About
In West Fargo, ND, The Tropical Fish Shoppe Inc. 8-star reputation built on healthy livestock, fair prices, and genuinely knowledgeable service. This is a freshwater-focused fish store, and it shows in the selection: tanks of tropical community fish, ornamental shrimp and snails, axolotls, and some of the most striking bettas in the region, all surrounded by a beautiful, ever-changing array of live aquatic plants.
Regulars come back as much for the conversation as the fish, drawn to staff who will happily talk through stocking plans, compatible groupings, plant choices, and water flow without ever rushing anyone toward the register. That hands-on guidance is the store's signature. One first-time visitor this spring called the owner "so so nice and knowledgeable," echoing years of reviews praising patient, down-to-earth help, including the gentleman who fielded a young customer's many fish questions with real kindness.
It is the kind of place locals point to when they want to skip the big-box chains: quality stock, honest pricing, and advice from people who clearly love the hobby. If you are hunting for healthy tropical fish for sale in West Fargo, ND, this is a first stop for many, and if they do not have what you are after, they will do their best to bring it in for you. Expect bettas, freshwater shrimp, live aquatic plants, axolotls, and the dry goods, substrate, driftwood, and water treatments needed to keep a tank thriving, with new varieties arriving regularly.
Longtime customers note the shop has recently changed hands, and they happily report the same welcoming atmosphere and high-quality fish and plants under its new owner. For freshwater enthusiasts around Fargo, it remains the go-to local fish store, the sort of place where a quick errand turns into a long, enjoyable talk about tanks.
What they offer
Fish & livestock for sale at The Tropical Fish Shoppe Inc. in West Fargo, ND
The Tropical Fish Shoppe Inc. stocks shrimp, invertebrates, axolotls, betta fish, aquarium plants and freshwater fish for sale in West Fargo, ND. As a fish store serving West Fargo, ND, it also carries dry goods and offers aquarium consultations and fish breeding.
- Livestock & products
- Services
- ConsultationFish Breeding
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Highlights
What makes them special
- Freshwater-focused selection of tropical community fish, bettas, shrimp, snails, axolotls, and live aquatic plants
- Knowledgeable, patient owner and staff who help with stocking, compatibility, and plant choices
- Consistently praised for fair, honest pricing and healthy, high-quality livestock
- Ever-changing inventory with new fish and plant varieties arriving regularly, plus special orders
- Beloved local alternative to big-box chains for Fargo-Moorhead hobbyists
From keepers
Customer reviews
“This place is my Go To stop for anything fish and if they don't have it, they will order you in what you want!!! Loved this place when Nancy had it and still love this place under new owner!!!! ❤️”
— Jen Johnson5.0Edited a week ago“We stopped in for the first time to browse and the owner was so so nice and knowledgeable!”
— Sarah Deegan4.04 weeks ago“Really nice selection and knowledgeable staff. My favorite store to get fish and supplies from”
— Keith B5.0a month ago“I super duper love this store; we visit every time we go to Fargo. He has a wide variety of fish and a great collection of plants, which is awesome. He is very nice and answered all my questions, which are always a lot. I recommend this place if you wanna get away from the big stores and actually wantngood quality fish and plants.”
— Brenda L Powers5.04 months ago“My wife loved fish shopping here. I have to drag her out sometimes. Or we would never get home. 😄”
— Lucas Holzhueter5.0Edited 4 months ago“First stop i go for everything fish related”
— Lestat Beyer5.0a week ago“Great place to get to get fish at knowledgeable and very friendly”
— Matthew Heiden5.0a week ago“Best place to get tropical fish in Fargo. Owner is super cool and is very knowledgeable. Love stopping here every time I come to Fargo”
— Juan Vazquez5.02 weeks ago“a good selection of fish”
— Benjamin Wood5.02 weeks ago“Great customer service and great fish in a lot of tips for tanks at home”
— Cash Jet5.03 weeks ago
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Frequently asked questions
Note — Store information and services may change. Always call (701) 277-8727 to confirm current availability, hours, and services before visiting The Tropical Fish Shoppe Inc..