A Fish Store

Amber Stormes

2024-03

Absolutely LOVE A Fish Store! Quality fish, beautiful aquariums and the plant selection is out of this world. We have bought multiple fish from them and they are all doing well. Highly recommend visiting A Fish Store, Dale and his wife are full of knowledge and easy to talk to. Thank you both for our beautiful fish and we look forward to seeing you every week!!

Kit E

2023-05

Immaculate store and well-cared for fish tanks. Prices seemed reasonable for what I was looking at. I asked the employee on staff for info on co2 and she was informative and up-front about the total cost. Would definitely return for fish and plant purchases once my tank is running

Kyler Nielsen

2024-02

As far as local freshwater options go, they're top of the line and cream of the crop. I wouldn't get my livestock or plants anywhere else. I get the supplies, supplements, and hardscape I can there but wish the selection was slightly larger/more diverse. Overall a great but small store with a knowledgeable owner.

James Mead

2023-06

Very helpful owners who clearly love what they do. While the store isn't huge, they make good use of the space and regularly receive new stock. While I am just starting, all of the fish I have ever gotten from them have been very active and healthy. For example, my Betta, in his newly setup tank. We will likely be back for a few more fish soon.Update. I have been visiting this store for more than a year now. They have always sold me healthy, happy fish. Sign up for their newsletter to stay up to date on what they have in stock. A more recent tank pick is included in this update.

Ethan Griffith

2024-01

Very friendly and knowledgeable store owner's. There are often rare fish species and all in great health. Also the best plant selection in Pensacola and neighboring cities.

Eric Fridman

2021-05

Awesome freshwater store, super healthy fish, great turn over (new fish every week) and some really unique species.Between myself and a few other friends I've referred to this store, we've had 100% survival rate.This is the only store I will buy freshwater fish from simply because they are taken better care of and the fish come from great breeders.

Natalie Cross

2022-05

This place was great! I called the owner before I came about dropping off my parents cichlids who they didn’t care for well and the owner was happy to accept them! Sadly I am on vacation and can’t get any more fish but I it was worth the trip! The owner was knowledgeable and the tanks all looked great. I think it’s all freshwater fish and plants.

Cody Bearpotter

2023-10

I got shrimp and some other small South American fish and all of them were healthy while in the store. Also both Dale and Alyssa were super helpful for any questions I had about putting certain fish and shrimp together. They sell quality lights and filters and have a decent freshwater fish variety as well as good shrimp varieties. Everything is priced fairly compared to other fish stores I’ve been to. Absolutely recommend this place for getting fish and setting up any new tank

Justin M

2024-03

Great local store. Answered every question I had and gave great advice and tips. Very knowledgeable and friendly. 10/10 would recommend. I’ll be a customer for life.

Rob Dean

2023-12

Awesome shop!They gave me some free snails for my puffer ☺️ Perfect plant specimens.Great selection. Impressive display scapes also

Trudy Rosenberg

2023-11

After the fish store by the airport closed its doors, Pensacola was lacking in an independently owned, good, fish store. I'm sad I didn't know until this year that A Fish Store opened.First thing that hit me when I walked in - look how clean and clear the stock tanks are. Nothing dead - healthy fish. Just so clean.Fish and plants - I've only been in a few times, but I've never seen anything sickly or "sad". If they get a shipment of fish where a group just hasn't bounced back from shipping, they have no qualms about holding them from sale until they are the normal healthy fish you see in their store.Need help figuring out what plants might work in your setup - just ask and you will leave knowing tons more. They are happy to answer questions online or in person to help with tank issues.They carry quality products for tanks (UNS) and supplies. Like anywhere, sometimes the bins for hard scape are scarce, but the weekly newsletter or facebook updates let you know when they get new things in.Their planted tanks - can we say tank envy! I seriously want to just empty out my tank, bring it over and sit it on the counter and have them help me set it up.They know their stuff. They sell quality equipment. They have a different variety of healthy fish. Prices may be a bit higher (not crazy), but I expect that in an independent store and honestly, I'd rather pay a little more for my fish to get healthy ones and not have to return dead ones.I wish I'd known they were around before I set up my last tank as I'm sure I'd have had better luck with their advice from the get-go.

Alyssa Jahns

2023-11

This place is incredible! I must admit that I was a little intimidated and even embarrassed when I walked in initially, as I am a one Betta fish gal. Dale the owner is so knowledgeable, extremely helpful and so kind. I learned SO much about all things fish, water, and more. I highly recommend A Fish Store to all current fish enthusiasts or anyone like me who’s heart belongs to just one fish :)

Carrie Hammer

2023-11

I am a paraprofessional at Oriole Beach Elementary who applied for a Pets in the Classroom reimbursement grant for a aquarium in our classroom. The organization only reimburses 125 dollars of the cost. The crew at A Fish Store worked with us and were so helpful and generous that we are well on our way to a wonderful, healthy and happy classroom pet. Your store is so clean and well organized and you both were so knowledgeable, I was very impressed. Definitely a must for freshwater aquarium enthusiasts!

