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somethingFISHY
1977 Alafaya Trail #1091, Oviedo, FL 32765, United States
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Jo
Review №1

I love visiting this store. They have tons of different fish and invertebrates. Their staff are very friendly and always took the time to answer all of my questions. I have purchased all manner of animals and they always arrive healthy and are alive to this day. They also do free tank water checks and give me good feedback on what tweaks I need to make, if any!

Me
Review №2

What a nice local fish store! Went for the first time last week to pick up a few small schooling fish for our ten gallon. My six year old came with me and was in awe at the store. We spent about thirty minutes just looking at everything and never felt rushed or pressured to make a purchase. The young man assisting in the store was really sweet my my kid, explaining what he was doing and why. All the fish appeared healthy and energetic. There was a good variety for both fresh and saltwater, including some really novel species Id not seen before. We ended up leaving with 4 lemon tetra ($3/each) and some free duckweed, and we didnt lose a single fish after introducing them to our tank at home (big box purchases have always had at least one loss overnight). I look forward to coming back in the future for all our fishy needs.

Mc
Review №3

Excellent service!!! Chris and Cody answered all questions and set me up with a fully self-sustainable system. I highly recommend this place. I’m a lifelong customer!

Ma
Review №4

I had an excellent experience in the store. Great selection of fish, and very helpful and friendly and knowledgeable staff. Highly recommended!

Ty
Review №5

These guys are excellent! I come in here all the time. Theyre friendly and knowledgeable about fresh and saltwater. My favorite LFS in Orlando!

Gr
Review №6

Quality! Amazing store! I have kept fish since 1968! To those mentioning pet smart and comparing fish. There is no comparison. This is where you go to get good healthy fish with an educated staff

Ca
Review №7

Super excellent help! Christopher really cares that people new to the hobby have tools and resources to make sure their tanks are healthy. They are knowledgable and dont try to upset you on things you dont need. They also care about the health of their animals and that you are going to be able to care for them as well. Super friendly and welcoming environment!

ch
Review №8

It was hard to leave the store because I wanted to stay forever! The staff are very nice and helpful on anything you need, never hesitant to help and the store looks really nice and calming.

Dj
Review №9

Went in to buy just one Crayfish and left with over $200 worth of fish. This place is awesome, very clean and fish look very healthy. Christopher is the staff members that helped me with everything and gave me so much information about the fish I bought. Definitely will be coming back soon . Thank you guys

Ja
Review №10

Terrible business with no business ethics. They cancelled my fish move 5 minutes before scheduled arrival of 8am to help another customer with an emergency. My move was an emergency as I had to move out by noon, a close meeting at 9, and other movers at the house at the same time and none of the supplies to do it myself.Unfortunate that despite having an appointment they will prioritize another customer. Must be a regular or higher end client. They really let me down and cannot be trusted.

Ma
Review №11

I just love these guys...especially Chris. He is so knowledgeable and there prices are reasonable. I just love coming here just because.

An
Review №12

Very nice staff. Jacob who workd there was informative and attentive to the customers. Fish look healthy and pretty. Cant wait to get some fish from here!

Se
Review №13

Solid LFS, and the best around for sure. I am a freshwater enthusiast so can only speak from my experience there in that regard, but their selection is top notch. I get my fish from EVERYWHERE, shipping is far too easy nowadays, but I always stop by somethingFISHY on a weekly basis to check out the new stuff they have. If youre in Orlando, do yourself the favor and swing by and SUPPORT INDEPENDENT FISH STORES!

Ge
Review №14

I recently came to this store once to buy some substrate for my betta tank and Christopher was so kind to help me out. I have been coming ever since for all my aquarium needs! Staff is amazing and friendly! Great selection too!

Se
Review №15

This is the place to go for all your aquarium needs. I knew nothing about starting my saltwater tank, but the staff here was able to help me with all my questions. Christopher can teach you more about saltwater setups in 30 minutes than you can learn in hours of reading forums and YouTube videos. They also have a great selection of fish and coral, all priced appropriately. You will not be disappointed.

An
Review №16

Omg what can I say they like family to me I can stay in there for hours saltwater or freshwater this is the place to go

Sa
Review №17

I love this aquarium place. The employees are very friendly and outgoing. Will definitely be coming back again ! Went home with a golden khuli loach and a cory catfish, very happy (((:

Ko
Review №18

I gave it 3 stars because I live in Kissimmee, & drove 40 mins to this store that was recommended to me by another pet shop. It was way more expensive for common dishes u can get at petsmart or petco. 3 of of the 10 fishes died within 2 days. Im not driving 40 mins to get a refund or an exchange. The customer service was great, & the store looks amazing. I love the way it looks, very relaxing. Gentleman with the glasses greeted me and other customers instantly. He even said whats up brother which is cool considering that it was my first time there. Id give this place 5 stars based on customer service but the prices are ridiculously high for common freshwater fish. I wont be buying fish from there again unfortunately.

