Elegant Reef - Tropical Fish Studio

Elegant Reef - Tropical Fish Studio We are San Antonio's premier tropical fish store. We thrive to make sure our customers have what they need when they need it at a price everyone can afford!

Located near the San Antonio airport, Elegant Reef stocks a large variety of aquarium supplies and livestock for fresh and saltwater aquariums.

We have 2 gorgeous pairs available!The Pink Margin Fairy Wrasse (Cirrhilabrus rubrimarginatus) is a colorful, peaceful r...
08/08/2026

We have 2 gorgeous pairs available!

The Pink Margin Fairy Wrasse (Cirrhilabrus rubrimarginatus) is a colorful, peaceful reef fish known for its beautiful pink, red, and purple coloration. Males are typically more vibrant and develop an especially striking pink-red margin along their fins, while females are generally smaller and less intensely colored, with more subdued tones. They do best in established reef aquariums with plenty of swimming space and rockwork for shelter, and they are active, peaceful community fish that can be kept with other non-aggressive reef inhabitants. A tight-fitting lid is recommended because fairy wrasses are excellent jumpers, and they should be fed a varied diet of quality marine foods several times a day.

Fluval Stratum is a popular planted-aquarium substrate made from porous volcanic soil that provides a nutrient-rich envi...
08/07/2026

Fluval Stratum is a popular planted-aquarium substrate made from porous volcanic soil that provides a nutrient-rich environment for plant roots. It helps plants establish strong root systems, supports beneficial bacteria, and its fine, lightweight texture makes it easy to plant stem plants and carpeting species. It also naturally tends to lower and stabilize pH and can help create softer water, making it especially useful for many freshwater plants and shrimp such as Crystal Red Shrimp. Because it is an active substrate, it can affect water chemistry, so regular testing and stable water parameters are important.

The Holland Rams came in ✨stunning✨ today and are eating well 😍
08/06/2026

The Holland Rams came in ✨stunning✨ today and are eating well 😍

08/06/2026

A beautifully produced PDF poster focused on the "Diversity of Mountain stream fishes in Moei and Khwae Yai River Basin, Tak Province, Thailand" is available to download from the link below. Many thanks to the researchers who put this together!

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/411146111_Diversity_of_Mountain_stream_fishes_in_Moei_and_Khwae_Yai_River_Basin_Tak_Province_Thailand

"Fish surveys were conducted at 30 sampling stations, yielding at a total of 77 species belonging to 46 genera, 17 families and 9 orders. The Khwae Yai river basin contained 31 species representing 23 genera, 15 families, 8 orders. In contrast, the Moei river basin contained 54 species representing 42 genera, 14 families, and 8 orders."

🌊🐠 **New Saltwater Livestock Has Arrived!** 🐠🌊Reef lovers... this is a good one! 🤩Our latest saltwater shipment is now i...
08/06/2026

🌊🐠 **New Saltwater Livestock Has Arrived!** 🐠🌊

Reef lovers... this is a good one! 🤩

Our latest saltwater shipment is now in, featuring everything from colorful community fish to stunning centerpiece additions.

⭐ **This Week's Highlights**
🐠 Juvenile Imperator Angelfish
💛 Blonde Naso Tang
🦓 Clown Tang
🧡 Orange Shoulder Tang
💜 Exquisite Fairy Wrasse
💕 Pink Margin Fairy Wrasse Pair
💙 Blue Throat Sailfin Fairy Wrasse

You'll also find plenty of reef favorites including:

🐟 Ocellaris Clownfish
💜 Royal Grammas
💛 Midas Blennies
🌿 Lawnmower Blennies
💙 Green Chromis
🖤 Chalk Basslets

Looking for gobies or dragonets?

✨ Green Mandarins
❤️ Ruby Dragonets
🇺🇸 Aquacultured Yasha Gobies
💛 Yellow Watchman Gobies
❤️ Hi Fin Red Banded Gobies
💙 Bluestripe Neon Gobies
🍋 Citron Clown Gobies
🏖️ Diamond Gobies
🪨 Hector's Gobies
⚫ Two Spot Signal Gobies
🦎 Engineer Gobies

We also received:

🦷 Pearly Jawfish
🐡 Saddle Valentini Puffers

And don't forget your cleanup crew!

🦀 Red Leg Reef Hermit Crabs
🐌 Margarita Snails
🐌 Tiger Sand Snails

Whether you're starting a new reef or looking for that one fish to complete your aquarium, we'd love to help you find the perfect addition.

📍 **Elegant Reef – Tropical Fish Studio**
301 W. Nakoma Dr.
San Antonio, TX

💬 Which fish from this shipment would be coming home with you?

As always, livestock is available while supplies last!

