Michigan Aquarium Services, based in Troy, Michigan, is essentially a one-man operation that has earned a sterling reputation across the metro Detroit area — and it all comes down to Devon. The owner personally handles the bulk of the work, servicing freshwater and saltwater tanks for a remarkably diverse clientele: corporate offices, assisted living homes, restaurants like El Charro, group homes, and private residences throughout southeast Michigan. What sets this business apart is Devon's diagnostic approach.
Multiple reviewers describe coming to him after other companies failed them — green tanks that wouldn't clear up, fish constantly dying, equipment problems no one else could solve. At Quality Care of Howell, he spent several hours on his first visit just diagnosing the root issue before implementing a fix. Another customer was hours away from tearing down a 90-gallon tank when Devon listened to the problem over the phone and identified the solution immediately.
He doesn't just clean tanks; he troubleshoots them. Devon maintains everything from 55-gallon freshwater setups to large saltwater office displays, typically on monthly cleaning schedules. He handles tank breakdowns and emergency fish rescues — one family needed 30 fish across three tanks (both salt and freshwater) relocated during a family emergency, and Devon spent hours carefully breaking down each system and rehoming the animals.
He's also comfortable working with turtles and providing feeding guidance alongside standard aquarium maintenance. The consistent thread across dozens of reviews is reliability. Clients at commercial facilities note he never misses a scheduled visit.
He communicates promptly, prices fairly, and genuinely cares about the animals in his care. For anyone in the Troy or greater metro Detroit area who needs professional aquarium maintenance — especially if a previous service provider left them frustrated — Devon has built exactly the kind of hands-on, knowledgeable operation that earns long-term loyalty.
Dax Billcheck
47 reviews
Very good knowledge and service.
El Charro Commissary
Devon has been taking care of our fish tanks for the past year. We had been searching for a company to service my two fish tanks for the past 4 years since my previous technician retired. We went through multiple different companies before finding Devon and our tanks are finally looking good! They look cleaner and brighter than they ever have. Devon, and the other technicians that work at Michigan Aquatics, take great care and compassion of our fish. We couldn't recommend this company more! Thank you Michigan Aquatics! - Jeff Martin, Owner El Charro Restaurants
Lauren Thomas
12 reviews
I found MI Aquarium Services when I needed someone to clean my 55g freshwater tank while I was traveling. Devon now comes monthly to do a deep clean on my tank and does a great job. He is very knowledgeable and has made some great recommendations and additions to my tank to keep my fish healthy. He communicates in a timely manner and services a lot of the metro area. It’s been a huge help to have Devon doing the big cleanings every month! Highly recommend!
Liam Davis
19 reviews
I cannot recommend Michigan Aquarium Services in Troy, Michigan highly enough. From the moment I reached out, Devon responded to my inquiry incredibly quickly and made a difficult time so much easier for my family. Devon was friendly, patient, and deeply understanding of our needs. His professionalism and kindness were apparent in every interaction, and he handled everything with true diligence and care. It’s clear he takes pride not only in his work, but in supporting the people he serves. If you need aquarium services of any kind, Devon is absolutely the person to call. We are truly grateful for his help and would work with him again in a heartbeat.
Nidhal Ghraib
Devon came to the rescue with our fish tank here at Quality Care of Howell. We had been battling a green tank, that just would not stay clear, and fish constantly dying. We had worked with one other company, but he was no help in trying to figure out the problem and find a solution. Devon came in, spent several hours here the first day, just to figure out the issue, and we have been using him monthly since. Our tank is now back in great shape, fish are having longevity, and our residents are now able to sit peacefully by and watch the fish wonders.
Pointes Landscaping
5 reviews
Devon and his crew do great work.
Karen Harris
6 reviews
Devon takes care of four large fish tanks - two in our corporate offices and two in assisted living homes. He is 100% reliable, honest, cost effective, and extremely knowledgeable about types of fish and which ones to combine in tanks and fish that are aggressive and should not be combined. He cleans and maintains our tanks monthly - they are beautiful and I highly recommend his service.
GOAL Digger
6 reviews
Devon services our facility and he is always professional, thorough, knowledgeable, and all around pleasant. I would definitely recommend this company for all your aquatic needs.
Tracey Taylor
6 reviews
Michigan aquarium has taken care of the tank at my community for several years. They are fantastic and do an excellent job maintaining our tank.
Kristin
2 reviews
Devon is awesome! Our office aquarium has never looked better. He has been, by far, the most dependable and most knowledgeable person we've had. I hope to have many more years if service from Michigan Aquarium!
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6336 Emerald Lake Dr, Troy, MI 48085
February 7, 2026
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