About
Fish Aquariums & Stuff has anchored Boise's aquarium scene for decades, a compact but densely stocked shop that Treasure Valley hobbyists return to again and again. J. round out a team customers trust with everything from cycling a first tank to diagnosing a sick fish.
" The selection spans freshwater and saltwater, and the saltwater side draws the loudest praise — live corals that reviewers describe as huge and stunning, plus invertebrates, shrimp, snails, and community favorites like multis. If you're after freshwater or saltwater fish for sale in Boise, ID, this is the shop locals point newcomers toward. Pond keepers are covered too; one customer recently picked up a sucker fish, a goldfish, and a plant for a 100-gallon pond, all fairly priced.
Beyond livestock, the store stocks aquariums, hang-on-back filters, fish food, and medications, along with a well-loved used equipment corner where secondhand tanks and accessories move at honest prices — a feature regulars single out as a genuine draw. Free in-store water testing and patient, no-pressure guidance keep beginners coming back; several describe stopping in multiple times a week while cycling their first setup, and one longtime customer was warmly welcomed back after a decade away. Show tanks throughout the shop double as inspiration and a teaching tool.
The space is on the smaller side and can get busy, but loyalty runs deep across its 760-plus reviews. Many Boise aquarists say this is the only place they buy fish and supplies. For anyone in southwestern Idaho wanting real expertise and healthy livestock available in Boise, ID, Fish Aquariums & Stuff is the local aquarium store that delivers.
What they offer
Fish & livestock for sale at Fish Aquariums & Stuff in Boise, ID
Fish Aquariums & Stuff stocks corals, invertebrates, shrimp, betta fish, goldfish and freshwater, saltwater & pond fish for sale in Boise, ID. As an aquarium store serving Boise, ID, it also carries dry goods, aquarium equipment, fish food and fish medications and offers water testing and aquarium consultations.
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Highlights
What makes them special
- Owner Bill Knight, repeatedly called the most knowledgeable aquarium expert in the Treasure Valley
- Freshwater, saltwater, and pond livestock including corals, invertebrates, shrimp, snails, and goldfish
- Used equipment corner with secondhand tanks and accessories at fair prices
- Free in-store water testing and hands-on guidance for new fishkeepers
- Standout live coral displays and show tanks throughout the shop
From keepers
Customer reviews
“Not the best Pic but here's the sucker fish I got from them. Along with a gold fish and plant for my 100 gal pond. They are fair priced and knowledgeable. I will be coming back”
— M Brown5.05 days ago“Hands down, easily the best aquarium fish store in the Boise area. Every single staff member is passionate and positive!”
— Morgan Sherwood5.02 weeks ago“Disappointed to be writing this review because I've had a good experience buying from them in the past but never sold fish and never will again. I sold them over 40 cherry shrimp was told on the phone they'd give me a dollar a shrimp which was already under what go for in the hobby but I get it they need to make a profit. They counted them up and I had over 40 shrimps. The guy said is $40 good I said yes. Then he proceeded to put them in there main shrimp tank & came back to me said sorry my boss says I could only give you $30 for all of them is that okay I just said yes bc I didn't want to do the hassle of him fishing them out, BUT that's not the point I was told $40 on the phone and again in person and shrimp were already in the tank & out of my hands before transaction was made I am upset I was lied to & they weren't properly acclimated. This has made me skeptical of this place and will be doing business somewhere else.”
— KJR1.0a month ago“This place has been there forever. I hadn’t been there in probably a decade because I got out of aquariums for a while, since my place didn’t have the room. Now I am getting back into it and they’re helping me get everything I need to get back into it… but bigger than ever. I’m excited to have my setup complete and fish in my house again.”
— Kevin S5.0a month ago“After a year of not having fish when I came back they were happy to see me. The employees are incredibly nice and knowledgeable which is very very important for a place like this. You can tell they care and enjoy what they do I would recommend this to be where you get your aquatic supplies!”
— Eli Orlando5.0a month ago“I love this place !! You can tell they love fish too !!”
— Austin Jenkins5.02 months ago“Great staff and pricing.”
— Bruce Holdren5.02 months ago“Bill and his staff are great. Always helpful, and their pricing is very fair to the customer. Best fish shop in Treasure Valley!”
— Tanner Boyle5.02 months ago“I absolutely love this place! They are so nice and helpful.”
— Crystal Lopez5.02 months ago“Knowledgeable, trustworthy, able to accept stock and old equipment, selling used equipment at cheap prices and with quality new supplies and equipment. Best supply of livestock in Boise.”
— Ezekiel Benavides5.02 months ago
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Frequently asked questions
Note — Store information and services may change. Always call (208) 377-1119 to confirm current availability, hours, and services before visiting Fish Aquariums & Stuff.