that all seem healthy and fairly priced. The staff has always been super patient and helpful when I have questions or when I just want to browse. They've been nice about letting me be particular when choosing specific fish/inverts/corals. They're also very knowledgeable and helpful, especially as I'm still new to this side of the hobby. It seems like Oceanlife is a staple among reef keepers in the area and they've definitely built relationships with folks. People get greeted by first name and seem to be able to special order things as well. All around, it seems like what you look for in a LFS! read more

I can't say enough good things about this place! I recently got my first 10 gallon reef tank and these guys test my water every 3 days to make sure it's ready to go before allowing me to purchase anything. Even with the new adjusted hours I unknowingly came in a minute before closing and to my surprise, Nick still took the time to patiently test my water thoroughly and refused to sell me any fish or corals because my water still wasn't ready. Fast forward a couple weeks later and my water is finally ready and they will be seeing a lot of me! What attracted me to this place is that the store is super clean and the prices are generally better than any other marine-life store in the Houston area. The staff is always super friendly, professional and knowledgeable which I am so thankful for as an aquarium novice such as myself. If you're looking for anything saltwater tank related- ocean life should be one of your top choices!! read more

Love love love this place. Can't emphasize it enough! Everyone is so knowledgeable and willing to help. Can't stress that enough because other fish stores they would usually brush you off. My SO comes here frequently to where I get embarrassed because we sometimes walk out empty handed but nevertheless they still assist and answer any questions we have. From their personal experience and their extensive knowledge, you get drawn into their conversations. They don't discriminate age as long as you have an interest in the marine hobby. The store is relatively small but they have a beautiful selection of coral frags. They have a good inventory that they restock every Wednesday/Thursday. The one thing I love about this place is that they want to make sure they sell the highest quality live stock. They even advise what is best for your tank and sometimes against what you want to get for the better of your tank. Really am glad we found this hidden gem! They definitely know how to treat and value people to make them want to come back over and over. Thank you Oceanlife Aquarium! You guys are totally worth the distance and traffic! :) read more

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Great selection of fish and coral! The staff is very knowledgable and courteous! read more

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When I first started, I bought all of my supplies and livestock here. I used to drive 3 hours round trip because I would visit this and one other store in the area. Tried to be a good customer. They had a piece (multiples) recently that I was interested in so I messaged them to see if I could buy it and pick it up a few days later. First message was on Sunday and they read it that day and didn't respond. Messaged again Monday, they read it, no response. Final message Wednesday which they read immediately with no response. I know they hold things for people because I've seen the messages all over their tanks. Not going to be a loyal customer when the favor is not returned. I won't be returning and will advise others as well. All of my business will be going to either Galactic or That Aquarium Place because they treat their customers well and have held things for me in the past. read more

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Beautiful selection of corals and fish. They have a large amount of live rock, too. Great service and high quality products.

These guys are great; friendly, knowledgeable and helpful, they are always willing to listen and offer sound advice. They are not just trying to sell you as many fish as possible, they really do seem interested in helping you have a possible fish/reef keeping experience. Clean tanks, great looking fish, and coral, you can't go wrong with these guys! read more

Wow! Hands down the best saltwater coral selection I have ever seen at a local fish store. You can buy small frags or big colonies. From LPS to SPS, the corals are affordable! Houston needs a store like this to cater to reefers hoping to build an ocean in their house. The best part? The guys are super nice and willing to give advice. No pressure to buy, but you will after you see their quality selection and competitive prices. They have good equipment, mostly innovative marine and ecotech. Please support small businesses like this! Would I go back? Hellz yea read more

Love this place new favorite and will be on my books for customers service which is extraordinary! The entire staff were all extremely helpful and nice. Which is hard to find. I am a beginner at this fish hobby, the willingness by the staff is phenomenal, Fish gallery is only good for kids to come by to visit with the huge display tanks. Ocean life has these huge petri dish on all the coral tanks for you to place on the water to see the coral closer a bit magnified. Very cool The prices of corals and fish are cheaper, the saying "you pay for what you get" does not apply here. The fish and corals look very good. Lol I may be hyping to much but once you give this place a go, you will feel very passionate to write about it too. I recommend this place to everyone that is interested in the hobby. Oh and btw this place is a saltwater fish store only hence the name :) ocean life. If your looking for the lame goldfish drop by next door at pet Co. read more

Super nice collection of fish, but a bit out of my league. I ended up going to the Pet Smart right behind to get cheaper small fish for my daughter. We had a great time looking at all the beautiful fish. We were never asked if we needed any help, which is the reason for the one star deduction. read more

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I live near 45 and Blackhawk and despite it being far from me, I will always take the drive up there from now on! They treat you like an actual human being and are very knowledgeable! And of course they answer any question and help you if your beginner like I am! Plus, they gave me a great deal on my tank that I just bought from them! Definitely will be a regular here. read more

The best place to learn about fish and setting up the tank. All members help and spend hours with you understanding your needs and wants. Will continue to give business and spend all my money weekly. Keep it up! read more

Stopped in to look into getting an Aquarium as a gift. Really helpful owner or manager and an incredible selection. The coral especially is really cool. read more

