About
Walking into Global Fish Co. in Elmwood Park, New Jersey, the first thing you notice is how clean everything is — rows of well-maintained tanks housing everything from nano community fish to jaw-dropping monster species like arowanas, stingrays, and fire eels. This isn't a big-box pet store with a neglected fish section.
It's a dedicated freshwater fish shop where the livestock looks genuinely healthy and the staff — particularly Anthony and Hayley — can talk tank cycling, species compatibility, and feeding strategies with real depth. The selection leans heavily toward rare and unusual freshwater species, the kind of fish you won't find at a chain store. Black wolf fish, large albino pacus, flowerhorn hybrids, gold spotted plecos, and vampire shrimp share floor space with colorful community fish, blue snails, and live plants for planted tank builds.
They also stock koi and goldfish for pond owners, and the team has helped newcomers set up outdoor ponds with proper guidelines. Beautiful aquascaped display tanks throughout the store serve as both inspiration and proof that the staff practices what they preach. Global Fish Co.
ships nationwide, and multiple online customers report fish arriving alive, healthy, and barely stressed — often within 24 hours. Their online ordering has earned a loyal repeat customer base, particularly among hobbyists seeking hard-to-find species. In-store, the team offers water testing and honest consultation; Hayley has been specifically praised for prioritizing animal welfare over making a sale, even accepting surrendered fish that have outgrown their owners' tanks.
Pricing occasionally draws debate — some hobbyists feel certain monster fish and hybrids are marked above market rates — but the consensus across hundreds of reviews is that the quality of livestock and the caliber of advice justify the trip. People drive an hour or more just to browse. For freshwater enthusiasts in northern New Jersey looking for rare species, knowledgeable guidance, and fish that actually thrive after purchase, Global Fish Co.
has built a reputation that's hard to argue with.
What they offer
Livestock, services, water
- Livestock & products
- Services
- Specializes in
- FreshwaterPond
Highlights
What makes them special
- Impressive monster fish selection including arowanas, stingrays, fire eels, and black wolf fish
- Ships fish nationwide with fast delivery — often arriving within 24 hours
- Staff offers in-store water testing and honest cycling and compatibility advice
- Beautiful aquascaped display tanks throughout the store
- Accepts surrendered fish that have outgrown owners' tanks
From keepers
Customer reviews
“Great store with great selection and all the staff members are nice and give great advice!”
— Benjamin Schleich5.02 days ago“Anthony and Hailey are awesome. Huge selection of fish. Very knowledgeable and friendly, definitely recommend and will definitely go back. It’s my favorite mini aquarium”
— Priscilla Declemente Deserio5.02 weeks ago“Ordered twice from them now and both times the fish (both Black Wolf Fish) have arrived in perfect condition and hardly stressed, shipping is very fast and both arrived far less than 24 hours after leaving their shop! Highly recommend ordering from them”
— Shannen Bastianini5.03 weeks ago“I’m used to going to Petco etc for fish advice and for fish accessories and even fish and it always felt as if they didn’t have the adequate resources or the people were uninformed and I thought that was normal until I went to Global Fish Co. The amount of knowledge that the staff has is amazing and the variety of fish that they have is incredible and their fish are healthy and striving. They have so many rare species of fish that I have never seen before. Support your local fish stores trust me”
— Joel “Blackchiney” Chung5.03 weeks ago“Recently ordered online. All fish came alive and well. Prices are good, employees are helpful. Treatment of fish is great. I will probably only buy from global dish moving forward.”
— Daniel Gigante5.04 weeks ago“Hayley was so kind and knowledgeable in helping me. She took in my large gold spotted pleco that another store sold to me that my tank could no longer handle. She was so understanding about the situation and made me feel a lot better about bringing him in knowing he would be taken care of! She was also super helpful in giving advice for fish-less cycling a new tank. I would highly recommend Global Fish Co. and specifically Hayley for all your fish needs, especially if you’re looking into larger fish/aquariums! 10/10 all around. :)”
— Melissa De Goes5.04 weeks ago“I came to this shop for the first time a few days ago. I was very impressed with how nice and helpful the staff were. The tanks and fish looked healthy and clean and the prices are very reasonable as well. I cant wait to visit again.”
— Moish Mosko5.0a month ago“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Amazing service and experience! We stopped by Global Fish Company in Elmwood Park this morning before they even opened, and Anthony was incredibly kind and welcoming. He let us wander around and answered all our questions. The selection is excellent and the staff is extremely knowledgeable. This was such a memorable experience—highly recommend!”
— Nicole Ricciardi5.0a month ago“Very knowledgeable and a great assortment! They have the essentials and then each time I go there’s something new. Not to mention that they make you feel like a close friend.”
— Brian Rendine5.0a month ago“Stopped by just to get some snails as I'm cycling a tank right now. Very nice selection, the tanks are all clean, well maintained and the fish appear healthy with vibrant color. Friendly staff, bought some pretty blue snails and beautiful plants. I will be back again soon to stock my tank.”
— Sara Levin5.0a month ago
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Frequently asked questions
Note — Store information and services may change. Always call (551) 224-8103 to confirm current availability, hours, and services before visiting Global Fish Co..