--- type: store name: "Maine Pet & Aquarium" city: "Ellsworth" state: "ME" rating: 4.4 reviews: 241 url: https://www.fishstores.org/maine/ellsworth/maine-pet-and-aquarium --- # Maine Pet & Aquarium Fish store in Ellsworth, Maine - **Address**: 47 Downeast Hwy, Ellsworth, ME 04605, Ellsworth, ME, 04605 - **Phone**: (207) 667-8881 - **Website**: [mainepetonline.com/](http://mainepetonline.com/) - **Rating**: 4.4/5 (241 reviews) ## Hours | Day | Hours | | --- | --- | | Monday | 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM | | Tuesday | 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM | | Wednesday | 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM | | Thursday | 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM | | Friday | 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM | | Saturday | 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM | | Sunday | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM | ## About Maine Pet & Aquarium in Ellsworth has been a staple of the Downeast Maine pet community for over fifteen years, earning loyal customers through genuine expertise and personal attention. This family-run store operates as a full-service pet shop covering dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, rodents, and fish — but it's the aquarium section that sets it apart from your typical pet supply outlet. The owner's passion for fishkeeping is evident the moment you walk in. One family came in looking for a simple fish for their daughter and left with a fully functional aquarium setup — complete with water treatments, quality filters, and pumps — after the owner walked them through proper tank care from scratch. Those fish became a focal point of their living room, which says something about the guidance they received. A visiting customer from Richmond, Virginia spotted healthy black Cory catfish at prices good enough to justify buying thirteen of them, and staff helped package the fish for a seventeen-hour car ride home — all thirteen survived the trip. The freshwater fish selection is modest but well-maintained, and there are saltwater display tanks on site, though those appear to be the owner's personal collection rather than retail stock. The real draw is the knowledgeable staff who can steer you toward the right equipment and care regimen. They'll also special order items on request, which matters in a smaller market like Ellsworth where inventory can occasionally rotate. Beyond aquatics, the store carries a solid range of reptile supplies — bearded dragon owners are particularly loyal customers — plus bird accessories, frozen feeders for snakes, and a competitive dog supply section with specialty products and treats. There's even a fenced outdoor area where dogs can run around. Weekly deals and buyer programs keep regular customers coming back, and the staff has a reputation for honest, pressure-free advice that prioritizes animal welfare over the sale. ## Specializations - **Water Types**: Freshwater, Saltwater - **Livestock & Products**: Dry Goods, Fish Food - **Services**: Consultation - **Known For**: Reptiles & Amphibians, Great Selection, Good Prices ## Highlights - Family-owned Ellsworth institution with 15+ years of loyal customers - Owner provides detailed aquarium setup consultations for new fishkeepers - Healthy freshwater fish stock including Cory catfish at competitive prices - Will special order items not currently in stock - Fenced outdoor dog area on premises ## Customer Reviews **"Rollen Bard"** - 5/5 - 2 months ago > Usually definitely has what im looking for, I only have two bearded and a gecko so im pretty easy to please. Good staff Good prices **"Kyle Ellis"** - 4/5 - 2 months ago > This place had what I need for my pets it has a great selection and superworms for my bearded dragon. A great selection of items for pet birds as well **"Mary Baugher"** - 5/5 - 2 months ago > Lovely shop with an excellent selection of pet supplies, including toys for aggressive chewers, which I appreciated for my labs. Furthermore, my car broke down in front of the shop and the nice woman working there offered to jump start my car. I very much appreciated her kindness. I will definitely shop for my dogs here whenever I’m in Ellsworth! **"Joshua Wilson"** - 4/5 - 3 months ago > Primarily food and supplies with a small selection of fish, reptiles and birds. **"Beth Anctil"** - 5/5 - 6 months ago > Stopped in to find a new collar for my dog. They have a great selection. Prices were reasonable. Staff were very friendly. **"Sean Schoonmaker"** - 5/5 - 7 months ago > Decent little pet store in a convenient location! Not a huge amount of selection, but a decent amount of pet supplies and decent prices!!! **"K&B Foster"** - 5/5 - 7 months ago > Very helpful **"Doreen Cromwell"** - 5/5 - 7 months ago > We were up visiting in the area and tried to find “lick mats”. After looking in several different places for “lick” mats for our dogs, (we have 3), we had success here. What a great place! The clerk was great! I wish it was closer to my home:) **"George Stone"** - 1/5 - 9 months ago > Used to be a good pet shop the young people are hiring near the girls they are rude ignorant don't know how to deal with the public **"Daniel Gillen"** - 5/5 - 10 months ago > Great owners Great Prices Great Place Great Employees! I highly recommend! ## Nearby Stores - [Vance's Tropical Fish & Exotic](https://www.fishstores.org/maine/bucksport/vances-tropical-fish-and-exotic) - Bucksport, ME - 4.9/5 - [Fish Tails Pet Emporium](https://www.fishstores.org/maine/waterville/fish-tails-pet-emporium) - Waterville, ME - 4.8/5 - [The Fish & Bone](https://www.fishstores.org/maine/portland/the-fish-and-bone) - Portland, ME - 4.8/5 - [Corals Unlimited Aquarium Store & Services](https://www.fishstores.org/maine/topsham/corals-unlimited-aquarium-store-and-services) - Topsham, ME - 4.7/5 - [Easy Aquariums - Westbrook](https://www.fishstores.org/maine/westbrook/easy-aquariums-westbrook) - Westbrook, ME - 4.7/5 - [AquaCorals Reef Aquariums](https://www.fishstores.org/maine/fairfield/aquacorals-reef-aquariums) - Fairfield, ME - 4.6/5 --- *Source: [FishStores.org](https://www.fishstores.org/maine/ellsworth/maine-pet-and-aquarium)* *Last updated: February 7, 2026*