About
Moby Dick Pet Store has been a Waterford Township, MI institution for decades, with several longtime regulars saying they have been walking through the door since 1979. Tucked into a modest building that hides an enormous inventory, this family-owned shop has earned a loyal metro Detroit following for its dense, well-kept fish room and the kind of hands-on knowledge the big chains can't match. The freshwater selection is the heart of the store.
Reviewers regularly call out the oddball and breeder stock alongside cichlids, rainbowfish, livebearers, tetras, and corydoras catfish. One recent visitor went home with a pair of beautiful veil angelfish for sale in Waterford Township, MI and couldn't have been happier. The live plant selection draws steady praise for quality and fair pricing, and Moby Dick remains one of the few shops in the area to stock live blackworms, a prized food for serious hobbyists.
You'll also find shrimp, snails, isopods, and a rotating cast of invertebrates. On the saltwater side this is a genuine aquarium store: corals, anemones, and reef supplies pull keepers from thirty minutes out, and one regular recently named it his new go-to for saltwater advice. A standout detail is that Moby Dick sells pre-cycled aquariums already seeded with beneficial bacteria and balanced pH, ready for immediate stocking, so you can find a tank that's ready to go the same day.
Beyond fish, the shop carries reptiles, amphibians, and a full range of live feeders, and staff like Riley, Payton, and Dan are singled out again and again for patient, genuinely knowledgeable help, while the owner is often on the floor himself as a gracious host. The aisles run tight and the themed display tanks invite you to linger over the photos. For anyone in southeast Michigan hunting for a real fish store near me after Kee's Aquarium closed, Moby Dick has become the natural successor, with the same passion, depth, and care for keeping fish healthy.
What they offer
Fish & livestock for sale at Moby Dick Pet Store Inc in Waterford Township, MI
Moby Dick Pet Store Inc stocks corals, reef fish, anemones, cichlids, angelfish, livebearers, tetras, catfish, aquarium plants and freshwater & saltwater fish for sale in Waterford Township, MI. As an aquarium store serving Waterford Township, MI, it also carries dry goods, aquarium equipment and fish food and offers aquarium consultations and aquarium setup.
- Livestock & products
- CoralsReefAnemonesCichlidsAngelfishLivebearersTetrasCatfishLive PlantsShrimpInvertebratesRare SpeciesDry GoodsAquarium EquipmentFish Food
- Services
- Specializes in
Highlights
What makes them special
- Pre-cycled aquariums seeded with beneficial bacteria, ready to stock the same day
- One of the few metro Detroit shops carrying live blackworms
- Deep freshwater oddball, cichlid, and breeder selection at fair prices
- Full saltwater section with corals, anemones, and reef supplies
- Family-owned since the 1970s with knowledgeable staff and owner on the floor
From keepers
Customer reviews
“Fish and supplies you really need. Everyone very helpful. Owner often on premises and a knowledgeable and gracious host.”
— John Horvath5.017 hours ago“Prices are higher than the other pet stores. No bargains available.”
— James Hampton1.0Edited 6 days ago“Very helpful and knowledgeable staff. My new go to store for saltwater aquarium advice and supplies.”
— Robert Wulbrecht5.0a week ago“Really informative about lizards”
— J davis5.0a week ago“Always great going here and very helpful with any questions I've had.”
— BigFish Freak5.02 weeks ago“This is an amazing local fish store. Amazing selection”
— Jeremy Yerke5.0Edited 2 weeks ago“Awesome store for pet fish. Always busy, for a good reason!”
— Mike5.03 weeks ago“Huge difference between a family-owned business and one owned by a huge corporation. This is the only fish store for me.”
— Michael Cascone5.03 weeks ago“Love this place, great saltwater selection, and been going here since 1979.”
— Terrance Thomas5.0a month ago“It's always a pleasure to stop by and visit and pick up supplies”
— David Gaval5.0Edited 2 months ago
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Frequently asked questions
Note — Store information and services may change. Always call (248) 673-2520 to confirm current availability, hours, and services before visiting Moby Dick Pet Store Inc.