About
Highland Tropical Fish & Bird Haven is a family-run fish store in White Lake, MI with genuine history — its roots trace back to an original location off Woodward in Royal Oak before the family put down permanent roots in White Lake. Walk in and you'll find rows of clean, well-maintained freshwater tanks stocked with tropical species, white bristlenose plecos, and the shrimp lobsters longtime regulars can't resist — those tiny, oddball inverts that share shelf space with striking white and blue lobsters. The shop centers on freshwater, though it carries some saltwater stock too, and staff like Josh field koi pond questions with real patience and expertise.
If you're hunting white bristlenose plecos or unusual freshwater fish for sale in White Lake, MI, this is the kind of place where you never quite know what you'll walk out with. The fish side is only half the story. The bird section is a destination in its own right, from baby cockatiels to mature parrots, backed by a full wall of bird seed, toys, and grooming supplies — with gorgeous birds for sale alongside nail trims, beak trims, and flight-feather clipping.
They also board birds at reasonable daily rates and carry reptiles including chameleons, tortoises, and leopard geckos, making it a broader animal lover's stop than the name suggests. Bob and the rest of the crew are praised again and again for their knowledge: customers with cloudy tanks routinely leave with advice that works within the hour. Recent visitors highlight free water testing, trade-ins for store credit, and a guarantee on the fish they sell — small touches that keep people coming back.
Prices are generally fair, and while a few regulars wish the fish selection ran larger, what's stocked is healthy and well cared for. 7 rating, this White Lake, MI aquarium and bird shop has earned a following that spans generations, with customers returning decade after decade for feeder fish, supplies, or just the calm of a place that clearly cares about the animals it sells.
What they offer
Fish & livestock for sale at Highland Tropical Fish & Bird Haven in White Lake, MI
Highland Tropical Fish & Bird Haven stocks shrimp, plecos, koi, invertebrates, aquarium plants and freshwater, saltwater & pond fish for sale in White Lake, MI. As an aquarium store serving White Lake, MI, it also carries dry goods and fish food and offers fish boarding, aquarium consultations, water testing and pond services.
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Highlights
What makes them special
- Family-run fish store with roots tracing back to Royal Oak — decades of community trust in White Lake, MI
- Clean freshwater tanks with white bristlenose plecos, shrimp lobsters, and striking white and blue lobsters
- Free water testing, trade-ins for store credit, and a guarantee on the fish they sell
- Bird section with gorgeous birds for sale, boarding, and grooming — nail trims, beak trims, and flight-feather clipping
- Knowledgeable staff like Bob and Josh who help with everything from cloudy tanks to koi pond care
From keepers
Customer reviews
“Knowledgeable staff and awesome variety”
— Bethany Santos5.0a day ago“These guys are great! Very knowledgeable, they do trade-ins for credit, free water testing, and guarantee their fish. Highly recommend. Also have birds on the other side of the store. Nails and wing trimming & gorgeous birds for sale.”
— Kathryn Kavanagh5.0a week ago“Quality feed and very knowledgeable people here.”
— Mark Purdy5.02 weeks ago“Friendly and knowledgeable”
— rose carpenter5.04 weeks ago“They have really cool fish and the birds on the other side were spectacular. The staff is very knowledgeable”
— Valencia Polito5.0a month ago“Fish”
— fennecsdev5.0a month ago“Me and my boyfriend went to this fish store so I could get more things for my betta’s fish tank. He suggested getting red root floaters, and I loved the idea. Along with the floaters, I also bought one of their sucker fish to help keep my tank cleaner, and some decorative rose quartz. When we got home, we added the floaters and the sucker fish into my tank, and we put the extra floaters into our larger tank with another betta. Both bettas had been healthy and thriving for over a year at that point. Almost immediately, there was a horrible smell coming from my tank that had never been there before. Then on Mother’s Day, our betta in the larger tank passed away unexpectedly. He had always been healthy and active, so it didn’t make sense. Not long after that, my betta also died, which was heartbreaking because he was healthy and very well cared for. After thinking about it, the only unusual changes we had made to the tanks were the new floaters and the new fish. The sucker fish is still alive and doing fine, which makes the whole situation even stranger. I’ve added new plants to my tanks before and never had an issue like this, but this time I guess I wasn’t so lucky. I personally would not recommend this fish store unless you are starting a completely new tank, with only their fish and plants. Losing both of our bettas like this was devastating.”
— Scerenity s1.0a month ago“Fair prices, friendly folks!”
— Shane Higdon5.0a month ago“Best Customer service around and the best variety plus deals.”
— James Hampton5.0Edited 2 months ago“Always a good selection of birds and fish and they will let you interact with the birds very customer focused store”
— Tracey Lemke4.02 months ago
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Note — Store information and services may change. Always call (248) 698-9090 to confirm current availability, hours, and services before visiting Highland Tropical Fish & Bird Haven.