About
Maine Pet & Aquarium has anchored the Downeast pet community in Ellsworth, ME for over fifteen years, and while it's a full-service shop covering dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, and small animals, the aquarium section is what keeps fishkeepers driving in from across the region. Recent visitors praise a "gorgeous selection of healthy thriving fish, plants and supplies," and one customer happily made the trip from Bangor to Ellsworth after staff special-ordered the exact fish she wanted from their distributor and had it ready for in-store pickup the next day. The freshwater selection is the heart of the store.
You'll find community fish, live aquarium plants, and freshwater shrimp for sale in Ellsworth, ME, alongside the tanks, filters, pumps, water treatments, and fish food needed to keep them thriving. Cory catfish have long been a favorite here — one visiting family bought more than a dozen healthy black Corys at prices good enough to justify the haul. Shoppers regularly mention the reasonable pricing and deep inventory, and note that the staff and owners "go out of their way" to make sure you leave with the right gear rather than the biggest sale.
What sets this fish store apart is the hands-on guidance. The owner is known for walking newcomers through a real, functional aquarium from scratch — explaining filtration, treatments, and stocking so a first tank actually succeeds instead of becoming a fish bowl. One family came in for a simple starter fish and left with a complete setup that became the focal point of their living room.
If something isn't on the shelf, they'll special order it for you to pick up in person, which matters in a smaller market like Ellsworth. Friendly, knowledgeable, and refreshingly pressure-free, it's the kind of local fish store that regulars return to season after season.
What they offer
Fish & livestock for sale at Maine Pet & Aquarium in Ellsworth, ME
Maine Pet & Aquarium stocks shrimp, catfish, aquarium plants and freshwater fish for sale in Ellsworth, ME. As a fish store serving Ellsworth, ME, it also carries aquarium equipment, fish food and dry goods and offers aquarium consultations.
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Highlights
What makes them special
- Family-owned Ellsworth fish store with 15+ years serving the Downeast Maine community
- Freshwater fish, live plants, and shrimp for sale, plus tanks, filters, and fish food
- Owner-led setup guidance walks new fishkeepers through a complete, functional aquarium
- Will special-order a specific fish from their distributor for next-day in-store pickup
- Healthy Cory catfish and community stock at prices customers travel from Bangor for
From keepers
Customer reviews
“Quick, helpful & friendly communication and went out of their way to order the fish I wanted from their distributor - and it was ready for pick up the next day! Worth the trip from Bangor - Ellsworth. Gorgeous selection of healthy thriving fish, plants and supplies as well. I'll definitely be back.”
— Kelly Dow5.02 days ago“Lots of supplies for fish tanks and plenty of fish and shrimp to choose from as well as plants. Customer support is great too”
— Ashley Caswell5.04 weeks ago“They knew my wife didn’t know about fish so they sold her a bunch of fish with ick and they killed my whole aquarium and all my fish. thanks and I should sue you!!!!!”
— Thekneedeepoutdoorsman1.02 months ago“Great store great people great prices”
— Lotty Boissonnault4.03 months ago“Excellent inventory at very reasonable prices!! The staff and owners go out of their way to make sure you have what you need 😊”
— Dawn Nason5.03 months ago“Great place for most of your pet needs with high quality foods.”
— X D5.04 months ago“Usually definitely has what im looking for, I only have two bearded and a gecko so im pretty easy to please. Good staff Good prices”
— Rollen Bard5.02 months ago“This place had what I need for my pets it has a great selection and superworms for my bearded dragon. A great selection of items for pet birds as well”
— Kyle Ellis4.02 months ago“Lovely shop with an excellent selection of pet supplies, including toys for aggressive chewers, which I appreciated for my labs. Furthermore, my car broke down in front of the shop and the nice woman working there offered to jump start my car. I very much appreciated her kindness. I will definitely shop for my dogs here whenever I’m in Ellsworth!”
— Mary Baugher5.02 months ago“Primarily food and supplies with a small selection of fish, reptiles and birds.”
— Joshua Wilson4.03 months ago
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Frequently asked questions
Note — Store information and services may change. Always call (207) 667-8881 to confirm current availability, hours, and services before visiting Maine Pet & Aquarium.