Find all the top rated pet stores in Arizona that specialize in tropical fish. You’re probably tired of searching around Google maps trying to find a fish store, only to be presented with pet stores that don’t even carry fish. Or maybe even tackle shops for catching fish.
Don’t worry, I’ve compiled a list of every store in Arizona that carries fish, just for you.
Aquarium fish stores located in Arizona
This list will include the store name, location, and review.
Custom Creatures Pet Shop – Phoenix
Custom Creatures Pet Shop is located at:
10727 N. 19th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85029
(602) 674-8002
customcreaturespetshop.com
Open Mon – Sat from 10am – 7pm and Sun from 11am – 6pm
I hesitated including this place because their fish supply is so limited. They claim on their website to carry saltwater fish and coral. In a picture I found on Yelp I noticed a few bettas as well.
Custom Creatures Pet Shop has a 4.5 out of 5 star review.
The Cichlid Shack – Tempe
The Cichlid Shack is located at:
455 S. 48th St. Spc 104
Tempe, AZ 85281
(520) 414-3580
thecichlidshack.com
Hours: Tue – Fri from 11am – 4pm and Sat from 10am – 4pm. Closed Sun and Mon.
If you love cichlids, then this is your place. They specialize in African Cichlids but do also carry some New World’s as well. You can find some community fish here but don’t expect a good selection.
The Cichlid Shack has a 4.8 out of 5 star review.
Desert Pet – Tucsan
Desert Pet is located at:
4810 E. 22nd St.
Tucsan, AZ 85711
(520) 745-5158
desertpet.site
Open Mon – Sat from 9am – 7pm and Sun from 11am – 5pm
You wouldn’t know it from the name but this place actually has a decent selection of freshwater fish.
Desert Pet has a 4.4 out of 5 star review.
Wildside Pets – Mesa
Wildside Pets is located at:
1042 N. Higley Rd. #105
Mesa, AZ 85205
(480) 985-3121
wildsidepetsaz.com
Open Mon – Sat from 10am – 5pm and Sun from 11am – 5pm
Not a fish only store but their selection of fish isn’t too bad. Their site says that they carry both freshwater and saltwater fish.
Wildside Pets has a 4.5 out of 5 star review.
King Koi & Discus – Phoenix
Update: It appears this place is closed down. Sad day.
King Koi & Discus is located at:
9971 W. Camelback Rd. #117
Phoenix, AZ 85037
(623) 419-2097
kingkoidiscus.com
Open Sun – Thu from 10:30am – 3pm and Sat from 10:30am – 6pm. Closed on Fri
As the name suggests, they sell Koi and Discus. They also sell Arowana and Goldfish. This is a specialty shop for these species only. The owner is very passionate about the hobby and will go to the ends of the earth to find that perfect fish… literally.
King Koi & Discus has a 3.5 out of 5 star review.
Aquarium Dynamics – Phoenix
Aquarium Dynamics can be found at:
2705 E. McDowell Rd.
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(602) 275-1951
aquariumdynamics.com
Open Mon – Thu from 8am – 9pm and Fri – Sat from 10am – 8pm. Closed on Sun
This is the place to go if you’re in the Phoenix area and are looking for saltwater fish and set-ups. Check them out.
Aquarium Dynamics has a perfect 5 out of 5 star review based on 2 reviews.
The Backyard Pond – Peoria
The Backyard Pond is located at:
9433 N. 71st Dr.
Peoria, AZ 85345
(623) 878-6695
thebackyardpond.com
Open Mon-Sat from 10am 0 5 pm. Closed Sun
This is someone’s house but is so cool. Everything you need to set up a pond in your yard. Including the inspiration. This place is beautiful. They carry a full stock of pond fish and plants.
The Backyard Pond has a 4.2 out of 5 star review.
The biggest complaints seem to be geared towards their high prices.
