Aquatics Department

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Aquatics Department

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Asheville Merrimon Aquatics & Live Fish at Petco

964 Merrimon Ave

Asheville

NC 28804

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(828) 412-6073

Aquatics Hours

Closed - Opens at 9:00 AM

Day of the Week	Hours
Saturday	9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Sunday	10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Monday	9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday	9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday	9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday	9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday	9:00 AM - 8:00 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 Asheville Merrimon, 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 Asheville 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 Asheville 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 Asheville, NC Reviews

3.9 (15)

Rating Snapshot

511

Average Customer Ratings

3.9 (15)

Thomas Wright2023-08-12

Grooming at Petco.

Laura has become one of our dogs best friends. She goes wild at the store when she sees Laura. Her grooming is super good and competitively priced. We have never had a better experience. You will be extremely fortunate to have Laura as your groomer.

Raul19652023-07-20

Excellent service!

I take my cat Angelo every other month for grooming, everyone is so friendly and accommodating. The grooming is done quickly and never a scratch or cut on the cat.

Mufasa2023-05-19

Great customer service

Always very helpful! And the new manager James, really seems to be knowledgeable and passionate with the animals!

12232023-05-09

Rude rude rude

I have had 2 bad experiences from the staff at the grooming department. The lady that has been there the past 2 times is so rude and short. She has no manners and spoke to me like I was an idiot. Will never go back here again and I would NOT recommend that you take your dog to get groomed at the Merrimon location.

Wsli2022-08-25

Grooming

Had my dog groomed and liked the groomer and the results

Disappointed In Service2022-08-03

Harness exchange resulted: poor customer service.

The harness was of low quality, the padding “rolled” away from the nylon strap and rubbed the nylon strap directly on my puppy when I tried using it causing pain and abrasion to my puppy. The harness was only tried on 3 times with the same effect, it was spotlessly clean and I put it and tag for it in a zip lock bag to keep it clean. I exchanged it for a better harness and paid more money. The two young females with dyed hair at the register were rather cold and rude behavior that I had to exchange it. They did not care that I took precautions to keep the new harness clean with the tag in the plastic bag. It was uncomfortable experience as I was positive and explained why I was exchanging it. The two employees at the check out did not care.

no nickname2022-04-30

price on the floor, not the same at register

Purchased Worlds Best Litter today. Price on the floor said $15.99. Rachel rung me up at $16.99, even after scanning my petco card. When i brought this to her attention she could not be bothered to help me with it. She said she couldn't help me and she was having a really bad day. I was also having a pretty bad day and i should have asked for a manager, but i was in a hurry as well. She said do you want the litter or not? Just rude and completely unhelpful. Every other time i've been in that store folks are friendly and helpful. Not today. I hope this can be used as a teaching moment, i don't want her to be reprimanded or lose her job over it. Just learn from this and try to do better for people. I was not being mean or aggressive. But, I also told her i wasn't asking her to do anything that wasn't part of her actual job!

Scott K2021-12-01

Horrible Selection of Reef fish, corals & supplies

I currently have a 120 Gallon reef tank. Which I like to stock up on. Most of the time the tanks are filthy with algae or red slime. The fish are often sick and look malnourished. I don’t have a pic of Petcos tank right now but can get one. HOWEVER! There is one employee that is amazing. Owning a 120 gallon reef tank, I spend a lot of money there, IF JASON IS WORKING. He is very knowledgeable, helpful, humble, and kind. Please do whatever it takes to keep him and hire more like him!

Scott K2021-12-01

1 employee determines how much I purchase!

I am only writing this review because of one employee. I own a 120 gallon reef tank, I spend a lot of money there, IF JASON IS WORKING. He is very knowledgeable, helpful, humble, and kind. Please do whatever it takes to keep him and hire more like him!

LHH*2021-08-24

Terrific Experience

I took my Boxer into the Merrimon Avenue store yesterday. Every employee in the store was kind, courteous, pleasant and helpful. Alana was kind enough to walk me to my car with the big box. I will definitely be back for future needs. Further, I found my cat’s food Katzflocken, which is carried in few places. The peanut butter treats are a huge hit! Thank you all for a great experience!!!

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