Coastal Reef

Coastal Reef We are a full service, family owned Saltwater Aquarium Store. We are here to help, with a smile! We specialize in saltwater reef habitats.

Coastal Reef stands as Wilmington, North Carolina's premium saltwater aquarium retail store. As a family and locally owned business, and longest established aquarium store in the area, we take pride in offering exceptional customer service, as well as high quality fish, coral, & supplies. We sell aquariums (new and used), fish/coral, invertebrates, fish/coral foods, salt/R.O.D.I. water, and all th

e supplies needed to start and maintain a tranquil, vibrant & healthy aquarium. Stop by and ask about our free water testing, for new set-ups, tracking treatments and trouble shooting. Let our knowledgeable staff assist you with all your testing needs. Check out our regularly updated selection of fish and coral (changing weekly). If you're looking for a particular fish or coral, let us know, and we can likely get it in store for you within a week. Last but certainly not least, to our wonderful community of aquarium hobbyists: thank you for supporting our family and local business, and for helping us grow over the years. We take pride in knowing our customers by name, and in your trust and loyalty.

06/11/2026

Send in the Clowns....Clownfish that is! We have successfully secured the haul, they are doing great. Come pick out your favorite pair! Have a great day! See you soon😊

06/10/2026

We're jazzing up the tanks with fresh new arrivals as we chat - loads of inverts and coral that won't last long. Swing by before all the cool stuff disappears. We've got deals on invert packs and frag packs - buy more, save more, you get the idea. We're booking tank sitting slots for vacations and July's filling up fast, so give us a ring to secure your spot. Steve's got 2 openings left in his schedule for some monthly or bi-weekly TLC, so let us handle the hard work while you enjoy the ocean view. Open til 7pm. Have a wonderful day. See you soon😊

06/08/2026
06/06/2026

Happy Saturday to everyone! Doors are open and shenanigans are afoot. Tall tales are being spun, and the livestock is stuffing their faces, looking like pigs at feeding time. Corals are doing the cha cha slide, excited for their new forever homes. Swing by and check out the amazing deals. This afternoon from 2-7, Frag Packs are $10.00 off with 100s to choose from, and you can mix and match SPS and LPS with a bonus of select Mushroom Corals thrown in. Just got in a fresh batch of refrigerated food bags, so grab your summer time snack bag and don't forget the reusable ice pack. Bring it back each time you come for food, and we'll swap thr ice pack out for a new one, easy peasy. Enjoy your day! See you soon😊

06/04/2026

It's a fantastic day in the fish world. We're gilly waiting to see what the fish fairy drops off today. It's always a splash when we open the boxes. I must say yesterday's Coral shipment is looking reel good and showing off nicely now. Shelves are stocked with everything you need. Success in Saltwater starts at your local family owned fish store, where we're not shell-shocked by questions. Stop by and school us with your Saltwater savvy at Wilmingtons Saltwater Community. We're always here to lend a helping fin, with a grin. Have a wonderful day! See you soon😊

06/03/2026

Hump Day Heroes, assemble! Today's been a real blast so far, mainly because we've been prepping for the new roomies coming in tomorrow and didn't have time to get bored. The frag pack fairy dropped by with some awesome coral, because who doesn't love a good coral surprise? Our Rock Flower Anemones are strutting their colorful stuff like they're on a catwalk. Swing by, stock up on all the essentials, we've got the goods. Have a totally tubular day! See you soon😊

PRICE DROP..... Don't miss out on this deal! 230 gallon ProClear Saltwater setup including tank, black stand, sump, cano...
06/02/2026

PRICE DROP.....
Don't miss out on this deal! 230 gallon ProClear Saltwater setup including tank, black stand, sump, canopy, brand new custom-made Pro Clear lids, 2 return pumps, UV Sterilizer, Protein Skimmer, 2 BRS Heaters, Inkbird Controller, and Tunze Macro Reactor. This setup is so good, it's like stealing! Lightly used, meticulously maintained, and professionally broken down by the experts at Coastal Reef. No scratches to be found. No lights. Give us a shout for the full scoop on this incredible deal. See you soon😊

06/02/2026

Welcome to another fin-tastic day in our underwater crazy house! Today is the day one of these aquatic buddies gets to swim into your saltwater world. We've got a whale of a selection of sea creatures to choose from. Something for the tiny tanks and a whole lot more for the big ones! We're open 7 days a week because fish don't care about our weekends. Largest selection of saltwater Corals in town - guaranteed to make your tank go from meh to coral-ious! Swing by and see what all the fuss is about. Dry goods, plumbing, essentials, and 20+ flavors of fish food to bribe your finicky fish. Hundreds of gallons of fresh RODI and Saltwater always stocked up, plus tons of services to keep your tank running like a dream. Have a Blessed day! See you soon😊

06/01/2026

Roll Call.....
PLEASE BRING BACK OUR JUGS, THAT WE WERE SO NICE TO LOAN YOU! SO YOU DIDN'T HAVE TO WASTE MONEY AND STORE JUGS YOU DONT NEED. THANK YOU

Address

6748 Unit B Market Street
Wilmington, NC
28405

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 7pm
Tuesday 9am - 7pm
Wednesday 9am - 7pm
Thursday 9am - 7pm
Friday 9am - 7pm
Saturday 9am - 7pm
Sunday 12pm - 6pm

Telephone

+19108393002

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