--- type: store name: "Royal Tropical Fish & Bird" city: "Royal Oak" state: "MI" rating: 4.5 reviews: 689 url: https://www.fishstores.org/michigan/royal-oak/royal-tropical-fish-and-bird --- # Royal Tropical Fish & Bird Fish store in Royal Oak, Michigan - **Address**: 1324 Hartrick Ave, Royal Oak, MI 48067, Royal Oak, MI, 48067 - **Phone**: (248) 541-6600 - **Website**: [royaltropicalonline.com/](https://royaltropicalonline.com/) - **Rating**: 4.5/5 (689 reviews) ## Hours | Day | Hours | | --- | --- | | Monday | 2:00 – 6:00 PM | | Tuesday | 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM | | Wednesday | 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM | | Thursday | 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM | | Friday | 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM | | Saturday | 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM | | Sunday | 12:00 – 5:00 PM | ## About Royal Tropical Fish & Bird occupies a unique niche in Royal Oak, Michigan, combining a full freshwater fish operation with a dedicated bird department — plus a smattering of reptiles. It's the kind of place where you walk in for ghost shrimp and walk out with a cockatiel, and that dual identity has earned it a loyal following over more than two decades in the community. The freshwater selection is the main draw for aquarists. Cichlid enthusiasts in particular will find plenty to browse — reviewers call out Blue Dolphins, Electric Blue Johanni, and a broad range of African cichlids that keep hobbyists coming back. The store also stocks harder-to-find invertebrates like bamboo shrimp alongside live plants, making it a worthwhile stop for anyone building out a planted tank or community setup. Tanks are generally well-labeled with species names and prices, which makes browsing easy and signals a level of organization that many local fish stores lack. Staff knowledge is frequently praised, especially when it comes to helping customers choose compatible species and offering care advice. Ryan, in particular, gets shout-outs for friendly, hands-on assistance. The owner is described as genuinely passionate about both fish and birds, willing to spend time answering questions rather than just ringing up a sale. It's worth noting that the store has gone through an ownership transition, and reviews from that period are mixed — some customers reported declining tank cleanliness and staffing issues. More recent feedback, however, trends positive, with visitors noting clean tanks, healthy fish, and a store that appears to be finding its footing again. Royal Tropical Fish & Bird isn't just a fish store; it's a neighborhood pet destination that serves a wide range of animal lovers in the Royal Oak area. For freshwater hobbyists focused on cichlids or looking for a reliable local source of healthy livestock and supplies, it's a store that rewards repeat visits. ## Specializations - **Water Types**: Freshwater - **Livestock & Products**: Cichlids, African Cichlids, Shrimp, Live Plants, Invertebrates - **Services**: Consultation - **Known For**: Premium Equipment, Knowledgeable Staff, Healthy Fish ## Highlights - Impressive selection of African cichlids including Blue Dolphins and Electric Johanni - Combined fish, bird, and reptile store in Royal Oak - Bamboo shrimp and other hard-to-find invertebrates occasionally available - Clean, well-labeled tanks with names and prices - Knowledgeable staff willing to answer fishkeeping questions ## Brands Carried Harrison'S ## Customer Reviews **"Ester Gold"** - 5/5 - a day ago > Great store! Owner very knowledgeable about pet fish and bird varieties. **"Rob Cholette"** - 5/5 - a week ago > Friendly staff, quality supplies **"landon Filzek"** - 5/5 - a week ago > great fish selection **"Ed Milkowski"** - 5/5 - 3 weeks ago > Love this fish store answered all my questions and I just bought 3 blue dolphins and 3 blue electric Johanni…love these fish!!! **"Jamie Bamberger"** - 5/5 - 3 weeks ago > Great store and customer service! They had every fish I came for and even had a bamboo shrimp that are very hard to find. Great store **"Ashley Langelier"** - 5/5 - 3 weeks ago > This pet place has the best owner to cut bird nails and trim beaks. He is soooo awesome and I recommend anyone to go there for birds, fish, and possibly reptiles. He owns Something Fishy in Belleville as well. Go to him if you need anything done, especially birdies!!!!!!! **"Mavrik Ferrell"** - 5/5 - a month ago > Bought a few fish from Here, great selection very nice owner will return! **"Rebecca F"** - 1/5 - Edited a month ago > EDIT/UPDATE: gave them one more chance cause I needed something and was hoping to see the store in better shape. It wasn't. Still has dirty tanks with dead fish and all the birds had empty food bowls. It was sad to see. They still don't have the pellets I need and was told to look somewhere else because they only feed "high qiality" pellets to their birds. I was looking for Harrison's. From now on, I'll be driving to a different place and leaving this store in my rear view mirror! ORIGINAL REVIEW: All these 5 star reviews just to get a discount at this store to hide the true ones. I don't know what happened but everything is dirty there's no bright family vibes. They carry good products but everything else seems pretty shaky. Fish tanks are dirty and half empty and over priced fish. **"Ashley Boyles"** - 5/5 - a month ago > The new owner is absolutely wonderful! Thank you for accommodating me! Bug is very happy! **"Meegan Horenstein"** - 1/5 - a month ago > Changed ownership!! They fired Lauren, the only person there that knew about birds(and cared)...as far as I'm concerned. Last time I took my bird there, they gave her back to me w blood on her wings, w no mention of it at all. When I returned I was told it's "normal". This is not normal. They don't care. I worry for their birds safety and yours if you take them there. ## Nearby Stores - [Dutch Family Reef: Aquarium Maintenance and Design (DFR Aquatics)](https://www.fishstores.org/michigan/byron-center/dutch-family-reef-aquarium-maintenance-and-design-dfr-aquatics) - Byron Center, MI - 5.0/5 - [Michigan Aquarium Services](https://www.fishstores.org/michigan/troy/michigan-aquarium-services) - Troy, MI - 5.0/5 - [Cherry Corals](https://www.fishstores.org/michigan/livonia/cherry-corals) - Livonia, MI - 4.9/5 - [Detroit Reef Club](https://www.fishstores.org/michigan/ferndale/detroit-reef-club) - Ferndale, MI - 4.9/5 - [Aquallations](https://www.fishstores.org/michigan/traverse-city/aquallations) - Traverse City, MI - 4.8/5 - [Aquatic Innovation](https://www.fishstores.org/michigan/flint/aquatic-innovation) - Flint, MI - 4.8/5 --- *Source: [FishStores.org](https://www.fishstores.org/michigan/royal-oak/royal-tropical-fish-and-bird)* *Last updated: February 7, 2026*