The Fish Room

About The Fish Room

The Fish Room is a Capital Boulevard fixture in Raleigh that has grown into one of the higher-volume independent aquarium retailers in the Triangle, with a second location later opened in south Charlotte. It carries a broad mix of freshwater and saltwater fish, live coral, aquatic plants, and supplies, and markets itself as the region's top aquarium destination. Reviews describe consistently clean, well-organized tanks and staff who take time to answer questions for both beginners and experienced keepers, though a handful of longtime customers have noted that saltwater tanks can feel more crowded than they'd like compared to smaller specialty shops. With over 800 reviews and a 4.3-star average, it has one of the largest review bases of any independent fish store in the state, reflecting both its longevity and the sheer volume of customers passing through a store of its size. It remains locally owned rather than part of a national chain, even as it has expanded to a second North Carolina city.

Specialties

• freshwater and saltwater fish
• live coral
• aquatic plants
• supplies