About
Exotics & Aquatics is one of Roanoke's largest independent pet shops, and for local fishkeepers it doubles as a genuine neighborhood fish store tucked in alongside its busy reptile and bird rooms. " The store gets fresh shipments often; one shopper happened to be there as the staff unboxed a brand-new Glofish variety they described as "gorgeous" and unlike anything they'd seen before. If you're hunting for freshwater fish for sale in Roanoke, VA, this is one of the few spots in the area that isn't a big-box chain.
Beyond the livestock, you'll find live aquarium plants for planted tanks, plus a deep wall of dry goods, tank equipment, and habitat supplies at prices customers repeatedly describe as cheap and discount-friendly. " The crew — often described as a team of friendly, knowledgeable ladies — tends to stop what they're doing to answer a barrage of questions, and several reviewers single them out for sharing accurate, straightforward care facts about the animals. It's the kind of shop where you can linger, watch a new arrival get acclimated, and actually talk fish with someone before you buy.
As with any livestock store, experiences do vary, and a few shoppers suggest looking your fish over carefully before taking them home. But for Roanoke aquarists who like to pick out their fish in person, Exotics & Aquatics remains a dependable local stop for puffers, bettas, cichlids, Glofish, and the live plants and gear to round out a tank.
What they offer
Fish & livestock for sale at Exotics & Aquatics in Roanoke, VA
Exotics & Aquatics stocks pufferfish, betta fish, cichlids, aquarium plants and freshwater fish for sale in Roanoke, VA. As a fish store serving Roanoke, VA, it also carries dry goods and offers water testing.
- Livestock & products
- Services
- Specializes in
Highlights
What makes them special
- Freshwater fish for sale in Roanoke, VA — bettas, cichlids, and standout pufferfish
- Frequent new shipments, including fresh Glofish varieties unboxed in-store
- Live aquarium plants plus a deep selection of tanks, equipment, and dry goods at budget-friendly prices
- Friendly, knowledgeable staff who take time to answer animal-care questions
- One of the few independent (non-chain) fish shops in the Roanoke area
From keepers
Customer reviews
“Awesome place!”
— Aidan Musselman5.0a day ago“Do you guys have bunnies?”
— Sanjay Chaudhari5.03 weeks ago“Don't buy your fish from here we gotten multiple sick ones”
— Brenda Smith3.04 weeks ago“I really like this store they're really cheap on everything when I go in there the ladies work in there said they tore the store up, throw everything everywhere”
— Candy D5.04 weeks ago“The staff were great. They took care of the animals pretty well. One concern that I had was the parrots water was pretty dirty. If an employee reads this I recommend changing the water twice daily. I would come here again in a heartbeat. The staff was offering true facts about the animals. Great place overall. P.S. The fish were great too. They had a beautiful pufferfish. I didn’t have much time to look at them but I loved it. I 100% recommend it.”
— Max Schrage4.0Edited a month ago“Havnt bought an animal here...so my review is more of the store and customer service. Have very knowledgeable employees who also arw very helpful. We have a great time just visiting and seeing thw WIDE SELECTION of animals. As well as equipment and stuff for their habitats!”
— Shay McCormick5.0a month ago“The guys there were really friendly and helpful. They had a new shipment come in while I was there. They unboxed a new Glofish species that I hadn’t seen or heard of before today. I won’t spoil the surprise, but It was gorgeous!”
— Penny Farthing5.0a month ago“Awesome store, an actual "pet store" feel to it. I'll be coming in again soon, they're the only place I'd buy a pet from”
— Joshua Lawrence5.0a month ago“Very friendly ladies that work there.”
— Fahmi Bahour5.0a month ago“As always I love going to this pet store”
— Wendy Johnson5.02 months ago
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Frequently asked questions
Note — Store information and services may change. Always call (540) 400-6163 to confirm current availability, hours, and services before visiting Exotics & Aquatics.