Wet Spot Tropical Fish

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4310 NE Hancock St (at

We are located in the Hollywood district where Sandy, 43rd, and Hancock St. meet.

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Portland, OR 97213

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(503) 479-8187
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Wet Spot Tropical Fish - Portland, OR
Wet Spot Tropical Fish - Portland, OR
Wet Spot Tropical Fish - Portland, OR
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Best selection of FRESHWATER fish I had ever seen.....""and I have been around a while"" They are a little understaffed so come in when you can take your time and view the select...

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First time there (new tank, first timer) I purchased 6 Tiger Barbs. I got 6 because the deal on the tank said 6 for $9.00. I looked at my reciept when I got home and realized I pa...

Once the best store in Portland, now not so good. 3/26/2007

I have been shopping here for a couple years here and have always thought they were the best all around. They have always had slow service, but the tanks looked great and fish were healthy. That and the selection I thought were worth the extra cost. The last three times I have gone in I havent recognized any of the knowlegable staff I was used to. All three times it took almost an hour to make a purchase of one fish I had already decided on due to the unhelpfull nature of the staff, and more importantly, their tanks are looking horrible! Last time I was in there were sick looking or dead fish in a lot of the tanks, and nasty green and black hair algae on everthing in all the tanks! I would still shop there for their great plant and rock selection, but Im not buying any fish from them untill they hire some new people who will help customers and keep the tanks clean. Pros: Amazing selection of live plants Cons: Consistantly bad service, fish not as healthy as they used to be. more
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Wondeful Experience!! Relaxing Environment!! 8/12/2006

The whole store is one big relaxation cove. The tanks are well maintained and the fish are all healthy and active. The selection is absolutely amazing!! In all of Portland NOTHING compares to the selection found at the Wet Spot. I have been to many different pet stores and this one tops them all. The staff was helpful, friendly, and willing to work with you. Pros: Superior Selection and Quality, Great Customer Service and Understanding Staff more
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AMAZING SELECTION AND WONDEFUL SERVICE!! 8/9/2006

The Wet Spot has an amazing variety of freshwater fish that are kept in great condition. Many pet stores will sell fish that are sick and not in the best condition but at the Wet Spot they tell you right away if a tank is sick (which is VERY rare there) and they won't let you purchase it until they sure that the fish in that tank are all doing well. Pros: Great Service, Amazing Selection, Good Deals Cons: No Cash Back, Gets Busy on Weekends more
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HORRIBLE customer service! 3/31/2006

The Wet Spot has a large selection of fish. However once you buy a fish from them, don't expect any help if you have a problem. The staff is more than willing to sell you a fish, but once you leave the store they couldn't care less. I have purchased fish from them twice. Both times my fish died within one week. When I returned to talk to them about it, all the manager would do is show me their return policy(24 hours). The only fish I have lost came from the Wet Spot. Pros: Large selection Cons: apathetic staff, questionable quality more
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Great Selection, excellent staff, good prices! Andrea rocks! 3/23/2006

This is the best fish store in town! It doesn't matter whether I go in when my favorite Pros: Selection, Clean Tanks, Friendly Staff Cons: To many chatty customers. more
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Poor service and too expensive 3/19/2006

It is near my house so I have tried a number of times and I can't believe how hard it is to get someone to help you and when they finally do, it's like they are doing you a favor. Will NEVER return. Cons: Not service oriented, Rude staff, Expensive more
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excellent service 11/29/2005

we have gone to the wet spot for many needs for our many aquariums the staff is very knowledgable and very courtiuos we have explain problems with different fish we have and in the end they our able to tell us what will help the fish more
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Take a number for help 11/11/2005

The Wet Spot Tropical Fish is the best place you can go for your everyday fish needs. They specialize in anything and everything, both Tropical and saltwater. In the past their famous fish, Bernie has made it to the news for his special tricks. The people that work here have the highest knowledge in this industry and they offer excellent customer service, when a person can get to them. This place is always so busy, it's difficult to get helped, but with lots of patience, somebody will get to you and help you out. Wet Spot is always very clean and have healthy fish, if the fish are sick, they usually move them to the back room and properly medicate them and refuse to sell sick fish to anybody. The owner eats and breathes fish and he also owns another place up the street specializing in internet and fax orders. He is a top breeder of all types of fish. You might want to wear light clothes when going in. They keep the heat turned up in order to heat all the aquariums instead of u more
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FISH! 11/5/2005

Even if you don't have an aquarium, it's fun to come to the Wet Spot and just look at all the different kinds of fish they have. The Wet Spot is great for people with experience owning fish and for newbies, too. The staff is so knowledgeable and helpful and very friendly -- you can tell that they love fish! The prices are good, too. Highly recommended. PROS: selection, friendly & knowledgeable staff, free water testing CONS: more
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1 of Portlands Best 10/12/2005