Od
Review №19

Extremely good service!!! Mr. Lee always gives very good suggestions for my tank and always takes good care of me when I go in. Definitely a customer for life! I you love your fishes as much as me then definitely this is the place to go!!!

Ca
Review №20

This is a good place to go for any items you need for your aquarium! Chris is super knowledgeable, so hes your guy! Such beautiful coral and fish!

Da
Review №21

Excellent store with quality fish and corals. The staff is extremely friendly and very knowledgeable.The price of stock is extremely fair considering the fine quality.The owner stands behind everything he sells.The only place I trust and go .Thank you very much for the great service!

T
Review №22

Love it, so knowledgeable. Super friendly staff, very helpful. Total pleasure to deal with if you a nooby or an experienced aquatic person. Will definitely recommend.

Ka
Review №23

This place was super clean and nice. However I bought fish from here and they all died in a span of 3 days. I went back and had my water tested, it was fine except for a higher uric acid content from fish dying. And I had a ghost shrimp they said would eat the fish. So I changed the water 25% like they said, and took out the shrimp. Got a new set of fish and they all died again. They did replace 2 of the fish that died, but they died again. I dont know what Im doing wrong, but it cant be all me. I have the water 74-76 degrees F, proper aerator, filter, live plants, rocky substrate. Guess we will try new food next?

Un
Review №24

Friends dont let friends shop at petsmart

Ch
Review №25

Fantastic aquarium store! A+ staff, very friendly and knowledgeable. By far the best selection of well kept fresh and saltwater fish. If I could give somethingFISHY a 10 star review I would, highly recommend visiting.

Ji
Review №26

Excellent fish store. Very knowledge, not pushy. Helped my son pick out what he wanted and guided him to ensure success.

je
Review №27

Great customer service. Lots of knowledge to be shared by the employees.

Gu
Review №28

Good vibes, clean tanks, and a lot fish. Nice place to grab some assorted hardscape materials too!

Jo
Review №29

Nice place, beautiful and healthy fish.

Gr
Review №30

I was interested in getting an aquarium as a new hobby and my sister told me about SomethingFISHY. I love supporting small businesses, so I thought I’d check it out. I live in downtown Orlando... This place is worth the drive to Oviedo! The people who work here know their stuff when it comes to fish. I learned more about fish in 10 minutes than I have I have in a lifetime. These people are awesome and don’t pressure you into buying anything. They just want you and your fish to be happy! I’ll definitely keep coming back!

Vi
Review №31

Best local fish store in Oviedo. Super helpful and knowledgeable staff. I have and will keep recommending this fish store to my friends

Ma
Review №32

Incredible store. Great workings and very informational. Went for a school project great time!

El
Review №33

My boyfriend and I are beginner aquarium hobbyists and came across this place by chance. They have a very large, stunning, and healthy selection of fresh and saltwater fish, as well as an array of beautiful live plants/coral. The owner Lee and the other store associates go above and beyond to listen to your needs and exceed your expectations; always willing to help you with whatever issue you’re having or just to talk about fish.As someone who used to only go to chain retailers for fish, this has really blown all the competition out of the water. If you have an aquarium, you should go here. Period!

Br
Review №34

Had our second visit today, and even though we didnt purchase anything the first time they were amazingly patient and helpful. Taking the time to actually listen to and talk to my son who has recently become very passionate about his aquariums. I truly appreciate it and today we got our first saltwater fish and will definitely continue to go back!!

Ja
Review №35

Really cool place, very clean, and tons of great fish. Staff seemed super knowledgable and left us alone until we had questions or needed something.

Ty
Review №36

This place literally rocked! I traveled about 2 hours to get here and was not disappointed. I will definently be back.

St
Review №37

Awesome selection of freshwater fish. Especially uncommon cichlids. Many species I’ve never seen before.The young man at the front counter was friendly and knowledgeable. We purchased a nice healthy wrasse and a giant corydora catfish. Their tanks looked impeccable and they had a great selection of freshwater plants as well. I will be returning in the future.

