Info & FAQ

Our retail store is located at 1 Rt. 46 in Elmwood Park, NJ; about a 20 minute drive from New York City, and located near all major highways (Garden State Parkway, I80, NJ Turnpike). 


Our store hours are:
MONDAY-11:00 AM-7:00 PM
TUESDAY-11:00 AM-7:00 PM
WEDNESDAY-11:00 AM-7:00 PM
THURSDAY-11:00 AM-7:00 PM
FRIDAY-11:00 AM-7:00 PM
SATURDAY: 10:00 AM-6:00 PM
SUNDAY: 10:00 AM-6:00 PM
\NO HOLDS! We have to keep things as fair as possible for both our in-store and online clients. If you want something and don't want it to sell, we have in-store pickup available on the site.
-All online purchases placed for in-store pickup must be paid in full and picked up within 7 days of the purchase date unless otherwise approved by a member of our staff. 

-All Sales are Final! No cash refunds. 

Give us a call at (551)-224-8103, or text (973) 224-8430 to speak to a real person. (Not a fish) 


Ups Overnight Delivery, live arrival guaranteed.

We ship orders out ASAP, Monday through Wednesday. Orders placed after Wednesday afternoon ship the following Monday. Most orders ship same day/next day. You’ll receive an order confirmation email immediately, then a second UPS tracking email the day of shipping. If there are any issues we will contact you.

Do you treat your fish?

When necessary, absolutely! Every tank at our place gets a daily health check to maintain a high level of health and quality. We don’t however blast all new fish with antibiotics or other medicines without signs of needing it, while common these days, we find this practice to often do more harm than good.

What does UPS overnight shipping cost?

We offer flat rate shipping nationwide. Rates vary depending on state, but it ranges from $39-$89 depending on where you live. Rates are automatically calculated during checkout. We don’t charge extra for insulated boxes, pure oxygen, heat packs or anything else. 

Can I have my fish shipped a certain day?

Yes, but you’ll need to include the date in your “order notes” section while checking out and we will contact you directly to confirm. Typically, if it’s within a week of placing the order its not a problem. 

What is airport cargo shipping?

Some of our fish are simply too large to ship safely with UPS. For any fish labeled with air cargo, they can be purchased through the site normally. It will charge you for the flat rate overnight, which counts as the deposit towards the cost of the cargo charge. We will contact you to schedule everything and walk you through the process if needed.

Do you buy fish or take them for credit?

We do! We are always looking for hobbyist bred fish and collector’s fish, not so much the sad fish you want to get rid of before it dies. We typically offer 1/3 retail price in credit that needs to be spent same day you bring them in. Any cash deals need to be discussed prior to delivery. (Text pic/vid to store cell #) If the fish are not up to our standards, we may adjust the price or refuse them altogether. Fish acquired by trade in are not covered by livestock guarantee. Give us a call or shoot us a text with some photos at (973) 224-8430 to see what we can do for you.