Est. 1975Salt and fresh,
dive in.
Fifty years on Erie tanks. Saltwater & freshwater fish, captive-bred coral, invertebrates, and the work that keeps them healthy.
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Maroon Clownfish
The largest and feistiest of the clownfish — deep maroon crossed with white or gold bands. Hardy but territorial, so give it room and…
The catalog
Five aisles, salt & fresh.
Services
From river to sea, we've got you covered.
Maintenance, propagation, builds. Fifty years on Erie tanks — saltwater and freshwater.
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Tank Servicing.
Saltwater reefs, freshwater planted, FOWLR — scheduled maintenance covering water chemistry, equipment, livestock health.
Common questions
Asked at the counter.
- What are Sea Cave's hours and where are you located?
- Sea Cave Inc. is at 660 East 14th Street, Erie, PA 16503, open Monday through Friday 12:00–6:00 PM and Saturday 11:00 AM–4:00 PM, closed Sunday. Call (814) 456-9445 before driving in if you're coming from out of town — livestock rotates daily.
- Do you sell both saltwater and freshwater fish?
- Yes — Sea Cave stocks both saltwater and freshwater livestock under one roof, including community freshwater fish, reef-safe saltwater fish, captive-bred coral, invertebrates, and live plants. Most tanks are visible from the sales floor so you can see exactly what you're buying before you commit.
- Where can I buy live coral near Erie, PA?
- Sea Cave Inc. at 660 East 14th Street in Erie carries captive-bred coral frags and colonies, plus does in-house propagation so the stock rotates weekly. Buying local means no overnight shipping shock and you can inspect polyp extension and coloration in person before bringing a frag home.
- How much does saltwater aquarium maintenance cost?
- Professional saltwater service is priced industry-wide at roughly $1.25 per gallon per month with a $150 minimum, usually visited weekly or bi-weekly depending on livestock bioload. Sea Cave quotes per tank — call (814) 456-9445 with your tank size and we'll price it; most homeowner tanks land between $150–$400 per month.
- Can you build a custom aquarium?
- Yes — Sea Cave designs and builds custom aquariums sized to the room, the livestock, and the budget, covering tank, stand, filtration, lighting, and rockscape. Stop by 660 East 14th Street or call (814) 456-9445 to walk through dimensions, freshwater vs. saltwater plans, and a realistic build timeline.
Visit the store
660 East 14th Street,
Erie, PA.
Mon–Fri 12–6 · Sat 11–4 · Sun closed