Aquatics Department

Store: 2143

Paso Robles Aquatics & Live Fish at Petco

2155 Theater Dr

Paso Robles

CA 93446

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(805) 400-6211

Aquatics Hours

Closed - Opens at 10:00 AM

Day of the Week	Hours
Sunday	10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday	9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Tuesday	9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday	9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Thursday	9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday	9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday	9:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Aquatics Department Fish Aquarium Supplies & More

Create a Great Aquarium With Petco

Whether it's a small bowl or a massive tank, there's nothing quite like a well-kept aquarium to brighten up your home. Here at Petco in Paso Robles, we want to ensure that you have the supplies you need to keep your fish happy and healthy.

Your One-stop Shop

One of the advantages of aquariums is that they are perfect both for beginning pet parents and for experienced hobbyists. Whether you're interested in setting up a large saltwater reef tank, a smaller community aquarium or a desktop betta bowl, we can help you find the equipment, supplies and fish that you're looking for. Petco provides a single convenient place for you to find everything aquarium related.

A Home for Your Fish

We offer a wide variety of homes for your aquatic pets, ranging from smaller fish bowls to much larger tanks. Our selection includes all-glass aquariums and acrylic aquariums as well as a wide variety of configurations. We have fish tank sizes ranging from half of a gallon to 75 gallons so that you'll be able to find the perfect volume for your space. In addition, we have a variety of accessories for fish tanks such as tank stands, lighting, hoods, chillers, heaters, thermometers, pumps and filtration and aeration systems that will make the aquarium a welcoming place for its inhabitants.

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Live Fish

Of course, you can't have an aquarium without any fish—and a few finned friends are the perfect addition to your home. It is best to purchase fish at your local fish store, so that you can see the fish before you buy them and make sure they are in good health. Petco is an excellent choice if you're looking for new pets, since we have locations across the country offering dozens of kinds of colorful live fish. Whether you're looking for a single fish or an entire school, we carry a wide variety of pets you can add to your family.

Beautiful Bettas

Our selection of bettas is one of the largest you'll find anywhere. These beautiful little fish are famous for their bright colors and intricate fins, but they are also an excellent choice for beginning pet parents since they require very little space and maintenance.

Freshwater Pets

If you're looking for other colorful freshwater aquarium fish, we have a wide range of other creatures that make excellent additions to your tank. Some of the many species we have available include:

Some of these fish do well in larger schools, while others should be kept in smaller groups. We'll be able to help you find the right mix of fish for your aquarium.

Saltwater Fish

More experienced aquarium keepers might want to try their hand with a saltwater aquarium. Petco is unique among pet store chains in that we carry a wide variety of saltwater options in addition to our freshwater ones. Our stores have many different types of saltwater aquarium fish, including:

Invertebrates and Other Creatures

Live Plants

A live aquarium plant is one of the most popular items to add to a tank, and we have a great selection of plants. Not only do they help filter the water in the tank, they also offer a highly naturalistic environment for your pets to live in. We offer a range of plant species as well as substrate, fertilizers, lighting and everything else you need to keep your plants healthy.

Aquacultured Corals

If you're looking for something a little more exotic than a plant, live corals are an excellent option. We carry a range of corals that are great for beginning and expert aquarium keepers in a variety of shapes and sizes. All of our corals are 100% aquacultured.

At Petco, we are strongly committed to protecting marine life, which is why we sell aquacultured organisms. These are creatures that have been raised in aquarium environments instead of being collected from the wild. Over 95% of our aquatic life, including all of our coral and most of our live fish, is raised in captivity, allowing you to enjoy your fish tank without having to worry about impacts on the environment.

Supplies and Equipment

We also offer a wide range of aquarium supplies so that you'll have everything you need to keep your fish happy and healthy. Our equipment and materials include medications, supplements and a wide range of foods. You can also pick up all the water treatment supplies you need, such as algaecides, water conditioners and even salt mixtures for brackish and marine tanks.

Accessories

Make your tank look great! We offer tank backgrounds and a variety of gravels and substrates that can provide a cohesive look in addition to a wide variety of tank décor. Whether you want to create a sunken ship or Asian landscape, we have the ornaments you need.

Hard-to-Find Items

If you're looking for something that isn't available at your local Paso Robles Petco location, we have endless aisles online featuring every product that our chain has to offer. We have literally thousands of items that can help pet parents keep their aquariums running smoothly, whether you have a 50-gallon tank or a small betta bowl. Even if we don't have what you want, we can help you find it. For items that aren't commonly carried in our stores, our store partners can place special orders online to help you find what you're looking for.

Getting Help

If you have any questions about your aquarium, don't be afraid to ask. Our knowledgeable store partners can help you select the right aquatic life for your tank, offer advice for keeping your fish happy and healthy and provide tips for those who are just starting out.