De
Review №38

Awesome place! Staff is extremely knowledgeable and they want to see your tank succeed. If you are like me and have multiple fresh and salt tanks then this is the place for you!

G.
Review №39

This place is simply outstanding. They are knowledgeable, friendly, reasonably priced and beyond accommodating. The tanks are clean and stocked without overcrowding. You simply cannot ask for more. Will definitely return.

Bu
Review №40

These guys are so wonderful to be around . They helped me after a very bad experience at another store. They are friendly and very knowledgeable. I have purchased so many fish from them. The fish have always heathy fish. I also stocked up on my plants they have. I love everything about this place. The owner and his employees are always a joy to be around. They answer any questions you have. I cannot say enough good things about Something Fishy. Just know everybody will go above and beyond to make sure you have a great experience. Thank you to everyone at Something Fishy. For all your help during the hard times and now great times. You bring the excitement back into the hobby

Ry
Review №41

Great selection and knowledgeable staff.

cr
Review №42

Great selection!!! Great staff!!

Ja
Review №43

Nice to go to a real fish store vs the fish aisle in a petshop. They are very knowledgeable and friendly. Great selection of live plants and snails too

Do
Review №44

Something Fishy, Leigh and his staff are the best..hands down... I have been buying from Something Fishy for over a year with great happiness and satisfaction... I had an algae issue in one if my freshwater tanks and Leigh recommended a very inexpensive option that worked incredibly well... algae free now since! I would not gamble on box store fish and knowledge... I def trust Leigh and his crew wholeheartedly... Thankful and Grateful!!

Em
Review №45

I gladly drive from Poinciana to something fishy just to see if they have any cute fish to add to my tank. They are very knowledgeable and helpful with all the questions I had when I began fish keeping. Keep up the awesomeness guys!!!

Th
Review №46

Very clean store. Knowledgeable staff. Excellent variety of product. Wonderful location with plenty of parking. Reasonably priced. Check them out.

Go
Review №47

The best local fish store in the area, no way around it. Overall the staff is genuinely service-oriented with a real passion for the aquarium hobby. They have a wide range of fish to choose from, and even if they don’t have it the owner is more than happy to special order whatever you’re looking for. I can’t stress how awesome that is. Staff is friendly and you never feel pressured to buy. Have a question? Ask away, they are super knowledgeable and give professional recommendations. All I can really say is walk in and see for yourself

Br
Review №48

Good variety of fish but good luck if the fish doesnt work out and you need to bring it back. They will take it back but not give you a refund. They will be happy to sell your fish for their own profit. The best thing that will do is give you a 10 percent discount on your next purchase. STAY AWAY!!!

JO
Review №49

I had the pleasure of being the owners Commercial Broker. Our company found the store for them, helped them choose the right contractor for the buildup and negotiate the lease, etc. Nicest people ever! I had my concerns for them for starting a business from scratch. After 3 years, I am so glad their business in thriving! Leigh and Jessica deserve it, as they are very pleasant to work with and they are hard workers. Wish them all the best!

Em
Review №50

Something Fishy is the best!! They have a great selection of both freshwater and saltwater fish, inverts and plants! The owner is a super nice guy who loves talking about fish and helping people get the best fish possible for their tanks!! This store is a must visit for all fish enthusiasts!

Ti
Review №51

Dead fish in multiple tanks. Small place nothing like the website. Smelled bad and dirty. I have no idea how this place got any good reviews. Wish I could choose minus stars. So disappointed.

Th
Review №52

Love coming to this place they have a great variety of fresh and salt water fish that no pet store is gonna have. They always answer any questions I may have and help me pick out the right fish that would do great together.

As
Review №53

The store is always super clean and everyone is really friendly. Ive bough quite a few fish from them, both salt and freshwater, the oldest being 2 years ago and they are all still doing great.

Ad
Review №54

On our first visit there the employee working took a lot of time answering all my questions and helping me get set up with a new tank and supplies. I went in looking for a Betta fish and was very happy to see that in this store they are kept in community with the other fish. Once my tank has cycled through this will definitely be my go to store for supplies, plants and fish.It was rude of me, but I didn’t get the employee’s name. I will get it when I’m back in this weekend. Great store with very knowledgeable, patient, and helpful employees.

Ke
Review №55

Thank you Christopher for being so patient and helpful. As a new person to the world of Aquariums, I truly appreciate you!

