About
Teske Pet & Garden has been a Quad Cities fixture for so long that many Bettendorf families treat a visit as an outing rather than an errand — kids press up against the puppy and bunny pens while parents load up on birdseed, dog food, and garden supplies. It's a true hybrid: a working nursery bolted onto a non-chain pet store, and the fish department lives happily in the middle of it. For local aquarists, Teske's keeps a rotating selection of freshwater fish for sale in Bettendorf, IA, alongside the fish food, supplies, and dry goods you need between tank visits.
One of the most-mentioned perks is something you won't find in a big-box pet aisle: regulars routinely swing by to get water for their fish tanks, which makes this a handy neighborhood stop for treated water when you're topping off or running a change. Longtime customers describe buying fish here for years, and the store's willingness to place special orders means hard-to-find items — the kind one reviewer tracked down when nothing else carried them — are always worth asking about at the counter. What keeps people coming back is the staff.
Reviewers repeatedly call them friendly, patient, and genuinely helpful — the sort of team that will measure how much soil you need per grow bag or walk you through three kinds of feed without any pressure to upsell. " The garden side draws the loudest praise, with healthy Iowa-grown starter plants in the shop's signature purple pots, plus perennials, vegetables, herbs, and seeds. Prices run a touch above the box stores, but customers consistently say the plant quality and the personal attention justify it.
For Bettendorf hobbyists who want a local, family-run fish store and garden nursery — somewhere to grab freshwater fish, fish food, and tank water without driving across the metro — Teske Pet & Garden is a friendly, well-rooted place to shop.
What they offer
Fish & livestock for sale at Teske Pet & Garden in Bettendorf, IA
Teske Pet & Garden stocks freshwater fish for sale in Bettendorf, IA. As a fish store serving Bettendorf, IA, it also carries dry goods and fish food and offers water testing.
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Highlights
What makes them special
- Rotating selection of freshwater fish for sale, plus fish food and aquarium dry goods
- Sells treated water for fish tanks — a handy neighborhood stop for top-offs and water changes
- Friendly, patient, non-chain staff who help without upselling
- Special orders available for hard-to-find pet and aquarium items
- Iowa-grown plants in signature purple pots share the floor with the pet department
From keepers
Customer reviews
“When pesky bugs don't go away Teske is here to save the day.”
— Pratt Brats5.05 days ago“Had some mulch I couldn't find at at a near by garden center. Staff was very helpful.”
— Frank Ege5.0a week ago“Always get birdseed and dog food at Tesk, also bought 3 pups there”
— Paul Bieber4.04 weeks ago“Please stop supporting puppy mills by selling their puppies!! A reputable breeder does not need a pet store to find homes for their dogs. SHAME ON YOU!”
— Ash1.0a month ago“Love this place! Affordable, great selection, great quality products, close neighborhood one stop shop for all your pet and garden needs!”
— Brittney Lightner5.0a month ago“Sold bearded dragons to someone with the improper set ups and husbandry knowledge. 20 gallon tanks, small hides, wrong substrate, wrong lighting equipment etc....”
— Katie Waters1.0a month ago“Teskes is one of my favorite spots to visit after a long day at the office, and seeing Stanley the rabbit always brings a smile to my face. If you want long lasting perennials with good genetics, a new fuzzy friend, or a team that goes above and beyond (I had a nice lady measure how much soil I would need per grow bag) please visit Teskes!”
— Scarlett “Mage of Worlds” Sutcliff-Michaelis5.0a month ago“I've gotten 2 geckos from here and they are doing amazing the workers were polite and dedicated to quality customer service and care for the animals. They have high quality plants and a reasonable price. And a nice variety of feed for plant and animals alike.”
— Draven Webb5.02 months ago“Got everything I needed. Very helpful.”
— Rick Gossen5.02 months ago“Great place for quality dog food!”
— John Reed4.02 months ago
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Frequently asked questions
Note — Store information and services may change. Always call (563) 355-7230 to confirm current availability, hours, and services before visiting Teske Pet & Garden.