About Red's Aquarium & Pet Supply
Red's Aquarium & Pet Supply is a woman-owned freshwater specialty shop housed in a historic building on North State Street in Bellingham. The store quarantines incoming fish before they go up for sale, which lets customers buy with more confidence that stock is healthy, and staff run free water testing and setup consultations for both new and struggling tanks. Beyond fish, it carries a substantial live plant selection, including budget-friendly plant grab bags, plus axolotls, shrimp, and other invertebrates that are harder to find at general pet stores. The shop also hosts local fish swaps where Whatcom County hobbyists trade livestock directly, and staff actively connect newcomers to Bellingham-area fishkeeping groups on Facebook, functioning as something of a community hub rather than a pure retail counter. Customers report driving well over half an hour to reach it, and several reviews single out named staff members by name for their patience and expertise with beginners.
Specialties
- freshwater and pond fish
- live aquatic plants
- axolotls
- shrimp and invertebrates
- water testing and quarantine