About
Aquatic Pets - Wichita Aquarium is a full-service fish and aquarium store in Wichita, KS, with a reputation strong enough that hobbyists drive in from Manhattan and across the region just to shop the tanks. The first thing most visitors notice is the wall of beautifully maintained display tanks, anchored by a showstopping cylindrical cardinal tetra tank near the entrance. On the freshwater side, there's a deep selection available in Wichita, KS: cardinal tetras and other tetras, discus, guppies and other livebearers, bichirs, red honey gouramis, and algae-eating plecos, plus live aquarium plants and driftwood for building out a planted tank.
Freshwater invertebrates are well represented too, with shrimp and snails (including assassin snails) for sale alongside the fish, and axolotl keepers come here for both stock and genuinely good care advice. The saltwater and reef section is just as serious. Corals, reef fish, anemones, and live rock are all for sale, and staff member Mark has built a following for walking new reefers through the entire process — live rock cycling timelines, coral and anemone compatibility, and realistic first-year expectations.
One customer came in for a couple of freshwater fish and left with a complete saltwater setup after that kind of hands-on consultation. Knowledgeable staff is the thread through nearly every review: Mark, Wes, Isovia, and manager Drip get named repeatedly for patience and real enthusiasm, and the team happily runs water tests for shoppers troubleshooting a tank. Visible quarantine tanks on the sales floor signal a genuine commitment to livestock health, and a customer rewards program keeps regulars coming back.
The shop also carries aquarium equipment — filters, pumps, tubing, and fish food — to round out any build. Prices run a touch above big-box chains, but for healthy livestock and expert guidance, Aquatic Pets is the go-to aquarium store in Wichita.
What they offer
Fish & livestock for sale at Aquatic Pets - Wichita Aquarium in Wichita, KS
Aquatic Pets - Wichita Aquarium stocks corals, anemones, discus, tetras, livebearers, axolotls, invertebrates, aquarium plants and freshwater & saltwater fish for sale in Wichita, KS. As an aquarium store serving Wichita, KS, it also carries aquarium equipment and offers aquarium consultations and fish quarantine.
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Highlights
What makes them special
- Stunning display tanks including a cylindrical cardinal tetra showpiece
- Comprehensive freshwater and saltwater livestock selection
- Staff members Mark, Wes, and Drip praised by name for exceptional guidance
- Visible quarantine tanks demonstrating commitment to fish health
- Customer rewards program for repeat shoppers
From keepers
Customer reviews
“Super rude people! The place was gorgeous, but I heard they’re closing and moving right around the corner. Still associated with exotic pets. We will never step foot in there again because of the horrific customer service and how rude they are to potential customers. Pitiful.”
— Mary S.1.05 months ago“They were so helpful in discussing the best fish combinations, filters & food. I love my new bichir!!”
— Chelsea Woodland5.07 months ago“Is your fish shop hiring?”
— Tuong Vo5.0Edited 7 months ago“The owner was really friendly and an extreme help.”
— P Gee5.07 months ago“Large variety of freshwater fish.”
— Gary Dezotell5.08 months ago“Came in today bought algae fish excellent help and thanks helping me with the wood he will need to eat on very clean best fish store in Kansas I been in .”
— Ann5.08 months ago“Great selection of fish and products”
— jon green5.08 months ago“Best Aquatic pet store in the area”
— Iron Manning5.08 months ago“Awesome place to check out. Have lots of cool aquatic pets for sale and on display. The staff is very friendly and helpful.”
— Nick Raffety5.09 months ago“SHOUT OUT TO MARK He was so helpful and so patient. We walked in thinking we would just get a few small fresh water fish and ended up leaving with an entire set up for saltwater. He explained all the steps to start, the time frame, what to expect through the next week/month/year etc. He helped us figure out what fish play well together, what fish we could get for our tank size, and when to get them - rocks, coral, anemone and more. Very passionate, very knowledgeable, as well as a great salesman. I hope this gets him a raise or something.”
— Jessi Eldred5.09 months ago
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Frequently asked questions
Note — Store information and services may change. Always call (316) 440-4040 to confirm current availability, hours, and services before visiting Aquatic Pets - Wichita Aquarium.