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The Fish Room

Aquarium shop

πŸ‘πŸ‘ We love the Fish Room! Dustin is extremely knowledgeable and Will take the time to share his expertise with you. There is a great selection of aquatic plants and cool and unique community fish. Most importantly, everything you get there is of great quality and the fish stock is extremely healthy. I... People often mention fish, knowledgeable, Dustin, plants, time, healthy, extremely, great, selection, store,


Address

1520 Deborah Rd SE Suite A, Rio Rancho, NM 87124

Website

www.facebook.com

Contact

(806) 239-6825

Rating on Google Maps

4.90 (101 reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Sunday: 12 to 5β€―PM
  • Monday: 12 to 7β€―PM
  • Tuesday: 12 to 7β€―PM
  • Wednesday: 12 to 7β€―PM
  • Thursday: Closed
  • Friday: 12 to 7β€―PM
  • Saturday: 12 to 7β€―PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: fish (32) knowledgeable (13) Dustin (11) plants (11) time (10) healthy (9) extremely (8) great (8) selection (8) store (7)
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  • 5/5 Carly D. 1 year ago on Google
    We love the Fish Room! Dustin is extremely knowledgeable and Will take the time to share his expertise with you. There is a great selection of aquatic plants and cool and unique community fish. Most importantly, everything you get there is of great quality and the fish stock is extremely healthy. I included a picture of my first aqua scape project with plants and advice from Dustin. We are so grateful we found this shop!
    5 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Alex B. 1 year ago on Google
    I bought two mystery snails and six blue dream shrimp and they are doing great! I’ve always had some stock die off when purchasing shrimp, but this time not only are thriving, two are even berried already! Thanks for the shrimp and snails, I will definitely be back to see what else you have!
    3 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Sam M. 1 year ago on Google
    The owner is incredibly knowledgeable and kind. He quarantines live stock, and keeps everything looking healthy. Great selection of plants and mosses not usually found at other stores. Great substrate and food selection, even products specialized for shrimp. Overall, very ethical practices and very friendly, I'd recommend this place to anyone looking to get into the hobby.
    3 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Lex R. 10 months ago on Google
    Dustin is very knowledgeable and helpful. Gorgeous and interesting fish and plants and all the supplies you need for planted tank. The place looks different every time I come in!
    3 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Big K. 8 months ago on Google
    This place of business is hands down the best place I've found for any aquarium related product. They have well taken care of fish. That they quarantine before adding to the showroom. Food, plants, plant food, aquascape products. It's great. It is small. It's not the big box buy everything in one place type of deal. But it's friendly. And like I said. Well taken care of fish and plants. The owners are really great and knowledgeable about anything in their store. As long as you cycle your tanks, this shop has everything you need to get and keep you going. Much love to this place.
    2 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Wade F. 1 year ago on Google
    Great experience all around for us. Very knowledgeable, very fair, and fair and good prices on good selection. If you are in the aquarium and fish keeping hobby, support this deserving, small business.. We will continue to drive down from Farmington to do so, as it is always worth the trip!!
    2 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 S B. 1 year ago on Google
    Fantastic selection of very healthy freshwater fish, inverts, and plants as well as aquascaping supplies. The owner is extremely knowledgeable and friendly. I highly reccomend The Fish Room to beginner aquarists, pros and everyone in between!
    2 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Mmiller2001 1 year ago on Google
    Finally a worthy fish store with both common and a good selection of less common species. It's a growing operation and every time I have a visit, things have improved. I don't mind slightly higher prices because his fish have been meditated with a good 30 day quarantine period. Don't think he's expensive, because many of the larger ticket species have been priced lower than online offers. Fish are my pets, and getting healthy options is worth an extra few dollars. Thankfully, Albuquerque finally has a fish source worth 5 stars.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Jonathan W. 4 months ago on Google
    This is a wonderful place. The fish are well cared for and healthy. The owners are knowledgeable, love what they do, and want to share that with their customers. If you are new to aquariums, and want to learn how to start a healthy tank that will thrive, they will help you do that. If you are already an experienced aquarist, you will appreciate how they run the shop.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Heather O. 8 months ago on Google
    I love this quaint little fish store! It has a very peaceful, mellow vibe the second you walk in. The guys that run the place are super nice, extremely knowledgeable and very patient with my million dumb questions, lol. Yes, the prices are a bit higher than the "big box" pet stores, but their selection is way, way better. If you are looking to build or add on to your aquarium with beautiful, healthy fish...this is the place you want to go. Also, help support a local small business. You won't regret it.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 The Horme S. 5 months ago on Google
    I popped in here because it came up through the Aquarium Coop website as a store that carried their products. I was beyond thrilled by the husbandry of the fish stocked for purchase, the pleasing atmosphere of the shop and the kind and knowledgable owner. They helped me pick out the right amount of substrate for me new aquarium and were happy to talk about all the fish that I had questions about. This is by far my favorite fish store and I can’t wait to go back to start stocking my newest fish tank!
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Dylan N. 1 year ago on Google
    I’ve been to a lot of fish stores around the country, and this is easily one of my favorites. Dustin is super knowledgeable and honest, and supports local breeders. TFR is always my first choice for anything fish-related.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Hannah H. 1 year ago on Google
    We've been in a few times now to get things to establish our tank, substrate, hardscape, plants, etc. Dustin is extremely knowledgeable and takes the time to greet every customer that comes in, and he makes sure to spend time with each person to ensure they're happy. The atmosphere is very calm and clean, and the fact that he prioritizes the health of his fish and plants is refreshing. He always has a pleasant happy demeanor and it's super easy to ask him questions. I think we have found our favorite local fish store. ❀️
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Vicki W. 1 year ago on Google
    Dustin is extremely helpful and knowledgeable! The atmosphere is not like buyer and seller but, more like family. Every time we enter the store it gets better and better! Great product, great people-no one could ask for more!
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Jeffrey P. 1 year ago on Google
    We went to The Fish Room because of the great reviews. As others have said, Dustin is a really nice guy that is passionate about fish. He's also very friendly and good with kids. Our 2-year-old son Dominik, who we were there to buy fish for, said Dustin "is so funny". The shop is very well maintained, and going to be expanding further. It's the type of business you're happy to support. They have a large selection of locally-cultured fish (and snails) , identified by blue price tags, which I think is cool.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Jesse H. 11 months ago on Google
    Dustin was awesome at helping me select fish and plants that fit my wants and needs. He was extremely knowledgeable and truly cares about the plants and fish. Went the extra mile, making sure I knew how to plant and care for them. He has a passion for this and it really shows. I always feel safe buying from him knowing he quarantines every fish before selling. I love that he has something new every time I visit. I highly recommend The Fish Room.

