★ Voted Best Aquarium Shop in New Mexico, 2025

The Fish Room

Rio Rancho's Freshwater Specialty Shop

Show-quality bettas, neocaridina shrimp, dwarf cichlids, discus, and the live plants to show them off. Healthy stock, clean tanks, and real advice from folks who keep fish themselves.

★★★★★ 4.8 on Google · Over 100 five-star reviews
Best of New Mexico 2025 Aquarium Shop award for The Fish Room
Recognized Locally

Best Aquarium Shop in New Mexico, 2025

The Fish Room was named the state's Best of 2025 Aquarium Shop. We're proud of the plaque, and even prouder of the regulars and first-timers who made it happen. Come see what the fuss is about.

In The Store

What We Carry

A focused freshwater selection that runs deeper than the big-box stores. Stock changes often, so stop in or message us to see what's swimming this week.

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Show Bettas

Koi, galaxy, and plakat bettas hand-picked for color and health.

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Neocaridina Shrimp

Red cherry, blue dream, and more, bred for bright, consistent color.

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Dwarf Cichlids & Discus

Apistogramma, discus, and other freshwater favorites for planted tanks.

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Live Plants

Healthy aquarium plants to build and finish your aquascape.

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Supplies & Décor

Filters, heaters, rock, driftwood, water treatments, and the gear that keeps tanks clean.

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Quality Foods

Foods to keep every fish and shrimp in your tank well fed and vibrant.

A Small Family Business

Run By People Who Actually Keep Fish

The Fish Room isn't a chain or a big-box counter. It's a small, family-run shop in Rio Rancho.

The Fish Room family and team at the shop's grand opening

Owner Dustin runs the shop day to day alongside the people closest to him. When you walk in with a question, you're not getting a clerk reading off the back of a box. You're getting real hobbyist knowledge from someone who keeps these same fish at home and genuinely cares about you and the health of your tank.

"I keep these same fish at home, so when you ask me a question you're getting a straight answer from someone who actually cares how your tank turns out. That's the whole point of this place."Dustin, Owner
Aquarium Co-Op Retail Partner neon sign above a shelf of Aquarium Co-Op products at The Fish Room
Official Partner

An Aquarium Co-Op Retail Partner

We're a proud Aquarium Co-Op Retail Partner, so the trusted gear serious hobbyists ask for by name is right here on the shelf. Easy Green and the full line of Easy fertilizers, root tabs, sponge filters, pleco caves, and more. It's the same dependable equipment we run on our own tanks, in stock so you can skip the shipping wait.

We even print our own branded snail traps in house, because sometimes the best tool for the job is one you make yourself.

Aquarium Co-Op Easy Green, Easy Potassium, and Easy Iron fertilizers in stock The Fish Room's own 3D-printed branded snail trap
Why The Fish Room

Worth The Drive

Folks travel from all over the area for one simple reason: we take care of our fish and our customers.

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Healthy Fish, Clean Tanks

Well-kept tanks and healthy stock you can feel good about taking home.

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Award-Winning

Voted New Mexico's Best Aquarium Shop for 2025, backed by over 100 five-star reviews.

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Real Expert Advice

Owner Dustin knows his stuff and loves helping beginners and seasoned hobbyists alike.

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Honest & Friendly

Patient help with a smile, and questions are always welcome. No pressure, ever.

From Our Customers

4.8★ with Over 100 Five-Star Reviews

Here's what the community has to say about The Fish Room.

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"Best place to get fish. Everything is healthy and clean, never disappoints. Prices are good. I'm glad these guys are here."

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that guy benavidezGoogle review
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"Healthy fish, clean tanks, good prices. Can't beat it, worth every bit of my 35 minute drive to get there."

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David ChavezLocal Guide
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"LOVE OUR FISH TANK! Best place for your aquarium needs. Everyone who comes in our store loves it. 10/10"

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Brittany GutierrezGoogle review
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"Great experience at The Fish Room. Dustin is always super helpful and friendly, with amazing fish knowledge. You can tell he really cares. Definitely recommend!"

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Wicked WienersGoogle review
★★★★★

"I could never be more happier with Dustin. This guy is the goat of fish, always so helpful, always so kind, and always there to give education. A+ Dustin and The Fish Room."

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Wayne TrujilloGoogle review
Come See Us

Visit The Fish Room

Find us at Lujan Plaza in Rio Rancho. Questions? The fastest way to reach us is a message on Facebook.

Store Info

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1520 Deborah Rd SE, Ste A
Rio Rancho, NM 87124 · Lujan Plaza
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Messages go through Facebook, and we reply there.
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Hours
Sunday12 – 5 PM
Monday12 – 7 PM
Tuesday12 – 7 PM
WednesdayClosed
ThursdayClosed
Friday12 – 7 PM
Saturday12 – 7 PM