The Reef Aquarium Shop

The Reef Aquarium Shop Serving Indiana and surrounding areas since 1965!🌊 The Reef Aquarium Shop is Indy's only complete aquarium specialty store. We even carry the rare axolotl!
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We carry a wide array of exotic freshwater and saltwater fish, corals, and live plants. We also have pond fish, plants and supplies during the pond season. We have a full service maintenance staff for delivery, set up, or a good cleaning for tanks of any size as well as a pond cleaning service.

What I wouldn't give to be a coral with no concept of Daylight Savings. Or taxes...Anyway, hope everyone enjoyed the ext...
11/03/2024

What I wouldn't give to be a coral with no concept of Daylight Savings. Or taxes...

Anyway, hope everyone enjoyed the extra hour of sleep! I know we did! 😴

Our Deals Are SCARY Good! 😱 Big Restock This Week Including Never Before Seen Captive Bred Panther Groupers and Twospot ...
10/31/2024

Our Deals Are SCARY Good! 😱 Big Restock This Week Including Never Before Seen Captive Bred Panther Groupers and Twospot Coral Fish! Call Ahead to Confirm Availability and Check Out The List Below!🔥

Regular / INDMAS Price

Coral Highlight
Orange Frogspawn $250.00 / $212.50
Green Wall Hammer $300.00 / $255.00
Metallic Red Cynarina $300.00 / $255.00
Ultra Color Zoanthid $325.00 / $276.25
Red & Green Blasto $350.00 / $297.50
Green Bowerbanki SHOW $625.00 / $531.25
AA-Special Acanthophyllia $950.00 / $807.50

Fish

Angels, Butterflies, Rabbitfish, and Tangs
Bicolor Angel $24.99 / $21.24
Blue Koran Angel $134.99 / $114.74
Coral Beauty Angel $49.99 / $42.49
Eibli Angel $49.99 / $42.49
Emperor Angel Juv $124.99 / $106.24
Flagfin Angel $119.99 / $101.99
Lamarck's Angel $59.99 / $50.99
Six Bar Angel $74.99 / $63.74
Six Bar Angel Juv $59.99 / $50.99
Copperband Butterfly $32.99 / $28.04
Double Saddle Butterfly $49.99 / $42.49
Klein's Butterfly $19.99 / $16.99
Latticed Butterfly $29.99 / $25.49
Raccoon Butterfly $78.99 / $67.14
Twospot Coralfish $49.99 / $42.49

📣Marine Spotlight Alert!👀🧛In honor of Halloween this week, we’d like to introduce the Vampire Surgeonfish (Acanthurus te...
10/29/2024

📣Marine Spotlight Alert!👀

🧛In honor of Halloween this week, we’d like to introduce the Vampire Surgeonfish (Acanthurus tennenti)! This tang (also known as the Lieutenant and Tennenti Tang) is named for the distinctive “bite marks” on either shoulder and makes an energetic addition to larger tanks.

🧛Endemic to the rocky shoals and reefs of the Indo-Pacific, Vampire Surgeonfish spend their days darting in and out of rock formations, feeding on algae and detritus. They can be found either solitary or in groups with various fish, although they typically avoid conspecifics outside of breeding season.

🧛Vampire Surgeonfish can live for 5 to 10 years in a home aquarium. They can grow up to 12 inches in length, so they require ample swimming space; a minimum tank size of 125 gallons is recommended. Like other tang species, they need a good supply of nori to prevent Head and Lateral Line Erosion (HLLE). Their diet can also include small meaty foods. Notably, they have been known to consume hair algae, making them helpful for tank clean-up!

🧛Do you have a Vampire Surgeonfish? Show off in the comments! Or stop on by to get your own today! (Call ahead to confirm availability.)


📷: https://www.liveaquaria.com/images/categories/large/lg89670LieutenantTang.jpg

Happy Halloweek! Anybody else getting Beetlejuice vibes from this torch?🤔🧟‍♂️
10/27/2024

Happy Halloweek! Anybody else getting Beetlejuice vibes from this torch?🤔🧟‍♂️

All our house plants are cozied up inside! 🍂Today we received house & terrarium plants, including various carnivorous.Br...
10/23/2024

All our house plants are cozied up inside! 🍂
Today we received house & terrarium plants, including various carnivorous.
Browse our new selections and take a piece of greenery home to enjoy during the cold months.

