About
Fitz's Fish Ponds sits along Route 22 in Green Brook Township, NJ, and carries a rare double identity: a full-service koi pond outfit on one side and one of the tri-state area's most serious planted-tank and aquascaping destinations on the other. Walk in expecting koi gear and you'll find a freshwater fish store that aquascapers drive an hour to reach — a dozen established, well-planted display tanks, several small ready-made nano scapes, and a wall of plants kept impeccably healthy. The plant program is the heart of the place.
Tropica pots and 1-2-Grow tissue cultures line the shelves, while crypts, Anubias, and terrarium plants are held in high-humidity tanks to ease the transition to submerged growth. Four or five plant tanks and a deep hardscape inventory of driftwood and rocks give aquascapers real material to work with. Equipment runs to Oase, Chihiros, and UNS gear, while shrimp, nano fish, invertebrates, and notably well-housed bettas round out the lineup.
Aquatic plants, shrimp, and dry goods are available in Green Brook Township, NJ for anyone setting up a first tank or refining an established one. The staff is the other draw. Howard is named in review after review for patiently walking first-timers through substrate, lighting, water parameters, plants, and cleanup crews without a hint of upselling.
Jean and aquarium department manager Jennifer earn the same devotion, helping newcomers pick the right setup — from a first betta tank to a 40-gallon breeder — and even bringing a customer's four-year-old over to feed the koi while the parents shopped. S. distributor for the Evolution Aqua Nexus line.
Imported Japanese koi for sale are a point of pride — an aquaculture professor brought her students through and called them among the best in the country. All fish are quarantined before they're offered for purchase. 9-star rating across more than 570 reviews, this Green Brook Township fish store rewards a patient, hands-on visit.
What they offer
Fish & livestock for sale at Fitz's Fish Ponds in Green Brook Township, NJ
Fitz's Fish Ponds stocks koi, shrimp, invertebrates, betta fish, aquarium plants and freshwater & pond fish for sale in Green Brook Township, NJ. As a fish store serving Green Brook Township, NJ, it also carries aquarium equipment, fish food and dry goods and offers aquascaping, pond services, aquarium setup, aquarium consultations, fish quarantine and tank cleaning.
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Highlights
What makes them special
- Tropica pots, 1-2-Grow tissue cultures, and submerged-grown plants kept in high-humidity tanks
- A dozen established display tanks plus deep driftwood and rock hardscape for aquascapers
- Oase, Chihiros, and UNS aquarium equipment in stock; U.S. distributor for Evolution Aqua Nexus
- Imported Japanese koi and full-service pond opening, closing, cleaning, and leak repair
- All fish quarantined before sale; Howard, Jean, and Jennifer known for patient, no-upsell guidance
From keepers
Customer reviews
“Pond installation last summer and I can say a year later everything is still going great! The guys who came out to open the pond were friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful. Having the pond has transformed our backyard into a lovely place to relax and enjoy”
— J LA5.0a day ago“Very helpful and knowledgeable staff, don't try to sell you things you don't need.”
— David Schaub5.0a day ago“My boyfriend and I LOVE going to Fitz’s in Green Brook! The staff there are so kind and knowledgeable. They are always offering to help us and answer every crazy question we come up with. Jean was so wonderful and us out by bringing my 4 year old to feed the koi fish while we picked out things we needed. Jean has on multiple occasions reassured us what we were doing was correct and helped us pick out products that we needed. We have had a 5 gallon tank with a betta fish and now have a 40 gallon breeder. I wouldn’t go anywhere else but Fitz’s!!”
— Shannon O'Brien5.06 days ago“Marshall and Mauricio did excellent work. They showed me what products to use keeping the pond clean. They were on time and very neat.”
— Darryl Robinson5.0a week ago“Edit: I’ve been using their services & especially annual contract with them for about 4 years, over the years I’ve seen their services declined in quality & as well as their customer service, especially their response time. They’ve hiked the prices every year but not matching the service. I’ve had such a disappointment with their services last 2 years questioning even if I should continue anymore. Old: This is my first time using the company to do my annual maintenance of my outdoor koi pond. I’m impressed with the services, the crew members Travis & Dennis, who arrived at my place to clean up the pond & open for summer, were very professional and efficient. I would highly recommend the company to anyone having outdoor koi ponds.”
— jyothi motukuru1.0Edited a week ago“I had a bad experience 4 years ago, you can go find it in the review section 🤣😂, but me and my brother had an order on 10 hi utsuri that came in sick and not the same quality as the video they sent and never got a refund or answer. But 4 years later to now, I found them off of whatnot but never know it was the same company that we brought 4 years ago and was able to comfortably buy over $3000 worth of koi off of live auction and see the quality and health overall of the fish before purchasing and it was amazing. The team does a really good job at organizing the show and gives us the benefits or price and selection and free shipping. And the quality is awesome I was able to convince my brother to join in and a good friend to join as well, overall the fish looks really healthy and color really bright and super active and can survive better than the domestic koi, they definitely got a good supplier and did a good job quarantine them.”
— Bang Ho5.02 weeks ago“Absolute Gem of a Store! I visited for the first time today to grab some aquatic plants and dry goods, and I can honestly say this is the best aquarium shop in the entire state. Their selection is incredible, but the customer service is what really sets them apart. I was helped by Jean, who was an absolute saint. Jean was super friendly and had the patience of a saint listening to all my rambling, ultimately helping me make the perfect choices for my setup. I’m so incredibly happy with my experience and already can't wait to head back for more. If you're into the hobby, do yourself a favor and check them out!”
— Nour Adi5.03 weeks ago“Always a good experience”
— I'M GATI5.0a month ago“Been with Fitz's for years, I trust them with all of my pond maintenance and any issues that arise. Kelly in the office is extremely helpful and pleasant and works with me to accommodate my schedule, and, Travis knows my pond inside and out and has been doing all my service work for several years now. I actually have an issue with a leak right now and I know it will be handled swiftly and expertly. The best in the business, by far! Just a follow up on the leak situation, Abraham came out, what a fantastic guy! Patched the hole with a much larger patch than the hole to make sure there were no more issues, completely cleaned up the area by the hole, and even walked the pond, cleaning debris from the trees out. We had a nice talk as well, I would happily have him back again, no offense, Travis😃 Thank you so much, Kelly, I appreciate you and Fitz's!!!”
— Brian Mills5.0Edited a month ago“We had a great experience with Jean. She was knowledgeable, and genuinely focused on helping us. She took the time to understand our wants, and offered suggestions. She explained everything clearly and was patient with us. We left feeling confident in our purchase and appreciated as a customer.”
— Jenny5.0a month ago
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Frequently asked questions
Note — Store information and services may change. Always call (908) 420-9908 to confirm current availability, hours, and services before visiting Fitz's Fish Ponds.