About
In the small western-Iowa town of Mapleton, Loess Hills Pet Collective has grown into a genuine regional draw, the kind of family-run aquarium store that pulls hobbyists in from an hour or more away. Owners Jacob and Jacy run the place as a true couple-owned shop, and the warmth shows: customers describe being greeted, asked about their tanks, and walked through every decision with patience and obvious passion for the animals. The fish side runs deeper than you'd expect this far from a city.
You'll find freshwater and saltwater livestock under one roof, including corals and clownfish — yes, you can "Find Nemo" here. Recent visitors have driven in for koi for sale in Mapleton, IA, picked out bettas that owners report still thriving two years later, and tracked down uncommon stock like figure 8 puffers and rare ball python morphs. One shopper came in looking for a tankmate for a lone guppy and left with a thoughtful recommendation rather than an upsell.
The tanks are repeatedly called clean and well-maintained, and the fish healthy — the kind of details that build trust. Beyond fish, the store stocks a wide range of exotics, from axolotls to bearded dragons, ball pythons, tarantulas, and hedgehogs, plus the supplies that keep a long drive to Sioux City or Omaha off your calendar. Locals rely on it weekly for feeder crickets, Dubia roaches, and frozen rodents, all available in Mapleton, IA without leaving town.
What sets this aquarium store apart is service that extends past the counter. Jacob has moved and cleaned customers' aquariums during home flooring projects, swapped gravel for sand and explained why, and even pops down the block to clean City Hall's office betta vase — small-town perks a big-box chain can't match. The shop also welcomes local school field trips, teaching kids about the animals.
For anyone in the Loess Hills region after quality livestock, supplies, or honest advice, this Mapleton fish store punches well above its size.
What they offer
Fish & livestock for sale at Loess Hills Pet Collective in Mapleton, IA
Loess Hills Pet Collective stocks corals, clownfish, betta fish, pufferfish, koi, axolotls, rare and hard-to-find species and freshwater & saltwater fish for sale in Mapleton, IA. As an aquarium store serving Mapleton, IA, it also carries dry goods and offers aquarium consultations, tank maintenance, tank cleaning and aquarium setup.
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Highlights
What makes them special
- Family-run by owners Jacob and Jacy, with freshwater and saltwater fish plus corals under one roof
- Saltwater clownfish, koi, bettas, and figure 8 puffers among the livestock for sale
- In-home aquarium moving and cleaning, plus substrate and setup guidance from the owners
- Wide exotics range from axolotls and bearded dragons to ball pythons, tarantulas, and hedgehogs
- Local source for feeder crickets, Dubia roaches, and frozen rodents — no trip to Sioux City needed
From keepers
Customer reviews
“Bought 4 koi with my buddy, came from an hour away and safe to say the wait was worth it. the 2 guys we talked to were very knowledgeable. Will be the only fish store we ever go to in the future”
— Lazy Moonshiner5.02 days ago“Great selection great price good people”
— Dawson Coberly5.05 days ago“Great place and super helpful people!! Amazing fish and super clean”
— Samuel Koch5.05 days ago“My kids loved visiting and seeing all the animals!”
— Ashley Maynard5.04 weeks ago“Jacob and Jacy are fantastic. They are kind, informative and have a wide array of exotic pets from Axolotls to Hedghogs! They are always patient and kind to all the kids who come in to see the animals and even let local schools take field trips to their store to teach children about the animals. Go see them!”
— David Moffat5.0a month ago“Welcoming and friendly staff. Very clean and love that it is family owned. Answered all my questions with a smile!!!!”
— Arianna Thacker5.0a month ago“Great place!”
— Jeffi Teneyck5.0a month ago“Friendly and knowledge”
— Christina Wendel5.0a month ago“Jacob has everything you need and can help with any question you have. Wouldn’t go anywhere else.”
— matthew kelm5.0a month ago“I was having a hard time finding the rare color of ball python I really wanted. Jake here was so wonderful. He was informative, helpful, and so kind. And they had the rare color I have been searching endlessly for! Thank you so much this snake momma is so happy!”
— willow woods5.0a month ago
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Frequently asked questions
Note — Store information and services may change. Always call (712) 420-3161 to confirm current availability, hours, and services before visiting Loess Hills Pet Collective.