About
Tucked into the Heritage Square Shopping Center in Olathe, Kansas, Olathe Pet Shop is a locally owned fish store that punches well above its weight in freshwater fish and aquatic plants. Regulars come back specifically for the live plants and for the uncommon livestock that's hard to find elsewhere in the Kansas City metro — South American cichlids including several species of Geophagus that one reviewer searched everywhere for before finding "a ton and a lot of variety" here. If you're hunting Geophagus or blood orange parrot cichlids near me, this is the rare shop that actually keeps them stocked.
Discus are part of the rotation too; one customer who stops in at least once a week credits staffer Ethan's tips for the success of every fish they've bought. The tanks draw their own praise — "crystal clear" and full of healthy fish, says a recent visitor who picked up filters and a lid that cleared her own tanks in a day. Alongside the broad freshwater selection you'll find bettas, snails, live aquatic plants, and the store's beloved freshwater stingrays, Pancakes and Waffles.
There's even a decent run of tropical and saltwater fish for anyone branching into marine, making this as much an aquarium store as a freshwater specialist. What reviewers mention most is the staff. Often young — late teens and early twenties — they're consistently called remarkably knowledgeable and genuinely happy to help, from walking a brand-new aquarist through balancing a first tank to talking cichlid compatibility.
The shop is notably clean with no lingering pet-store odor, though tight aisles can be tricky for wheelchairs. Beyond fish, Olathe Pet Shop keeps a strong reptile department plus birds, small mammals, and dog supplies, and the owner is known to special-order products for regulars. For healthy freshwater fish and aquatic plants for sale in Olathe, KS, it pulls loyal customers from across the metro and over the Missouri line.
What they offer
Fish & livestock for sale at Olathe Pet Shop in Olathe, KS
Olathe Pet Shop stocks betta fish, cichlids, discus, rare and hard-to-find species, aquarium plants and freshwater & saltwater fish for sale in Olathe, KS. As an aquarium store serving Olathe, KS, it also carries aquarium equipment.
- Livestock & products
- Specializes in
Highlights
What makes them special
- Rare Geophagus and South American cichlids that reviewers can't find stocked at other area stores
- Discus and a broad, healthy freshwater fish selection in crystal-clear tanks
- Excellent live aquatic plant selection praised by repeat customers
- Resident freshwater stingrays, Pancakes and Waffles, plus bettas and snails
- Young but highly knowledgeable staff who help new aquarists balance their tanks
From keepers
Customer reviews
“Totally my new favorite pet shop for fish. It was crowded but clean and full of gorgeous, crystal clear tanks and lovely fish. I bought a couple of filters and a lid and have been extremely pleased with them. Cleared my tanks in a day!”
— Aimee Evans5.03 weeks ago“Went here for the first time yesterday. I was thoroughly impressed, not only with the variety of freshwater fish and their quality, but also with the kind attitude of all of the staff members.”
— Spencer Hildebrand5.04 weeks ago“Lady was rude”
— Jessica Sommers1.0a month ago“Our favorite store!”
— Stephanie McCracken5.0Edited a month ago“Hands down my favorite pet store.”
— Carrie Rufh5.0Edited a month ago“First time visiting this shop and my family and I were extremely impressed. Very nice and attentive staff. Very knowledgeable of the different pets and products they carry. After going here today I can honestly say we will definitely be back! My husband even said he thinks we found our new favorite pet store. Thank you guys for the wonderful experience!”
— Sarah Foster5.02 months ago“Worst self service dog wash”
— Megan Klein1.02 months ago“Basic neighborhood pet store. Great selection of food, toys, small mammals, birds and decent selection of tropical and saltwater fish. Would make a special trip to visit, simply to avoid the pet mill corporate owned mega-stores”
— Amy Young4.02 months ago“Great store for animals and supplies. Staff was incredibly friendly and helpful. Animals were obviously well cared for and accustomed to proper handling. We came in for supplies for a school lizard we are caring for and left with ideas about getting a frog, a dragon, and a snake.”
— Robert Brown5.03 months ago“We visit this store atleast once a week. We have bought several discus and many other fish from here. I highly recommend this store to anyone I know. The staff is extremely helpful and everyone has a lot of knowledge and tips. To the owner...I would especially like to thank Ethan for having successful answers to all our questions and support he has given us. He's amazing with his knowledge and tips. Our success with the fish we have purchased would not be possible without Ethans help!”
— Curtis Wells5.03 months ago
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Frequently asked questions
Note — Store information and services may change. Always call (913) 764-1904 to confirm current availability, hours, and services before visiting Olathe Pet Shop.