Our Story · Est. 1999
About.
Family-run saltwater aquarium store in Erie, PA. Founded in 1999 by Steve and Colleen. Still at the same address, still focused on the long game.
25+
Years
1999
Est.
388
Reviews
4.8
Stars
The shop
A livestock-first
saltwater store.
Steve and Colleen opened Sea Cave in 1999 with a simple goal: build the kind of aquarium store they wished existed in Erie. One that prioritized livestock quality, honest advice, and long-term success for every customer.
Twenty-five years on, Sea Cave has become the region's most respected source for saltwater fish, captive-bred coral, invertebrates, and freshwater species — alongside a full line of reef equipment for builds of every size.
Our captive-bred coral farming program produces hardier, more colorful frags that are already acclimated to aquarium conditions — better survival rates than wild-caught, and better for the ocean.
Journey
Twenty-five years,
one address.
- 1999
Founded
Steve and Colleen open Sea Cave on East 14th Street — a small shop built around a lifelong obsession with marine life.
- 2000s
Saltwater focus
Built a regional reputation for healthy livestock, patient advice, and a sales floor stocked with species you couldn't find elsewhere in the area.
- 2010s
Coral propagation
Launched an on-site captive-bred coral program. Hardier frags, better survival rates, and better for the reef.
- Today
Twenty-five years in
Still family-run. Still at the same address. 4.8 stars across 388 reviews — earned the slow way.
Why Sea Cave
A shop measured in decades, not quarters.
01
Saltwater expertise
Decades of hands-on experience with marine fish, coral, and reef systems. We help you succeed — not just stock your tank.
02
Captive-bred coral
Our propagation facility produces frags that are hardier, more sustainable, and already acclimated to aquarium conditions.
03
Earned trust
4.8 stars from 388 Google reviews. Customers drive in from across the region because they trust our livestock and our advice.
Visit
660 East 14th Street,
Erie, PA.
Hours
Mon–Fri · 12–6 pm
Saturday · 11 am – 4:30 pm
Sunday · Closed