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Fishy Bizz
21023 Farmington Rd, Farmington, MI 48336, United States
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Ke
Review №1

Nice little place some different fish than other stores. Good prices , clean tanks appear to be well taken care of.

Am
Review №2

Lots of nice fish, ordered a certain type of fish and was pleased with what they got for me.

St
Review №3

The tanks are very clean with healthy fish!

As
Review №4

Definitely going to be a repeat customer. 1st time in the store today. Dude working was nice and knowledgeable. Totally vibed his Geo Tracker shirt. Bought some Sunset Guppies for my planted tank.

Th
Review №5

I love the place but I only come here on the weekends, and it is terrible I feel like I always have to wait 30-40 minutes before the 1 guy working can help me. Really wish they would have more than 1 person working because every time I come here I debate walking out after driving 40 minutes to get her.

Ro
Review №6

Best fish store hands down. Great service and a nice veriaty of fish. I would encourage any fish lover to stop by

Do
Review №7

Awesome Fish Store! Workers are very knowledgeable and friendly! Will definitely be coming here more often!

Ty
Review №8

Strange, small and very unclean fish store. Interior was dark and extremely sparse with little to no supplies or decor options. A large flower pot full of feeder goldfish also had many deceased feeders. Display tanks were empty with no decorum or enrichment for livestock. Employee had his lunch (little Caesars from next door) sitting in the store window. Entire place looked empty, as if they opened a few days ago yet was dingy enough to look like its been neglected for years. Employee did greet me as I entered and exited however, which is always appreciated

An
Review №9

Great customer service and great selection of snails, plants, and fish. Not as crammed full like fantastic fins or fish doctors(ypsi) but definitely worth checking out if youre in the area. Still quarantining a few fish I got, will update if any unwanted critters pop up!

De
Review №10

Went there and was surprised. Very helpful and knowledgeable. Good prices. Will end up going again. Well worth the drive.

Ro
Review №11

Great little fish store with awesome customer service.

xa
Review №12

Got a beautiful betta from here and my cousin got a hardy jewel cichlid. Both are doing great and seem to have been well taken care of. We also got some plants from here, they had a lot that I dont normally see at other stores.They have alot of space to fill but the selection of fish is great. It looks like they do mostly freshwater, I think they were setting up a few salt tanks. I didnt see too much as far as supplies but they have all of the basic essentials.The store is very clean and the staff were great! 5/5 will be back

Ga
Review №13

Great shop. Piper was very helpful. Highly recommended.

Ju
Review №14

Great fish store guys know there stuff

Er
Review №15

Disappointed... 2nd time we bought fish that have contaminated our Discus tank.. causing our Discus to die ,they are not properly cleaning there tanks in-store.. this was such a great store when the owner was in daily .. sad to leave this review on a once great fish store.

Iv
Review №16

Gave them a call and the nice lady there told me all about the bettas they have and how they hand select them. Went into the store shortly after and it was absolutely beautiful and got to look at all the amazing fish and especially all the beautiful bettas they have and ended up leaving with an amazing new betta boy. Definitely will be coming back here

Ba
Review №17

Fishy bizz is one of my favorite places to go to get fish they just switched fish from saltwater so they only have freshwater so if youre looking for saltwater just a heads up they switched.

Br
Review №18

Best fish store around! Ran by an old school fish nerd, very helpful staff. Lots of oddballs you cant find often. Even some reptiles!

Ju
Review №19

Wonderful staff possibly the owners very helpful

Br
Review №20

Great fish store, I love this place. Friendly knowledgeable staff, wide great selection of healthy freshwater fish and snails. I have used them to stock my aquariums from 2019 into the future. Only downside is they just stock fish and food, coral, rocks and driftwood. They do not stock chemicals, plants, or other aquarium decor or accessories. The small lending and loan book library by the door is also a great way to borrow a book to read about fish, and return for others to enjoy...Ive bought many of my fish books from samples Ive read or seen in their library.

Ry
Review №21

A nice selection of healthy fish and friendly staff.