The Wet Spot.. One of the BEST fish shops in Portland. A Great selection, friendly, knowledgable employees and what can I say The selection is out of this world. And the prices aren't that Bad compared to other fish retailers in town. and with a Name like the WET SPOT you have to smile everytime you see the name. PROS: selection, friendly employees CONS: more
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The Wet Spot Tropical Fish 9/25/2005

This place was introduced to me by a friend of mine....she knew i loved fish and she took me there ...when i saw thsi place i really freaked out..it is a great place to find all kinds of fish you would want to have...it is very neat and clean and well organised ..the staff is really great and responsible and helpful ...they are well informed about the products they carry and about their enviroments and habitats ...they are very caring and i sure bought lots of fishes from them....so if you are carzy about fish don't forget to visit this store...You never will regret it !!!! more
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Great name, great service! 7/27/2005

Ok, I will admit, the only reason I went to The Wet Spot Tropical Fish is because I liked the name. I am very glad that i did. My girlfriend got me into fish and all that goes alioong with them (mainly for the stress release factor) I am very glad she did. I really enjoy them. The Wet Spot has been very helpful with informantion abd tips on taking care of my tropical fish. more
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Something fishy- in a good way! 7/20/2005

This store feature the best selection of fishes. They have some of the most beautiful exotic fishes here. Some of them I have never seen before. They categorize the fishes into region: Asian, N.American, Africa, etc... It's really cool knowing that these fishes come from all over the world. It's like you travel there and get these fishes yourself! They also sell handbooks and guidance for taking care of the fishes. The fish foods are really cheap, by the way. I can custumize and create a unique diet plan for the fish that ensure the get healthiest. This is the best place for a fish. more
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Fish Kingdom 7/5/2005

i like this store very much for their wide and unique selection of exotic fishes and fish foods. I like how they arrange the fish foods byu the type of fish, ( did you know that there are three different kind of vegetabels for goldfish?) i get to learn more about the fishes and their envireonment,. It taught me to become a better owner of the fish. Thank you very much. more
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Got Fish? 6/21/2005

This is by far the best place to go if you are into fish... Not eating, but keeping as pets! These people have been wonderful! They are very helpful and take their time to explain what you need to know! They will anwser all your questions and give you helpful and much needed suggestions and ideas. more
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Great Place and People 1/31/2003

The people are friendly, the place is clean and the fish are healthy. What more could you ask for? more
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Freshwater Fans Must See! 11/24/2002

This place is amazing! It's like the old Bell's, when it was off of Kellogg in St. John's, but better. They have a great selection of killies, catfishes, cichlids, plants, and odd and unusual fish. I am a dedicated customer of this place. On Saturdays or rainy weeknights you can expect this place packed to the gills with fish nuts buying fish and looking for advice. The owner, Steve Lundblad, has been on the Portland fish scene for twenty years and has been overseas multiple times to view and collect his own tropical fish. A great place for the real aquarist! Pros: Awesome selection Cons: Needs to be bigger! more
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Owner Message

  • At The Wet Spot we are the tropical fish experts. We know what it takes to build and maintain a healthy, vibrant and happy home aquarium. Our selection is sure to have what you need. As fish consultants it is our job to answer your questions and help you make the right decisions for the long term vitality of your tank and provide the best selection of fish and products possible.

    Our Selection Includes:

    • One of the largest collections of African Cichlids in the United States
    • An amazing assortment of Discus (including Wild types), large selection of Catfish, Loaches, Tetras, Barbs, Danios, Rainbowfish, Gobies, Eels, Rasboras, and fish that you may have only seen pictures of prior to coming to our store
    • A gorgeous seasonal selection of freshwater Puffers
    • Year round we carry fancy Goldfish with Koi in the Spring and Summer
    • An astounding selection of Central and South American Cichlids
    • To help maintain your tank we carry a variety of Algae eaters and Plecos in all different sizes and shapes, including many rare and unusual species
    • For those Betta lovers out there, we have a "Betta Bar" with all sorts of beautiful Bettas that come in weekly and all the supplies and accessories you could need
    • Check out our variety of nano-aquariums and some of the greatest micro-fish around
    • An astounding selection of live plants, with something for most tanks and fertilizers, lighting and complete CO2 systems available to make your tank truly exceptional
    • Plus we have a massive wall of plastic plants, from natural looking to glow in the dark
    • One of the best selections of fish food to meet even the most discerning fish appetite
    • An extensive wall of tank and filter parts and will do our best to special order any part

    Call us today with your aquatic questions or problems, we are here to help! 

Additional information
  • Hours: Mon-Fri 10am-8pm ; Sat 10am-7pm ; Sun 11am-6pm
  • Neighborhoods: Hollywood, Central northeast Neighbors Incorporated
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