Se
Review №56

I cant tell you how happy I am to find a fish store such as this nearby. The staff are very friendly and helpful, and the display aquariums are absolutely gorgeous. All of the fish look amazing and they carry some pretty exotic species that are hard to find. I highly recommend that you visit this store for all of your aquarium needs!

du
Review №57

Awesome shop, owner and staff alike are both knowledgeable and friendly. Good selections, great prices.

Am
Review №58

My betta got fin rot and they’ve been really helpful, willing to answer questions over the phone and in person. I’ll definitely be returning

Ni
Review №59

Good prices and super healthy fish!

Ni
Review №60

Awesome place, employees very knowledgeable.

Bu
Review №61

Cant recommend this place highly enough. Best selection of freshwater fish in town. Also a great selection of saltwater fish and coral. Theyll also special order anything you want they dont have in. The staff is amazing. Leigh the owner is a stand up guy. Jacob knows all there is to know about fresh water and Chris is super helpful and knowledgeable about salt water. Been going to them as my primary local fish store for over a year. I started as a novice and theyve helped me anytime I ran into trouble or didnt know what I was doing. Go check them out!

Ga
Review №62

Very knowledgeable staff and impeccable selection of both fresh and saltwater fish. Their selection of cichlids is always diverse. Best fish store in all of Orlando.

La
Review №63

Very helpful and knowledgeable staff.

Tr
Review №64

Great customer service

An
Review №65

Great aquarium store. Extremely knowledgeable staff with a large selection of fresh and saltwater fish. My new first stop for my fresh water aquarium.

Li
Review №66

So, let me tell you.This is probably my favorite place to be. These people are incredible! I have only recently gotten into to hobby of fishkeeping. Everyone who works here has the patience of a saint. I probably call them about twice a week, and walk in there even more so. Everytime, they are wonderfully helpful! GO HERE FOR YOUR FISHING NEEDS. You wont regret it!

Ty
Review №67

This is a fantastic fish store with great service. My friends and I decided to get a 45 gallon tank for our apartment and take trips to Something Fishy once a week. They have a great selection of fish and can answer all of your questions.

Ab
Review №68

I have been coming to Something Fishy for the past couple months now and by far the best fish store I have been to Orlando. They have a lovely selection of both freshwater and saltwater fish along with tons of plants. Highly recommend!

Ge
Review №69

Been in the hobby for a few years now and can confidently say I have found “my LFS” store. The staff is always very informative and helpful when I need solutions to any problem. Store and displays are always super clean, something I haven’t seen at other stores. Thank you Something Fishy!

ri
Review №70

Nice shop, split between fresh and saltwater. The prices on the saltwater items are bit higher than what I have seen around town but there are some quality pieces in the tank. I wish that they had more smaller frags at a lower price and with more variety instead of a lot of larger pieces that are fairly expensive.

Pe
Review №71

Great local fish store, extremely clean, unlike any fish store you have been in before! Lots of selection, friendly knowledgeable staff, even though it’s a 30 minute drive I will be coming back for plants and stock when I need them!! Top 3 in Orlando for sure!

Eu
Review №72

Nice place good looking coral frag & lots of FISH FRIENDLY STAFF . This purple blasts colony was pick up. Just about 2 weeks ago nice piece love it keep the good price n keep me as a costumer great place

de
Review №73

An outstanding tropical fish store for freshwater and saltwater species. Great selection and beautiful displays. Lee, the owner, is fantastic to work with. Austin is also great in helping you. I highly recommend them.

Jo
Review №74

Nice fish, helpful staff.

Ru
Review №75

Great selection of fish, awesome staff

Ne
Review №76

I Was there last week with my wife and 2 boys.All the fish look awesome, healthy, super clean tanks. The gentlemen in the front was amazing and helpful and had a great sence of humor! I bought 2 fish and got one free!!! I will definitely return soon!!

Da
Review №77

Great well kept store with a great inventory! Very friendly and knowledgeable staff. Highly recommend this store, you can’t beat it for fresh or salt water.

Br
Review №78

Great staff...and they take the time to explain any questions! ? My new place to shop for fresh and saltwater reef stuff.

Em
Review №79

Loved this store...aquarium...fun to look an see all the new fish. ALSO very knowledgeable about fish.

Ja
Review №80

Without a doubt the best fish store Ive ever been to. The owner is incredibly knowledgeable about both fresh and salt water systems and the employee is incredibly educated on corals. They look after the fish and their well being. Theyre not the type to sell you a fish that you cant take care of just to make a sale. Beautiful display tanks, and beautiful fish. Great selection of fish, and definitely no shortage of diversity when it comes to cichlids.