F
Review №22

Awesome business and very knowledgeable! The guy who helped me and my wife was very friendly and answered all of our questions without making us feel like we were a nuisance. Tanks were clean and so many different fish to choose from. Definitely going to continue supporting this business!

A
Review №23

One of the few places Im not afraid to buy fish from. The tanks are always clean and the staff is patient and knowledgeable. As a fish guy they arent afraid to talk with me when I go in and are always friendly. I wish more stores were run with the care for the fish in mind the way that this place does.

I-
Review №24

I love Fishy Bizness. The owner has a lot of knowledge if I have any questions. And since I am just starting an African cichlid tank so I have lots questions and the owner was so patient with me.Also they have so many different types of fish with reasonable prices, if you are looking for certain fish, dont hesitate to ask.I will definitely go back again.

li
Review №25

Chris the owner is great. Knowledgeable and decent prices. You can find fish here you dont see anywhere else.

Dr
Review №26

The biggest and most diverse selection of fish I have seen in metro Detroit. Great selection of reptiles as well. Fish and reptiles are kept in great habitats. Staff is always open and honest of the condition of each animal. Most reptiles are all rescues they took under their wing. Chris and Brianna are very very informative and you will often catch yourself having a conversation with them every time you see them. They are very very approachable and nice. The love they have for their animals is so easy to notice. I couldnt recommend this place more. If I could give 6 stars I would.

Jo
Review №27

One of the best fish places I know in the area. The owner is really cool and Is knowledgeable about what he sells. Fish are very well cared for and Fishy Bizz has never disappointed. This location sells items that you wouldnt find at a Petsmart or Petco. Truly worth spending the extra dime here, rather than anywhere else.

Pa
Review №28

Great stock, and helpful staff. Always fun to go look around

Se
Review №29

I love this place! Clean, and you can tell the people there really know what theyre doing! Lots of good fish hard to find here! I drove 40 miles to get here for sparkling gouramis

St
Review №30

Love the atmosphere. Great selection of fish. Support the independent stores like this instead of the big chain stores. Get your fish here!

Ja
Review №31

I was extremely dissapointed with the level of service i recieved. I had called last week to ask if they had a specific fish in stock, and if they would be able to reserve one if they did, since it would be a long drive out there and I couldnt do so until the next day. I recieved a yes to both of my questions. However, upon arriving, I looked around the store, and couldnt find the fish that was supposedly in stock. I asked the staff member if they had the fish in stock, to which they just looked around for a few minutes, and told me well this tank is where we normally stock them. I told them about the call I had made yesterday, and they contacted their coworker who was working the day before, but after almost half an hour of waiting for a response, it was a dead end. The staff wasted nearly 3 hours of my day because they were too bothered to take a minute or two and check if the fish was in stock.Though besides that, the conditions within the store are awful; almost every tank has a substantial amount of algae and fish with nipped fins. I saw nearly 20 or 30 dead fish in the store, which is astounding considering its relatively small size.I honestly reccomend even name brand pet stores like petco/petsmart over this store.

Mo
Review №32

This store is looking great! Staff was patient and helpful when I accidentally typed in a wrong email address for a gift card. Great job!

Da
Review №33

Great owner. Store clean and very helpful

Mi
Review №34

Honestly, I was expecting more/better but I had high expectations from all the recommendations. The lighting is very dim and it looks like an unfinished garage which makes a good hole in the wall environment but not good for actually looking at fish. Plants did not look good at all. Selection was good and the staff is friendly and knowledgeable. Prices were average. I might come back because of selection but I personally prefer Moby Dicks in Waterford.

Sa
Review №35

Healthy fish and very respectful staff! They don’t try to sell you extra stuff and value your time!

