Fish Aquariums & Stuff

Fish Aquariums & Stuff has been a Boise staple for years, quietly serving the Treasure Valley's freshwater and saltwater hobbyists from a compact but impressively stocked shop. J. round out a team that customers trust with everything from tank cycling questions to diagnosing sick fish.

The store carries a genuinely wide selection of both freshwater and saltwater livestock, including corals that reviewers describe as huge and stunning, invertebrates, shrimp, snails, and community fish like multis. The saltwater section draws particular praise, with live corals that surprise even experienced hobbyists. Beyond livestock, the shop stocks tanks, hang-on-back filters, fish food, medications, and a notable used equipment section where secondhand tanks and accessories move at fair prices — a feature customers call a "great idea" and a real draw.

What sets this place apart in Boise is the hands-on guidance. Staff regularly test customers' water, walk newcomers through the nitrogen cycle, and offer honest advice about stocking and tank health. Multiple reviewers describe returning three or more times a week during their first setup, always finding someone willing to talk through the process.

The show tanks throughout the store double as education and inspiration. The shop is on the smaller side physically, and during busy periods the lean staff can get stretched thin. A handful of reviewers have noted inconsistencies — one well-documented incident involved a paid-for betta being accidentally sold — but the overwhelming majority of the store's nearly 750 reviews reflect genuine loyalty.

Many customers say this is the only place they buy fish and supplies in the Boise area, and several have been shopping here for years. For aquarium keepers in southwestern Idaho looking for real expertise and healthy livestock, Fish Aquariums & Stuff delivers where it counts.