About
Pet World has anchored the same Lakewood, CO neighborhood for more than 40 years, and the family-run shop still runs the way the best corner stores always did — patient people, fair prices, and animals that are visibly well kept. At first glance it reads as a full-service pet store, but there is a genuine freshwater fish section in the back, and Denver-area hobbyists keep finding their way to it. The fish here look healthy and alert.
One reviewer who introduces himself as 'a fish guy' said all their fish 'look great,' which is about the highest compliment a hobbyist gives. You will find bettas for sale in Lakewood, CO, alongside mystery snails and an assortment of community freshwater species at prices that hold up against the big-box chains. One customer called four other shops hunting for mystery snails before Pet World not only had them but won him over completely.
Another credits the staff with helping nurse a betta back from a bacterial infection — the kind of hands-on, in-person guidance you simply will not get off a shelf at a chain. The second room doubles as the fish-and-bird gear department, where you can pick up aquariums (more than one regular bought their first 10-gallon setup here), fish food, and the everyday dry goods that keep a freshwater tank running. A longtime shopper recently came back tired of the big chains, looking for a new fish, live plants, and a change of scenery — exactly the kind of local loyalty this place earns.
Knowledgeable staff are the throughline in nearly every review: people single out team members like Becky for debunking internet misinformation and walking newcomers through proper care. The layout is famously deceptive — 'like the TARDIS, bigger on the inside' — and the owner gets called out as genuinely cool. For anyone in the Lakewood and Denver metro looking for a freshwater fish store with real expertise and no upsell, Pet World is worth the visit.
What they offer
Fish & livestock for sale at Pet World in Lakewood, CO
Pet World stocks betta fish, invertebrates and freshwater fish for sale in Lakewood, CO. As a fish store serving Lakewood, CO, it also carries fish food, dry goods and aquarium equipment and offers aquarium consultations.
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Highlights
What makes them special
- Family-run Lakewood fish-and-pet shop celebrating 40+ years in business
- Healthy freshwater fish including bettas and mystery snails at fair, non-chain prices
- Hands-on staff (like Becky) who debunk care myths and even help nurse sick bettas back to health
- Fish-and-bird gear room with starter aquariums, fish food, and everyday dry goods
- Friendly owner and old-school, support-local atmosphere that draws hobbyists from across the Denver metro
From keepers
Customer reviews
“Not your basic pet store Friendly staff and quality food and supply”
— Chris Tina5.03 days ago“Great products and excellent service”
— Frank D'Angelo5.04 weeks ago“This store has always super nice and knowledgeable. Great deals on food and hay for my guinea pig. The owner is super cool too.”
— Aaron Moore5.0a month ago“Handy UPS pick up location, NE corner of 10th Ave just off Wadsworth Ave. Friendly staff, great pet store! (Don't wait all day for UPS delivery to home bkz at 8pm they might tell you it was rescheduled for next day before 9pm!)”
— tracy hall5.0a month ago“We have been shopping here for our cat food and litter for over 4 years now. Always so friendly and offer great coupons or deals. The shop seems smaller than it is - has great variety and everything we need. Support local!”
— Ellen Thomas5.02 months ago“Great local shop for pet needs :)”
— Audrey Freeman5.02 months ago“They have grain free cat treats that keeps my old lady from barfing all the time. On everything. Especially where I've just cleaned”
— Darcy Montoya5.02 months ago“I used to shop here a few years back when I had my guinea pigs and bought my first 10 gallon here as well great people! They have everything you could need and they do not overcharge ! I might go visit today I’m looking for a new fish and plats and I’m getting tired of PetSmart not that the team isn’t great there I just want a change of scenery!”
— Maicayla Sawaya5.02 months ago“what many others say....the perfect model of a small family business. wont dwell on this but just know you will get fair prices on great products with super nice people.”
— Jeff Preston5.02 months ago“Best pet store! The staff are so knowledgeable! Highly recommend!!”
— Kimber English5.03 months ago
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Frequently asked questions
Note — Store information and services may change. Always call (303) 237-4040 to confirm current availability, hours, and services before visiting Pet World.