Des Moines Fish Swap
November 1st, 2026
Elwell Family Food Center
3000 E Grand Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50317
$10 VIP Early Entry
11am - 11:45am
Free Entry
12noon - 2pm
The Des Moines Fish Swap is a fun, community-focused event for aquarium hobbyists of all experience levels. You can expect a wide variety of freshwater fish, shrimp, snails, live plants, and aquarium supplies available from local breeders and hobbyists. Occasionally we even have saltwater! Many sellers offer healthy, home-raised livestock at affordable prices, making it a great place to find unique species you may not see in regular pet stores.
Beyond buying and selling, the fish swap is a great opportunity to meet other aquarists, ask questions, share tips, and learn more about fish care and aquarium setups. Whether you’re a beginner setting up your first tank or an experienced hobbyist looking to expand your collection, you’ll find a welcoming atmosphere and plenty to explore.
Come ready to browse, learn, and connect with the local fishkeeping community!
Map of Vendor Tables
Vendors
Fins From Home
Tables:
1
Accepted Payments:
Cash, Venmo
Vendor Stock List
Home bred and raised
Guppies:
Black Moscow
Dumbo
Koi Tux
Purple Mosaic
Redtail Silverado
Balloon Mollies
Painted KoiSwordtails
Ramshorn snails
Super Red Bushynose Plecos
Walker's Axolotls
Walkerjenna36@gmail.com Facebook Walker's Axolotls
Tables:
1
Accepted Payments:
Cash, Venmo, Paypal, CashApp, Zelle
Vendor Stock List
Golden Albino Axolotl
Albino Axolotl
Dirty Leucistic Axolotl
Wild Type Axolotl
Black Melanoid Axolotl
GFP Axolotls
3D Fishy Business
Tables:
1
Accepted Payments:
Cash, Paypal
Vendor Stock List
CPDs
Neolamprologus similis
Philippine Blue Angelfish
3D printed parts:
Automatic Egg Collectors
API Test Tube Holders
Egg/Fry Trays
Digital Thermometer Holders
Brine Shrimp Hatcheries
Red Fish Blue
Tables:
1
Accepted Payments:
Cash, Venmo, CashApp
Vendor Stock List
Home bred C.A.R.E.S. species:
- Haplochromis Sp. 'Black Torpedo'
- Pundamilia Sp. Red Flank (Nansio)
- Benitochromis Nigrodorsalis
- Dimidiochromis Dimidiatus
- Mylochromis Lateristriga
- Cyrtocara Moorii "Blue Dolphin"
(+ MANY MORE)
A grade Neocaridina Shrimp:
- Green Hulk
- Bloody Mary
- Orange Sunkist
- Orange Sunkist Rili
- Black Rili
- Orange Eye Golden back
(+ MANY MORE)
Other:
- Gold Archer Fish
- Clouded Zebra Archer Fish
- Stonefish
(+ MANY MORE)
Trippy aquatics
Trippy aquatics on youtube
Tables:
2
Accepted Payments:
Cash, Venmo, Paypal, CashApp, Zelle, Credit/Debit, Apple Pay, Google Pay
Vendor Stock List
Congo tetras
Ember tetras
Albino long fin bristle nose plecos
Orange Venezuelan corydoras
Goldlazer corydoras
Albino bronze corydoras
Kohaku hifin swordtail
Assorted platys
Blue dragon guppies
Red dragon gupies
Blue dream shrimp
Orange sunkist shrimp
Bloody Mary shrimp
Amano shrimp
Clown loaches
Clown killifish
Garneri killifish
Danios
Boesmani rainbow fish
Zach’s aquatic hobby
Tables:
1
Accepted Payments:
Cash, Venmo, Paypal, CashApp
Vendor Stock List
Guppies, brislenose plecos
Shrimp cherry,blue dream and mix
Mystery snails
Fish tanks
Supply’s
Literally everything I got to get out of the hobby
Cichlids & Chill
319-239-7711 or hickman817@gmail.com
Tables:
1
Accepted Payments:
Cash, Venmo, Paypal
Vendor Stock List
African Cichlids
South American Cichlids
Brown Short fin bushy nose plecos
Heartland Shrimp and Crayfish
Tables:
1/2
Accepted Payments:
Cash, Venmo
Vendor Stock List
Neocaridina shrimp: bags of 10. $20 each
Snowball
Cherry
Blue Dream
Orange Sunkist
Yellow Golden Back
Skittle packs
Blue Dwarf Crayfish(Cambarellus Diminutus) Unsexed: bags of 4. $40 each
Gus's Fishroom
Gussfishroom@gmail.com (641)387-0546
Tables:
2
Accepted Payments:
Cash, Venmo, Credit/Debit
Vendor Stock List
Guppies:
-Dumbo Ear Red Mosaic (males)
(MF pair)
-Mutt Guppies (assorted group 6x)
Lemon Oscar's
Platies:
-Red Wag
-Sunburst
-Dalmatian Dreamsicle
-Hawaii Variatus
Swordtails
-Red Velvet (assorted group 4x)
-Pineapple (assorted group 4x)
-Koi (assorted group 4x)
Tetras
-Neon
-Blue Empor
-Black Skirt
Corydoras
- Panda
- Sterbai
- Peppered
- Pygmy
Bettas
Plants
- Amazon Sword
- Water Wisteria
-Rotala
- Anubias
Plant Therapy Co
planttherapyco.ia@gmail.com
515-442-5089 (text only)
Tables:
2
Accepted Payments:
Cash, Venmo, Paypal, CashApp, Credit/Debit
Vendor Stock List
***NEW INVENTORY***
Assortment of fully submersible AQUATIC PLANTS!!
