About
Red's Aquarium & Pet Supply has become the heartbeat of Bellingham's freshwater fishkeeping community — a small, woman-owned shop tucked into a historic building that consistently punches above its footprint. Regulars come for a rotating inventory of healthy freshwater fish for sale in Bellingham, WA, alongside shrimp, snails, and one of the most impressive live plant selections in the region, often priced well below the competition. Driftwood and hardscape round out a genuine one-stop aquascaping destination, and the aquatic plant "grab bags" get singled out again and again as the cheapest way to fill a tank with greenery.
What sets this fish store apart starts behind the scenes: every fish is quarantined before it reaches the sales floor, so customers can confidently add new stock the same day. The team will special-order species hobbyists won't find on the usual rack — black angelfish being one example — and the axolotl display tank near the front is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Shoppers rave about the healthy tetras, loaches, and assassin snails available in Bellingham, WA, plus a steady supply of feeder crickets.
The staff is the store's greatest asset. Reviewers single out Diedra for troubleshooting tank-chemistry problems in person, by phone, and over email; Marv for thorough, patient husbandry explanations; and Spencer for confident help with equipment upgrades. Free water testing comes standard, and no question is ever treated as a silly one.
Ask for a specific additive like Fritz and they'll point you to a solution even when it's out of stock. Red's also stocks pond supplies and a well-curated lineup of premium dog and cat food, including specialty diets. But the real magic is community: the shop hosts local fish swaps, connects newcomers to Bellingham fishkeeping groups, and has even boarded customers' fish free of charge during a household emergency.
For anyone building a planted tank or stocking a freshwater community near Bellingham, WA, Red's is the local shop that earns the loyalty — hobbyists routinely drive 40 minutes or more just to walk through the door.
What they offer
Fish & livestock for sale at Red's Aquarium & Pet Supply in Bellingham, WA
Red's Aquarium & Pet Supply stocks axolotls, shrimp, invertebrates, angelfish, tetras, aquarium plants and freshwater & pond fish for sale in Bellingham, WA. As a fish store serving Bellingham, WA, it also carries fish food and offers water testing, fish quarantine, aquarium consultations and fish boarding.
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Highlights
What makes them special
- Every fish is quarantined before sale, so new stock can go home the same day
- Extensive, affordable live plant selection plus bargain aquatic plant "grab bags"
- Knowledgeable staff like Diedra, Marv, and Spencer help in-store, by phone, and email
- Axolotl display tank and rotating freshwater livestock draw regulars
- Hosts local fish swaps and has boarded customers' fish free during emergencies
From keepers
Customer reviews
“Called in for Fritz turbo start. They were out but the employee on the phone offered an even better solution. Knowledgeable polite staff.”
— Troy C5.05 days ago“I cannot thank Red's Aquarium & Pet Supply enough for their unending support during my 5 years of fish keeping here in Bellingham, and now through my emergency relocation to TX. My beloved and very beautiful Tiger Oscar needs to be re-homed, and Red's gladly accepted him in hopes of finding a new home. This local, woman-owned store is a gem for Bellingham. The owner is incredibly competent, fair, kind, patient, and everything you can imagine that makes locally owned businesses a benefit to us all. When I return to Bellingham someday Red's better still be here! If you've not visited Red's yet, go and visit this wonderful place in a historic building and tell them Marc sent you.”
— Marc Wetzel5.0a week ago“I’m new to the planted aquarium hobby, and Reds has been so helpful in getting me started! They can get busy, but the staff always take their time to answer any questions, and never make me feel rushed. It’s a small store, but great for aquarium and pet basics.”
— Jessa Patton5.03 weeks ago“Great local spot to grab you fish tank gear! Have been helpful in returning anything that warranted a return, and always seem to have a nice selection of plants and fish.”
— jpar1215.0a month ago“We were involved in a flood event and our house was damaged. Red's Aquarium & Pet Supply boarded our fish for no charge until repairs were completed and we could move back into our home.”
— David Dibley5.02 months ago“Nice, small pet supply store! Friendly staff and a good selection of fish.”
— Anna Mascarenas5.03 months ago“What a truly fantastic aquatic and pet store! I absolutely love going in here. They stock a thoughtful and truly exquisite collection of freshwater beauties! Plants too! Wonderful staff, reasonable pricing, quality and healthy fish. Lucky to have this option for aquatics. Cheers”
— circuit-maker5.03 months ago“Never had a problem here, love my tetras and loaches. Staff has always been helpful, knowledgeable, and courteous. At first I didn't think they particularly stood out; they were a locally owned business that was better than a box store in my mind. Today, I was checking their Sunday hours and I looked at the one star reviews out of curiosity. Someone actually gave a one star (implicitly) over the pride flags, calling it a political agenda. Now, normally I don't trust rainbow capitalism. Three quarters of the time, it's just a cheap economic ploy. But what does the owner do? Puts her (pronouns?) money where her mouth is, calls out the reviewer for their implicit bigotry and tells them not to come back. I'll see y'all later this morning for my feeder crickets. Might even snag a couple assassin snails too, just for the extra business. 🥹🩷🤍💙 PS: Also want to put in a plug for the aquatic plant "grab bags." Variety and quantity for a bargain, the best way to fill up your aquarium with greenery!”
— Brie Reynolds5.04 months ago“One of my favorite places! I love coming here. The staff are super amazing and are always able to answer my questions. The fish are healthy and happy.”
— Quilla Bishop5.04 months ago“Came to Reds with a long list of aquarium questions, all of which were answered amazingly. Marv and Deirdra were wonderful and incredibly helpful. Will definitely be coming here again for more aquarium needs!”
— Srchubz5.04 months ago
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Note — Store information and services may change. Always call (360) 393-6121 to confirm current availability, hours, and services before visiting Red's Aquarium & Pet Supply.