Wellington Marine Aquarium is a marine fishkeeping shop on Hardy Street in Waterloo, Lower Hutt. It started in 2020 and sells saltwater fish, coral and coral frags, most of them captive-bred or hand-picked. Its stock includes dry goods and equipment from reefing brands such as Tropic Marin, Aquaforest, Reef Revolution, Sera, Jebao and Neptune Systems. The shop also installs new marine tanks, with stand, sump, plumbing and lighting set up together and cycled before any fish go in.
The business offers regular maintenance, including water changes, glass and skimmer cleaning and water testing, and a holiday service where it tops up, feeds and tests a tank while the owner is away. The shop says its advice is free, and that it will talk through a problem if a customer brings a photo and recent test results. Payment options include Laybuy and Genoapay, and customers can pay in store. For a Lower Hutt hobbyist who wants local supplies and someone to help with a tank, the shop's range of services under one roof is the practical reason to visit.