My first time to purchase from cichlid express. I got this big boy VC10 and he is super nice. Good quality fish!

This store is great when you are looking for a true to the hobby fish store. They truly care about upholding a higher quality standard. I’ve been looking for a nice Deep Water Hap for ever and they had a beautiful one. The color of the fish was outstanding less then 2 hours after being placed in the tank. Billy is very knowledgeable and knows exactly what it takes to having a crystal clear and thriving tank. The building is warmer inside and it’s because they focus on the quality of the fish and creating the best environment for your future tank mates. Highly highly recommend I’ve been coming here for close to 6 years now.

Drove from Jacksonville and it was worth the drive. Large selection of beautiful healthy fish.. Billy was extremely friendly and helpful. He had some of the fish I had been searching for for years. Billy is very knowledgeable. He made my day. Thank you Billy I will be back.

What a disappointment. I was looking for angelfish because I had bought some beauties in 1997 and had bred them for years. Since I'm starting tanks again, I called from Orlando to get an idea what types they carried. That was two weeks ago and the owner said he had a shipment coming in and it had an assortment of types, which excited me. I was going to start with a new batch of angels from a place I had had an excellent experience before. So I called the day after he received the new shipment and learned that he has a two week quarantine period which I've never heard of before. I've been raising tropical fish since the 70s and unless there is a new disease, it was an extreme over precaution, but I was willing to risk the new fish because of the quality in the past. I also asked during my call what types he had received and it sounded just like I was looking for. That was until I drove over to Daytona from Orlando and saw he had none of the types he had said for sale. He had some in a display tank but they were not for sale. Then, of those that were close to the type I was looking for, they had strange fin abnormalities or washed out colors, nothing like I had purchased before. That is, except for the display tank where none were for sale. Others may not be as quality considerate as I am but after making two calls, confirming what I was after, and driving about 100 miles round trip, I will never trust this store again. What's sad to me is that in the summer of 1972 I worked at this same fish store and told the owner but he didn't seem to care. I guess you have to live in Daytona to buy the fish you want. I hope others have better luck than I did.

This is the best fish store I have ever seen ❗️The owner actually breeds some of the fish. The process can take a couple of years of DAILY attention to get the fish to sellable size. It is obvious how this family-owned company feels about life. I feared for the store after the last two hurricanes, but it is even better than before. You don't have to buy anything, so go take a look. It's close to the exit off I-95. 3131 West Speedway Boulevard

I can't visit this store enough. I came here with my wife about a year ago for the first time and was amazed at how nice their fish were, how nice the people were, and the selection. Our local fish store retired, so we will be making our rounds more often to the Daytona Aquarium eventhough we are from Ocala. The drive is a small sacrifice for the quality of fish and products they have!

Hands down the best place to get fish. They are so knowledgeable about their fish and you can see their passion for them when they talk to you. You can also see it in the quality of their fish, that they truly love what they do. They take the time to teach you, they'll even write it down step by step for you. They aren't going to let you get fish that won't do well together just to make a sale either. They will help you make sure you're making the best decision for your tank and fish. Brittany and Billy really are such good humans. They make it a point to get to know you and even have little goodies for your kids. I wouldn't go anywhere else, even if the prices were cheaper. You can't beat their quality , knowledge and passion.

This is a great little fish store. The people are great too. They have a large variety of fresh water fish. The place has that small business feel to it, with wooden shelves, old school price labels, and prices written in sharpie. You can tell they care for there fish.

Have many beautiful and rare cichilids.. They are very knowledgeable and Super friendly. Had everything we needed from fish to the fish food amongst many other aquarium necessities. Will definitely be back for more of those beautiful exotic water pets. And can wait to share this awesome find with all my aquarium loving friends and family.

Drove down from Jacksonville, was not a wasted trip at all! Very knowledgeable beautiful aquariums. Clean and just all out best freshwater aquarium store I have been to. Keep it up Gary and Billy!

Absolutely amazing shop for quality cichlids. Great selection of both African and New World, all being top quality specimens. Billy is every bit the charmer that the other reviews state, and was beyond helpful and pleasant the entire time. I drove all the way from Orlando just to pay them a visit and it was well worth the trip. Thanks for the beautiful fish, you officially have a loyal customer for years to come.

Great first experience. Billy was a huge help and really knows his stuff when it comes to aquariums and specific concerns of aqua-care. My only regret is it took me almost 10 years to finally walk into this very unique aquarium store that specializes in freshwater exotic fish. There's no doubt I am going to make this aquarium store my go-to whether it is livestock, supplies or solid advice.

Very happy with the great African cichlids that I just got from Daytona Aquarium. Billy was very helpful in getting me an awesome group of fish. Will definitely return for a few more. Happy I found my new fish store 🤗.