As Always, We’ve Got Some Awesome Deals For You- Including Some GORGEOUS Hammers!🔨🪸 Call Ahead to Confirm Availability a...
10/23/2024

As Always, We’ve Got Some Awesome Deals For You- Including Some GORGEOUS Hammers!🔨🪸 Call Ahead to Confirm Availability and Check Out The List Below!🔥

Regular / INDMAS Price

Coral Highlight
Orange Frogspawn $250.00 / $212.50
Green Wall Hammer $300.00 / $255.00
Metallic Red Cynarina $300.00 / $255.00
Ultra Color Zoanthid $325.00 / $276.25
Red & Green Blasto $350.00 / $297.50
Green Bowerbanki SHOW $625.00 / $531.25
AA-Special Acanthophyllia $950.00 / $807.50

Fish

Angels, Butterflies, Rabbitfish, and Tangs
Blue Koran Angel $134.99 / $114.74
Coral Beauty Angel $49.99 / $42.49
Lemonpeel Angel $68.99 / $58.64
Rock Beauty Angel Lg $74.99 / $63.74
Double Saddle Butterfly $49.99 / $42.49
Raccoon Butterfly $78.99 / $67.14
Fiji Bicolor Foxface Rabbitfish Juv $72.99 / $62.04
Foxface Rabbitfish $56.99 / $48.44
Magnificent Foxface Rabbitfish $209.99 / $178.49
Bignose Unicorn Surgeonfish $149.99 / $127.49
Blue Hippo Tang Sm $149.99 / $127.49
Chocolate Tang Juv $98.99 / $84.14
Desjardin's Sailfin Tang $142.99 / $121.54
Desjardin's Sailfin Tang Lg $168.99 / $143.64
Epaulette Surgeonfish $174.99 / $148.74
Gem Tang Lg $599.99 / $509.99
Vampire Surgeonfish $109.99 / $93.49
Mata Surgeon $64.99 / $55.24
Naso Lipstick Tang $119.99 / $101.99
Orange Shoulder Tang $69.99 / $59.49
Pacific Sailfin Tang $87.99 / $74.79
Pacific Sailfin Tang Sm $52.99 / $45.04
Powder Blue Tang $129.99 / $110.49
Powder Brown Tang $108.99 / $92.64
Thompson's Surgeonfish $64.99 / $55.24
White-Spine Surgeonfish $139.99 / $118.99
Yellow Eye Kole Tang $99.99 / $84.99

Anthias, Dottybacks, and Wrasse
Bartlett's Fairy Bass Xmas Island Female $108.99 / $92.64
Resplendent Goldie Anthias Female $53.99 / $45.89
Green Bird Wrasse Male $119.99 / $101.99
Moon Wrasse $57.99 / $49.29
Rainbow Wrasse $42.99 / $36.54

Chromis, Damsels, and Cardinalfish
Pajama Cardinal $19.99 / $16.99
Red-stripe Cardinal $24.99 / $21.24
Domino Damsel $12.99 / $11.04
Neon Damsel $4.99 / $4.24
Springer’s Damsel $11.99 / $10.19
Talbot's Damsel $4.99 / $4.24

Clownfish and Basslets
Banded Longfin Basslet $68.99 / $58.64
Blackcap Basslet $72.99 / $62.04
Black Deluxe Clarkii (ORA) $51.99 / $44.19
Black Snowflake Clown (ORA) $74.99 / $63.74
Fiji Barberi Clown (ORA) $64.99 / $55.24
McCullochi Clown (ORA) $39.99 / $33.99

📣Marine Spotlight Alert!👀 🐠The Orange Clownfish is a staple of the marine aquarium hobby and a true icon of underwater b...
10/22/2024

📣Marine Spotlight Alert!👀

🐠The Orange Clownfish is a staple of the marine aquarium hobby and a true icon of underwater beauty. Its bright color, easy care, and engaging personality make it a favorite among aquarium enthusiasts, also largely thanks to its starring role in the beloved film Finding Nemo. The latter is so popular that a common and accepted name for this species is “Nemo”.

🐠Native to the warm waters of the Indo-Pacific region, including the Great Barrier Reef, the Orange Clownfish is a hardy and adaptable species. Growing to about 4 inches in length, it is suitable for both small and larger tanks. Though for optimal care, a minimum tank size of 10-15 gallons is recommended- especially if you’re considering keeping a pair.

