--- type: store name: "Tropical Fish N More" city: "Belen" state: "NM" rating: 4 reviews: 83 url: https://www.fishstores.org/new-mexico/belen/tropical-fish-n-more --- # Tropical Fish N More Fish store in Belen, New Mexico - **Address**: 19397 NM-314, Belen, NM 87002, Belen, NM, 87002 - **Phone**: (505) 861-0198 - **Rating**: 4.0/5 (83 reviews) ## Hours | Day | Hours | | --- | --- | | Monday | 10:30 AM – 5:00 PM | | Tuesday | 10:30 AM – 5:00 PM | | Wednesday | 10:30 AM – 5:00 PM | | Thursday | 10:30 AM – 5:00 PM | | Friday | 10:30 AM – 5:00 PM | | Saturday | 10:30 AM – 5:00 PM | | Sunday | Closed | ## About Tropical Fish N More in Belen, New Mexico is a general pet store that, despite its name, deals more broadly in animals and pet supplies than strictly aquatics. Located south of Albuquerque, the shop serves as a local alternative for pet owners who don't want to make the drive into the city. The store stocks a range of live animals including freshwater fish, kittens, puppies, turtles, rodents, ferrets, and feeder animals like mice and crickets. Long-time staff member Gaylen is frequently mentioned by regulars as helpful and knowledgeable, willing to answer questions and guide customers through purchases. Some reviewers describe a welcoming, personal shopping experience — one customer found a specific pet along with a complete cage setup, praising the patience and attentiveness of the staff. Loyal customers who have shopped here for years appreciate the competitive pricing and the owner's willingness to help with animal care questions. However, the store's reviews paint a deeply divided picture. Multiple customers have reported purchasing puppies that tested positive for parvo shortly after bringing them home, raising serious concerns about animal health protocols and quarantine practices. Several visitors describe unclean conditions, noting dirty fish tanks, strong odors upon entering, and crowded animal housing. Complaints about unresponsive customer service — particularly when health issues arose — appear alongside the positive accounts from regulars. The fish section appears to be a smaller part of the overall operation, with freshwater tanks on display but limited selection noted by some visitors. The store functions primarily as a one-stop general pet shop for the Belen community, carrying food, supplies, and a rotating selection of live animals. For Belen residents seeking pet supplies without the trip to Albuquerque, the store offers convenience and familiarity. However, prospective customers — especially those looking for live animals — should be aware of the mixed reports regarding animal health and store conditions before making a purchase. ## Specializations - **Water Types**: Freshwater - **Known For**: Reptiles & Amphibians ## Highlights - Local pet store serving Belen as an alternative to Albuquerque shops - Carries freshwater fish, turtles, kittens, puppies, ferrets, and feeder animals - Staff member Gaylen frequently praised for helpfulness - Competitive pricing on pets and supplies - Significant concerns raised about animal health and store cleanliness in multiple reviews ## Customer Reviews **"Gemma Marquez"** - 1/5 - a month ago > They abuse all the animals here the poor fish are in the tiniest cups I’ve ever seen. **"Dana Church"** - 5/5 - 2 months ago > Thank you for all the mice & crickets! Also, we love our new turtles, who are both boys. **"Bobbie Barreras"** - 5/5 - 3 months ago > I think this is a cool spot and she really knows her stuff!! **"Twila Trujillo"** - 3/5 - 6 months ago > Wasn't open **"Christina Benavidez"** - 5/5 - Edited a year ago > Gaylen has always been so helpful with any questions I ask. **"sidney enterline"** - 5/5 - a year ago > The absolute best! You can tell these people truly care about the animals they have there. They went so far above and beyond I live in all the way in ABQ and will never go anywhere else for my pets needs. **"Jazlynn Lucero"** - 5/5 - a year ago > Love this place the employees and the owner are always so helpful and answer all my questions the animals are all well taken care of!! This place has awesome prices as well whatever you need for your critters they will have it there!!! **"Diana Lopez"** - 1/5 - a year ago > How is this place still open? The smell when you walk in is horrible to start with. Tanks dirty. Couldn't move around well because of the 2 big dogs laying in there on the floor. They seemed like nice dogs though. No one even spoke to us and asked if we needed any help. Won't be going back! **"Ashley Andrade"** - 1/5 - a year ago > Came in today for the first time. They didn’t have many animal options. The store smelt bad when you walked in. The fish weren’t in the cleanest tanks. Not a single employee acknowledged me nor my mom. Don’t think I’ll be returning here. **"Luna Lueras"** - 1/5 - a year ago > This is the worst pet store ever, we bought a kitten full price today, brought it home and it has an eye infection and what seems to be parasites and worms… this owner keeps her pets in awful living conditions i dont know how she hasnt got shut down 😔 i wanted to give this shop another try despite all the awful reviews but i now know why… places smells horrible walking in as wel ugh so disgusting ## Nearby Stores - [Ocean Aquarium and Ponds](https://www.fishstores.org/new-mexico/las-cruces/ocean-aquarium-and-ponds) - Las Cruces, NM - 5.0/5 - [Ruff Haus Pet Supply](https://www.fishstores.org/new-mexico/farmington/ruff-haus-pet-supply) - Farmington, NM - 5.0/5 - [Cross City Exotics](https://www.fishstores.org/new-mexico/las-cruces/cross-city-exotics) - Las Cruces, NM - 4.9/5 - [Reef-Licious LLC](https://www.fishstores.org/new-mexico/albuquerque/reef-licious-llc) - Albuquerque, NM - 4.9/5 - [Southwest Reef Co LLC](https://www.fishstores.org/new-mexico/albuquerque/southwest-reef-co-llc) - Albuquerque, NM - 4.9/5 - [The Fish Room](https://www.fishstores.org/new-mexico/rio-rancho/the-fish-room) - Rio Rancho, NM - 4.8/5 --- *Source: [FishStores.org](https://www.fishstores.org/new-mexico/belen/tropical-fish-n-more)* *Last updated: February 7, 2026*