Since 2016

Built by aquarists, for aquarists

Under The Sea started with a simple idea: that the aquarium hobby deserved one trusted place with a family atmosphere. Ten years on, that's a full showroom in Monroe, eight service vans and 600+ tanks we look after every month.

Our story

One van, one promise

Under The Sea was founded in 2016 by Matt Bratton, out of a passion for delivering exceptional service in the aquarium industry. What began as a dream to bring quality and integrity back to the hobby has grown into a thriving business with a large showroom and a fleet of eight full-time service vans.

Today we serve over 600 maintenance customers from Hickory to Charlotte — and everywhere in between — helping hobbyists and businesses alike create and maintain stunning aquatic displays. Whether you're new to the hobby or a seasoned aquarist, we're here with expert support, top-tier products and service that actually turns up.

Trust, integrity and commitment to our customers are the whole point. We're proud of where we came from and excited about where we're going.

The Under The Sea fleet of eight aquarium service vans lined up outside the Monroe, NC shop
2016Founded in Monroe, NC
600+Maintenance accounts
8Full-time service vans
200+Species in the showroom

Meet the team

The people who'll actually answer the phone

Retail floor, service vans and the back office — this is everyone.

Matt Bratton, founder and CEO of Under The Sea Aquarium Marketplace
MattFounder / CEO
Brad, CFO and accounting at Under The Sea
BradCFO & Accounting
Gavin, maintenance manager at Under The Sea
GavinMaintenance Manager
Maya, store manager and retail sales at Under The Sea
MayaManager / Retail Sales
Joey, maintenance technician at Under The Sea
JoeyMaintenance Tech
Ben, maintenance technician at Under The Sea
BenMaintenance Tech
Charles, maintenance technician at Under The Sea
CharlesMaintenance Tech
Alex, maintenance technician at Under The Sea
AlexMaintenance Tech
Nathan, maintenance technician at Under The Sea
NathanMaintenance Tech
Jared, retail sales at Under The Sea
JaredRetail Sales
Stephen, retail sales associate and in-store tank prep at Under The Sea
StephenRetail Sales / Tank Prep
Trevor, digital lead at Under The Sea
TrevorDigital Lead

Want to join them? We hire people who genuinely care about the animals. Apply now — it takes a few minutes.

Wide interior view of the Under The Sea showroom with rows of blue-lit display aquariums

Come see the place

The showroom is open six days a week at 3816 Sardis Church Rd, Suite 107 in Monroe. No appointment, no pressure — just bring your questions.