About
Fish World Spokane is a family-owned tropical fish store in Spokane Valley, WA, where a quick stop tends to turn into an hour-long browse through rows of immaculately kept freshwater and saltwater tanks. If you've been searching for cichlids for sale near me, this is the place — the cichlid selection is the kind that stops hobbyists in their tracks, with specimens colored up so vibrantly that visitors start planning new tanks on the spot. A dedicated discus tank rounds out the centerpiece livestock, and a beloved porcupine puffer has earned its own following.
Beyond the showstoppers, the store carries a deep freshwater lineup that's hard to find locally: neon tetras, chili rasboras, corydoras and other catfish, neocaridina and cherry shrimp, freshwater puffers, and a range of invertebrates — many of them species hobbyists usually only track down online. The live aquarium plant selection is robust and paired with an impressive wall of driftwood, aquascaping stone, and substrate; one reviewer literally warned visitors to budget an extra hour just for the wood pile. Fish food, aquarium supplies, and dry goods round things out, and the saltwater side carries some of the most striking exotic setups and marine fish in the Spokane area, making this a genuine one-stop aquarium store.
What sets Fish World apart is the staff. Led by owner Jordan and a tight crew, they ask the right questions before selling you a single fish — your tank size, your water, what's already swimming in there — and routinely spend close to an hour on a free consultation, with zero judgment and patient guidance on cycling, compatibility, and proper care. Pricing is consistently called reasonable, and the livestock health speaks for itself: reviewers report months without a single fish loss.
8 stars across 90 reviews, it's the kind of fish store in Spokane Valley, WA that people happily drive two hours to visit. Whether you're after discus, rare tetras, freshwater shrimp, or live plants for sale in Spokane Valley, Fish World is worth the trip.
What they offer
Fish & livestock for sale at Fish World Spokane in Spokane Valley, WA
Fish World Spokane stocks cichlids, discus, tetras, shrimp, catfish, pufferfish, invertebrates, aquarium plants and freshwater & saltwater fish for sale in Spokane Valley, WA. As an aquarium store serving Spokane Valley, WA, it also carries dry goods and fish food and offers aquarium consultations.
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Highlights
What makes them special
- Exceptionally healthy fish with reviewers reporting zero losses over months of ownership
- Outstanding cichlid and discus selection with vibrantly colored specimens
- Extensive driftwood, hardscaping stone, and live plant inventory for aquascaping
- Staff spend up to an hour per customer ensuring proper tank compatibility and care guidance
- Wide variety of freshwater species often only found online, including neocaridina shrimp and uncommon tetras
From keepers
Customer reviews
“Great variety, knowledgeable staff, clean environment!”
— Sheryl Withey5.02 weeks ago“Very very clean and filled with incredibly knowledgeable people that love what they do. Couldn't recommend this shop enough honestly.”
— kinkazama5.02 weeks ago“Fantastic local place”
— William Palmer5.02 weeks ago“Cool store”
— Terry Roth5.02 weeks ago“Love this place. Very knowledgeable about anything fish related. I’ve gotten all my fish, plants, wood, and gravel sand. Very nice people too”
— Bradley Muniz5.0a month ago“Guys are super nice and helpful and fish are almost always healthy.”
— Fisher Kuhn4.0a month ago“Was looking for Cory/catfish had at least 8 different varieties. Very clean shop and all fish looked very healthy. Highly recommend this tropical fish store.”
— Corinn McCulloch5.02 months ago“I cannot say enough great things about Fish World. We got NeoCardina shrimp and pygymy coridoras from them in December. They took the time to answer all our questions and make sure we had everything we needed. They also have answered questions afterwards and helped treat an injured fish we had. They are amazing definitely recommended them.”
— Heather Johnson5.02 months ago“Great place, friendly helpful staff, amazing selection of fish and supplies.”
— Tina Tanner5.03 months ago“Very knowledgeable staff and owner. We have been doing business here for several years. They have salt water and fresh water aquariums. Live aquarium plants etc...”
— Doc Holliday5.03 months ago
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Frequently asked questions
Note — Store information and services may change. Always call (509) 535-8787 to confirm current availability, hours, and services before visiting Fish World Spokane.