Recommended Dealers & Manufacturers

“Bookshops, cafes and shops often drum up ‘custom’…from groups to clubs and events. If the businesses are not supported, the local groups tend to disappear too.” – Joanne O’Connell

Aquarium Co-Op started as a hobbyist-owned local fish store in the Seattle area focusing on planted aquariums, community fish, and shrimp. Expanding to designing their own products, online retail, and social media channels, Aquarium Co-Op designs and sells products that meet 3 criteria: environmentally friendly, price conscious, and high quality.

API: For almost 60 years, API has been a leader in the aquatics industry, developing and perfecting products and solutions for indoor aquariums and outdoor ponds. API Scientists have pioneered studies leading to significant advances in the care of ornamental fish, garnering over 30 global patents for breakthrough innovations. 

is a leading provider of a variety of high-quality feed products and accessories. They are located along the Great Salt Lake, Utah, where the artemia is harvested, processed, and carefully stored in a temperature-controlled environment. We have been one of the few flake food manufacturers in the world to supply the aquaculture industry in the U.S. and abroad, as well as the ornamental fish hobby. 5% Discount to SAWGG Members (see newsletter for discount code)!

Cobalt Aquatics‘ aim from their start is to bring the highest quality aquarium products to market. With a worldwide supply chain including products and supplies from the USA, Italy, Poland, and others, their line includes hundreds of innovative items from flake food to frozen mysis shrimp, to the original MJ pumps, to award winning heaters and the innovative C-Vue aquariums and C-Ray LED lights, and more!

Florida Aquatic Nurseries is a Family-operated specialty nursery providing plants for aquariums & water gardens since 1957. FAN is America’s leading producer of aquarium plants and one of it’s leading producers of water garden plants. Over the decades it is had developed dozens of new cultivars and introduced new species to the hobby. Look for FAN s to continue to bring to market the latest in high quality aquatic plants for both aquariums and water gardens.

Northfin Premium fish food is praised for its high quality, easily digestible ingredients, completely free of fillers, artificial hormones, and pigments. Only whole, marine-grade proteins and additives are used in NorthFin foods, which are manufactured using a low heat Steam Extrusion process in a CFIA/USDA/FDA registered/certified facility in Toronto, Canada.

San Francisco Bay Brand and Ocean Nutrition develop the finest and most nutritious fish foods available today, including premium fish feeds for marine and freshwater. Owned and operated by the Schmidt family, the companies pioneered the production of formulated aquarium foods.

sera has been manufacturing innovative high quality products for aquariums, ponds and terrariums for over 45 years, and innovated the freeze-drying fish food process. Made in Germany and adhering to the strict regulations of Good Manufacturing Practice, sera products are subject to strict quality requirements whose compliance is permanently being monitored in their in-house laboratory.

Tropica: The right plants – the right plant products! Pioneers tissue culture aquarium plant propagation, today their popular 1-2-GROW plants are greenhouse-grown in sterile conditions, free from algae, snails and pests (compared to normal pots, you get a lot more plant matter per cup!). Tropica’s acclaimed Plant Care products ensure your fish and plants thrive optimally. Their website is chock full of plant profile and care info, too!

(Chester): Long-time business with deep expertise in small animals and birds of all kinds amidst a myriad of products. The Safari imports it’s own aquarium stock, too, so there is always something rare around a corner. Make sure to tell Adam SAWGG sent you!

(Pine Brook): Hobbyist-owned and operated company dedicated to bringing you the healthiest and most fascinating underwater life. 15% discount to SAWGG Members!

(Bloomingdale): A premier aquarium shop for all your supplies for both fresh and salt water fish. We also have corals and reptiles. Come on in, you won’t be disappointed!!

(Hamburg) is owned by SAWGG member, Kathy Poulas. Located conveniently on Rt 94, the business houses a retail store (including tropical fish and plants!), a greenhouse full of Koi, and a brand new greenhouse full of tropical and hardy plants! There are 7 ponds on site, too, to help you create the pond of your dreams! Our staff is always on hand and willing to help you bring that dream to life.

(Florham Park) has been in business in the same location since 1922. Come in and see our 8,000 gallons of aquarium fish and plants. Make sure to tell Steve SAWGG sent you!

(Hackettstown). Hackettstown Pet Supplies stands out as a cherished local destination for pet enthusiasts, showcasing a vibrant array of aquatic life, reptiles, and pet supplies. A variety of pet products and supplies, from fish to small mammals, are available, making it a one-stop shop for all pet needs.

(Succasunna). Pet Goods is your locally owned & operated pet supplies store with an unbeatable selection at low, everyday prices. Find the finest pet products from trusted brands for cats, dogs, birds, fish, snakes, reptiles, small animals and more.