  • 5/5 Jay L. 1 year ago on Google
    A great pet purchasing experience is to be found with Dustin and his enthusiastic fish emporium. He was a wealth of knowledge and his love for this hobby was evident. He guided us toward purchases that met our needs and seemed to have lasting value. I doubt I will buy fish or supplies anywhere else.

  • 5/5 Ben M. 4 months ago on Google
    Best place for freshwater aquarium supplies and fish. Massive inventory of anything you could want, everybody is extremely knowledgeable whatever the question may be. Don’t spend your money at petco or petsmart!!! These fish are all healthy and quarantined.

  • 5/5 jeff t. 8 months ago on Google
    Dustin has been remarkably helpful every time i’ve come in with yet another dumb question. With the customer service and attention to detail, he has easily earned a lifelong customer.

  • 5/5 Crystal T. 8 months ago on Google
    My boyfriend and I recently got into aquariums and we were having horrible luck at other local shops in town but we heard about the fish room and checked it out. We ended up getting some galaxy raspoboras and they’re now getting so big, bright and beautifully healthy. We refuse to go anywhere else, it’s worth the 1 round trip to get what we really want which is quality. So so thankful for how patient the workers are and how they take time to remember who you are and what fish you have bought from them so they always check in. Very friendly environment!


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • βœ“οΈ Debit cards
    • βœ“οΈ Credit cards
  • Accessibility
    • βœ“οΈ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • βœ“οΈ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Service options
    • βœ— Delivery
    • βœ“οΈ In-store shopping
  • From the business
    • βœ“οΈ Small business

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