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.
Don’t just take our word for it
Worth
the trip.
★★★★★
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.
★★★★★
Best aquarium shop in the northern rivers, staff are the best and they have a great selection of aquatic needs and animals.
★★★★★
Great service,Great staff easy to find, Great selection and great range of accessories
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.
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.

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 DriveBallina NSW 2478
| Monday | 9:30am - 5:00pm |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9:30am - 5:00pm |
| Wednesday | 9:30am - 5:00pm |
| Thursday | 9:30am - 5:00pm |
| Friday | 9:30am - 5:00pm |
| Saturday | 9:30am - 2:00pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
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.