Ro
Review №36

Nice selection people are helpful

De
Review №37

UPDATE 2: Since having THEIR GUPPY THAT I TRADED OVER 40 snails for, ALL of my Guppies that I had died! If I didn’t have his guppy in my little tank, my guppies would still be alive! I had my guppies for about one year! BEWARE OF THIS STORE!UPDATE: I am not sure, but the success of this store made the owner have a major attitude. Don’t get me wrong, he knows his business, but with no personality, a “know it it” type. I rather go to the bigger stores. The 3 snails that I bought, I ended up with over 40 snails. They gave me one guppy for the snails. Of course I did not want to say anything, so I kept my peace and listened to “how much he knows.... how he gets these snails for free... how many he gets for wholesale, blah blah blah....”.Well, overnight the one guppy that I got from him died!!!I just left the store without a replacement. He said ”I had to bring the water with me so he could test it”. Then he pointed to a policy sign (on a notebook paper) that was hand-written on the bottom of their counter! I did say, “it would have been nice to see that sign. Perhaps you could hang the sign where people could read it and make it bigger?”I am NOT going back to this rude place. I will get my guppy from another store.Initial Review: (I did not want to take my first review down. I wanted you - the consumer - to know that I tried to give this business a try. I wish I never did!) It is great to see a local business owner instead of going to a pet store for fish and snails! I miss the “ma & pop” type of stores. Very refreshing. I hope this store makes it. Make sure to do business with local businesses. If you have a hobby with tropical fish, try this place first, (maybe saltwater fish too. Some of the fish did look like it to me??). I was looking for snails for my small aquarium and they had 3-4 different types of snails!

Br
Review №38

Always a great experience at fishy bizz. Great customer service. Worth the drive.

Ji
Review №39

Super nice and honest. Helped us get started breeding guppies and having live plants, and since his help things are going swimmingly! (Pun intended)

Ni
Review №40

This place is the best. I wont go anywhere else for our fish/aquarium needs. The owner is very nice, knowledgeable and will take care of you. Selection of fish seems pretty darn good too if you have a freshwater setup.I recently picked up a 10 gallon tank starter kit after my daughter won a fish at a local carnival. Now I have a new side hobby and the kids have a nice little aquarium with a bunch of fish! Thank you again Chris!

D
Review №41

Owner is friendly and knowledgable, drove about an hour to go to this store for the first time. I will probably go back at some point when I know my fish tank shenanigans is figured out

Mu
Review №42

Not much to see. Also waited 10 minutes while guy on phone then just walked out. Place seemed dirty

to
Review №43

Great shop, cool stuff you wont find anywhere else. The owner is knowledgeable beyond belief and a great guy all around! Gonna be my main shop for my fishes from now on!

Sh
Review №44

Good prices and very helpful. They were very knowledgeable and answered all my questions. Excited to be part of the fish hobby!

Cy
Review №45

The owner is very nice and they are making great improvements to the place. It is freshwater only. He also keeps some fish you dont see elsewhere.

am
Review №46

I just remembered my experience with some crazy woman coming in and screeching about trading in snails for a guppy lmao she wanted a guppy for each 5 cent snail. I went back today after that experience awhile ago and it’s changed but looks much cleaner.

Jo
Review №47

Love this store!! Amazing staff always willing to chat about fish as long as you like. Very knowledgeable and the best selection of fish around. Most stores carry the same generic fish,but not this place.

No
Review №48

Nice guy, helped me out and was very knowledgeable.

Ur
Review №49

Great collection of fish for fish collectors they have everything from mollys to lungfish 10/10

RJ
Review №50

Im a self proclaimed fish nerd, and I have been to many fish shops around the state. This one is one of the best, small mom and pop feel, owner was working and extremely helpful and friendly. They had great prices on some fish that Ive seen going for crazy prices at other city fish shops. I will definitely be returning, worth the hour drive.

se
Review №51

Its a pretty cool place and they have a big selection of exotic fish. They also have lots of Driftwood and rocks to choose from.

St
Review №52

Very good selection of livestock. Plenty of FW fishes. Tanks seemed pretty clean. Selection of dry goods was very slim

Kr
Review №53

This store is fantastic! The owners are very knowledgeable able taught me a bunch that I needed to know about getting another betta! The prices are also great :)

Ca
Review №54

They had a turtle literally hanging out of the top of the tank, we warned the employee and he just said its okay he wont fall out.... also a nearly dead bearded dragon and when we mentioned it they shrugged it off and said theyve been keeping an eye on it. It was BONES. I understand animals get sick but they could not have cared less and had it with another that was twice its size... I will never be buying from this store.

