About
" Step inside and you'll find separate rooms for tropical freshwater and saltwater fish, a layout one visitor described as a "fish tank grotto," packed with cichlids, koi, and all manner of aquatic creatures. The cichlid selection is what aquarists tend to remember most, and if you're hunting a hard-to-find species for sale in Mankato, MN, the staff will special order it when it isn't already swimming on the floor. New shipments are quarantined before the fish go up for sale, tanks are kept clean, and the stock looks healthy even when a tank or two runs a little crowded.
Recent visitors single out the aquatics team by name: "Alec in the fish cove is absolutely fantastic," one wrote, "he is so knowledgeable and patient... " Another praised Kyle in the aquatic cove as "super friendly" and happy to answer every question. Because this aquarium store sits inside a full pet shop, you can pair a new fish with everything else under one roof, from premium foods and kennels to aquarium gear, all part of a stock that tops 20,000 items spanning dog, cat, bird, and small-animal supplies.
Out front, an outdoor koi pond and a little bridge under the trees, which one reviewer called "really cute," make the walk in feel like part of the visit, and kids gravitate to it every time. What keeps Mankato regulars loyal is the in-person care: an owner shoppers call "so nice and such a great guy," friendly prices, and a staff described as animal lovers who share tips and advice freely. For freshwater stock, a saltwater setup, or a slow afternoon spent admiring the tanks, Pet Expo is the local fish store southern Minnesotans keep coming back to.
What they offer
Fish & livestock for sale at Pet Expo - Mankato in Mankato, MN
Pet Expo - Mankato stocks cichlids, koi and freshwater & saltwater fish for sale in Mankato, MN. As an aquarium store serving Mankato, MN, it also carries dry goods and fish food and offers fish quarantine, aquarium consultations and water testing.
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Highlights
What makes them special
- Separate dedicated rooms for tropical freshwater and saltwater fish
- Standout cichlid selection plus special ordering for hard-to-find species
- New fish shipments quarantined before going up for sale
- Outdoor koi pond and a wooded bridge at the entrance
- Knowledgeable aquatics staff (Alec and Kyle) praised by name in recent reviews
From keepers
Customer reviews
“The gold standard in the area. Friendly, fun, solid, with good values. Staff are all animal lovers who will share tips and advice and support. Good vibes all around.”
— Brennan Moline5.06 days ago“super friendly and informative staff, good variety of animals, and the little bridge under the trees was really cute!”
— calix pufferfish (cal)5.02 weeks ago“Great place to get pets and buy petfood”
— tracey5.02 weeks ago“Friendly staff and great prices!”
— Egan Muklebust5.03 weeks ago“Excellent wet cat foodndeals”
— Christopher Brown VIII5.0a month ago“We always love our trip to our favorite pet store. Always clean, staff is always helpful, especially today!! We love pet expo!!!”
— Danielle Schultz5.0a month ago“LOTS OF EVERYTHING FOR ANY PET”
— Joseph5.0a month ago“Absolutely love coming here for all my pets needs and mine as well lol I love petting the bunnies brings joy. The owner is so nice and such a great guy glad to have met him. We will always go to oet expo for our animal needs. Its always clean and friendly environment”
— Kassidy Gavin5.0a month ago“Employees were great help for new pet advice”
— Zach Fromm5.0a month ago“Must go place for all your pet supplies!! Employees are always kind and very helpful!!”
— Jessica Milbrett5.0a month ago
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Frequently asked questions
Note — Store information and services may change. Always call (507) 625-2505 to confirm current availability, hours, and services before visiting Pet Expo - Mankato.