In
Review №81

Bought my fish here and they are happy and healthy! Very knowledgeable staff!

st
Review №82

Great store! Best rainbowfish selection around!

Da
Review №83

Bought a nice zoa frag......good prices...friendly staff.... Im 100% marine but noticed they have a nice assortment of African cichlids if your into that

De
Review №84

We went to buy some fresh water fish and food, we did .

Mi
Review №85

My wife and I stumbled across this store one day while out shopping and were glad we stopped in. We live an hour or so away from the Orlando area but unfortunately, we dont have much in the way of selection when it comes to saltwater fish and corals in our local area so were forced to visit the Orlando shops if we want some of the nicer animals.We walked into SomethingFishy and were immediately greeted by a very friendly employee named Christopher. He was very knowledgeable and answered any and all questions we asked. A few minutes later, the owner of the store (Lee) came over to talk to us and again, answered any questions we had and was also very friendly.Since our initial visit, we shop this store every week or two because the prices are great, especially compared to some of the other boutique shops in the Orlando area and they have amazing customer service. Honestly by our second or third visit, the staff actually remembered my first name and greeted my by name when I walked through the door...I was impressed.If youre looking for a shop that has good prices/selection, friendly and knowledgeable staff who go out of their way to help you, SomethingFishy is a store you want to visit.

Kr
Review №86

Cool store with a great selection of fresh and saltwater fish and supplies

Di
Review №87

Such an amazing place. They are very knowledgeable, professional, and kind. They have an amazing selection of fish, ranging from common species to more exotic. We just set up a tank for our little boy and couldnt be more pleased with all the help they provided. I really recommend this place.

C
Review №88

Weve been in and out of somethingFISHY for this that and the other. Fish, snails, aquarium plants, etc., and we always leave with a smile. They have all that we need and can get more if we ever need. Plus it is always nice buying from super sweet local families.

to
Review №89

Great experience, the staff is very knowledgeable.

An
Review №90

This is an awesome place. The owner is so helpful and kind. He remembers his customers as well.

Da
Review №91

I love this place. Everyone who works here is super knowledgeable and helpful.

Ne
Review №92

Went in for the first time to check out their freshwater fish. My first impression was that the store and the tanks seemed really clean. Noticed a very sick beta fish obviously suffering from ich within the first few minutes of browsing (noticeable white spots throughout body and fins). The beta was not doing well but was housed with other fish and obviously shared water throughout nearby tanks. I quickly notified an employee who then replied, Oh no, hope the best for him. Bad shipment. And walked away.They had hospital tanks in the back, but seemed to be used soley for their expensive saltwater fish. I noticed a few other sick fish before leaving on the same side of the wall. The employees unconcern for the health of their freshwater tanks was a huge red flag. Ich is treatable, caused by stress, and contagious. I will not be returning.

80
Review №93

Great selection, wonderful customer service. Loved the African cichlid selection will definitely visit again

Ja
Review №94

Great new store! Theyve gone out of their way to find some unique fish that arent available elsewhere. They also have an ingenious filter system that isolates the tanks and keeps great water quality. Worth a visit!

Ka
Review №95

Love this place! The tanks are so clean and beautiful. Its great to not have to buy freshwater fish at a chain store where they dont take as good of care of their tanks. Somethingfishy actually cares, and they have competitive pricing with the chains!

Vi
Review №96

This is without a doubt the best spot for everything involving your aquarium. Great staff. Customer for life.

br
Review №97

A massive variety of corals at a very fair price! They even have a $5 rack if your just dabbling in reef keeping

D.
Review №98

Very healthy fish. Color patterns unseen in local chain pet stores. Highly recommend!

Da
Review №99

Knowledgeable staff healthy fish

St
Review №100

Very knowledgeable. Was very impressed with selection. Great freshwater options and some exotics in there defiantly worth checking out.

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  • Address:1977 Alafaya Trail #1091, Oviedo, FL 32765, United States
  • Site:https://somethingfishytropicals.com/
  • Phone:+1 321-765-4149
Categories
  • Aquarium
  • Tropical fish store
  • Aquarium shop
  • Fish store
Working hours
  • Monday:11am–7pm
  • Tuesday:11am–7pm
  • Wednesday:11am–7pm
  • Thursday:11am–7pm
  • Friday:11am–5pm
  • Saturday:11am–5pm
  • Sunday:11am–7pm
Service options
  • In-store pick-up:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
Planning
  • Quick visit:Yes
Payments
  • Debit cards:Yes
  • NFC mobile payments:Yes
  • Credit cards:Yes
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