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Local aquarists who care what happens after the sale.

Gulf Coast Aquatics opened in 2019 after Marcus Chen spent years keeping fish and managing aquarium departments. The store exists to give Sarasota hobbyists healthier livestock and clearer advice than a shelf tag can provide.

Marcus Chen and team inside Gulf Coast Aquatics with glowing reef tanks
Aquarium store staff helping customer compare fish compatibility Equipment aisle and display tanks inside Sarasota specialty fish store Marcus Chen, founder of Gulf Coast Aquatics

Meet Our Team

Marcus Chen

Marcus Chen

Founder and Aquarium Specialist

Marcus Chen founded Gulf Coast Aquatics in Sarasota after more than 25 years keeping fish and managing aquarium departments. He focuses on healthy livestock, practical equipment choices, and honest compatibility advice for freshwater, saltwater, and reef keepers.

25+ years fishkeeping experienceFormer aquarium department managerFounder of Gulf Coast Aquatics