This place is really nice, i've been in there store a few times already and all the staff is always in a good mood and make sure you understand how to take care of the corals and fish, if your looking to start your saltwater tank this is the place to go read more

This place is fantastic. Everyone that works their is extremely knowledgable about salt water aquariums and reef tanks and are always available to give advice or just talk about the hobby in general. They have a solid fish and an even more impressive coral and frag collection for sale. After a few visits it is safe to say that this is my home store in Houston when it comes to my reef tanks. read more

By far the best experience I have had with a saltwater aquarium store. What sets this store apart from all of the other stores I have visited and purchased from is their staff. Everyone there is so knowledgeable and helpful when it comes to answering all of your questions, showing you how all of the equipment works, and describing the ins and outs of the fish and corals. The selection of corals is by far the best I've seen anywhere, and the selection of fish is excellent also. The best thing you can do in this hobby is find a place with the know-how, together with enthusiasm and patience with beginners like me. 5 Stars hands down read more

I bought a yellow tang that was on sale in this store. That fish was sick. My bad I did not listen to my wife when she said that doesn't look so good. All the yellow tang looked not in the best shape but I took the risk. Guess what next day that fish looked in bad shape and started loosing it's fins. Then the color changed and after I week got my coral beauty angel sick too. My coral beauty angel was in perfect shape full of color. My tang die now my angel is sick too. I am not returning to this store ever again. I rather drive for an hour to another store where they has healthy fish. This store should not be selling sick fish to anyone. read more

Nick and his staff at Oceanlife ROCKS! They are very knowledgeable and everytime I visit, I leave a happy customer. They take the time to educate you on the hobby, the livestock and won't sell you anything that is sick just to get the money. In my opinion, this is the best reef store in the city! There are a lot of other stores in Houston, but Oceanlife Aquariums, hands-down is the best! Their pricing is very fair especially for high end coral and fish. If you're looking for honest and hard working folks who sincerely care for your business, then look no further. read more

Randomly stumbled upon this gem! Great livestock, clean tanks, knowledgeable staff, and great prices! Definitely the best Salt Water fish store in Houston!! read more

Been doing saltwater for a while and still learning. Out of all the saltwater stores I've been to this is hands down the best one ever!!! Everyone that works there is extremely nice. They seem genuinely interested in your setup and its success! They have the healthiest stock I've seen in Houston with some of the best prices. They don't just answer your questions, they will answer the questions you should ask and don't know to ask. You can tell by interacting with any of the stores employees that they are all very passionate about what they do! This place will be your new favorite! read more

This place is awesome! TONS of corals, great fish selection, everyone there is super nice and friendly, and the icing on the cake is that the prices are great too! read more

This one if the nicest and most knowledgeable fish stores I've been in. If you are looking for saltwater this is the place to go. I hope to be back very soon. read more

Just went to Oceanlife Aquariums for the first time and was in the market for a new saltwater aquarium. The staff member that helped me was so approachable and was genuinely interested. There were no used-care salesman tactics. He was very knowledgeable. While in the store I met both owners and they were both very helpful. I was so impressed that I purchased an the Aquarium I was looking for. The price of the aquarium was well below what I found on the internet. There selection of fish and corals was the best I have seen. read more

The best around! Always helpful, beautiful corals, fish and great prices. I won't go anywhere else!

Extremely knowledgable crew and always willing to help you out with any aquarium problems you may have. The Owner nick is a stand up guy and can't recommend him enough for all your saltwater needs. read more

This is the only place I trust for information, suggestions, etc! I went in this morning thinking that I might need a new pump for my 70 gallon Tenecor tank. After I told Nick my issue, he gave me a mini lesson on water chemistry and assured me I needed only to do a water change and add fresh water to my tank. He could have easily recommended that I should buy a new pump. They also have the best selection of corals and fish! read more

Very knowledgeable about all the different species and very friendly. I don't mind making the drive for the quality of fish this business has read more

Great selection of corals and knowledgeable staff. Highly recommend this place for any one looking to get in the hobby.

This place is amazing great selection of corals and fish. With tons of frags they have the different types of corals you could ask for and at a great price. The people that work there are nice, polite, knowledgeable and are there to help you. Went with my wife and kids they all loved it. read more

I recently made a random tank and setup purchase from fish gallery. It was an impulsive buy so I didn't know what prices were competitive, not to mention terrible service. Since then I've shopped around and researched about the pricing and quality of livestock and equipment. This store is absolutely phenomenal with their quality, variety, and pricing of livestock. The only thing topping this is the service you get from the staff and owner. Bravo. read more

One of the best marine aquarium stores in Houston. Have helped me since the beginning of my reefing hobby. Always give the best deals on products! read more

Great spot with great knowledge. A lot of great live stock with great prices! We will be back for sure, thanks for everything!

I've visited this place several times. The staff are amazing and the prices are great for the quality of product. I am definitely going to be a long term customer! read more

Hands down one of the best Saltwater stores in the area. Great prices and knowledgeable staff. Everyone who works here loves the hobby as much as I do or even more! I would recommend this place to beginners or seasoned FOWLR/Reefers. read more