How to Get Started

At Petco, we're dedicated to helping connect people with pets. If you want to learn to keep exotic aquarium fish, upgrade to a bigger and better aquarium or just find new accessories for your current tank, get started today. Go to one of our physical locations in Paso Robles or browse our extensive selection of online products.

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FAQs About Aquatics Department Fish Aquarium Supplies

Yes. Petco locations throughout the U.S. offer live fish, from bettas and tetras to mollies and zebra fish. Many varieties of freshwater fish come in an array of colors, making it easy to customize your aquarium's look and feel. We carry an array of species from aggressive and semi-aggressive to schooling fish, so you can find the right fish to fit the size and style aquarium you want. First-time pet parents often choose to take home a betta, as they are beautiful to look at and make a great species for those getting started with aquarium keeping. In some states, we also carry other types of aquatic life, such as live plants and invertebrates.
Petco does accept unwanted fish. If you have a healthy freshwater fish you can no longer care for, you can bring it to your local Petco for donation. It is wise to call ahead to check if that location is able to accept a fish donation at that time, as they may have limited space available for donated fish. Before you choose to adopt a fish or group of fish, make sure you know everything involved so you are fully prepared to care for your pets. If you are unsure whether a fish is the right pet for you, take a look at our Freshwater Aquarium Guide Link Opens in New Tab for tips and insights.
Petco guarantees returns of freshwater aquatic life inside a designated time frame. For 30 days, you can receive a full refund for freshwater fish purchased in our Pet Care Centers. All fish should have a properly established habitat; a receipt is required, and we recommend providing a water sample with your return. By testing your water, we can help check if your tank is ready for another fish, or if it may need some work to prepare it for a new fish.
Fish and aquatic life purchased on petco.com are guaranteed to stay alive for 7 days from the day they arrive at your home. If this is not your experience, we will refund your money to the original form of payment. For returns on online orders, you must contact Customer Service (1-877-738-6742).
Due to the more delicate nature of saltwater aquatic life, we do not offer a guarantee. If you have questions about returning aquatic life or other purchases to Petco, please see our Easy Returns Link Opens in New Tab guide.
Yes, most Petco Pet Care Centers carry saltwater aquatic life and accessories. While not typically recommended for new or inexperienced fish parents, saltwater aquatic life can make dynamic and rewarding pets. Aquarium keepers looking to enhance their aquascapes will find options from butterflyfish to tangs, along with accessories suited specifically to saltwater aquatic life. We offer a wide variety of foods, water treatments and conditioners, supplies, décor and more so you can help your aquatic life thrive.
We do. Live plants are often an important element of an aquarium; they help filter the water and make your pet feel at home in a more natural environment. Choose from aquarium plants of various sizes and shades to create a pleasing aquascape and provide your aquatic life plenty of places to rest or explore. We also carry options for aquarium plant care, like fertilizers, supplements, CO2 kits and aquarium lights.
Yes, we sell 100% aquacultured and maricultured corals that have been raised in aquariums and tropical-based coral farms instead of collected from the wild. At Petco, we are strongly committed to the protection of marine life and want you to enjoy aquarium keeping without worrying about environmental impact.
Live corals are fun and interesting additions to aquariums and come in many shapes and sizes. Expert and beginning aquarium enthusiasts can choose from a range of corals that fit their level of knowledge. We also carry décor sculptures that mimic the look and feel of live coral.

Petco Aquatics Department in Paso Robles, CA Reviews

3.4 (21)

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Average Customer Ratings

3.4 (21)

Rubyjones2023-08-10

Traumatizing grooming

We brought our 1 yr pug in for a bath and nail trim and paid extra for buffing the nails. It took 1.5 hours and when we checked back a few times the tech said "she freaked out over the dryers so now she has to air dry, so it's going to be quite a while before she's ready. I asked if the nail trim was done and was told our dog freaked out over the nail clip so she's not done. When they were finally done and we paid $60 got in the car and her nails are jagged and ragged. Terrible experience and I will not be back.

Sandrita2023-07-16

Customer service

I've been in paso store along and bought fish for my 5 gal tank. But today the associate told me I could not buy any fish unless I had a 10 gal tank. I told her I've bought fish here for my 5 gal and never was told that I could not purchase any fish for my 5 gal. She said sorry store wide policy. I'm passed ill never go back to a petco store again. This is the first time I was told that. But it was close to closing maybe she did not want to be bothered.

Kenz2023-04-02

Rude

The worker Katy was so rude horrible customer service

JBird2023-01-18

I quit Petco!!

I spent 500$ on dog food- the store no longer delivers the food for automatic delivery that I want. my only option is to buy in the store now. Why? The manager had no idea! Also my app was conveniently down in the store and I was not able to get any loyalty member points or future discounts because it’s in the store and not a online order!!! You lost a customer , I will buy drifferent dog food brand and take my business to Tractor Supply in N. County. I tried leaving my number with the manager so they could try to resolve it when it’s convenient for them… but just was like, “ idk what I’d even say to, who?” .. umm what, idk your boss!!!