Ch
Review №55

They stayed after close because I had a long trip, Great Service. They were very informative and even gave me a little money off when I bought a couple, excellent selection. Is Worth The Drive!

Pr
Review №56

Awesome freshwater shop. Great prices and selection. The owner is super nice.

Lo
Review №57

Holy Tanks Batman! I counted over 200 tanks. Mostly freshwater -with only 4 saltwater tanks in back. Cool variety to see. Clean and good atmosphere. Worth checking out - nice electric eel on display

De
Review №58

Healthy fish and nice variety.... Employers are very friendly and knowledgeable

Ku
Review №59

Great place

Ti
Review №60

We love Fishy Bizness. The prices cant be beat anywhere, and there is a great variety. This store is the perfect size, because its large enough to have what you need and small enough that special orders are still a priority.Weve bought a variety of fish and shrimp, and have always had a great experience with the owner and workers. Im sure well be back again & again.

Do
Review №61

Great service. Nice selection of freshwater fish.

We
Review №62

Freindly & knowledgeable

Mi
Review №63

Owner super helpful! Help me select fish to start off my aquarium with and educated me throughout the process!

An
Review №64

My husband and I went here for the first time today to get a betta fish. Their fish are well taken care of, and super inexpensive. Their prices are lower than any chain store I have been to. And they are kept in a lot cleaner of conditions. The owner was very knowledgeable about the fish.The store itself is awesome, I would highly recommend stopping here just to check out all the cool fish they have. I will definitely be coming back here in the future.

Un
Review №65

Nice staff but little varieties

Da
Review №66

Great people, very informative with all fish and I love that they have tortoises there

mi
Review №67

Place is hands down amazing. So many rare and awesome fish! We drove all the way from Toledo,oh to check it out and we will go back ! The hour and 15 minute drive was worth it! Staff was awesome ! And did everything they could to make we left happy ! Which we did ! Couldnt get a better section of off all fish online if you wanted to !

Th
Review №68

I didnt actually get to buy anything here. Their google listing said they deal with salt water tanks, but when I went out there I was told they really only deal with freshwater and ponds. That being said, they had a wide variety, and seemed to be very knowledgeable as they were helping other customers before they were able to help me, so I got to hear some of the info. They also apologized for not having what I needed and referred me to another fish store that would have what I needed.

Ba
Review №69

Great prices and customer service is amazing. Amazing fish always and the owner is super chill. I 100% recommend going here

M
Review №70

Friendly and informative. They also have Frogbit- finding floating plants is so hard around here.

Mr
Review №71

Beautiful fish in well maintained tanks. Great friendly staff.

An
Review №72

Real fish hobbist work/own this place not just a fish hustler shop

St
Review №73

Great place for tropical fish. I highly recommend going regardless of how far away you are. The owner is super friendly too. It makes me feel good going there, and there always something new and cool to buy. 5 Stars!

Ke
Review №74

Its 40 minutes from my house, but this is my go to fish store. Healthy fish and knowledgeable staff.

Ky
Review №75

Chris is a great guy! Willing to help and share his knowledge. I walked in a rookie to aquariums and fish, walked out feeling like I knew plenty to keep a healthy aquarium! Thanks You Chris and Fishy Bizness for being the fish store of the century! Definitely recommend this store

Ji
Review №76

Some pretty cool fish. Good service. Will go back again

Ma
Review №77

Staff was very helpful! Great selection

St
Review №78

Great place for odd ball fish. Chris the owner is a great guy who loves fish

am
Review №79

Great selection of fish and great customer service.

Kr
Review №80

The owner Chris is very friendly and knowledgeable. Everyone that works there is welcoming and will answer any question you may have. The selection of fish is always plentiful and I enjoy looking at all the different types of fish!

