About
Tucked into the small town of High Springs, Scales & Tails has spent years earning the kind of loyalty that keeps regulars coming back. " That devotion says a lot about a shop this size. For aquarium keepers, it's a genuine local fish store with a broader range than its footprint suggests.
You'll find both freshwater and saltwater fish for sale in High Springs, FL, alongside invertebrates and a dedicated pond section stocked with quality nets and supplies. Goldfish are a regional staple here — folks come in to stock backyard ponds and pools — and the tanks stay clean and well kept, with reviewers consistently praising the healthy condition of the fish. One recent visitor recommended the shop for "fresh and saltwater fish," noting the staff's outstanding attention to detail when explaining an issue.
That knowledgeable, unhurried service is the real draw. The owner is known for treating every customer warmly, even when you're just grabbing feeder fish or something that isn't a big-ticket purchase. If they don't have what you need on the shelf, the staff will gladly special-order it for you.
The store doubles as a reptile and amphibian haven too, with affordable feeder insects, crickets, and rodents that draw owners from across the region, plus canned and frozen fish foods and specialty supplies you won't find at the big chains. And don't be surprised if you're greeted at the door by the unofficial mascot: a resident cat who walks the aisles with you, brings toys, and insists on a belly rub. Between the friendly people, the healthy livestock, and that small-town charm, this High Springs aquarium store is well worth the trip.
What they offer
Fish & livestock for sale at Scales & Tails in High Springs, FL
Scales & Tails stocks goldfish, invertebrates and freshwater, saltwater & pond fish for sale in High Springs, FL. As an aquarium store serving High Springs, FL, it also carries fish food and dry goods.
- Livestock & products
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Highlights
What makes them special
- Freshwater, saltwater, and pond fish kept in clean, well-maintained tanks with consistently healthy stock
- Goldfish for backyard ponds and pools, plus reasonably priced feeder fish
- Owner and staff praised for warm, knowledgeable, unhurried small-town service
- Affordable feeder insects, crickets, and rodents draw reptile owners from across the region
- Will special-order items not in stock; canned and frozen foods and specialty supplies beyond the chains
From keepers
Customer reviews
“The only place i go for my feeders and fish. Great people work there.”
— Frank Pereira5.0a month ago“Have been going to the store for years. All my fish are from there. Love the kind and friendly service!!”
— Cherlyn Davis5.0a month ago“Definitely recommend for fresh and saltwater fish. Outstanding attention to details when explaining your issue and super informative. Couldn’t ask for anything more from this business. Psst: their cat is extra affectionate ♥️”
— Travis Hansen5.02 months ago“Very nice and knowledgeable staff and owner”
— Steve Lanier5.02 months ago“Great little pet shop, just limited options. Owner and staff are very pleasant!”
— Randi Melendez4.03 months ago“Absolutely wonderful store— Staff are always welcoming and helpful! Favorite place to get my reptile supplies!”
— Sabrina Jasiulewicz5.03 months ago“Staff is friendly, knowledgeable”
— Sherri Blain5.04 months ago“Excellent service very knowledgeable and friendly”
— Alicia Harding5.03 weeks ago“I really love this store. The staff is so kind and helpful and their animals look well cared-for. They have a well stocked fish section and very reasonably priced feeder insects that I regularly purchase for my reptiles. I've had a great experience every time I've shopped here and would highly recommend them over any of the large chain pet stores for your fish/ reptiles/ amphibians :)”
— Charlie B.5.04 weeks ago“Spent a couple hundred dollars there in the last few weeks but I had a fish die two days later and they were not able to help me out 1 day return policy 👎🏻 have found other stores with a much better return policy up to 7 days only need the receipt”
— Brad Martin1.0a month ago
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Frequently asked questions
Note — Store information and services may change. Always call (386) 454-7387 to confirm current availability, hours, and services before visiting Scales & Tails.