The Purple Tang Aquatic Store FAQ & Resources

Find quick answers about our fish, shrimp, and plants. We are here to help you sustain a healthy, thriving ecosystem. Explore our top FAQs below.

Store & Live Fish FAQs

Do you ship internationally?

Unfortunately, we don't ship internationally. We only ship in the US.

Where is your retail shop located, and what are your hours?

Our shop, The Purple Tang Aquatic Store, is located at 5405 SE Alexander St. Suite A, Hillsboro, OR 97123. We are open daily from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

Do you sell pre-mixed Saltwater and RO/DI water?

Yes, we do sell pre-mixed Saltwater and RO/DI water. Bring in your water jug(s) and we'll be happy to fill them up for you.

Do you sell live foods?

Yes, depending on stock and vendor availability, we sell live blackworms, baby brine shrimp, daphnia, and assorted feeder snails.

Do you sell frozen fish food? What brands?

Yes, we sell a variety of frozen fish food. Depending on availability, we carry brands like Hikari, LRS, San Francisco Bay, Ocean Nutrition, Piscine Energetics, Dunkin's Premium Marine Food, NuAqua.

Do you sell Neocaridina and Caridina Shrimp?

Yes, we sell both Neocaridina and Caridina shrimp.

Can I make a special order?

Yes, we will absolutely add you to our special request list and do our very best to order the exact fish you want!

To help manage expectations, please keep a few quick things in mind before submitting your request:

Distributor Availability: Our aquarium livestock is subject to what our distributors have in stock. Because of this, certain rare or seasonal fish and invertebrates may not always be available.

Strict Legal Compliance: We love the hobby and our environment. We will not fulfill requests for any illegal or invasive species under any circumstances.

Do we sell Aquarium Co-Op Products?

Yes, we carry Aquarium Co-Op products exclusively at our physical retail location; they are not available for purchase on our online store. We invite you to visit us at 5405 SE Alexander St, Ste A/B, Hillsboro, OR 97123 to browse our full selection.

Do you quarantine your fish and invertebrates?

Yes. To ensure maximum health and biological stability, all of our freshwater fish, saltwater fish, and rare shrimp go through a strict, professional quarantine protocol before they ever hit our retail systems. We do the hard work upfront so you receive resilient, healthy live fish.

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