🐠Orange Clownfish are omnivorous and enjoys a varied diet of high-quality pellets, frozen foods, and occasional live offerings. If keeping in a community setting it is good to keep in mind that they are in the same family as damselfish- notorious for their territorial and aggressive behaviors. This species is not nearly as aggressive but will chafe against any tankmates encroaching on their chosen host/territory and against other clownfish with similar colors or patterns.

🐠One of the most fascinating aspects of the Orange Clownfish is its symbiotic relationship with sea anemones in the wild, particularly Bubble Tip Anemones. The clownfish finds safety among the anemone’s stinging tentacles, while providing the anemone with nutrients. In a home aquarium, it will also thrive with other types of shelter, including artificial anemones and various corals. That said, a common frustration for hobbyists is their clownfish refusing to host (a common misnomer, it’s the anemone that hosts the clown) their specially chosen anemone. Some Clownfish will refuse to sign a lease with an anemone altogether- instead choosing a powerhead or Toadstool Coral as their home!

🐠With a lifespan of up to 10 years, the Orange Clownfish can be a long-term addition to your tank. If you're in it for the long haul, why not bring their charm and vibrancy into your aquarium and enjoy the colorful addition and entertaining personality for years to come!

🐠Do you have an Orange Clownfish? Show off in the comments! Or stop on by to get your own today! (Call ahead to confirm availability.)

Don't stare too long, your brain will hurt.. 👀 😵‍💫
10/20/2024

Don't stare too long, your brain will hurt.. 👀 😵‍💫

UNS Blitz is in the house, for a limited time at prices we can't advertise 🤫These little stainless steel canisters inclu...
10/17/2024

UNS Blitz is in the house, for a limited time at prices we can't advertise 🤫

These little stainless steel canisters include a matched set of stainless lily pipes and sponge media with a surprising amount of space to customize with bio, carbon or other filter media as needed.

Recommended for tanks 12 gallons and under such as the UNS 45U.

Feeding Te****les? Or Jester Hat? 🎭 Call Ahead to Confirm Availability and Check Out The List Below!🔥Regular / INDMAS Pr...
10/16/2024

Feeding Te****les? Or Jester Hat? 🎭 Call Ahead to Confirm Availability and Check Out The List Below!🔥

Regular / INDMAS Price

Coral Highlight
Orange Frogspawn $250.00 / $212.50
Green Wall Hammer $300.00 / $255.00
Metallic Red Cynarina $300.00 / $255.00
Orange Lobophyllia SHOW $300.00 / $255.00
Ultra Color Zoanthid $325.00 / $276.25
Red & Green Blasto $350.00 / $297.50
Green Bowerbanki SHOW $625.00 / $531.25
AA-Special Acanthophyllia $950.00 / $807.50

Fish

Angels, Butterflies, Rabbitfish, and Tangs
Blue Koran Angel $134.99 / $114.74
Coral Beauty Angel $49.99 / $42.49
Flame Angel $49.99 / $42.49
Lemonpeel Angel $68.99 / $58.64
Rock Beauty Angel Lg $74.99 / $63.74
Citron Butterfly $26.99 / $22.94
Double Saddle Butterfly $49.99 / $42.49
Mertensii Butterfly $46.99 / $39.94
Raccoon Butterfly $78.99 / $67.14
Fiji Bicolor Foxface Rabbitfish Juv $72.99 / $62.04
Foxface Rabbitfish $56.99 / $48.44
Magnificent Foxface Rabbitfish $209.99 / $178.49
Bignose Unicorn Surgeonfish $149.99 / $127.49
Chocolate Tang Juv $98.99 / $84.14
Desjardin's Sailfin Tang $142.99 / $121.54
Desjardin's Sailfin Tang Lg $168.99 / $143.64
Epaulette Surgeonfish $174.99 / $148.74
Gem Tang Lg $599.99 / $509.99
Lieutenant Surgeonfish $109.99 / $93.49
Mata Surgeon $64.99 / $55.24
Naso Lipstick Tang $119.99 / $101.99
Orange Shoulder Tang $69.99 / $59.49
Pacific Sailfin Tang $87.99 / $74.79
Pacific Sailfin Tang Sm $52.99 / $45.04
Powder Blue Tang $129.99 / $110.49
Powder Brown Tang $108.99 / $92.64
Thompson's Surgeonfish $64.99 / $55.24
White-Spine Surgeonfish $139.99 / $118.99
Yellow Eye Kole Tang $99.99 / $84.99