Tropical Kingdom – Tucsan
Tropical Kingdom is located at:
1761 E. Prince Rd.
Tucsan, AZ 85719
(520) 326-1218
tropicalkingdom.com
Open Mon – Fri from 10am – 6pm | Sat from 10am – 6pm | Sun from 11am – 6pm
Tropical Kingdom has a great selection of freshwater and saltwater fish. They are always getting in new items too and regularly update their Facebook page to show whats come in.
Tropical Kingdom has a 4.2 out of 5 star review.
The negative reviews talk about a bad smell.
AZ Reef Monster – Mesa
AZ Reef Monster is located at:
4460 E. Main St. Ste 101
Mesa, AZ 85205
(480) 641-4924
azreefmonster.com
Open Thu – Fri from 12pm – 7pm and Sat – Sun from 12pm – 5pm. Closed Mon – Wed
Your one-stop-shop for all things reef. This family operated business has an amazing selection of saltwater fish, corals, and inverts.
AZ Reef Monster has a 4.8 out of 5 star review.
Limited Edition Corals – Phoenix
Limited Edition Corals is located at:
3414 S. 48th St. Ste 3
Phoenix, AZ 85040
(480) 255-6961
lecorals.com
Open Mon – Thu from 11am – 7pm, Fri from 11am – 6pm, Sat from 11am – 5pm, and Sun from 12pm – 4pm
Another shop that specializes in saltwater fish. They have a great selection of fish, corals, and inverts.
Limited Edition Corals has a 4.8 out of 5 star review.
Aquarium Arts – Mesa
Aquarium Arts is located at:
1810 W. Baseline Rd. #1
Mesa, AZ 85202
(408) 820-8688
aquariumarts.net
Open Mon – Sat from 11am – 6pm and Sunday from 11am – 4pm
Aquarium arts is an awesome aquatic pet only store. They have a fantastic selection of both freshwater and saltwater fish as well as plants, corals, and inverts.
Aquarium Arts has a 4.6 out of 5 star review.
Southwest Seas – Phoenix
Southwest Seas is located at:
2822 E. Greenway Rd. Ste C
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 279-5452
southwestseas.com
Open Mon – Sat from 11am – 7pm and Sun from 12pm – 5pm
Saltwater is their main focus but they do also carry some freshwater fish. An okay selection of fish, corals, and inverts.
Southwest Seas has a 4.5 out of 5 star review. The biggest complaints were the selection of fish.
Artistic Aquariums – Chandler
Artistic Aquariums is located at:
3350 N. Arizona Ave Ste 9
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 375-8868
artisticaquariums.com
Open Mon – Sat from 11am – 7pm and Sun from 11am – 5pm
They offer a great selection of both freshwater and saltwater fish. They started as saltwater only but have now incorporated a freshwater wing.
Artistic Aquariums has a 4.6 out of 5 star review.
The Pet Shop – Mesa
The Pet Shop is located at:
2235 S. Power Rd. #107
Mesa. AZ 85209
(480) 807-7840
thepetshopaz.com
Open Mon – Fri from 11am – 8pm and Sat – Sun from 11am – 6pm
Great selection of freshwater and saltwater fish. They also carry plants and corals.
The Pet Shop has a 4.5 out of 5 star review.
Angry Fish Sales – Tucson
Angry Fish Sales is located at:
923 W. Prince Rd.
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 273-4973
angryfishsales.com
Open Tue – Sat from 11am – 6pm and Sunday from 12pm – 5pm. Closed Sun
The perfect spot for all your freshwater aquarium needs. They have some real monsters here.
Angry Fish Sales has a 4.6 out of 5 star review.
Epic Oceans – Tempe
Epic Oceans is located at:
3217 South Mill Ave.
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 291-6630
epicoceans.com
Their hours seem to be a bit inconsistent.
Epic Oceans has a beautiful selection of saltwater fish and corals. Make sure you call ahead to make sure they are open when you’ll be there.
Epic Oceans has a 3.6 out of 5 star review. The biggest complaints were their hours and not being open during posted times.