🚨🐟 Freshwater Livestock Has Arrived at Elegant Reef! 🐟🚨Fresh shipment day is one of our favorite days of the week, and t...
08/06/2026

🚨🐟 Freshwater Livestock Has Arrived at Elegant Reef! 🐟🚨

Fresh shipment day is one of our favorite days of the week, and this one brought in some incredible new arrivals!

⭐ Featured This Week
🐉 Albino Silver Arowana
🐠 Scarlet Badis
💙 Electric Blue Jack Dempsey
🌈 Electric Blue, Black, Bolivian & Holland Rams
✨ Paskai Rainbowfish
💛 Yellow Congo Tetras
🔥 Phoenix Tetras
💍 Gold Ring Burmese Danios

🏆 Premium Betta Selection

Our betta wall just got a major refresh with beautiful new varieties including:

• Avatar Nemo Copper
• Red Samurai
• Blue Starlight Plakats
• Yellow Koi Galaxy
• Hellboy Plakats
• Barongsai Plakats
• Double Tail Avatar
• Snow White Yellow Dragons
• Copper Plakats
• Halfmoon Rosetails..and more!

🐟 Community Favorites

• Otocinclus
• Julii Corydoras
• Pygmy Corydoras
• Red Lizard Catfish
• Rio Tomo Concolor CW217
• Sparkling Gouramis
• Medaka Rice Fish (Black, Platinum White & Stardust)
• Neon Tetras
• Banana Highfin Variatus
• Telescope & Blue Oranda Goldfish

🦐 Shrimp & Cleanup Crew

• Amano Shrimp
• Blue Velvet Shrimp
• Cherry Red Shrimp
• Red Pinto Shrimp
• Adult Flower Bamboo Shrimp
• Ghost Shrimp

🐌 Plus Assassin Snails, Mystery Snails, Tiger Nerites, Red Racer Nerites, Horned Tricolor Nerites, and Blue Rabbit Snails!

🪱 Live Blackworms are back in stock!

Whether you're adding a showpiece fish, building a planted aquarium, or stocking up your cleanup crew, there's something new waiting for you.

📍 Elegant Reef – Tropical Fish Studio
301 W. Nakoma Dr.
San Antonio, TX

Stop by this afternoon and see what's new before your favorites are gone!

08/04/2026

A fascinating and informative new website, “Lake Victoria Basin Cichlids” documents the extraordinary endemic cichlid fauna of Lake Victoria — one of the world's most remarkable evolutionary radiations. Developed as an independent educational resource for aquarists, researchers, and conservationists dedicated to the endemic cichlid species flock of Lake Victoria.

Visit here - https://victoriabasincichlids.org/

Created by Peter George, an independent hobbyist/researcher with two decades of focused study on Victoria Basin cichlids and a longer background in tropical fish biology, this is an excellent resource:

“My goal with the website is simple: to cover the Victorian haplochromines completely, honestly, and from the perspective of the people who actually keep them alive. Sometimes that means taking an indirect path, commenting on the science we have had to navigate, the institutions that shape it, and the gaps hobbyists have been forced to fill. But the heart of the project is the fish themselves and the community that protects them. I hope the site becomes a resource, a record, and a reminder of what can be accomplished when a few determined people refuse to let these extraordinary animals disappear.” - Peter George.

08/02/2026

Cabomba and Anacharis are fast-growing aquatic plants that provide many benefits in a freshwater aquarium. Both help improve water quality by absorbing excess nutrients that can contribute to algae growth while also producing oxygen during the day. Their dense foliage offers excellent shelter for fry, shrimp, and shy fish, creating a more natural and secure environment. Easy to grow and versatile, these plants can be rooted or left floating, making them a great choice for beginners and experienced aquarists alike.

Crystal Red Shrimp are a beautiful freshwater dwarf shrimp that thrive in mature, well-established aquariums with stable...
08/01/2026

Crystal Red Shrimp are a beautiful freshwater dwarf shrimp that thrive in mature, well-established aquariums with stable water conditions. They prefer soft, slightly acidic water ( pH 6.0–6.8 ), temperatures between 68–74°F, and plenty of mosses, fine-leaved plants, driftwood, and hiding places where they can graze on biofilm. Feed them a varied diet of high-quality shrimp foods, algae wafers, blanched vegetables, and occasional protein treats in moderation. Because they are sensitive to sudden water changes and copper, maintaining excellent water quality and avoiding copper-based medications are essential for keeping them healthy and encouraging successful breeding.

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301 W Nakoma Street
San Antonio, TX
78216

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Monday 10am - 7pm
Tuesday 10am - 7pm
Wednesday 10am - 7pm
Thursday 10am - 7pm
Friday 10am - 7pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 12pm - 4pm

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+12103087333

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