---
type: category_state
category: "Rare Species"
state: "IA"
stores: 7
url: https://www.fishstores.org/best/rare-species/iowa
---

# Best Rare Species Fish Stores in Iowa

7 stores specializing in rare, exotic, and hard-to-find fish species in Iowa

## Stores

### 1. [Fish Fix](https://www.fishstores.org/iowa/thayer/fish-fix)

- **Address**: 2923 US-34, Thayer, IA 50254
- **Phone**: (641) 347-5005
- **Rating**: 5.0/5 (124 reviews)
- **Water Types**: Freshwater
- **Specializations**: Rare Species, Cichlids, African Cichlids, Tetras, Catfish, Live Plants, Planted Tanks, Angelfish, Aquarium Equipment
- **Website**: [fishfixusa.com/](http://fishfixusa.com/)

### 2. [Fish Barn](https://www.fishstores.org/iowa/west-branch/fish-barn)

- **Address**: 5345 Herbert Hoover Hwy NE, West Branch, IA 52358
- **Phone**: (319) 643-2666
- **Rating**: 4.9/5 (152 reviews)
- **Water Types**: Freshwater, Saltwater, Pond
- **Specializations**: Rare Species, Live Plants, Shrimp, Bettas, Axolotls, Cichlids, Koi, Goldfish, Tetras, Invertebrates, Catfish, Aquarium Equipment, Fish Food, Dry Goods
- **Website**: [fishbarniowa.squarespace.com/](http://fishbarniowa.squarespace.com/)

### 3. [West Lake Aquatics](https://www.fishstores.org/iowa/davenport/west-lake-aquatics)

- **Address**: 7620 Louis Rich Ct Suite 3, Davenport, IA 52804
- **Phone**: (563) 209-0519
- **Rating**: 4.8/5 (184 reviews)
- **Water Types**: Freshwater
- **Specializations**: Cichlids, Plecos, Rare Species, Live Plants, Dry Goods, Invertebrates, Fish Food, Aquarium Equipment
- **Website**: [www.westlakeaquatics.com/](http://www.westlakeaquatics.com/)

### 4. [GroFin Aquatics](https://www.fishstores.org/iowa/sioux-city/grofin-aquatics)

- **Address**: 623 Water St A, Sioux City, IA 51103
- **Rating**: 4.8/5 (46 reviews)
- **Water Types**: Freshwater
- **Specializations**: Live Plants, Planted Tanks, Livebearers, Shrimp, Puffers, Cichlids, Plecos, Rare Species, Fish Food, Medications, Dry Goods, Invertebrates, Axolotls

### 5. [Loess Hills Pet Collective](https://www.fishstores.org/iowa/mapleton/loess-hills-pet-collective)

- **Address**: 517 Main St, Mapleton, IA 51034
- **Phone**: (712) 420-3161
- **Rating**: 4.8/5 (65 reviews)
- **Water Types**: Freshwater, Saltwater
- **Specializations**: Corals, Bettas, Puffers, Rare Species, Dry Goods
- **Website**: [www.loesshillspets.com/](https://www.loesshillspets.com/)

### 6. [Crowned Aquatics Pet Supply](https://www.fishstores.org/iowa/johnston/crowned-aquatics-pet-supply)

- **Address**: 5460 Merle Hay Rd Suite F, Johnston, IA 50131
- **Phone**: (515) 954-8668
- **Rating**: 4.6/5 (470 reviews)
- **Water Types**: Freshwater, Saltwater
- **Specializations**: Bettas, Live Plants, Rare Species
- **Website**: [www.iowafishstore.com/](http://www.iowafishstore.com/)

### 7. [Noah's Ark Pet Store](https://www.fishstores.org/iowa/sioux-city/noahs-ark-pet-store)

- **Address**: 2115 Leech Ave, Sioux City, IA 51106
- **Phone**: (712) 274-6800
- **Rating**: 3.4/5 (39 reviews)
- **Water Types**: Freshwater
- **Specializations**: Rare Species, Dry Goods, Aquarium Equipment

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*Source: [FishStores.org](https://www.fishstores.org/best/rare-species/iowa)*