Tropical Treasures – Phoenix
Tropical Treasures is located at:
3502 W. Greenway Rd. #7
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(602) 993-8000
tropicaltreasuresphoenix.com
Open Mon – Fri from 10am – 7pm, Sat from 10am – 5pm, and Sun from 10am – 6pm
They have a good selection of fresh and saltwater fish, plants, and corals.
Tropical Treasures has a 4.3 out of 5 star review.
Discount Aquarium Fish and Reef – Tempe
Discount Aquarium Fish and Reef is located at:
1753 E. Broadway Rd. #105
Tempe, AZ 85282
(602) 861-6728
discountaquariumsaz.com
Open Mon – Sat from 11am – 7pm and Sun from 11am – 4pm
This place has a pretty good selection of freshwater and saltwater fish and corals. They try to have the best prices and even offer used equipment at a discount.
Discount Aquarium Fish and Reef has a 4.4 out of 5 star review.
Kona Reef – Multiple Locations
Kona Reef has locations in:
- Phoenix
- Surprise
Check the website for store locations.
konareefaz.com
Open Tue – Sat from 11am – 7pm and Sun from 12pm – 5pm. Closed Mon
A beautiful selection of fish and corals. Kona Reef carries freshwater and saltwater and has a decent selection of plants.
Kona Reef has an average rating across both stores of a 4.8 out of 5 star review.
Arizona Nature Aquatics – Tucson
Arizona Nature Aquatics is located at:
3518 N. Country Club Rd.
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 321-9000
arizonanatureaquatics.com
Open Thu – Sun from 11am – 4pm. Closed Mon – Wed
I highly recommend this place for freshwater aquarium needs. They have a great selection of fish, plants, rocks, and driftwood.
Arizona Nature Aquatics has a 4.9 out of 5 star review.
The Ocean Floor – Phoenix
The Ocean Floor is located at:
2347 W. Thomas Rd.
Phoenix, AZ 85015
(602) 254-8252
oceanfloorstore.com
Open Mon – Sat from 11am – 7pm and Sun from 11am – 6pm
This place is huge. They have an awesome showroom of freshwater and saltwater fish. They also have plants and corals. They even have an indoor koi pond.
The Ocean Floor has a 4.5 out of 5 star review.
Fishy Bizness – Tucson
Fishy Bizness is located at:
5319 E. Speedway Blvd.
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 795-1123
No website found
Open Sun – Fri from 11am – 5pm and Sat from 1am – 5pm
This is another saltwater aquarium store. They seem to also have a decent selection of coral.
Fishy Bizness has a 4.5 out of 5 star review.
Unique Aquariums – Casa Grande
Unique Aquariums is located at:
701 N. Park Ave Ste B
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
(520) 709-1964
No website found
Open Tue – Sat from 10am – 6 pm. Closed Sun – Mon
Unique Aquariums sells both freshwater and saltwater fish. They also have some unique pieces of coral.
Unique Aquariums has a 4.8 out of 5 star review.
Shark Reef – Tucson
Shark Reef is located at:
4145 W. Ina Rd. Ste. 121
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 965-7157
No website found
Open Tue – Sat from 11am – 7 pm and Sun from 11am – 6pm. Closed Mon
Shark Reef is a saltwater only store. They also carry coral.
Shark Reef has a 4.7 out of 5 star review.
Copa’s Critters – Maricopa
Copa’s Critters is located at:
19536 N. John Wayne Pkwy. Ste A
Maricopa, AZ 85239
(520) 374-0377
No website found
Open Tue – Fri from 11am – 6pm and Sat from 11am – 5pm. Closed Sun – Mon
Not a very big place, and probably not the cleanest, they make up for it in their passion for animals. Aside from all the various critters, they carry freshwater fish.
Copa’s Critters has a 4.2 out of 5 star review.
