About
Set in a compact, warmly kept building in Corvallis, OR, Animal House has anchored the local pet community for more than 25 years, and its aquatic department remains the main reason fishkeepers across the Willamette Valley keep coming back. Owner Dale runs the place with a depth of knowledge that reviewers describe as an "infinite source," and longtime shoppers say that if Dale doesn't have a fish, he knows how to get it. Staff like Robin are repeatedly singled out for helping customers dial in their water parameters before any new fish goes home, the kind of care-first guidance that sets a real local fish store apart from the big-box chains.
The freshwater side is the heart of the floor and routinely called one of the best selections in Oregon. This is where you find the species you simply won't see elsewhere: large clown loaches, a 24-inch fire eel, even a goonch catfish, plus cichlids in sizes and varieties most shops never stock. If you're hunting rare and exotic freshwater fish for sale in Corvallis, OR, this is the room to wander.
The aquatic plant selection draws its own praise, making the shop a worthwhile stop for anyone building a planted tank, and koi and axolotls turn up here too. Saltwater hobbyists aren't left out. Reef and marine fish like the royal gramma are available in Corvallis, OR, alongside the equipment and habitat essentials to match, so the store earns its standing as a genuine aquarium store and not just a fish counter.
Customers consistently note that staff suggest what actually fits your tank for compatibility rather than what brings the most profit. Fair warning: the space is small, warm, and densely packed, with livestock that extends well beyond fish into reptiles, birds, and small mammals. Visitors drive in from the coast and from the Eugene area just for the selection.
For Corvallis fishkeepers who want expert advice and healthy, unusual livestock, Animal House delivers behind the glass of its immaculate tanks.
What they offer
Fish & livestock for sale at Animal House in Corvallis, OR
Animal House stocks rare and hard-to-find species, cichlids, catfish, koi, axolotls, aquarium plants and freshwater & saltwater fish for sale in Corvallis, OR. As an aquarium store serving Corvallis, OR, it also carries aquarium equipment and offers water testing and aquarium consultations.
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Highlights
What makes them special
- One of Oregon's largest freshwater selections, with rare and exotic species like clown loaches, a 24-inch fire eel, and a goonch catfish
- Owner Dale is a lifelong, deeply knowledgeable source on aquarium fish; if he doesn't have it, he knows how to get it
- Excellent aquatic plant selection for anyone building a planted tank
- Staff like Robin help customers dial in water parameters before adding new fish
- Saltwater and reef fish, including the royal gramma, available alongside freshwater livestock and equipment
From keepers
Customer reviews
“Great customer service with an authetic family experience. Tons of helpful supplies and a plethora of animal species/breeds available you won't find at most pet stores.”
— Christopher Bradley5.03 days ago“Owner is really really nice and friendly!! I went here twice and got fish tank and rocks. I love both and good price!!!”
— Tan Singsukhum5.0a week ago“Best place to get fish, birds , reptiles”
— Doug Weir5.0Edited a week ago“Dale and co at Animal House are amazing, knowledgeable folks who have been in the business for longer than many of us have been alive. This long standing local fish store / exotic animal store is well stocked with a ton of variety, with information at every corner. I definitely recommend visiting if you're looking for anything related to the care of fish, reptiles, amphibians, etc.”
— Rose Bostwick5.0a month ago“Its a great place and everyone who works there is pretty knowledgeable about all types of animals,rodents,fish,reptiles, and what they need to live and thrive.”
— BOBBIE JONES5.0a month ago“Tons of stuff to look at”
— terry sours5.02 months ago“One of my favorite places. I'll go to Corvallis from the coast just for this store. Great selection. Pretty much anything you need and also things you didn't know you wanted lol”
— Tyler5.03 months ago“I went out today looking for 2 things. Large Clown Loaches and an above average Fire Eel. I decided to go to Corvallis and go to the Animal House. If you haven't been there, it's a little different than your typical fish store. Dale, who own the place, is by far the most knowledgeable person I've ever met when it comes to aquarium fish. I could honestly talk to him for hours. The Animal House has those fish that you don't find in your LFS. Yes, he has cichlids, but he has size and variety that you don't see. I was the today and brought home a beautiful 24" Fire Eel! He has 1 more FYI ;) . He has a Goonch Catfish!! When was the last time your LFS had one? Look, obviously I'm really happy about my day. I wish I had more money to spend there. It's quality over quantity. But if Dale doesn't have it, he knows how to get it. Thank you Dale!”
— Chris Cardiff5.03 months ago“Saved the day, after checking multiple pet stores, we stumbled upon this place. The fish all look healthy and beautiful. Every animal in the whole place looked happy and healthy.”
— Kyle Sauvageau5.03 months ago“Love this store. You will find healthy and unique species. Awesome staff. Great habitat essentials. Won’t go anywhere else now.”
— Stefanie Ferguson5.03 months ago
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Frequently asked questions
Note — Store information and services may change. Always call (541) 754-7387 to confirm current availability, hours, and services before visiting Animal House.