About
Set in a spotless 6,000-square-foot showroom, Fins and Skins is the kind of locally owned fish store Pinellas Park, FL hobbyists keep coming back to for years. The aisles split between aquatics and reptiles — ball pythons, bearded dragons, turtles, and the occasional tarantula share floor space with the tanks — but the freshwater side more than holds its own. Customers describe rows of clean, well-organized tanks stocked with healthy livestock, from everyday community fish to the oddball species and rainbowfish that pull serious aquarists in from across the Tampa Bay area.
If you're hunting for freshwater oddballs or rainbowfish for sale in Pinellas Park, FL, this is one of the few shops that reliably has something unexpected swimming in stock. The staff is what reviewers rave about most. Regulars name-drop employees like Joe and Kurt, crediting them with everything from snake care to nursing a finicky betta back to eating — testing water, talking through tank parameters, and helping rehome surrendered fish into better setups.
One customer recalled the whole team walking them through cycling and stocking a 75-gallon rainbowfish tank from scratch; another beginner graduated from a 10-gallon to a 29-gallon on their guidance about plants, rocks, decor, and compatible stocking. Searching for bettas near me or a planted-tank starter kit? The crew takes time to make sure the animal is going home with a prepared keeper.
Beyond livestock, the shop stocks tanks, lighting, bulbs, substrate, aquatic plants, food, and decor, making it a genuine one-stop aquarium-and-reptile destination. Prices are generally described as fair, the store is clean and notably autism-friendly, and the entrance and parking sit around the rear of the building — a handy detail for first-timers. For honest advice and healthy fish available in Pinellas Park, FL, Fins and Skins has earned its long-standing reputation the slow way: one satisfied hobbyist at a time.
What they offer
Fish & livestock for sale at Fins and Skins in Pinellas Park, FL
Fins and Skins stocks rare and hard-to-find species, betta fish, aquarium plants and freshwater fish for sale in Pinellas Park, FL. As a fish store serving Pinellas Park, FL, it also carries dry goods, aquarium equipment and fish food and offers aquarium consultations, aquarium setup and water testing.
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Highlights
What makes them special
- Spotless 6,000-sq-ft showroom split between freshwater aquatics and reptiles
- Staff like Joe and Kurt guide customers through cycling, stocking, and water testing
- Known for freshwater oddballs and rainbowfish that draw Tampa Bay hobbyists
- Takes in surrendered fish and rehomes them, with bettas a customer favorite
- Locally owned, autism-friendly, fair prices, with entrance and parking in the rear
From keepers
Customer reviews
““Skins” part looked a lot better than the “fins” section Very overpriced on fish”
— Corbin T3.0a week ago“Kurt was very knowledgeable and helpful with everything we asked about for our 2 snakes. We will definitely be back to see him. Thank you again”
— Angelo Valltos5.02 weeks ago“Good, friendly, and helpful people”
— Tiffany/Danny Merryweather5.04 weeks ago“Awesome store. Healthy animals and knowledgeable employees. Always prefer to support locally owned stores like this over chain stores whenever possible.”
— Jeremiah Nichol5.0a month ago“Love this place versatile knowledge everyone is superb and go above and beyond”
— Julio M5.0a month ago“I have now bought 3 reptiles and 2 amphibians from them and the animals are always healthy and well kept. I have gotten great deals from them including a setup that came with a rescue...they are very knowledgeable and I like the fact that they ask people about the animals that are being purchased so they can confirm it's going to a knowledgeable owner. This is important!!! By far my favorite Saint Pete animal shop. 10/10........go here before a chain store. 👍”
— Patrick Alexander5.0Edited 2 months ago“Awesome place, knowledgable staff and super clean, great experience!!”
— Haley D'Leon5.02 months ago“they keep snakes in tiny racks, which is incredibly abusive and unsafe. treat your animals better or dont open a business!”
— mj nash1.02 months ago“The owner and workers there are very knowledgeable and nice.”
— Erwin S5.02 months ago“Not sure what the name of the young man who helped us was but he was great! We were only looking to buy some crickets for my daughters dragon. He took some time to teach us about them and to teach us about different kinds of foods etc. This place was amazing with so many fresh and saltwater fish and tons of cool reptiles. I wish it was closer to my home I would visit at least once a week! Love this place highly recommend.”
— Rob Demian5.03 months ago
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Frequently asked questions
Note — Store information and services may change. Always call (727) 851-9543 to confirm current availability, hours, and services before visiting Fins and Skins.