Brown’s Fish Farm & Supply – Pima
Brown’s Fish Farm & Supply is located at:
9374 Cottonwood Wash Rd.
Pima, AZ 85543
(928) 792-6087
brownsfishfarmandsupply.com
Open Mon – Sat from 9am – 6pm. Closed Sun
This is not your typically fish store. They specialize in pond or lake stocking. However, if stocking your backyard pond is what you need; these are your guys.
Brown’s Fish Farm & Supply has a 4.4 out of 5 star review based on 7 reviews.
Market Street Pet Depot – Gilbert
Market Street Pet Depot is located at:
2979 S. Market St..
Gilbert, AZ 85295
(480) 868-2444
marketstreetpetdepot.com
Open Mon – Sat from 9am – 8pm and Sun from 9am – 6pm
This is a big box store franchise that services all animals. They don’t have much for fish, but it’s worth a look. Freshwater only.
Market Street Pet Depot has a 4.4 out of 5 star review.
Plants N Fins – Queen Creek
Plants N Fins is located at:
18625 S. 187th Pl. Ste B104
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(484) 802-6522
plantsnfins.com
Open Thu – Sat from 11am – 7pm and Sun from 11am – 6pm. Closed Mon – Wed
This place comes highly recommended. They have an excellent selection of freshwater fish and plants. Although I didn’t see any saltwater fish, they do carry coral.
Plants N Fins has a perfect 5 out of 5 star review.
Perfect Paws – Show Low
Perfect Paws is located at:
881 E. Cooley St.
Show Low, AZ 85901
(928) 532-0098
No website found
Open Mon – Sat from 9am – 6pm. Closed Sun
Smaller store with a small selection of freshwater and saltwater fish.
Perfect Paws has a 4.6 out of 5 star review.
Neptune’s Paradise Exotic Pets – Prescott Valley
Neptune’s Paradise Exotic Pets is located at:
8141 Florentine Rd. Ste B
Prescott Valley, AZ 86314
(562) 450-8169
neptunesparadise.com
Open Wed – Fri from 12pm – 6pm and Sat from 11am – 5pm. Closed Sun – Tue
This is a smaller place that is more geared towards there services of setting up and maintaining aquariums. They have freshwater and saltwater fish as well as corals and pond fish.
Neptune’s Paradise Exotic Pets has a 4.2 out of 5 star review.
Wild Fire Coral – Tempe
Wild Fire Coral is located at:
1829 E. Southern Ave.
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 465-3578
No website found
Open Tue – Sat from 10am – 8pm. Closed Sun – Mon
You may miss this place as the only sign above the store simply reads “Reef”. They carry saltwater fish, corals, and inverts. They sometimes go by “Club Reef”
Wild Fire Coral has a 4.3 out of 5 star review.
Petco – Multiple Locations
Petco has locations in:
- Avondale
- Chandler
- Flagstaff
- Fountain Hills
- Gilbert
- Glendale
- Goodyear
- Green Valley
- Kingman
- Laveen
- Mesa
- Phoenix
- Prescott
- Queen Creek
- Scottsdale
- Tempe
- Tucson
Check their site for location addresses.
petco.com
Check each location for their hours.
Typical big box store. They carry live fish though.
Petsmart – Multiple Locations
Petsmart has locations in:
- Scottsdale
- Bullhead City
- Phoenix
- Mesa
- Tucson
- Prescott
- Glendale
- Casa Grande
- Queen Creek
- Gilbert
- Lake Havasu City
- Kingman
- Sedona
- Tempe
- Flagstaff
- Peoria
- Buckeye
- Oro Valley
- Chandler
- Surprise
- Avondale
- Yuma
- Payson
- Nogales
- Goodyear
- Green Valley
- Anthem
- Sierra Vista
Check their site for location addresses.
petsmart.com
Check each location for their hours.
Typical big box store. They carry live fish though.
That should be every fish store in Arizona
I tried to make this an exhaustive list of every store in Arizona where you can find live fish. As always, new shops open up all the time and I’m sure there are even some local breeders that didn’t make this list.
If you know of a place or a local breeder that would like to be added to this list please don’t hesitate to let me know via the contact form.
