About
Pet Paradise is a sprawling, locally owned pet and aquarium store that Pueblo, CO treats as much as a destination as a shop — the kind of place where families bring out-of-town guests just to walk the aisles. Step inside and koi glide through open water displays while large birds call out from free-flying exhibits, and for plenty of visitors the aquatics section is the real draw. The fish room runs deep.
Longtime shoppers single out Spencer, who regularly helps customers track down new and rare fish, and reviewers describe the exotic fish selection as genuinely unique for this corner of Colorado. Alongside the freshwater tanks, the saltwater setup gets called a "must see," and staff like Brandon have walked first-time hobbyists through establishing a saltwater aquarium from scratch. If you are hunting for rare freshwater species or marine fish for sale in Pueblo, CO, the team is known for special-ordering livestock they do not currently have on hand.
There is more here for the dedicated keeper than the average shop. You will find freshwater shrimp and other invertebrates, koi to stock a backyard pond, and a clever bulk feeder program — the "insect cards" let you prepay for crickets and roaches and pick them up only when your fish or reptiles need them. Staff repeatedly earn praise for being more knowledgeable than the corporate alternatives, and the store leans hard into its identity as a local independent rather than a big-box chain.
Prices can run a little above online retailers, a tradeoff regulars happily accept for hands-on advice and the chance to actually watch the animals before they buy. Between the koi, the rare fish, the saltwater displays, and feeders available in Pueblo, CO, Pet Paradise remains one of the most distinctive aquarium stops in southern Colorado — a real working fish store wrapped inside a near-zoo experience.
What they offer
Fish & livestock for sale at Pet Paradise in Pueblo, CO
Pet Paradise stocks rare and hard-to-find species, koi, shrimp, invertebrates and freshwater, saltwater & pond fish for sale in Pueblo, CO. As an aquarium store serving Pueblo, CO, it also carries fish food and offers aquarium setup and aquarium consultations.
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Highlights
What makes them special
- Spencer in the fish room regularly helps customers track down new and rare fish
- Exotic freshwater selection called unique for the region, plus a must-see saltwater setup
- Koi in open water displays and free-flying birds give the store a near-zoo atmosphere
- Bulk insect 'cards' let you prepay for crickets and roaches and pick them up as needed
- Locally owned with staff praised as more knowledgeable than big-box chains
From keepers
Customer reviews
“Great rates for my snakes and very reasonable priced”
— Christina Collins5.022 hours ago“Love this store! Their selection of exotic fish is unique in this area. The store is fun and the employees are very friendly!”
— Heather Ayres5.0Edited a week ago“Bought fish here about 2-3 weeks ago and our entire tank started suffering from ick, which killed half of it. Our tank was perfectly healthy before this purchase.”
— Cassiopeia Aquino1.0a week ago“I always go there for things that are unique”
— Bonnie Garcia5.02 weeks ago“I have shopped here for my boy a few times and staff is always very nice and helpful. However I took my 8 month old rottie to the groomers here and he has been to multiple groomers but these ladies did an excellent job on him. I asked for deshedding like I always do and they did an excellent job it was noticeable. Very impressed. They all loved on my boy and he loved them as well. He will definitely be returning here.”
— Jennifer thomas5.02 weeks ago“We've taken our dog to see Lisa at Pet Paradise every month for a couple years and she loves it! She goes in dirty and comes home clean and happy! Highly recommend! It's not easy to find people this good!”
— Amber Clark5.03 weeks ago“I take my doxiepoo to pet paradise every two weeks for grooming. Lisa is absolutely amazing with my dog! She always grooms her exactly how I ask and never just does what she wants or thinks is best. I have been going to her for over a year now and I don’t plan on going anywhere else or to anyone else. I had taken my dog somewhere else prior for grooming, and they told me that they had to muzzle her because she tried to bite them. They have never muzzled my dog at Pet Paradise. Which makes me feel like she was being mistreated prior to this. It’s so hard to find a good groomer let alone a consistent person. Belle Loves going to Lisa at Pet Paradise and getting her treats afterwards!”
— April Martinez5.03 weeks ago“This pet store is craaaazy. It's huge and fun, and they have a great selection of items and animals.”
— Nick Gardner5.04 weeks ago“I had my dog groomed there on Thursday May 21,2026. He has not been the same since. He can’t sit down on his behind. He has several red areas over his whole body. There are also nicks that are visible. He has regressed and started popping in the house again. My rambunctious dog who looks forward to his walks hasn’t been on a walk since this all took place. I wouldn’t be writing this review accept for he has been going to the same groomer regularly with no issues. I am thinking she did this to him purposefully, since I had noticed a change in her (the groomers) attitude. How can someone who works with animals harm one on purpose? Beware of who you trust your beloved pets with. Never again Sarah!”
— Dawn Sena1.0a month ago“Updated 5/21/26 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Nattis is the BEST professional & loving groomer our dog, Charlie has had in his 14 yrs !! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 I made an appointment for the first time at Pet Paradise for my 12 yr old poodle mix, Charlie a few weeks ago. His appointment was yesterday and I couldn’t be more pleased with his new Groomer, Nattis !! Charlie has never enjoyed grooming until yesterday !! I want to say Charlie has been dancing around since Nattis handed him back to me!! C smells so good and he seems to be wearing the bowtie Nattis put on him with such pride !! Nattis deserves 10 stars !! Charlie’s M🐶m”
— K Smith5.0Edited a month ago
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Frequently asked questions
Note — Store information and services may change. Always call (719) 564-6191 to confirm current availability, hours, and services before visiting Pet Paradise.