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Visit Aquarium Zone / 18 Southern Cross Drive, Ballina

Some things youhave to see.

Fish that move, plants that grow, displays you can stand in front of. Photos only get you so far. Come in and see it for real.

  • Opening hours · Mon–Fri 9:30–5 · Sat 9:30–2
  • Local since 2007
  • Specialising in freshwater

Come in for the discus, the shrimp, the plants, the koi, the aquascapes and the advice. Come in for yourself.

18 Southern Cross Drive, Ballina. Open Monday to Saturday.

Only in store.

18 Southern Cross Drive, Ballina

  • Fish wall

    12 metres of fish

    More than 150 selling bays along a 12-metre wall, with fresh stock arriving every week.

  • Plants

    Two 5-foot plant systems

    Over 10 feet of plant selling tanks, with submersed-grown plants grown by us.

  • Pond

    A display pond

    See a working pond up close and talk to us about pumps, filtration and pond care.

  • Displays

    Seven display aquariums

    Planted layouts and feature tanks to show what’s possible in your own setup.

What’s waiting for you

Walk in.
Look around.

Cube aquarium display at Aquarium Zone Aquascaped planted aquarium at Aquarium Zone Ballina Rock hardscape aquascape display at Aquarium Zone Ballina Chihiros aquarium light over a rimless aquascape at Aquarium Zone Freshwater fish wall at Aquarium Zone Ballina aquarium shop Discus fish at Aquarium Zone Ballina African cichlids at Aquarium Zone Ballina Goldfish at Aquarium Zone Ballina Australian native fish and rainbowfish at Aquarium Zone Ballina Corydoras catfish at Aquarium Zone Ballina
Lush planted aquarium cube display at Aquarium Zone Aquascape with dark stones and a green carpeting plant lawn at Aquarium Zone Driftwood aquascape display at Aquarium Zone Ballina Red chilli endlers swimming through a planted aquascape at Aquarium Zone Red discus fish at Aquarium Zone Ballina Betta fish swimming among red aquatic plants at Aquarium Zone American cichlids at Aquarium Zone Ballina Koi at Aquarium Zone Ballina Axolotl at Aquarium Zone Ballina Cherry shrimp at Aquarium Zone Ballina

Don’t just take our word for it

Worth
the trip.

4.9from 208 Google reviews

★★★★★

Staff are all very friendly and extremely knowledgeable. Helped me out so much with my tank when I was struggling with everything and they knew how to get me on the right track as soon as I walked in. 100% recommend.

Andrew Payne · a month ago

★★★★★

Best aquarium shop in the northern rivers, staff are the best and they have a great selection of aquatic needs and animals.

Jordy · 2 months ago

★★★★★

Great service,Great staff easy to find, Great selection and great range of accessories

clayton wright · 3 months ago

Take a look inside

Have a look
around first.

Step through the store in 360 and get a feel for the displays and layout. Then come and see the real thing: the colour, the movement and the detail a screen can’t show.

360 store previewLook around before you come in.

Ballina · Northern Rivers

Closer than
you think.

Hobbyists come in from right across the Northern Rivers. Pick your town for directions straight to our door at 18 Southern Cross Drive, Ballina.

Approximate drive times.

Aquarium supplies and displays at Aquarium Zone
What you’ll find / In store

What you’ll find in store

Everything for
better freshwater.

Livestock, true aquatic plants, aquascaping materials, aquarium supplies, pond products, filtration, lighting, foods and treatments from brands we trust, all in one place.

  • Freshwater fish
  • True aquatic plants
  • Aquascaping supplies
  • Aquarium supplies
  • Pond products
  • Lighting
  • Filtration
  • Fish food
  • Water treatments
  • Hardscape
  • Substrates
  • Local advice

Plan your visit

Get the most
out of your visit.

Stock changes quickly, especially fish and plants. If you’re travelling for something specific, give us a call first and we’ll confirm what’s in.

  • Bring a photo of your aquarium or pond if you need advice.

  • Know your aquarium size, lighting, filtration, and current livestock if possible.

  • Bring a water sample if you need help with water quality or troubleshooting.

  • Call ahead if you are travelling for a specific fish, plant, brand, or product.

Location and opening hours

Find us
in Ballina.

18 Southern Cross Drive
Ballina NSW 2478
Opening hours
Monday9:30am - 5:00pm
Tuesday9:30am - 5:00pm
Wednesday9:30am - 5:00pm
Thursday9:30am - 5:00pm
Friday9:30am - 5:00pm
Saturday9:30am - 2:00pm
SundayClosed

Public holiday hours may vary. Looking for a specific fish, plant or product? Call before you visit and we’ll check availability.

See you soon

Your next tank
starts here.

Aquarium Zone, 18 Southern Cross Drive, Ballina NSW 2478. Local hobbyists have been coming through our doors since 2007. Come and see why.