About
Tucked behind a building in Pasco, WA, Shrimpin Ain't EZ is a freshwater specialty fish store that loyal customers happily drive an hour or more to reach. Owner Thomas has built a shop that punches far above its size, and the reviews left this spring read like a fan club. Jay A.
" Shrimp are the headliner, as the name promises. Vibrant neocaridina, including the yellow shrimp customers report breeding into full colonies at home, are the obvious draw, and the coloration on everything in Thomas's tanks is consistently called exceptional. If you are hunting for healthy, well-colored shrimp for sale in Pasco, WA, this is the rare local source that actually has it on hand.
Alongside them sit some of the lushest aquatic plants in the region: tiger lotuses, exotic aquascaping species, and portions so generous reviewers joke the plants almost look fake. Beyond shrimp and plants, the tanks hold a rotating cast of freshwater fish, snails, African dwarf frogs, baby axolotls, kuhli loaches, and guppies, with plenty of oddball species that reward a slow browse. One recent customer left with a zebra-patterned snail that Thomas hunted down personally; another walked out planning more nano tanks just to keep the fish he saw.
Pond keepers get attention too, with Thomas advising on plants for ponds and axolotl setups, and the shop now offers aquarium and pond setup and maintenance for area hobbyists. What customers talk about most is Thomas himself: patient enough to explain the hobby to kids, never pushy toward a sale, and quick to source what he doesn't stock. Several describe conversations that ran well past an hour, fueled by contagious enthusiasm rather than any wait.
For anyone searching "fish store near me" in the Tri-Cities, this welcoming, expertly run shop is the answer.
What they offer
Fish & livestock for sale at Shrimpin Ain't EZ in Pasco, WA
Shrimpin Ain't EZ stocks shrimp, invertebrates, axolotls, livebearers, rare and hard-to-find species, aquarium plants and freshwater & pond fish for sale in Pasco, WA. As a fish store serving Pasco, WA, it also offers tank maintenance, aquarium setup, pond services and aquarium consultations.
- Livestock & products
- Specializes in
- FreshwaterPond
Highlights
What makes them special
- Vibrant neocaridina shrimp, including yellow shrimp that breed into full colonies in home tanks
- One of the largest aquatic plant selections in the Tri-Cities, with tiger lotus and rare aquascaping species
- Freshwater oddballs like baby axolotls, African dwarf frogs, kuhli loaches, snails, and guppies
- Owner Thomas gives patient, pressure-free advice and will source items he doesn't stock
- Offers aquarium and pond setup and maintenance services for Pasco-area hobbyists
From keepers
Customer reviews
“Let me start by saying I have off and on again collected fish since the age of 9. Thomas is a true enthusiast, expert at craft, and master hobbyist when it comes to Shrimp, Fish, Plants, Products and anything aquarium. Breeding, up to date fishkeeping methods, and even social media trends. Thomas has a visual of everything. Annnddd his stock of fish and items MINDBLOWING!!!! Gentlemen such as himself are what truly keep the hobby alive, growing, and thriving. Just as his stock of items he keeps. When he speaks the enthusiasm you have in tone is matched by him. He has the passion and the patience to even explain to children. He has fish that will come right up and nibble your hands. Speaking with him solidified the fact I need to pull the trigger on a couple more nano tanks while I am working in the area. Just so I can keep fish he has and may have even bred himself. I have looked and looked for another LFS like this and have not seen one for years. The experience has made my day, week, and entirety of my stay working here. Truly thankful for the time spent today. Cant wait to come back!!!! Bringing the wife. This time I will not be in a rush for time and will spend even more time admiring the collection of awesome shrimp, fish, and plants. AAAAAMMMMAAAZZZIIINNNGGGG PLACE!!!! (Last picture of small tank is my home nano)”
— Eric Wilson5.02 weeks ago“Love going here! The owner is so helpful, knowledgeable and passionate about what he has. Highly recommend going!”
— Amy Jewett5.03 weeks ago“Very attentive staff and great selection of plants, fish, shrimp and more”
— Humberg5.03 weeks ago“The owner is no nice and taught us things about plants for our pond and axolotl. Definitely recommend”
— Katie Melville5.0a month ago“The owner and staff member were very welcoming to us and were very knowledgeable. This place has by far the biggest selection of acquatic plants in the tri cities. The prices are actually very good and after chatting with the owner its obvious that he absolutely loves what he does and cares so much for the hobby. Wish we stopped by and found out about this place sooner. However, moving forward we will definitely be going out of our way to come back and support Shrimpin aint EZ. We dont feel as welcomed when we go to other acquatic pet shops and this place was simply the best. Support these guys!”
— Jay A.5.0a month ago“Awesome selection of shrimp and other fish.Great prices very knowledgeable.I love this shop”
— Jacob Meeks5.0a month ago“Fantastic little aquarium shop! Very cool selection, and the owner is incredibly sweet. You can tell he really loves what he's doing! This is the kind of place that makes people love the hobby. So glad I stopped by, and I know I'll be back!”
— Bethany Sharp-Baskins5.03 months ago“Perfect place to pickup some shrimp, fish, snails, plants, AND knowledge. The owner was very helpful and friendly. We went into the shop with an idea of what we wanted but were not too sure (we honestly did bare minimum research prior to going in). The owner listened to our ideas (to add shrimp and a snail to our beta tank) and gave us his recommendations on the type of shrimp and even went out of his way to find the cutest zebra looking snail for us. We will definitely be returning and have dubbed this (in our home) our current favorite small business in tri cities. Lol”
— Herminia Madrigal5.03 months ago“Shrimpin Ain’t EZ is an absolute gem for anyone into fish and aquatic life. The staff are incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, and always willing to help—whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned hobbyist. Their selection is top-notch, with healthy, well-cared-for shrimp and fish, plus unique items you don’t usually find at big chain stores. You can really tell they care about their animals and their customers. Highly recommend stopping by if you’re looking to upgrade your tank or just get great advice!”
— Carlos Lincoln5.03 months ago“Wow, wow, wow, amazing store! Thank you for being the best!”
— Chris Krueger5.03 months ago
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Frequently asked questions
Note — Store information and services may change. Always call (509) 795-2525 to confirm current availability, hours, and services before visiting Shrimpin Ain't EZ.