About
Fish Bowl Aquarium & Pet Mart is a full-service, locally owned aquarium store in West Warwick, Rhode Island, and across more than 500 reviews its biggest draw is consistent: a deep fish room packed with display tanks. Regulars say they sometimes stop in just to enjoy viewing the tanks, and that wide variety is what keeps West Warwick fishkeepers coming back to a local alternative to the big-box chains. On the freshwater side, angelfish, mollies, and goldfish are for sale in West Warwick, RI, alongside other tropical community staples — and the shop has a reputation for stocking "full size" specimens rather than tiny juveniles, a real draw for hobbyists who want mature fish.
The saltwater room rounds things out with live rock and corals, making this as much a saltwater aquarium store as a freshwater one. Beyond livestock, Fish Bowl carries a broad assortment of aquarium supplies, tanks, and accessories that one regular calls second to none in the area — enough to outfit anything from a new betta setup to a 55-gallon community tank. There is also a reptile section with bearded dragons, geckos, and the food and gear to support them.
Staff knowledge comes up again and again: reviewers describe the team as knowledgeable about aquarium issues and quick to help, with employees like Kayla earning repeat praise for fast, friendly service, and the owner known for a straight-up, no-nonsense approach. The store offers water testing and will check a tank's water before selling certain fish — a bit of gatekeeping aimed at compatibility and fish welfare. For West Warwick aquarists hunting for healthy freshwater fish, corals, and aquarium gear near me, Fish Bowl Aquarium & Pet Mart is a long-running local fish store worth a slow browse — visit during a quieter hour for the most personalized help.
What they offer
Fish & livestock for sale at Fish Bowl Aquarium & Pet Mart in West Warwick, RI
Fish Bowl Aquarium & Pet Mart stocks angelfish, goldfish, livebearers and freshwater & saltwater fish for sale in West Warwick, RI. As an aquarium store serving West Warwick, RI, it also carries aquarium equipment and dry goods and offers water testing.
- Livestock & products
- AngelfishGoldfishLivebearersAquarium EquipmentDry Goods
- Services
- Water Testing
- Specializes in
Highlights
What makes them special
- Deep fish room with numerous display tanks — angelfish, mollies, and goldfish for sale in West Warwick, RI, including "full size" tropical specimens
- Saltwater section with live rock and corals alongside the freshwater community fish
- Broad assortment of aquarium supplies, tanks, and accessories one regular calls second to none in the area
- Reptile section with bearded dragons, geckos, and supporting food and gear
- Knowledgeable staff (employees like Kayla praised for fast, friendly help) plus water testing offered before certain fish purchases
From keepers
Customer reviews
“Do not “shop” for pets here. Not doing their due diligence, not looking out for their animals or clients’ well-being.”
— Greta D1.02 weeks ago“Shame on me for purchasing fish from here! Everything in me told me to walk out after seeing all the dead fish in the tanks, many already covered in biofilm, but my I was so heart broken after losing my elderly betta that I chose the one tank that seemed maintained. $90 and 2 days later, only one of 7 corydoras remain alive. I truly hope I didn't introduce anything to the rest of my established tank!”
— Karlee Remillard1.0a month ago“Its illegal to sell puppies in a store. Just because youre grandfathered in doesnt make it right. No ethical breeder is going to sell their dogs to a pet store.”
— Kayla Taglieri1.0a month ago“This place is disgusting the conditions they keep the animals in are horrendous. The total incomptencey and disregard is astonishing! Do not support this place. Avoid!”
— X-0011.0a month ago“Coral from there has Hydroid pest, now Hydroid everywhere in my tank and sting my coral. 🤯”
— Li Drogen1.03 months ago“they sold me a rat with a severe upper respiratory infection”
— Julia DeMello1.03 months ago“Very knowledgeable staff and a wide variety of fishing and critters. Sometimes I just gonto enjoy viewing the tanks, though I usually end up buying something anyway!”
— Andrew Conley5.04 months ago“This place really shouldn’t sell puppies I remember years and years ago they did and they stopped I’m almost positive it was due to the living conditions. And now they’re selling them again with the same conditions. I mean these glass enclosed tanks are insanely small and it’s so damn hot over there it’s not right, I really hope you guys stop selling puppies it’s just really gross to do that to an animal I’m watching dogs not even being able to turn around or anything. And I won’t really believe the “living conditions” are good because if you see there fishtanks they have on display it’s literally all full of green hair algae, bubble algae and aptasia. Every rocks covered with it the tanks covered in it etc. it’s an easy fix when the tanks are not occupied you removed the water clean the tank and restart the system but they won’t do it. Really really gross place but seriously stop selling dogs”
— LazyBrosVidz1.03 weeks ago“Amazing fish selection! Very well kept aquariums… but the reptile area needs some work. 🫤”
— Darryl (D416)3.02 months ago“I love the fish bowl! My husband Rico and I are here all the time!”
— MizPanda865.03 months ago
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Frequently asked questions
Note — Store information and services may change. Always call (401) 822-0075 to confirm current availability, hours, and services before visiting Fish Bowl Aquarium & Pet Mart.