Anthias, Dottybacks, and Wrasse
Bartlett's Fairy Bass Xmas Island Female $108.99 / $92.64
Bartlett's Fairy Bass Xmas Island Male $126.99 / $107.94
Resplendent Goldie Anthias Female $53.99 / $45.89
Twospot Anthias Female $109.99 / $93.49
Green Coris Wrasse $16.99 / $14.44
Green Bird Wrasse Female $49.99 / $42.49
Green Bird Wrasse Male $119.99 / $101.99
Melanurus Wrasse $24.99 / $21.24
Moon Wrasse $57.99 / $49.29
Purple Scale Fairy Wrasse Male Terminal Phase $61.99 / $52.69
Rainbow Wrasse $42.99 / $36.54

Chromis, Damsels, and Cardinalfish
Pajama Cardinal $19.99 / $16.99
Red-stripe Cardinal $24.99 / $21.24
Green Chromis $4.99 / $4.24
Domino Damsel $12.99 / $11.04
Neon Damsel $4.99 / $4.24
Springer’s Damsel $11.99 / $10.19
Talbot's Damsel $4.99 / $4.24

Clownfish and Basslets
Banded Longfin Basslet $68.99 / $58.64
Royal Gramma Lg $26.99 / $22.94
Black Deluxe Clarkii (ORA) $51.99 / $44.19
Black Ocellaris Clown (ORA) $38.99 / $33.14
Black Snowflake Clown (ORA) $74.99 / $63.74
Fiji Barberi Clown (ORA) $64.99 / $55.24
McCullochi Clown (ORA) $39.99 / $33.99

📣Employee Spotlight Alert!👀Introducing... Kaylor!How long have you been in the hobby? I have been keeping tanks for 16 y...
10/15/2024

📣Employee Spotlight Alert!👀

Introducing... Kaylor!

How long have you been in the hobby?
I have been keeping tanks for 16 years.

What got you started in the hobby?
It started with keeping tanks with my dad.

Do you prefer Fresh or Saltwater?
I prefer freshwater.

About the tank…
Tank details (size, model):
Aqueon 75 gallon

Fresh or Salt:
Fresh

Age:
3 years

Lighting:
I use a Fluval Plant 36” and Fluval Aquasky 48”

Filtration:
My filtration is a Fluval FX6 with the flow throttled down to about 60%

Inhabitants:
Odessa Barbs, Bulgarian Seal Point Angelfish, Electric Blue Acara, Two Spot Mystus Catfish, Super Red Bristlenose, Rio Itenez Bristlenose, Leopard Frog Pleco, and Ropefish.

Feeding:
I feed Fluval Bug Bites mixed with Sera Insect. Once a week they get frozen and once a week they get live Blackworms and Ghost Shrimp.

Favorite inhabitant and why:
My favorite are the Ropefish due to their hunting and eating behaviors. They’re very fun to watch hunt the Ghost Shrimp.

Any major challenges with this tank, and if so, how did you overcome it?
I had a really hard time with hair algae for a while. I solved it by stripping the excess phosphates out with Chemi-Pure Elite.

Any regrets with stocking or equipment?
No real regrets with stocking or equipment. I have been doing this for so long that I know what I like to use.

What is your all time favorite aquatic animal?
I can’t pick one all-time favorite. I have different favorites for different certain things. My favorite to look at is a Cardinal Tetra. My favorite for behavior is the Ropefish.

Any advice or tips for success you’d like to share?
My number one tip for success would be to get on a tank maintenance routine and stick to it as regularly as possible.

Goth supermodel goldfish doesn't exi- 🖤
10/15/2024

Goth supermodel goldfish doesn't exi- 🖤

Guess that coral! 👀🪸
10/13/2024

Guess that coral! 👀🪸

Our shipment of assorted Peacock, Spiky, and Weeping Moss has arrived! Our UNS display is now stocked with aquatic plant...
10/11/2024

Our shipment of assorted Peacock, Spiky, and Weeping Moss has arrived! Our UNS display is now stocked with aquatic plants we haven’t seen in store for a while. Along with new terrestrial plants to fill your terrarium.

