--- type: store name: "Fish Aquariums & Stuff" city: "Boise" state: "ID" rating: 4.7 reviews: 747 url: https://www.fishstores.org/idaho/boise/fish-aquariums-and-stuff --- # Fish Aquariums & Stuff Fish store in Boise, Idaho - **Address**: 6112 W Fairview Ave, Boise, ID 83704, Boise, ID, 83704 - **Phone**: (208) 377-1119 - **Website**: [www.fishaquariumsandstuff.net/](http://www.fishaquariumsandstuff.net/) - **Rating**: 4.7/5 (747 reviews) ## Hours | Day | Hours | | --- | --- | | Monday | 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM | | Tuesday | 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM | | Wednesday | 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM | | Thursday | 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM | | Friday | 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM | | Saturday | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM | | Sunday | Closed | ## About 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. Owner Bill Knight is frequently cited as one of the most knowledgeable aquarium professionals in the valley, and longtime staffers like Dave and T.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. ## Specializations - **Water Types**: Freshwater, Saltwater - **Livestock & Products**: Corals, Invertebrates, Shrimp, Bettas, Dry Goods, Aquarium Equipment, Medications - **Services**: Water Testing, Consultation - **Known For**: Great Selection ## Highlights - Extensive freshwater and saltwater livestock selection including corals, invertebrates, shrimp, and snails - Owner Bill Knight widely regarded as the most knowledgeable aquarium expert in the Boise valley - Dedicated used equipment section with secondhand tanks and accessories at fair prices - In-store water testing and hands-on guidance for new and experienced fishkeepers - Impressive show tanks and live coral displays throughout the store ## Customer Reviews **"Greengatorplays"** - 1/5 - Edited 12 hours ago > Great help. Very knowledgeable about all facets of aquariums. I had to edit this review because the current staff are very rude. **"Jan Fowlds"** - 5/5 - a week ago > Wonderful little fish store. They have a lot of variety. Freshwater and saltwater **"zombie"** - 4/5 - a month ago > Nice people, decent amount of fish, fair prices. **"Amanda Thompson"** - 5/5 - a month ago > Pretty new to the aquaponics and aquarium world, went in and the shop clerk was greatly helpful and knowledgeable. Will definitely return here in the future, great little shop! **"Gavin Lantry"** - 5/5 - 2 months ago > Great local fish store.Features both fresh and saltwater fish and supplies.Great staff that are helpful in your fishkeeping hobby. **"Tom Lockwood"** - 5/5 - Edited 2 months ago > FishAquariums & stuff has been are foundation yes we all have things that we want that may not be in the store or we just mite want them new but fresh water or saltwater the owner knows how to run a store for the customer. If your starting out or if your want to just be treated fairly. this is the shop for us. **"BellaRoma13"** - 5/5 - 3 months ago > Always very helpful! **"Michelle Hall"** - 5/5 - 4 months ago > Found some fish food and a cute muli for my community tank **"theresa anderson"** - 5/5 - 4 months ago > They have the most variety of fish and products i have seen at a fish store so far and so far everyone i have spoken to has been super nice and helpful. **"Shay Bradford"** - 4/5 - 4 months ago > They are helpful and knowledgeable. ## Nearby Stores - [Awesome Axolotls](https://www.fishstores.org/idaho/boise/awesome-axolotls) - Boise, ID - 5.0/5 - [Quality Saltwater Fish And Corals LLC](https://www.fishstores.org/idaho/meridian/quality-saltwater-fish-and-corals-llc) - Meridian, ID - 5.0/5 - [Aquarius AquaCare](https://www.fishstores.org/idaho/nampa/aquarius-aquacare) - Nampa, ID - 4.9/5 - [Sunken Ship Aquatics](https://www.fishstores.org/idaho/caldwell/sunken-ship-aquatics) - Caldwell, ID - 4.9/5 - [Aquatic Oasis Reefing](https://www.fishstores.org/idaho/chubbuck/aquatic-oasis-reefing) - Chubbuck, ID - 4.8/5 - [CDA Pet Market](https://www.fishstores.org/idaho/dalton-gardens/cda-pet-market) - Dalton Gardens, ID - 4.7/5 --- *Source: [FishStores.org](https://www.fishstores.org/idaho/boise/fish-aquariums-and-stuff)* *Last updated: February 7, 2026*