About
Louisiana Fish Store has earned its place as a cornerstone of the Baton Rouge aquarium scene, building a loyal following on patient, no-nonsense advice and a genuine love for the hobby. Step inside the compact shop and you'll find a surprisingly deep inventory: rows of freshwater fish, live plants, aquascaping hardscape like stones and driftwood, filter media, and the equipment and accessories needed to get a tank running. Regulars say if John and his team don't have something on hand, they can usually source it — or tell you honestly where else to look.
The freshwater side is the heart of the store. Healthy African cichlids and mbuna draw repeat praise, with hobbyists noting these fish arrive in far better condition than at competing shops. Alongside them you'll find oddball favorites like bumblebee gobies and pygmy corydoras, plus red cherry shrimp, guppies, and nerite snails for sale in Baton Rouge, LA.
" What keeps people coming back is the staff. " The owner's honesty is part of the draw; as one recent reviewer joked, the place is "amazing, just be prepared to be told no," because they won't sell you anything you don't actually need. The team also takes on bigger projects, from custom tank setups to large installations, and backs every sale with written cycling instructions plus follow-up help by phone and message.
If you're after an aquarium store near me in the Baton Rouge area that invests in your tank's success, Louisiana Fish Store is a local favorite worth the trip.
What they offer
Fish & livestock for sale at Louisiana Fish Store in Baton Rouge, LA
Louisiana Fish Store stocks shrimp, cichlids, African cichlids, invertebrates, livebearers, aquarium plants and freshwater & saltwater fish for sale in Baton Rouge, LA. As an aquarium store serving Baton Rouge, LA, it also carries aquarium equipment and dry goods and offers aquarium setup, aquascaping, water testing, aquarium consultations and custom tank builds.
- Livestock & products
- Live PlantsPlanted TanksShrimpCichlidsAfrican CichlidsInvertebratesLivebearersAquarium EquipmentDry Goods
- Services
- Specializes in
Highlights
What makes them special
- Freshwater-focused selection with African cichlids and mbuna noted as healthier than at competing shops
- Oddball and beginner livestock including bumblebee gobies, pygmy corydoras, red cherry shrimp, guppies, and nerite snails
- Deep planted-tank and aquascaping section with live plants, stones, driftwood, and filter media
- Named staff (John, Danny, Jess, Addy, Vector) praised for patient, in-depth, and honest guidance
- Custom tank setups and large installs, plus written cycling instructions and phone/message follow-up support
From keepers
Customer reviews
“Amazing place, juat be prepared to be told no :)”
— just_a_guy1235.02 days ago“Me ayudo”
— Mirna Carolina Argueta Varela5.02 weeks ago“The most knowledgeable fish keepers I've ever met. And if John doesnt have it, he can get it. 😂 Any issue ive run into or come across John and his team have always been very helpful, informative, and kind in walking me through learning or fixing anything with my tanks or fish. The only fish store I use anymore.”
— GI Juu5.0a month ago“Friendly and knowledgeable group. Wasn’t able to make a purchase that day but would recommend to others and would return! Thanks”
— Seth Ridgel5.0a month ago“Lots of variety here. Nearly all freshwater, but a nice assortment of fish and plants”
— Sam Morse5.0Edited 2 months ago“Great looking fish”
— Cary VanSickel5.04 months ago“Awesome service from the staff. Very knowledgeable and took the time needed to answer my questions. I will be back soon.”
— Anissa Honore5.03 days ago“Extremely friendly staff, picked this fella up a month ago for my planted oddballs tank and he’s thriving. 10/10 will go back!”
— Travis Treme5.0a week ago“Huge selection of aquascaping materials (stones, wood, the works), filter media, fish, plants, everything you could imagine.”
— Rainey Williams5.0a week ago“John is extremely knowledgeable and honest and if he doesn't have what you want in stock usually he can get it or tell you where to get it and he always tells the honest truth about the products and fish and won't try to sell you anything you don't actually need”
— Rome5.02 weeks ago
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Frequently asked questions
Note — Store information and services may change. Always call (225) 963-9633 to confirm current availability, hours, and services before visiting Louisiana Fish Store.