# Gulf Coast Aquatics - Sarasota

> Gulf Coast Aquatics is a specialty aquarium store in Sarasota, Florida, providing freshwater tropical fish, seasonal pond fish, saltwater fish, corals, aquarium equipment, supplies, free water testing, setup consultation, and special order discussions. Established in 2019 by Marcus Chen, the store operates from one Bee Ridge Road location and serves hobbyist fishkeepers in Sarasota and nearby Gulf Coast communities. The business quarantines fish for two weeks before sale and focuses on in-store livestock selection, equipment matching, and aquarium care advice rather than online fish sales or maintenance services.

- Phone: (941) 555-0178
- Email: info@gulfcoastaquatics.com
- Address: 2847 Bee Ridge Road, Sarasota, FL 34239, US
- Hours: Monday-Saturday 10am-6pm; Sunday 12pm-5pm
- Established: 2019
- Credentials: 25+ years fishkeeping experience; former aquarium department manager; fish quarantined for 2 weeks before sale

## Services

- [Aquarium Supplies](https://gulfcoastaquatics.locuspilot.com/aquarium-supplies/): Food, water treatments, decorations, substrate, and everyday aquarium care supplies.
- [Aquariums & Equipment](https://gulfcoastaquatics.locuspilot.com/aquariums-equipment/): Tanks, filters, lighting, heaters, pumps, starter kits, and high-end reef equipment.
- [Corals](https://gulfcoastaquatics.locuspilot.com/corals/): Soft corals, LPS, SPS, and reef advice from the store's dedicated coral room.
- [Freshwater Fish](https://gulfcoastaquatics.locuspilot.com/freshwater-fish/): Tropical community fish, cichlids, bettas, goldfish, plecos, and practical stocking advice.
- [Saltwater Fish](https://gulfcoastaquatics.locuspilot.com/saltwater-fish/): Clownfish, tangs, wrasses, gobies, marine invertebrates, and compatibility advice.

## Areas Served

Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Siesta Key, Longboat Key, Venice, North Port, and nearby Gulf Coast communities

## Optional

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