Aquarium Zone / 18 Southern Cross Drive, Ballina NSW 2478
Your local aquarium shop in Ballina
We’re at 18 Southern Cross Drive, on the north side of town near the airport. Freshwater fish, true aquatic plants, aquascaping, ponds and the advice to go with them.
Mon–Fri 9:30am–5pm · Sat 9:30am–2pm · Closed Sunday
The range
See what’s
in store.
Fish
Freshwater fish
12 categories, from tropicals and bettas to cichlids, koi, axolotls and shrimp.
Browse all fish
Plants
True aquatic plants
Background, midground and epiphytes, grown for real planted tanks.
Browse all plants
Supplies
Aquarium supplies
14 ranges: tanks, lighting, filtration, soil, hardscape, food and water care.
Browse all supplies
Ballina locals
Right here
in Ballina.
For Ballina locals we’re the closest specialist aquarium shop, so popping in for fish food, a few new plants or a chat about a problem tank is quick and easy. We’ve been part of the Ballina aquarium community since 2007, first as Ballina Reef Aquariums and now as Aquarium Zone.
Getting here: Southern Cross Drive is on the north side of Ballina, near Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, about 5–10 minutes from most of town.
What’s waiting for you
One stop,
done properly.
- Freshwater fish to see in person before you buy
- True aquatic plants for planted tanks and aquascapes
- Pond pumps, filters, liners and treatments
- Quick top-ups of food, water care and filter media
Your trip
Make the most
of the trip.
Being local has its perks: fish are in your tank within minutes of leaving the store, and it’s easy to drop in for top-ups or bring in a water sample when something isn’t right.
- Bring a water sample in a clean container if you need help with water quality.
- Bring a photo of your tank and your tank size for setup advice.
- Call ahead if you’re after a particular fish or plant, as stock changes quickly.
Plan what to see.
Have a look before you visit
Visiting from Ballina
Good to
know.
Nearby towns · drive to our store
Where is Aquarium Zone in Ballina?
We’re at 18 Southern Cross Drive, Ballina NSW 2478, on the north side of town near Ballina Byron Gateway Airport.
Is Aquarium Zone the same store as Ballina Reef Aquariums?
Yes. We started as Ballina Reef Aquariums in 2007 and now trade as Aquarium Zone, with a focus on freshwater fish, true aquatic plants, aquascaping and ponds.
What are your opening hours?
Monday to Friday 9:30am–5pm and Saturday 9:30am–2pm. We’re closed on Sundays. Public holiday hours may vary, so give us a call if you’re unsure.
Inside Aquarium Zone.
Store location
Find us
in Ballina.
18 Southern Cross Drive, Ballina NSW 2478
Mon–Fri 9:30am–5pm · Sat 9:30am–2pm · Closed Sunday
See you soon
Drop in
anytime.
18 Southern Cross Drive, Ballina NSW 2478. Mon–Fri 9:30am–5pm · Sat 9:30am–2pm · Closed Sunday.