MediocreFPV

2023-11

I love this shop, they helped me get into aquascaping, and have continued to earn my business. I could do a review like so many other positive ones here, but instead I'd like to address the very few negative reviews I have seen.This is a specialty fish shop. They cater to aquascaping and higher end freshwater setups. That being said, I went in there completely ignorant of the hobby. My first visit was to buy a filter for my wife, but now have several planted tanks of my own. (The wife still only does plastic "plants")The owner Dale is very knowledgeable but not a salesman. He will answer any of your questions, but is not much for small talk, nor is he the type to try to talk you into a purchase. If you're needing someone who is more socially outgoing, then wait for a day Alyssa is working.There are a few very well scaped tanks in the shop, which is what sparked my interest in aquascaping. The rest are setup to hold the fish just long enough for a customer to come in, select them, and take them home. Which is exactly what happens, leading to the next point.Stock variety and quantity can vary at times because their regular customers know they have high quality fish and shrimp. The owners appear to order just enough fish based on this. They get new stock in regularly. If you want to know what they'll have in before you go, sign up for their emailed newsletter and you'll get a list of what new fish have arrived each week, then give them a call before going to confirm they still have what you want on hand.I've had very mixed results from bigger pet shops, but all the fish and plants I have purchased from Dale or Alyssa have been very healthy. Prices reflect this. Maybe the big box stores will refund for sick/dead fish, but to me the difference in cost is not worth the risk of bringing an unhealthy fish into a healthy tank.

Chris Evans

2024-02

Was really nice. Store smelt great, I was welcomed in the store.The planted tanks looked great. Love this for Pensacola

Leslee Mallard

2022-05

We love our local fish store! Most beautiful fish & plants. Helpful owners. Highly recommend 🐠🐟

Sebastian Gomez

2023-11

The best fish store in Pensacola, if you want to get into the aquascaping then this is the place to get everything you need. One thing I do wish is that they stocked a different variety of fish compared to Petland, other than that great shop to visit!

Sheila Miner

2023-05

THIS is NOT A PET store...THIS is where you come to get beautiful, healthy, FISH!NOOOO not to eat. To enjoy. To care for and share.You can learn about fish, look at fish, experience FISH!GO HERE !

Lindsey Terra

2022-05

Repeat customer! Clean, knowledgeable, and extremely helpful every single time. They truly go above and beyond for their customers. Make sure to say hi to Spud if you stop in. He’s worth the visit all in itself 😊

Joe Spencer

2023-10

Good variety of plants ad Nano fish. Their Cardinal Tetras are the nicest you’ll find. Owners are very pleasant to talk with. Great store.

Douglas Mcleod

2023-05

Started out with no knowledge of aquariums or fish, and they have taught us so much. Their customer service that they provide cannot be beat! They have always been helpful. They have a fantastic shop along with the supplies that you need and a good variety of fish and shrimp. They are fantastic for the beginner all the way through the experts.

Perry Norflus

2023-10

After MONTHS of delays in finally getting to visit this aquarium store, I was a bit disappointed by the lack of selection when it came to livestock. The tanks displays were significantly underserviced, had little or no aquatic architecture (i.e. habitat) and the shelves of drystock (what few there were) appeared barren.The one high note of my visit was the wealth of knowledge the shop owner possessed in many rare, exotic breeds of freshwater fish and the ecology they thrive in.

Brock Baker

2023-12

I really enjoy coming to this store, a true mom and pop local fish store. It's rare to find a freshwater fish store on the gulf coast.

Amber

2023-05

This place is awesome! It’s a small, family owned shop and everyone is so friendly and helpful! We have been getting our fish and shrimp here for at least a year now. We won’t go anywhere else! Every time we have had an issue with our tank or needed help with a fish emergency they have helped us right away, even after hours! Try them out! You won’t be disappointed!

Jaynie Darby

2022-05

Amazing selection of freshwater fish and supplies as well as an awesome and helpful crew! Very knowledgeable about the hobby and always has great suggestions for my tanks. 🐠❤️

Dennis Hock

2022-05

Absolutely phenomenal fish store! The owner Dale and his family are just nothing but class act people and always do their best to help you out and make you feel right at home while shopping around. If your looking for a place to buy high quality healthy fish and plants, or high quality fish tank goodies. Look no further cause even though this is one of the only places you can go to in Pensacola it is hands down one of the best Fish stores I have ever been too. As a matter of fact it is the best! Keep it up Dale cause you’ve not only built a phenomenal store but are also helping build an awesome community of aquarists in the Pensacola area!

Alex Hoogasian

2023-05

Changing my review. Got some live plants for my tank and they were loaded with planaria worms. Killed almost all my shrimp. Really wanted to like the idea of a local shop but honestly might as well stick to the big companies. They put the little guys under unfortunately for a reason.

Sharon

2022-05

If you’re interested in freshwater fish and you live in Pensacola, this is definitely the place to come to. Dale is incredibly knowledgeable and really cares about the fish in his store. Everything is clean, well stocked, and the species of fish are very interesting and healthy. I actually had to re-home a large angel fish and did research for the best place to take it to. Very glad I took it to this store—totally trust that they will take care of it and only allow it to go to the right home. :)

Chandler Burke

2022-05

Dale and Chris are great guys that really great dudes, very knowledgeable and friendly. They definitely don't try to push a sale on you and instead listen to what you have to say and offer genuine solutions or responses.They have the best plants on the panhandle and they have amazingly healthy livestock.This is definitely my new go to aquarium store.

Alex Wilson

2023-05

Stopped in while on vacation. Owner was happy to discuss the hobby and fish with my sons and I even though we were only in to look. Store is smaller but had a nice selection of neat fish. If I was local I would definitely shop here.