About
7-star rating that locals defend fiercely. It's a full-service pet supply store, but for Capital District fishkeepers it earns a special place: Benson's stocks freshwater fish and live aquarium plants for sale in Albany, NY, and the staff genuinely know their aquatic stuff. " Another shopper, Lexxi, gave a shout-out to Luke, who helped her troubleshoot aquarium problems on more than one visit — the kind of hands-on, walk-in guidance you only get from people who keep tanks themselves.
Beyond the aquarium aisle, the breadth is hard to overstate. Reviewers describe an "amazing variety and selection" spanning cats, dogs, birds, reptiles, and small mammals, with shelves of quality food, treats, toys, grooming supplies, and accessories. The store is repeatedly called clean, well-organized, and "immaculate," and there's often a friendly dog or two wandering the aisles.
" Staff are the constant theme: helpful, knowledgeable, and happy to walk a heavy bag of food out to your car. Value is real here too. The loyalty program earns free bags of food and treats on top of $10-off rewards, there's a 10% military discount, and a rescue program quietly offers food and treats to newly adopted pets — one customer was moved bringing in a terrier rescued from a kill shelter.
The shop has been undergoing a little remodeling, and the improvements so far look great. For Albany aquarists hunting freshwater fish and aquarium plants near me, with honest advice from people who actually care, Benson's Pet Center is the local fish store worth the trip.
What they offer
Fish & livestock for sale at Benson's Pet Center in Albany, NY
Benson's Pet Center stocks aquarium plants and freshwater fish for sale in Albany, NY. As a fish store serving Albany, NY, it also carries aquarium equipment.
- Livestock & products
- Live PlantsAquarium Equipment
- Specializes in
Highlights
What makes them special
- Family-owned Albany pet store with 1,000+ reviews and a 4.7 rating
- Freshwater fish and live aquarium plants with knowledgeable aquatic staff
- Self-service pet wash station praised as the cleanest customers have seen
- Loyalty rewards (free food and treats plus $10 off) and a 10% military discount
- Rescue program offering free food and treats for newly adopted pets
From keepers
Customer reviews
“Wow! What a variety! Funny I have driven past this place for years and never gone in, but happened to be in the area and needed something and didn't feel like going out of my way so I stopped in and was blown away! Amazing variety and selection, nice doggy baths (although being right up front kinda sucks for nervous dogs), prices weren't too bad. Staff was friendly. I'll be back (:”
— Aminika Galusha5.0a week ago“Well staffed the employees were all helpful and accommodating! Store is well stocked and immaculate. We were traveling and needed a self wash for our little Ziggy and it was the best, and cleanest we have ever seen!”
— Lori Ziegler5.0a week ago“The staff is so friendly and the pet wash station is soooo helpful!”
— Laurie Abajian5.03 weeks ago“Support local shops, the loyalty program saves me money on treats and food you earn free bags of dry food and free bags of treats in ADDITION to 10$ off order”
— Jenna D5.0a month ago“Love this store!! Staff are friendly and helpful. Amazing stock of food for cats and dogs.”
— Tara Piana5.0a month ago“Great selection and prices.”
— Jason Premo4.0a month ago“You need it...they have it...very smart energetic staff”
— Mike WB2NYC Martino (WB2NYC)5.0a month ago“Great product selection and service!”
— Kurtis Kennedy5.02 months ago“They employ such helpful people. The cashier actually came around and wanted to walk the huge bag of food to the car for me. I love that they will find answers to questions and are always willing to help.”
— Sherri TF5.0Edited 2 months ago“Benson's is always good to their customers. Helpful with special orders. It's really the only place I go in person for pet supplies”
— Anne Martindale5.02 months ago
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Frequently asked questions
Note — Store information and services may change. Always call (518) 435-1738 to confirm current availability, hours, and services before visiting Benson's Pet Center.