The Wet Spot Tropical Fish

The Wet Spot Tropical Fish "Where the fish come first"! We are the largest freshwater fish retailer in the Pacific Northwest.

The Gold Spotted Knife, Papyrocranus afer, looks like something straight out of another world. With its long flowing bod...
05/31/2026

The Gold Spotted Knife, Papyrocranus afer, looks like something straight out of another world. With its long flowing body and scattered gold spots, it has a look that is completely different from almost anything else in the hobby.

Native to slow-moving waters in Central Africa, Papyrocranus afer uses a specialized electric sense to navigate and find food, even in murky conditions. It is a peaceful fish, but one that definitely stands out wherever it goes.

Some fish catch your eye. This one makes you do a double take.

05/30/2026

Been hard at work all week making new ads for the Wet Spot! Here's a little sneak preview!

What fish are you hoping to see?!

You do not see Green Dwarf Distichodus, Distichodus teugelsi, very often, which is probably part of why people end up lo...
05/29/2026

You do not see Green Dwarf Distichodus, Distichodus teugelsi, very often, which is probably part of why people end up loving them so much.
They have this clean green and gold color that looks awesome once the light hits them right, and they never seem to sit still for long.

Unlike many larger Distichodus species, Distichodus teugelsi stays much more manageable, which makes them a cool option for hobbyists who want something uncommon without needing a monster setup.

They are active swimmers, curious eaters, and always seem to be exploring every corner of the aquarium.

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Wishing you a meaningful Memorial Day from everyone at The Wet Spot. May we never forget our fallen heroes' service and ...
05/25/2026

Wishing you a meaningful Memorial Day from everyone at The Wet Spot. May we never forget our fallen heroes' service and sacrifice.

Just a reminder that we’ll be closing early today at 4PM so our staff can spend time with friends and family.

We’ve also got a fish transfer heading to the store today featuring some absolutely gorgeous beauties; the “Pink Lemonade Tetra” (Hyphessobrycon itaparicensis)! These vibrant little tetras are as cheerful as their name suggests, and we only have a small handful available.

They’re STORE ONLY for now, so if you’ve been wanting something rare and eye-catching for your aquarium, swing by and check them out before they’re gone!

Picking a favorite between the Red Turquoise Discus and the White Butterfly Discus (Symphysodon aequifasciatus) is basic...
05/23/2026

Picking a favorite between the Red Turquoise Discus and the White Butterfly Discus (Symphysodon aequifasciatus) is basically impossible, so we decided to just show them off together.

One is covered in electric blue lines and deep red colors, while the other has this super bright clean look that almost glows in the tank. Completely different styles, but both somehow become the center of attention the second you see them.

These are the kinds of fish that make people suddenly understand why discus keepers are so obsessed with discus.

Our photographer was taking pictures of the Parrot Doradid (Rhynchodoras woodsi) and immediately goes “this thing has Ri...
05/23/2026

Our photographer was taking pictures of the Parrot Doradid (Rhynchodoras woodsi) and immediately goes “this thing has Rick and Morty lips.”

Honestly… he wasn't wrong. So of course we had to make a meme 😁

With its armored body, long shape, and giant lips, Rhynchodoras woodsi looks like a cartoon character somebody accidentally turned into a catfish. They are a peaceful South American species that usually stays hidden during the day, then starts roaming around once the lights go out.

Such a strange fish in the best way possible.

The Colombian Banjo Catfish (Bunocephalus coracoideus) seriously looks like something you would find hiding in a swamp l...
05/22/2026

The Colombian Banjo Catfish (Bunocephalus coracoideus) seriously looks like something you would find hiding in a swamp level in Banjo Kazooie.

Its flat body and bark like pattern help it blend into wood and leaves so well that it basically turns invisible once it settles into the tank.

Most of the time they just sit there looking like a dead leaf, then randomly come to life at night searching around for food. Half the time it feels less like fishkeeping and more like trying to find a hidden collectible before Kazooie starts yelling at you.

The Royal Acara, also known as the Twin Spot Flag Cichlid (Aequidens diadema), is a fish that glows up as it grows up. T...
05/15/2026

The Royal Acara, also known as the Twin Spot Flag Cichlid (Aequidens diadema), is a fish that glows up as it grows up. The blue spotting and long fins start looking insane once they settle into a tank and color up.

They are a South American cichlid that stay pretty active and curious all day. Ours seem to watch everything going on outside their tank, almost like they're trying to figure out what those weird two-legged creatures are up to out there (preparing fish food, fins crossed 🤞🏻). They can be a little territorial sometimes, but overall they are way more chill than a lot of the larger growing cichlids.

Honestly, just a super clean-looking fish that deserves way more attention than it gets.

(Crown and scepter not included)

Address

4310 NE Hancock Street
Portland, OR
97213

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 7pm
Tuesday 10am - 7pm
Wednesday 10am - 7pm
Thursday 10am - 7pm
Friday 10am - 7pm
Saturday 10am - 7pm
Sunday 11am - 6pm

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+15032873339

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