About Us
One of the most unique freshwater aquarium stores you will ever encounter!
Our story
Blending a hobbyist passion and an entrepreneurial dream does not always come to fruition, though that is exactly where this story begins. A young man in pursuit of obtaining the most unique and healthy specimens of tropical fish was a culmination of a history of raising and keeping fish in his parent’s basement. Having journeyed repeatedly to Malaysia, Singapore, Lake Malawi, and the tropics of the Amazon River, our founder grew his knowledge and craft. He decided to pass that love of aquatic life into the public venue, where he witnessed there was an appreciation and desire for tropical fish. Believing in the power of the local small business, a retail store was born in Portland, Oregon. Dubbed the Wet Spot Tropical Fish, the name pays homage to the reality that occurs when working with over 400 tanks—things are bound to get a little wet! Twenty-two years later, we continue to stay true to our roots of not sacrificing quality for quantity, while providing the aquatic-loving community with the most unique, healthy, and varied assortment of freshwater fish.


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