Aquarium Concepts

Aquarium Concepts in Evansville, Indiana has been a cornerstone of the tri-state area's fishkeeping community for over two decades, and the loyalty of its customers tells the story. Owner Jackie has built a reputation for straightforward, expert guidance—the kind of shop where staff will actually talk you out of buying fish if your tank isn't ready. One first-time customer recounted how a staff member explained nitrogen cycling and water parameters rather than making a quick sale on a new tank, earning a customer for life in the process.

The store's strongest draw is its freshwater selection, with African cichlids being a particular standout. One hobbyist drove an hour and a half from Kentucky specifically for the cichlid stock and left with three cichlids and a Bristlenose pleco, calling the selection excellent. Visitors from as far as Indianapolis have stopped in and noted the clean tanks, solid variety, and competitive pricing.

Beyond the retail side, Aquarium Concepts handles commercial tank maintenance for hospitals and other facilities across the Evansville area—those impressive lobby aquariums people admire during waiting room visits. That professional experience translates directly to the advice customers receive at the counter. Staff members like Rick are regularly praised for helping hobbyists troubleshoot tank issues and get their setups dialed in.

The shop carries aquarium supplies and products alongside its livestock, and the atmosphere is relaxed enough that a parent with a two-year-old felt comfortable browsing and enjoying the fish without any pressure. Multiple reviewers specifically mention the health of the fish in the store's tanks, a detail that matters enormously when you're trusting a shop with your next purchase. For Evansville-area fishkeepers looking for healthy freshwater stock, honest advice, and a shop that prioritizes the well-being of its animals over the transaction, Aquarium Concepts delivers consistently.

Twenty years of loyal customers can't be wrong.