About
Fishy Bizz has built a genuinely devoted following across metro Detroit, with hobbyists regularly driving 45 to 50 minutes each way to shop this compact, tank-packed freshwater fish store in Farmington, MI. The space is small, but it's stacked floor to ceiling with constantly rotating stock, which is exactly why regulars keep coming back to see what just arrived. Freshwater livestock is the headliner.
Reviewers single out a beautiful discus display, plus a deep bench of cichlids — apistogramma, German rams, and African cichlids among them — alongside Corydoras, plecos, rainbows, and the occasional puffer. You'll also find guppies, tetras, kuhli loach, gourami, and the kind of rare, unexpected species that simply don't turn up at the big-box chains. Invertebrate fans come for neocaridina and cherry shrimp, freshwater clams, and algae-eating snails.
The live plant wall is a real standout, well-grown and varied enough for serious planted-tank builders, with driftwood and hardscape to match. There's a small saltwater corner worth a look, too, so the shop doubles as an aquarium store. If you're hunting a specific fish for sale in Farmington, MI, the staff will gladly take your number and call when it lands.
What sets the place apart is livestock health: new arrivals are quarantined in the back before they hit the floor, and customers consistently report fish that thrive for months. Every tank is spotless and easy to view. Staff members Ethan and Piper get named again and again for patient, honest guidance — they'll help set up a first tank, talk through stocking, and steer you away from gear you don't actually need.
The shelves carry Xtreme fish food, Aquarium Co-Op products, heaters, and filters that go well beyond chain-store basics. Fair prices, a rewards program for repeat visitors, and a much-loved fish-magazine collage mural in the bathroom round out one of the friendliest neighborhood aquarium shops near me in Southeast Michigan.
What they offer
Fish & livestock for sale at Fishy Bizz in Farmington, MI
Fishy Bizz stocks discus, rare and hard-to-find species, cichlids, African cichlids, invertebrates, shrimp, tetras, plecos, aquarium plants and freshwater & saltwater fish for sale in Farmington, MI. As an aquarium store serving Farmington, MI, it also carries dry goods, aquarium equipment, fish food and fish medications and offers fish quarantine and aquarium consultations.
- Livestock & products
- Live PlantsPlanted TanksDiscusRare SpeciesCichlidsAfrican CichlidsInvertebratesShrimpTetrasPlecosCatfishPuffersLivebearersDry GoodsAquarium EquipmentFish FoodMedications
- Services
- Specializes in
Highlights
What makes them special
- Beautiful discus display plus apistogramma, German rams, and African cichlids on the floor
- All new arrivals quarantined in the back before reaching the sales floor
- Standout live plant wall with driftwood and hardscape for planted tanks
- Staff Ethan and Piper praised by name for patient, honest fishkeeping advice
- Stocks Xtreme fish food and Aquarium Co-Op products alongside heaters and filters
From keepers
Customer reviews
“Awesome selection, friendly and knowledgeable staff. Our go to fish store!”
— Jan-Michael Hessenauer5.04 days ago“Awesome place. Purchased 3 beautiful discus, a rocket gar, several plants and some driftwood. Service was top notch and staff was very knowledgeable and very accommodating. They also took our number down to let us know when they have certain fish available. Great experience thank you fishy bizz”
— Brian Anstandig5.02 weeks ago“I bought 13 fish from Fishy Bizz several months ago, and they’re all thriving. The store is organized, the staff was friendly, and prices were very reasonable.”
— Kristina Whitfield5.0a month ago“I liked the fish”
— King Kobra5.0a month ago“Piper and Eathan were so incredibly helpful for my wife and I to get into the the aquarium hobby. They were super kind and enthusiastic talking about what fish looked cool from the YouTube videos we've watched and they even had every fish we could think of. Their plants also look great and healthy. We learned so much from our visit and we're excited to start prepping our tanks for our snails, cherry shrimp, khuli loach, panda cory, red bristlenose, and gourami. They had great prices on everything we wanted and they even asked questions about our tanks to make sure we weren't buying things we dont need.”
— John Couperthwaite5.0a month ago“Great selection of fish and plants. The staff is really helpful.”
— Eric Gunter4.0a month ago“I came in yesterday to look for some tetras to add to my tank. Drove about 45 minutes because this is my go to store for a good selection. The store is clean and the tanks are beautifully kept, however when I walked in I was not greeted. No big deal I can look on my own. Then whoever was working just walked out and I was left alone in the store. I could have taken anything at that point, but because I’m an honest person I did not. I continued looking and found a few that I liked. However, I was unable to purchase anything because the worker had left. I left empty handed and went to check out another store.”
— Erin D2.02 months ago“My go-to place for my aquarium. Staff is very helpful and knowledgeable.”
— Madisyn Glenn5.02 months ago“Absolute top tier fish store. I drive 45 minutes each way on busy days and it’s worth it every time. Fantastic selection of fish that I don’t find anywhere else, especially African cichlids rams apistogramma rainbows Corydoras and plecos! Usually a good variety of puffers even! Every time I go I leave with something new and unexpected. Staff is friendly and welcoming. Cannot sing this stores praises loudly enough.”
— Duane Conn5.02 months ago“The woman in there was so nice and knowledgeable about everything I asked about regarding my fish tank and wanting to add more to it. I will always come back here, mind you I drove from downtown to here. Amazing experience 10 outta 10, staff, stock, logo; top tier.”
— Don Wade5.02 months ago
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Frequently asked questions
Note — Store information and services may change. Always call (248) 893-7892 to confirm current availability, hours, and services before visiting Fishy Bizz.