Ni
Review №81

Best fish store in SE Michigan. Lots and lots of freshwater fish and shrimp, a small selection of saltwater fish as well as some reptiles. The owner is always happy to help and knows his stuff. If he doesnt have it, he can get it for you.

Xi
Review №82

Nice place nice people. Looking for future tank inhabitants.

To
Review №83

Great selection of healthy fish.

Jo
Review №84

Worth the drive up from downriver! Very knowledgeable and honest staff that will help make sure your picking good fish for your aqaurium not just sell you fish very wide variety of freshwater fish,shrimp, snails, and fresh water micro crabs A good selection of plants large and small, fresh, frozen and flake food and other aquarium accessories

He
Review №85

Super knowledgeable and helpful owner who is passionate about what he does. He loves meeting new customers and adding new members to what he calls his fish family. He doesnt work Sunday or Monday, so for the best service come on a day when he is there. Weekends are very busy but fun place to be to see the new fish that week! Easy parking. Clean tanks.

Da
Review №86

The staff are so helpful and knowledgeable. Very informative on getting my new tank up and running.

de
Review №87

Great service and selection. Came for 1 fish and left with 2..

Ma
Review №88

Love this place the owner is a great guy. If you love African Cichlids like I do he has a great selection. He has harder to find species for the true cichlid lovers.

ch
Review №89

Just bought a pair of discus. The staffs (Spencer and others) are very helpful and they are very knowledgeable. I will definitely return to this shop. Highly recommended!

Sp
Review №90

A lot to offer for such a small shop. Lots of cichlids, a fair amount of everything else. Worth the trip!

Ro
Review №91

Eric was super helpful, awesome selection, fair prices, great place!

Ca
Review №92

My favorite spot to go for fish and advice. Owner Chris is very knowledgeable. Staff friendly and helpful. Great selection of fish. Whether youre a beginning fish keeper or an Expert there is something here for you!

St
Review №93

Everybody in there is so unbelievably Nice and know what theyre talking about! They have an amazing selection of fish, always something new to find. You can tell that the owner is passionate about what he does in really loves Fish by the way he talks, and that is a hard quality to find. These guys will forever be my go to fish store!!!!!

J
Review №94

Great place!! I needed some meds for a sick fish. They did not have what I needed stocked for sale so they took some from their supply to make sure I was able to start right away. They also had it ready and prepared for me when I arrived.

An
Review №95

The owner is so nice and personable. He has great priced fish in great help. Every time I go into his shop I find that one fish I’ve been searching for.

Ar
Review №96

An excellent specialty fish store in Oakland County Michigan.So friendly and knowledgeable! Felt very comfortable asking for information when I was clueless. Happy to go here again and again! I went in looking for fish and was pleased with the efficient service, once I asked for it. Aquariums are kept clean, and fish seem healthy throughout the store! I enjoy taking my son to see the full variety of fishes sold in this store. The unique ones are the saltwater fish, shrimp, coral, stingrays, and the rare selection in the back, moray eels, and puffer fish.

Ma
Review №97

Wide variety of fishes with reasonable price. Very friendly and knowledgeable staff. Definitely recommend this place

Pr
Review №98

Keep this guy in business! Good old fashioned privately owned business. Love this store! Owner very knowledgeable! Well managed inventory of healthy fish.

Di
Review №99

One of the best aquariums around. Chris and also the lady are very knowledgeable. We bought a flower horn and couple other fishes. They are very good !!! Also when my flowerhorn was sick they suggested some.hood medicines !!!

Ch
Review №100

Awesome experience! I went there today for the first time, and the owners were very friendly and helpful. They offer the personal touch that you will not get from the big box stores.

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  • Address:21023 Farmington Rd, Farmington, MI 48336, United States
  • Site:http://thefishybizz.com/
  • Phone:+1 248-893-7892
Categories
  • Aquarium shop
Working hours
  • Monday:12–7pm
  • Tuesday:12–7pm
  • Wednesday:12–7pm
  • Thursday:12–7pm
  • Friday:12–7pm
  • Saturday:12–6pm
  • Sunday:12–7pm
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
Planning
  • Quick visit:Yes
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