Finspiration Aquatics

Finspiration Aquatics has earned a devoted following in Cincinnati — and well beyond it, with customers making the drive from as far as Lexington, Kentucky. Step inside and you'll find row after row of clean, well-organized tanks stocked with healthy, vibrant freshwater and saltwater fish that reflect genuine care and a serious quarantine process. Every fish placed for sale has been through quarantine first, a practice that builds trust and keeps customers coming back.

The selection runs deep. Freshwater enthusiasts will find everything from shrimp and aquarium plants to rare and hard-to-find species like calvus cichlids and Kali Tawa — the latter bred in-house as part of the store's own breeding projects. That's a detail worth pausing on: Finspiration isn't just selling fish, they're actively breeding them, which speaks to real expertise and passion.

Seeing what new breeding project is underway has become part of the fun of visiting. Beyond livestock, the store carries a huge inventory of hardware, tanks, filters, and accessories. Customers setting up their first aquarium have found the staff patient and thorough, walking them through the rough startup process without rushing.

Those deeper into the hobby appreciate the knowledgeable recommendations and the kind of honest advice that only comes from people who genuinely know their fish. The atmosphere is clean and well-maintained — tanks sparkle, fish look healthy, and the overall organization makes browsing a pleasure rather than a chore. 7 stars, that trust is well-documented.

For Cincinnati-area aquarists looking for quality livestock, fair prices, and a staff that treats every question as worth answering, Finspiration Aquatics delivers. The in-house breeding programs, rigorous quarantine standards, and broad inventory of plants, fish, shrimp, and supplies make it a destination store in every sense.