In 2015, Disney-Pixar will be releasing Finding Dory, a sequel to the popular movie Finding Nemo. San Marcos, CA locals who are inspired by the movies and want to bring a little bit of the Great Barrier Reef home will want to head over to Aquatica. Offering a variety of exotic fish, corals, invertebrates, aquarium supplies and aquarium services, Aquatica is a family owned and operated local fish shop.
Sharing a passion for saltwater aquariums, Dave and Sarah West turned their hobby into a business by opening Aquatica in August 2012. At the shop, San Marcos locals will find rare saltwater fish and coral like urchins, anemones, wrasse, gorgonian and more. Customers can also purchase a variety supplies for their aquariums including dry goods, saltwater mix (1.025), protein skimmers, sumps and more. Those in the process of building their aquariums can take advantage of Aquatica’s custom aquarium design and aquarium maintenance services.
Not only does the store offer a variety of saltwater fish, coral, supplies and aquarium services, but it is also lovely to browse through. Inspired by art galleries, Dave designed the store so that the beauty of the fish and coral are highlighted, making the shop feel like a living art gallery. San Marcos locals who are thinking of building an aquarium will want to stop by for inspiration and for more information about Aquatica’s aquarium services.
After browsing through Aquatica, if you need to ship any aquarium supplies, stop by one of the San Marcos PostalAnnex locations where you can ship your items via UPS or FedEx. The friendly professionals at PostalAnnex can even compare shipping rates to find the best rate and service for shipping your belongings.
Aquatica
500 S. Rancho Santa Fe Rd Ste. 101B
San Marcos, CA 92026
P: (760) 597-0445
Hours
Mon: 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Tue - Fri: 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
Sat: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Image: Aquatica Facebook
Sources: Aquatica Facebook; Aquatica website; IMDb.com