Marie Brown2022-10-27

My trip to Petco

I enjoy going shopping at my local Petco cause I've met some very nice employees there and I love there online orders with 1 of my dogs special Prescription Diet food cause they have a pharmacy so a doctor can fill the orders . Thank you Petco.

Kancho2022-08-22

Rude Clueless Employee

An employee, I was told her name is Kim, had a very bad attitude dealing with me and my son then in her hubris refused to sell me a fish for mistaken and unfounded reasons. My son and I went to the store to purchase a new fish for our tank and at first a nice young woman (I unfortunately didn’t get her name) did an excellent job helping us out. She asked all the appropriate questions about the size of our tank, how long we’ve had it and what fish are currently in it. I appreciate that those questions are asked, I’ve been doing aquariums for about 20 years and like to know that there is an attempt to make sure the fish are being taken care of properly. While she was in the middle of helping us and had already gotten the fish we wanted into the interim holding tank, Kim walked over and started asking about our tank. When I told her the size of our tank, she insisted that it was too small for the fish we wanted then, when I started to push back on her claims, her attitude became very rude, snooty, and condescending. Like I mentioned previously, I’ve been an aquarium hobbyist for about 20 years and I’ve done a little bit of everything: freshwater, saltwater, big, small, reef, planted, amphibious, etc. While it might be appropriate to show caution to a newer hobbyist wanting to put a small cichlid in a 30 gallon tank, there was absolutely no reason for Kim to give me a hard time about it, especially after I explained my situation to her. I designed my current tank from the ground up to hold a couple small South American cichlids; it has a slightly lowered PH, high tannin levels, lots of live plants (native to the Amazon), and plenty of hiding places. Frankly, I’m appalled at the way Kim treated my son and I and I don’t plan on ever shopping at that store again. I would have been fine with her insisting that the tank is too small, I’m sure Petco has general guidelines for employees to follow, but am absolutely not okay with her doing it in such a rude manner that not only upset me, but my son as well. If Petco does have guidelines on fish types and tank sizes, maybe it would be wise to make sure employees know that they aren’t dogma and certain situations allow for different types of setups.

Jose rocks2022-07-30

Awesome customer service

Our cashier/ helper Jose was so nice! Helped us find the best products for the best value for our turtle we purchased at Petco! He was so friendly and helpful! Thanks Jose!

xyza2022-07-13

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Prices are too high and inventory of dog food changes so it is difficult to feed our dogs the same mix consistently.

NZBa2022-06-22

“Walk in”needs appointment

My dog just needed nail trim and they don’t allow me to make an appointment online as nail trim is part of WALK IN service. I went to the store with my dog and asked for nail trim but I was told that you need to call and make an appoint. I logged into my Petco account and checked all info include vaccine requirements before I head to the store . My dogs are registered at Petco glooming but Only the website says “ Please call salon at (805) 400-6211 to schedule cats or multiple pets during the same time.” They should mention so if I had to call in advance. If appointment by phone is required, it’s not Walk in.

Yogi412021-12-13

Poor customer treatment

This is a review of the grooming service. We scheduled a grooming appt weeks in advance, and we were told upon arrival that dogs on medication cannot be groomed. There was no sort of notice of this policy, so we didn’t find out that our dog could not be groomed until we showed up. Now we can’t get our dog in to be groomed anywhere for weeks as everywhere is booked up. We called another Petco location, and they were unaware of such a “policy”. When we asked why this policy was not made clear upon booking the appointment, we were told it was to prevent customers from “lying” about their dog’s medication. We found this to be deceitful and no way to treat a customer. A policy like this needs to be transparent, especially one so arbitrary. They didn’t ask what medication our dog was on or why, and they claim any dog on any medication of any kind can’t be groomed. Terrible way to treat a customer, and we will not be going back to Petco again.

Leeym2021-11-24

New lizard owner

While they are not experts, they were friendly and researched any questions we had that they could not answer. I appreciated the time they took with us to get us set up with what we needed.

SezzieAnne2021-10-09

Concerned about Cockatiels

Hi guys, I visited your store on Friday, Oct 8 to get a puppy toy for my dog. I walked through a lonely isle and stopped to look at this solitary cockatiel. The moment I paused in front of his cage, he flew over to me and pressed his little beak against the glass. It looked like he was trying to communicate, but the double paned glass didn't allow any sound to pass through. I asked one employee how long he was there and she said he could be there up to three months before they discounted his price (currently around $350). I wanted to buy him just to show him love and companionship. But rescuing a bird from solitary confinement (a verifiable form of torture) shouldn't be what I am inclined to do while browsing the isles of Petco. Can we recognize that cockatiels are highly intelligent and social creatures, and keeping them isolated in a cage that looks like a testing lab case should not be tolerated by animal lovers.