Calling All Fish Fiends- We’ve Got Fintastic Stock! Call Ahead to Confirm Availability and Check Out The List Below!🔥Reg...
10/09/2024

Calling All Fish Fiends- We’ve Got Fintastic Stock! Call Ahead to Confirm Availability and Check Out The List Below!🔥

Regular / INDMAS Price

Coral Highlight
Orange Frogspawn $250.00 / $212.50
Green Wall Hammer $300.00 / $255.00
Orange Lobophyllia SHOW $300.00 / $255.00
Ultra Color Zoanthid $325.00 / $276.25
Red & Green Blasto $350.00 / $297.50
Green Bowerbanki SHOW $625.00 / $531.25
AA-Special Acanthophyllia $950.00 / $807.50

Fish

Angels, Butterflies, Rabbitfish, and Tangs
Blue Koran Angel $134.99 / $114.74
Flame Angel $49.99 / $42.49
Rock Beauty Angel Lg $74.99 / $63.74
Blackened Butterfly $19.99 / $16.99
Citron Butterfly $26.99 / $22.94
Double Saddle Butterfly $49.99 / $42.49
Mertensii Butterfly $46.99 / $39.94
Raccoon Butterfly $78.99 / $67.14
Fiji Bicolor Foxface Rabbitfish Juv $72.99 / $62.04
Foxface Rabbitfish $56.99 / $48.44
Magnificent Foxface Rabbitfish $209.99 / $178.49
Bignose Unicorn Surgeonfish $149.99 / $127.49
Chocolate Tang Juv $98.99 / $84.14
Convict Tang $29.99 / $25.49
Desjardin's Sailfin Tang $142.99 / $121.54
Desjardin's Sailfin Tang Lg $168.99 / $143.64
Epaulette Surgeonfish $174.99 / $148.74
Gem Tang Lg $599.99 / $509.99
Lieutenant Surgeonfish $109.99 / $93.49
Mata Surgeon $64.99 / $55.24
Naso Lipstick Tang $119.99 / $101.99
Naso Lipstick Tang Juv $39.99 / $33.99
Orange Shoulder Tang $69.99 / $59.49
Pacific Sailfin Tang $87.99 / $74.79
Pacific Sailfin Tang Sm $52.99 / $45.04
Powder Blue Tang $129.99 / $110.49
Powder Brown Tang $108.99 / $92.64
Sohal Surgeonfish $349.99 / $297.49
Thompson's Surgeonfish $64.99 / $55.24
Tomini Tang Sm $74.99 / $63.74
White-Spine Surgeonfish $139.99 / $118.99
Yellow Eye Kole Tang $99.99 / $84.99

Anthias, Dottybacks, and Wrasse
Bartlett's Fairy Bass Xmas Island Female $108.99 / $92.64
Bartlett's Fairy Bass Xmas Island Male $126.99 / $107.94
Resplendent Goldie Anthias Female $53.99 / $45.89
Twospot Anthias Female $109.99 / $93.49
Exquisite Fairy Wrasse $41.99 / $35.69
Green Coris Wrasse $16.99 / $14.44
Green Bird Wrasse Female $49.99 / $42.49
Green Bird Wrasse Male $119.99 / $101.99
McCosker's Flasher Wrasse $49.99 / $42.49
Moon Wrasse $57.99 / $49.29
Rainbow Wrasse $42.99 / $36.54
Six-line Wrasse $19.99 / $16.99
Yellow Fin Fairy Wrasse $54.99 / $46.74

Chromis, Damsels, and Cardinalfish
Pajama Cardinal $19.99 / $16.99
Red-stripe Cardinal $24.99 / $21.24
Green Chromis $4.99 / $4.24
Green Chromis Md $9.99 / $8.49
Domino Damsel $12.99 / $11.04
Neon Damsel $4.99 / $4.24
Springer’s Damsel $11.99 / $10.19
Talbot's Damsel $4.99 / $4.24

Clownfish and Basslets
Banded Longfin Basslet $68.99 / $58.64
Black Deluxe Clarkii (ORA) $51.99 / $44.19
Black Ocellaris Clown (ORA) $38.99 / $33.14
Black Snowflake Clown (ORA) $74.99 / $63.74
Fiji Barberi Clown (ORA) $64.99 / $55.24
Lux Lightning Maroon Clown (ORA) $49.99 / $42.49
McCullochi Clown (ORA) $89.99 / $76.49

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5613 N Keystone Avenue
Indianapolis, IN
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Thursday 10am - 8pm
Friday 10am - 8pm
Saturday 10am - 7pm
Sunday 12pm - 6pm

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The Reef Aquarium Shop is Indy's premier complete aquarium specialty store! We carry a wide array of exotic freshwater and saltwater fish, corals, and live plants. We even carry axolotls! We also have pond fish, plants and supplies during the pond season. We have a full service maintenance staff for delivery, set up, or a good cleaning for tanks of any size as well as a pond cleaning service.

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