About
Tucked into a maze of buildings, tents, and outdoor garden spaces in Grants Pass, OR, Frog Prince Aquatics is less a typical aquarium store than a sprawling private aquatic zoo you wander through. Plenty of first-timers drive past the half-marked entrance before finding their way in, and once they do, they tend to come back for decades. A massive koi pond out back, home to fish reportedly more than 60 years old, sets the tone for a place that genuinely lives and breathes aquatic life.
Pond keepers across southern Oregon make the trip here, and recent visitors still call it the best place in Southern Oregon to get live fish. The selection of butterfly koi, standard koi, and goldfish for sale in Grants Pass, OR runs deep, and the pond plant collection draws constant praise: water lilies, aquatic grasses, and more, each clearly labeled with descriptions and prices. One shopper this spring picked up the exact pond plants her husband had been hunting for, and others come simply for the pond critters.
Beyond the ponds, you will find freshwater tropical fish, saltwater species, mystery snails, cherry shrimp, fish food, and a driftwood and aquarium wood selection that regulars call the best in the region. The store has even taken in rehomed axolotls and dismantled a 65-gallon setup on short notice, the kind of above-and-beyond gesture that builds long-term trust. Reviewers single out Richard and Miguel for patient, thorough answers, and the staff once repaired a customer's pond pump and charged only for the part.
The layout can be disorienting, and prices range from dirt cheap on plants to a touch steep on livestock, so it pays to wander and ask. But for koi, goldfish, and pond plants near me in the Grants Pass area, Frog Prince Aquatics remains an essential, genuinely one-of-a-kind destination for freshwater and pond hobbyists.
What they offer
Fish & livestock for sale at Frog Prince Aquatics in Grants Pass, OR
Frog Prince Aquatics stocks koi, goldfish, invertebrates, shrimp, axolotls, aquarium plants and freshwater, saltwater & pond fish for sale in Grants Pass, OR. As an aquarium store serving Grants Pass, OR, it also carries fish food and aquarium equipment and offers equipment repair, aquarium consultations and pond services.
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Highlights
What makes them special
- Massive outdoor koi pond with fish reportedly over 60 years old
- Deep selection of butterfly koi, standard koi, goldfish, and clearly labeled pond plants and water lilies
- Sprawling maze of buildings, tents, and outdoor ponds that feels like an aquatic zoo
- Freshwater tropical, saltwater fish, mystery snails, cherry shrimp, plus region-best driftwood and aquarium wood
- Knowledgeable owner and staff (Richard, Miguel); pond pump repair charging only for the part
From keepers
Customer reviews
“Good selection, but prices are a little steep. Clerk had an aggressive Rottweiler behind the counter that made entering the store intimidating.”
— Brenda London4.0a week ago“Great place to pick up Pond Critters”
— Kc Carr The Oregon Hillbilly Hilton5.03 weeks ago“Just love this place got some really cool ponds plants my husband has been wanting and for dirt cheap thanks you guys”
— Briana Marshall5.0a month ago“Good selection, knowledgeable owner, best place in Southern Oregon to get live fish.”
— Julie Van Valkenburg5.0a month ago“If I could give a lower star rating I would. I purchased 9 Neon Green Rasboras for my female beta tank. Upon getting home half were dead. By morning I had 3 left. I called Frog Prince Aquatics and was told I should have kept the dead bodies to bring as evidence (I have 3 small kids and didn’t want dead fish hanging out for them to see). I was told that they would call me later after observing the fish. I got the call that they had an Ick break out in their tank at the store! Upon further inspection all three live fish had visible Ick. I Was told I couldn’t get a refund until I informed them I had no income right now and had saved money for these fish. They wanted me to purchase my own ick medication as well. I’m incredibly upset.”
— Autumn Ross1.04 months ago“Always friendly and very helpful. Prices are competitive the fish are healthy!! Have shopped there for years and will continue to.”
— Terri Griffith5.04 weeks ago“Very nice, a bit hidden. Had things I didnt even know I wanted. I will be back!”
— Robert Keller5.0a month ago“Great place for fish and supplies!”
— Brandon Lial5.04 months ago“This place is awesome there's so many beautiful fish I highly recommend going and taking the kids so they can see the cool fish.”
— Cheyenne Davis5.04 months ago“Thank you for fixing my pond pump and only charging me for the part. I really appreciate your business!!”
— Genie Haro5.05 months ago
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Frequently asked questions
Note — Store information and services may change. Always call (541) 474-1469 to confirm current availability, hours, and services before visiting Frog Prince Aquatics.