Super friendly staff, outstanding selection and very healthy fish. Purchased two gorgeous Tanganyikans and a good size Hap. Priced about right considering selective African Cichlids are sought after.

Down to earth fish store, the staff is very friendly and knowledgeable about their fish! When I was there the store was very clean, No algae build up on any of the fishtanks. They have a great selection on cichlids and koi fish since they do alot of the breeding in house. I would definitely recommend cichlid express to anyone near daytona / Orlando.

We went there because we heard how good it was. We got through the whole experience in 20 minutes. The tickets were 60 dollars for two people. It is way over priced. The exhibits wete nothing to wright home about. Definitely would not pay for that again.

The Daytona Aquarium is a one stop fish store and has been in the area for over 50 years. Family owned, second generation owner Brittany (daughter of the founder) is amazing and so knowledgeable about both fresh water and salt water aquariums for your home or business. We are so happy with their services cleaning and helping me to maintain my tank at home. Located on ISB West of I-95 they are the BEST!!!!

We are so happy with the individualized time, service, and expertise we’ve received for setting up our freshwater aquarium. They have a beautiful selection of cichlids. Their fish look healthy and happy and our aquarium is doing great! Even the cat approves.

Great selection of cichlids and other small freshwater fish! All of the tanks are clean and well maintained. The owner Billy is very knowledgeable and super friendly! Highly recommend a visit!

A great place and nice guys. Their tanks are all really clean and have substrate and decor for the fish, they really care and take pride! Not like ur average fish store. Can’t wait to come back.

Hands down best customer service ever! Billy and his crew are amazing! They always have the best fish!! Best fish/aquarium store in Volusia County!

Be Careful - Note my words, they will cheat you if you don't know what you are buying from them! I bought six Peacock African Cichlids, 22.00 dollars a piece. The owner told me that it will start showing colors in a month or two. More than six months have passed but the fishes looks the same. Even the size of the fishes did not much. Finally, I took them to the fishy business, a store near my house and they said that only two of them are African Cichlids (peacock) and rest are not even Cichlids. I had a ridiculous experience with them; I am warning you to be aware of them.

Nice shop! Tanks are super clean and the owner(?) was nice. They are 1/2 store and 1/2 fish farm. Their primary focus is African Cichlids but they have other types of fish as well, such as Rainbows, South American Cichlids, a good variety of Angelfish, and a good assortment of Synodontis types (angelicus, featherfin, multipunctatus). They also have a typical assortment of community. No saltwater fish at this store. Prices seemed to be in line with what I normally see. There were a few nano tanks with some common small fish like neons and white cloud mountain minnows. Since the staff were busy bagging for a customer from Tampa, I didn’t get an opportunity to check out the farm operation but he did show me some nice long fin green dragon and super red Ancistrus. Well worth the drive, especially if you are in the market for African Cichlids or some larger South Americans.

This is the only place to buy cichlids. Lots of choices and fair prices. We got two Yellow Labs and two Cobalt Blues today. Opens earlier on Saturday.

Came in to buy some fish and fell in love with the store. They are so fun! The selection is wonderful. Will be back to get some more fish to fill my 72 bow tank. Thank you Brittany for taking the time with me and not rushing the process.

Very nice place. All the fish tanks are clean. They take care of their fish. Very friendly and knowledgeable. Nice selection. The fish look very healthy. I give them a 10. We will be going back.

Billy was awesome! He worked so hard and was so helpful with everything we needed! Definitely recommend coming in and being helped by him! Very kind, hardworking, and passionate about his work! Beautiful koi and other fish! If you are shopping for tropical fish at the best price around definitely come here!

Are you looking to start your own cichlid tank? Then look no further cause you're in the right place! They are a family-owned business that has been here since Daytona was a small town! They not only cater for cichlid enthusiasts but also for micro tank owners like me! Highly recommended

Be careful here, the Google ratings are way off! Benefit of the doubt maybe they sell good low end fish, but I doubt that too. I spent just under a $1,000 with them for a fully stocked peacock/hap all male tank. Billy has no idea what he’s doing and is terrible at communicating with a buyer. Several of my guaranteed males were feed hormones that turned out to be females, and the rest died shortly after leaving me with one lone peacock. I traded it in with a reputable local fish guy and spent another $1,000 getting quality fish. I strongly recommend you do the same first before spending any money here. You’ll regret buying from them, just my honest opinion. I’d give a negative review if I could.

Daytona Aquarium is the best freshwater cichlid store around! We have purchased a large array of amazing and beautiful cichlids from here. Brittany & Billy are awesome and very knowledgeable!!!