Tropical Collectors Houseplants
-Potted plants small to large including Alocasia, Philodendron, Cacti, Syngonium, Peperomia, Pothos, Anthurium, Monstera, and many more..
-Water propagated plants ready for your fish tank
-Corms and cuttings
Acessories
-fish tank plant pots
-plant stakes
-propagation kits
-other assorted plant accessories
Pure Tropicals
Ryan.harkema@hotmail.com
(641) 660-4640
Tables:
2
Accepted Payments:
Cash, Venmo, Paypal, Credit/Debit
Vendor Stock List
Driftwood, pellets/flake/wafers,nano fish
Check out Facebook page for complete list.
Midwest Fishroom
FB Messenger: m.me/61573913624968
Tables:
2
Accepted Payments:
Cash, Venmo, Paypal, Credit/Debit
Vendor Stock List
Rainbowfish
-Turquoise (M. lacustris)
-Wapoga (C. alleni)
-Mairasi (M. mairasi)
-Dwarf Neon (M. praecox)
-Spotted Blue Eye (P. gertrudae)
-Red Neon Blue Eye (P. luminatus)
Lake Tanganyikan Cichlids
-J. ornatus
Hillstream Loaches
-Peacock Gudgeons
-Daisy's Blue Ricefish
Guppies
-Black Gold Lace
-Fancy Mixed
Bristlenose Plecos
-Common SF
-Super Red SF
Neocaridina Shrimp
-Cherry
-Blue dream
-Snowball
-Sunkist orange
Plants $5
-Salvinia minima
-Vallisneria
-Dwarf sagitaria
-Hornwort
-Guppy grass
-Pennywort
-Christmas moss
-Java moss
-Riccia moss
-Susswassertang
Toadally Awesome Pets
Tables:
2
Accepted Payments:
Vendor Stock List
Educational Display. Nothing for sale
If you love frogs, toads, and all things amphibian, this is a booth you won’t want to miss.
Run by a passionate amphibian educator and certified herpetologist, Toadally Awesome Pets brings an incredible lineup of amphibians and hands-on knowledge about these fascinating creatures. From Red-Eyed Tree Frogs and African Bullfrogs to Axolotls, they focus on education, conservation, and helping people appreciate just how amazing amphibians really are.
Whether you're looking to learn more about amphibian care, meet some unique species, or just stop by and say hi, make sure you hop over to their table! 🐸
Come see what makes amphibians toadally awesome!
Dave's Fish Room
Tables:
2
Accepted Payments:
Cash, Venmo, Paypal, CashApp, Apple Pay
Vendor Stock List
Small med and large shubunkins variety of colors pearlscale and longfins.
Fancy Guppies assorted colors pairs and groups. Package deals.
small med and large albino busheynose plecos.
Cluckin' Shrimp & Aquatics
Dot.cards/CluckinShrimp
CluckinShrimp@gmail.com
(785) 850-0999
Tables:
2
Accepted Payments:
Cash, Venmo, Paypal, CashApp, Credit/Debit
Vendor Stock List
Guppies:
Albino Blue Topaz Bachelors (M)
Cobra Gold Lace Double Swords - Trios (MFF) and Bachelors
Albino Red Lace - Pairs (MF)
Red Cobra- Pairs (MF)
Tiger Endlers - Pairs (MF)
Plecos:
Albino Bristlenose - Juveniles 1.5"
L002 Tiger Plecos - Juveniles/Young Adults 1.5"-2.25"
Neocaridina Shrimp - 5x Pack and Breeder Pack (1M4F):
-Green Venom, -Green Jade, -Ocean Blue, -Blue Dream, -Blue Jelly,
-Blue Pearl, -Snowball, -24k Yellow Goldenback, -Orange Sunkist, -Fire Red (very limited),
-Red Sakura, -Black Rose (very limited)
3D Aquarium Solutions:
Moss Towers
Feeder / Bubble Rings
Plant Baskets and Holders
Shrimp Mazes and Undergravel Caves
Substrate Dividers
Aquarium Decor
Airline Checkvalve Clamps
**Accepting custom orders anytime**
Prairie Creek Aquatics
Dorothy - (641) 295-5781
Bill - (319) 929-7938
prairiecreekaquatics@southslope.net
Tables:
3
Accepted Payments:
Cash, Credit/Debit, Apple Pay, Google Pay
Vendor Stock List
Fish:
From Red-Bellied Piranhas, to Stingrays, Gar, Koi and smaller aquarium fish such as Fancy Guppies, Mollies, Swordtails, Platies, Rainbow Sharks, Upside Down Catfish, Goldfish, Angelfish and a large variety of other Cichlids. We also carry a wide selection of Plecostomus (Plecos or suckerfish).
Snails:
Mystery Snails, Ramshorn Snails, Assassin Snails, Feeder Bladder Snails and many more.
Ken's Fish Food
Flying Turtle Aquatics
402-651-3408
flyingturtleaquatics@gmail.com
FB Messenger: M.me/61575173933348
Tables:
2
Accepted Payments:
Cash, Venmo, PayPal
Vendor Stock List
Cory Catfish
CW217 Rio Tomo Concolor
Orange/gold laser Cory
Duplicareus Cory
Orange Venezuelan Cory
CPD Celestial Pearl Danio/ Galaxy Rasbora
Caridina Shrimp
Black Galaxy
Red Galaxy
EBB Extreme Blue Bolt
BOA
Metallic Snowflake
Neocaridina Shrimp
Blue dream
Green Jade
Yellow Goldenback
Orange Sunkist
Painted Fire Red
Rabbit Snails
Orange
Yellow (golden)
Nerite Snails
Plants
RRF Red Root Floaters
Hornwort
Giant Duckweed
Rotala Rotundifolia
Val vallisneria
Pogostemon
Guppy Grass
Java Moss
Subwassertang
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