About
Pet Connection has spent decades earning its place as one of metro Detroit's most trusted destinations for fishkeepers, and the latest run of reviews shows why customers still drive 30 to 40 minutes past half a dozen other shops to reach this Livonia, MI aquarium store. With more than 30 tanks kept consistently clean — visitors routinely call them the tidiest in the area — the shop pairs an unusually deep freshwater selection with a saltwater and coral section that takes up over half the floor. Freshwater hobbyists come for the breadth: rare nano fish, ember tetras, swordtails, and pea puffers turn up here, and shoppers report finding species they had only seen online or in videos.
One reviewer drove around several shops hunting for YoYo loaches and Pet Connection was the only store that had them in stock; another regularly picks up Hillstream loaches for sale in Livonia, MI at prices that beat the competition. The live plant inventory is praised as one of the best in Michigan, kept in pristine condition alongside well-priced driftwood, stones, and gravel for aquascaping a new layout. On the saltwater side, you'll find healthy marine livestock, invertebrates, live coral, and frags available in Livonia, MI, plus additives, fish food, and the Seachem products longtime shoppers say are cheaper here than anywhere else.
Owner Ryan is named again and again for honest compatibility advice and patient guidance — one dad credited him with helping his 12-year-old set up his first large tank. The store lists arrival dates on most fish, offers free water testing with purchases, and will walk you through diet, temperature, and tankmate choices. The atmosphere is quiet and low-pressure; staff give you room to browse rather than hover.
For anyone keeping freshwater or saltwater tanks around Livonia and metro Detroit, this is a fish store worth the trip.
What they offer
Fish & livestock for sale at Pet Connection in Livonia, MI
Pet Connection stocks corals, reef fish, shrimp, invertebrates, rare and hard-to-find species, pufferfish, livebearers, tetras, aquarium plants and freshwater & saltwater fish for sale in Livonia, MI. As an aquarium store serving Livonia, MI, it also carries dry goods, aquarium equipment and fish food and offers water testing and aquarium consultations.
- Livestock & products
- CoralsReefLive PlantsShrimpInvertebratesRare SpeciesPuffersLivebearersTetrasDry GoodsAquarium EquipmentFish Food
- Services
- Specializes in
Highlights
What makes them special
- Deep freshwater selection including rare nano fish, ember tetras, and hard-to-find YoYo loaches reviewers couldn't get elsewhere
- Large saltwater section taking up over half the store, with live coral, frags, and marine invertebrates
- Live aquatic plants regarded as among the best in Michigan, kept in pristine condition
- Owner Ryan repeatedly praised for honest compatibility advice and patient, knowledgeable guidance
- Free water testing with purchases, arrival dates listed on most fish, and competitive Seachem pricing
From keepers
Customer reviews
“Super helpful for my 12 year old son setting up his first large tank. At the start of our time here we were looking for freshwater live plants.....I dont know much about fish but my son says they had one of the largest and healthiest variety he has ever seen. They are priced well and they were also very kind and patient letting him pick out certain ones. Overall this fish store is my sons favorite to go to for the variety, service and health of the fish here. The owner Ryan is very knowledgeable and helpful on all the days we went there. If you are interested in saltwater me and my son cant speak to that as we aren't knowledgeable on that type of fish but from what we could tell they were extremely healthy and the staff was knowledgeable. They also had a large variety of aqua scaping peices such as rocks, gravel, and driftwood. Overall I highly recommend this fish store as your next fish shopping location.”
— John Robison5.0Edited 2 weeks ago“Great selection of fish. Quick service and courteous staff. I’m always in and out. Very knowledgeable staff as well.”
— Redd4.03 weeks ago“Very please with this fish store! They take really good care of there tanks and fish look very healthy!”
— Jacob Beer5.0a month ago“Good selection of livestock and equipment. The workers are friendly, and answer questions about fish compatibility honestly. Livestocks appear healthy.”
— Yohei Shimazaki5.0Edited a month ago“This store is fantastic! They have a great variety of healthy, well-cared-for freshwater and saltwater fish, as well as invertebrates and corals.”
— Frank Cassar5.0a month ago“Came in looking for YoYo loaches and they had them. Needed some for companionship for my current loach. I shopped around a few shops and they were the only ones that had them in stock. I was also impressed by how clean the tanks were, probably the cleanest of all the shops I visited that day. They also had some nice looking drift wood and rocks. I was very impressed by this store. I plan to come back when I'm ready to landscape my tank.”
— Bussam A5.02 months ago“It's a far drive for me but worth it everything looks great and healthy and the staff now what thier doing an are friendly don't hesitate to ask questions they'll answer them”
— John Wiegand5.02 months ago“Great selection of aquarium livestock and supplies. Over half of store is dedicated to saltwater fish and live coral. Good prices and lots of selection for frags. Definitely one of the go to places for aquarium supplies in metro Detroit”
— Louis Bellanca5.02 months ago“Really knowledgeable and help you decide the right fit for your set up. Plenty of options also.”
— Dion Cook5.03 months ago“I really like this place. The store is clean and is organized with accessories, tanks, and other supplies toward the front of the shop while the livestock is in the back. Their fish always look happy and healthy, and they did warn us of one tank that was being treated so we knew not to get fish from it. The employees are helpful and though this shop is usually busy, they do a good job of getting you what you need. This is now my go-to for all of my needs.”
— Tana Palmer5.03 months ago
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Frequently asked questions
Note — Store information and services may change. Always call (734) 525-1270 to confirm current availability, hours, and services before visiting Pet Connection.