About
Fish Fantasia is a long-running tropical fish and aquarium store in Palm Springs, FL — the kind of independently owned shop that pulls aquarists in from across the county, with one reviewer happily driving down from Boynton Beach after reading about it online. Behind the counter is owner Michael (Mike), whose hands-on knowledge anchors the whole operation. He's known for testing your tank water before he'll sell you a single fish, and regulars share stories of him rescuing a frustrated newcomer from a substrate disaster — swapping cheap landscaping pebbles for proper aquarium substrate and turning muddy water sparkling clear within the hour.
The store stocks both freshwater and saltwater species alongside live aquatic plants, natural driftwood, rock, fish food, and a complete range of tank supplies. Longtime customers report keeping Tiger Barbs, Mollies, Guppies, and Catfish bought here healthy and thriving for years, and one family notes their fish "grew so beautiful" from babies, which is why they keep coming back. If you're hunting for freshwater fish for sale in Palm Springs, FL, this is a dependable local stop, and saltwater hobbyists will find species on hand too.
Recent visitors single out the genuinely healthy specimens and the occasional exotic that turns up to surprise you, so it pays to look past the plain storefront. Pricing is most often called fair, and the staff earns steady praise for being kind, patient, and willing to go the extra mile with beginners learning to cycle and stock a tank — though a few longtime plant buyers have grumbled about rising prices lately. As at any shop, quarantining new plants is smart practice, and Fish Fantasia holds a firm no-refund policy on live animals, so it's worth asking questions before you buy.
For Palm Springs aquarists who want personalized guidance and a locally owned alternative to the big chains, Fish Fantasia delivers where it counts: healthy livestock, honest water testing, and an owner who genuinely cares whether your fish survive. Stop in to see which freshwater and saltwater fish are available in Palm Springs, FL.
What they offer
Fish & livestock for sale at Fish Fantasia in Palm Springs, FL
Fish Fantasia stocks livebearers, catfish, aquarium plants and freshwater & saltwater fish for sale in Palm Springs, FL. As an aquarium store serving Palm Springs, FL, it also offers water testing and aquarium consultations.
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Highlights
What makes them special
- Owner Michael tests your aquarium water before selling fish to help new stock survive
- Freshwater and saltwater species plus live plants, driftwood, rock, and complete tank supplies
- Customers report Tiger Barbs, Mollies, Guppies, and Catfish staying healthy for years
- Kind, patient staff praised for going the extra mile with beginners learning to cycle a tank
- Notably healthy specimens and rotating exotics behind a plain storefront
From keepers
Customer reviews
“Great aquatic store with lots of options. Fair prices and the staff is helpful. The have freshwater and salt water fish”
— Eric Smith5.0a month ago“Staff is kind and knowledgeable. The fish have become amazing. We got these as babies and they have grown so beautiful. That’s why we keep coming back. Thank you”
— Michell Morales5.0a month ago“Great deals! Workers are very nice and go the extra mile to make sure you are getting top notch!”
— KIMBERLY FREYSZ5.02 months ago“This place should not be allowed to sell any animals. Birds kept in small tanks not even a cage no toys at all. Guinea pigs don't have hay toys or a hide to feel safe in. This place needs to be shut down.”
— shannon Canepa1.02 months ago“Excelente lugar se los recomiendo”
— Reinier García Rodríguez5.02 months ago“The quality has drastically dropped while the prices have raised. use to see the owner when i went here now the people working speak more Spanish then English and dont understand when asked more specific questions or understand care and needs of the animals being sold. The smell of vinegar being sprayed on all the fish tanks was overwhelming. And the word fancy is posted on every other fish there ( while being wildly overpriced) this place was always a little more expensive but you always knew it was top quality but now quality is gone. Horrible place for fish and will not be returning.”
— Kyle Tyrell1.02 months ago“After 2 long years, of giving them 5 stars I am forced to changed my review to 1 star. I am an ongoing customer I go there every week. I buy plants for my aquarium and all of a sudden all the prices for the plants have increased by double used to be 3.99 now is like 6.99 or 7.99 somewhere around there and it’s ridiculous. I’m not going back there anymore. This is rip off and the owner should be ashamed of themselves where other stores like Mark Ark on military and lake worth are selling for $3.99 same plants.”
— Oscar Das1.0Edited 3 months ago“Don't let the plain appearance (outside and in) throw you off: the fish are among the healthiest and best specimens on the market and there are often exotics to surprise you. Complete supplies.”
— hgeorge kagan5.03 months ago“Excelente trato , sus trabajadoras muy profesionales y atentas, el mejor lugar para comprar lo que necesitan tus peces”
— reynier quezada reyes5.04 months ago“This is a my favorite pet store. I had a difficult time getting my cat to eat healthy food. She would hold out for treats and she was gaining weight. I spoke with Michael at Fish Fantasia. He knew exactly what to do to get my finicky cat to switch over to a healthier diet and also how to cut back on the treats. He was 💯 correct and we are on the right path now. I'm very grateful for his kindness, patience in explaining, and for his professional expertise. He obviously knows his animals. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼”
— Ovi Lee5.05 days ago
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Frequently asked questions
Note — Store information and services may change. Always call (561) 968-1990 to confirm current availability, hours, and services before visiting Fish Fantasia.