--- type: store name: "Picasso Exotic Aquatics" city: "Lenexa" state: "KS" rating: 4.2 reviews: 312 url: https://www.fishstores.org/kansas/lenexa/picasso-exotic-aquatics --- # Picasso Exotic Aquatics Fish store in Lenexa, Kansas - **Address**: 11378 Strang Line Rd, Lenexa, KS 66215, Lenexa, KS, 66215 - **Phone**: (913) 338-3900 - **Website**: [www.picassoexoticaquatics.com/](https://www.picassoexoticaquatics.com/) - **Rating**: 4.2/5 (312 reviews) ## Hours | Day | Hours | | --- | --- | | Monday | 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM | | Tuesday | 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM | | Wednesday | 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM | | Thursday | 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM | | Friday | 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM | | Saturday | 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM | | Sunday | 12:00 – 5:00 PM | ## About Picasso Exotic Aquatics in Lenexa, Kansas has built a devoted following across the KC metro for good reason. Walk through the door and you're greeted by stunning display tanks and a showroom that's spotlessly clean and well-organized — a reflection of how seriously owners Clint and Courtney and their team take aquatic husbandry. The livestock looks healthy, the corals are vibrant, and there's always something new to catch your eye. The freshwater selection is robust, with live plants that multiple reviewers call the best-priced and most diverse in the area. Cherry shrimp with incredible coloration, community tank species, and hardscape materials for aquascaping all share floor space with what customers describe as the best coral selection in Kansas City. Saltwater enthusiasts will find a carefully curated range of marine fish alongside those corals, and the staff can walk you through building a reef setup from scratch. Axolotl keepers have found a real home here. Multiple customers specifically sought out Picasso for axolotls and left with not just the animals but detailed guidance on tank setup, feeding challenges, and long-term care. Staff members like Cameron, Khang, and Asher are mentioned by name again and again — they remember customers, learn about their specific tanks, and follow up on livestock compatibility questions with genuine investment. Beyond retail, Picasso offers tank maintenance services that range from private saltwater aquariums to school tanks — one teacher had seven classroom tanks serviced by the team. Custom aquarium and stand orders are available, with reviewers praising the communication and delivery process. The consultation approach feels personal rather than transactional; one customer who started with fair goldfish now runs multiple tanks including a saltwater setup, crediting Picasso's patient guidance at every step. Prices run slightly above average, but customers consistently say the livestock quality and expertise justify the cost. For anyone serious about the aquarium hobby in the Kansas City area, this is where the conversation starts. ## Specializations - **Water Types**: Freshwater, Saltwater - **Livestock & Products**: Corals, Live Plants, Axolotls, Shrimp, Planted Tanks, Dry Goods - **Services**: Tank Maintenance, Tank Setup, Custom Tanks, Consultation, Aquascaping - **Known For**: Reptiles & Amphibians, Premium Equipment, Knowledgeable Staff, Healthy Fish ## Highlights - Widely regarded as the best coral selection in the Kansas City metro - Top destination for axolotls with knowledgeable care guidance - Extensive live plant selection at competitive prices - Custom aquarium and stand orders with delivery assistance - Full tank maintenance services for homes and schools ## Customer Reviews **"Kristen Landrum"** - 5/5 - 19 hours ago > Very knowledgeable and patient employees! **"Ashden Prine"** - 5/5 - 4 days ago > Great experience. Knowledgeable and kind staff that were able to assist me with my aquatic pet's needs. **"Bret Thomas"** - 5/5 - 6 days ago > They staff are very friendly and extremely helpful! **"Elise Ray"** - 5/5 - 6 days ago > This company has provided knowledgeable care for my tank and fish. Asher works efficiently, and is pleasant to have around. Highly recommended. **"Blake Forsyth"** - 5/5 - a week ago > Love this place! **"Haidyn Richardson"** - 5/5 - a week ago > Very knowledgeable and clean place. You can definitely tell they take quality care of all the aquatic life there! **"Christian"** - 5/5 - a week ago > Incredible color on cherry shrimps !! **"Angela Henning"** - 5/5 - a week ago > Great people **"Larry Thanphirom"** - 5/5 - 2 weeks ago > Great plant selection and friendly service! **"Zach Steen"** - 5/5 - 2 weeks ago > I started my fish journey only about 6 months ago after my kids won fish at the fair. I knew absolutely nothing about fish or how to take care of them but knew I wanted to give them the best care I could. I went to few fish stores and none of them compared to Picasso’s. The staff is so friendly and so helpful they were more than happy to answer all my questions and help me with anything I needed. My experience with them has been so great and I’ve enjoyed it so much I now have multiple tanks and I am now staring a salt water tank which they have helped me every step of the way. Picasso’s doesn’t just feel like another store that’s just trying to sell you stuff . They truly care about your experience and the care of the fish. I can’t recommend them enough. ## Nearby Stores - [Claws & Paws Pet Store](https://www.fishstores.org/kansas/pittsburg/claws-and-paws-pet-store) - Pittsburg, KS - 4.8/5 - [Pet World Experience](https://www.fishstores.org/kansas/lawrence/pet-world-experience) - Lawrence, KS - 4.8/5 - [Aquatic Pets - Wichita Aquarium](https://www.fishstores.org/kansas/wichita/aquatic-pets-wichita-aquarium) - Wichita, KS - 4.7/5 - [Mr. Mc's Market](https://www.fishstores.org/kansas/wichita/mr-mcs-market) - Wichita, KS - 4.7/5 - [Olathe Pet Shop](https://www.fishstores.org/kansas/olathe/olathe-pet-shop) - Olathe, KS - 4.7/5 - [Pet Life By Roberts](https://www.fishstores.org/kansas/salina/pet-life-by-roberts) - Salina, KS - 4.6/5 --- *Source: [FishStores.org](https://www.fishstores.org/kansas/lenexa/picasso-exotic-aquatics)* *Last updated: February 7, 2026*