About
Picasso Exotic Aquatics has built a devoted following across the Kansas City metro, and it's easy to see why the moment you step into this Lenexa, KS aquarium store. The showroom is spotlessly clean and well organized, the display tanks are gorgeous, and the livestock looks genuinely healthy — reviewers consistently single out the immaculate tanks and thriving fish, plants, and corals. Owners Clint and Courtney run the floor alongside a team that customers name again and again: Carl, Aiden, Khang, and Cameron are praised in review after review for patient, no-pressure guidance that makes both first-timers and seasoned hobbyists feel welcome.
The selection runs deep on both sides of the hobby. On the freshwater side you'll find live plants, cherry shrimp, bamboo shrimp, snails, and community fish, while saltwater keepers come for what many call the best coral selection in the KC area. Axolotls, corals, cherry shrimp, and freshwater and saltwater fish are available for sale in Lenexa, KS, along with hardscape and live plants for aquascaping, plus the dry goods, salt, and equipment to keep it all running.
Axolotl keepers in particular treat this as their go-to shop, leaving with detailed care guidance as well as the animals themselves. Beyond the sales floor, the team handles tank setup, custom aquarium and stand builds, ongoing tank maintenance, and water testing — they've serviced everything from private saltwater aquariums to a teacher's seven classroom tanks, and will even help you load a finished build. Prices run a little above the big-box stores, but customers say the livestock quality and expert advice are well worth it.
For anyone serious about the aquarium hobby in the Lenexa and greater Kansas City area, this is the local fish store where the conversation starts.
What they offer
Fish & livestock for sale at Picasso Exotic Aquatics in Lenexa, KS
Picasso Exotic Aquatics stocks corals, axolotls, shrimp, aquarium plants and freshwater & saltwater fish for sale in Lenexa, KS. As an aquarium store serving Lenexa, KS, it also carries dry goods and offers tank maintenance, aquarium setup, custom tank builds, aquarium consultations, aquascaping and water testing.
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Highlights
What makes them special
- Widely regarded as having one of the best coral and saltwater selections in the Kansas City metro
- Go-to destination for axolotls, with hands-on care guidance from a knowledgeable team
- Deep freshwater selection — live plants, cherry and bamboo shrimp, snails, and community fish at competitive prices
- Custom aquarium and stand builds, tank setup, water testing, and ongoing maintenance for homes and schools
- Spotless, well-organized showroom with gorgeous display tanks; owners Clint and Courtney and staff (Carl, Aiden, Khang, Cameron) praised for patient, no-pressure help
From keepers
Customer reviews
“This place was so pretty they have a variety of fish and plants, the staff are so helpful and sweet. I love it and will be coming back soon.”
— Yadhira Ibarra5.0an hour ago“Camryn has been a great help in getting our tank set up. Always happy to answer questions, advise what’s needed, make suggestions, just anything. Highly recommend!”
— Deanna Haley5.0a day ago“Picasso coming in the clutch! Picked up an AI Prime light w/ flex arm and Karl was a big help coming up with a water top off plan for a vacation coming up. Great store and tremendous help from their team!”
— Adam Johnson5.04 days ago“Very helpful and attentive staff”
— Camden Frye5.06 days ago“Friendly and knowledgeable staff. They have a pretty good selection of fish. Their supplies and food are of reasonable prices. Let’s get down to the meat and potatoes though. The customer service here is unmatched. Khang Is remarkably polite, helpful, and dedicated to bringing a positive customer experience. Three of the staff spent what must’ve been 20 minutes trying to pull the green phantom Cleco out of the monster tank upfront. Khang Was soaked from head to toe, trying to get this sneaky little fish out of the bottom of the tank. He even maintained a positive attitude after the poor gal, helping him accidentally. Let it back out of the bag as soon as we finally had it captured. This was my first trip in, but I can already tell this place Is going to be at the top of my list.”
— Brandon Bierman5.0a week ago“Beautiful store! Very clean everything looks healthy. Left feeling very inspired!”
— Sandy Bokenkamp5.0a week ago“Carl, Kang and Aiden were super helpful as always. This fish shop is the only place I go for aquarium supplies and livestock for my saltwater tank. They always have a great selection and good service.”
— jake sorensen5.0a week ago“Always super helpful and great products Carl and the other staff helped a lot with our fish plants and axolotl”
— Kevin Gerstner5.0a week ago“My Biocube blew out today and Aiden was very helpful in getting my axolotls into a new home.”
— Stephanie Herken5.0a week ago“Just visited Picasso’s to get some live plants for my aquarium. I was blown away by the array of options and the friendly staff, who helped answer any questions I had. Aidan was so knowledgeable about everything in the store and I loved that he didn’t mind taking the time to show us the coolest salt water species. Will definitely be back! Thanks Aidan!”
— Sara White5.0a week ago
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Frequently asked questions
Note — Store information and services may change. Always call (913) 338-3900 to confirm current availability, hours, and services before visiting Picasso Exotic Aquatics.