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They're known for spending real time with customers, whether that means walking a first-time fish owner through the basics of tank cycling or helping an experienced keeper select the right nano fish for a planted community tank. One long-time customer of six or seven years noted they stopped buying fish from big-box pet stores entirely after discovering Sunken Ship, citing dramatically healthier livestock that actually thrives at home. The selection goes well beyond the usual tropical staples.
Reviewers mention snails, shrimp, guppies, axolotls, and a rotating lineup of species that keeps regulars coming back to see what's new. The store also carries a strong inventory of live aquatic plants, and at least one customer called it the only real aquascaping store they know of in Idaho. Axolotl owners specifically praise the staff's expertise in setting up proper habitats.
Sunken Ship also offers fish rehoming — a thoughtful service for hobbyists who've outgrown a tank or need to downsize. The store's willingness to take in larger fish speaks to a genuine commitment to animal welfare that goes beyond the sale. With its broad freshwater and saltwater inventory, knowledgeable team, and a clean, welcoming atmosphere that makes browsing feel like visiting a small public aquarium, Sunken Ship Aquatics is a destination-worthy stop for anyone in southwestern Idaho.
Austin Crouch
2 reviews
This store is amazing and so knowledgeable and the staff are so friendly
Heather Wheeler
7 reviews
Awesome place, huge variety and super friendly staff. I love this place
Alisha Lamb
5 reviews
This store and the staff are amazing and so knowledgeable!
Janna Tippets
3 reviews
Awesome people to deal with. Awesome fish!
Liz Aguirre
3 reviews
Always great customer s and tons of knowledge from all the employees
Moparman33 Mopar_Ed33
6 reviews
Great place for info and good selection of fish knowledgeable staff have been several times and will continue to come back
Haylie renee
3 reviews
Amazing people . Always eager to help even when we show up right before closing may too times. Absolutely love driving past so many other aquatic stores just to come to this beautiful place.
sukitup buttercup
3 reviews
Kinzy and the whole staff are awesome and great to work with very intelligent and know there stuff when it comes to fish and their upkeep
Elias ramirez
Great service
Andrew Palmer
helpful staff, good selection. awesome plants
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3110 Cleveland Blvd A5, Caldwell, ID 83605
February 7, 2026
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