About
Pet Resources on Walton Avenue has been a Bronx, NY institution for years — a full-service neighborhood pet store where fishkeepers, reptile owners, and dog parents all find a reason to keep coming back. While the shop covers everything from snakes and Venus fly traps to grooming and bird supplies, its freshwater aquarium department is what keeps local aquarists loyal. The freshwater fish for sale in Bronx, NY here earn steady praise for both variety and price.
One recent visitor singled out how beautiful the fish are and how friendly the staff were, while regulars note the selection holds up week after week. Feeder goldfish and a rotating mix of community fish are available alongside a genuinely strong run of live aquarium plants — a department that draws aquascapers and houseplant lovers alike. Where this fish store separates itself from the big-box chains is the staff.
Jayden has built a following for teaching customers the hobby hands-on; one fishkeeper credits him with guiding their successful 55-gallon planted aquarium from setup through maintenance. That kind of mentorship — patient, honest, no upsell — is why people describe the manager (affectionately the "boss man") as feeling more like a friend than a salesperson, and why a family that has shopped here for years says they don't see themselves going anywhere else. Prices come up again and again as fair, consistently beating the chains, and the store stays clean and well-organized across its sizable floor.
A veterinarian visits weekly (hours can run inconsistent, so it's worth confirming in person), and the grooming side has earned its own devoted following. For Bronx aquarists who want planted-tank know-how, live aquarium plants near me, and freshwater fish at honest prices from people who actually keep up with the hobby, Pet Resources delivers the kind of local, walk-in experience the chains can't match. Bring your questions — the floor staff would rather teach you than rush you.
What they offer
Fish & livestock for sale at Pet Resources in Bronx, NY
Pet Resources stocks goldfish, aquarium plants and freshwater fish for sale in Bronx, NY. As a fish store serving Bronx, NY, it also offers aquarium consultations and water testing.
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Highlights
What makes them special
- Jayden mentors customers through planted aquarium builds, including a 55-gallon setup
- Well-priced freshwater fish selection, feeder goldfish, and community fish
- Strong live aquarium plant variety for aquascapers and houseplant lovers
- Family-trusted Bronx pet store with a manager regulars call the 'boss man'
- Clean, well-organized floor with a weekly visiting vet and grooming service
From keepers
Customer reviews
“On site vet is clutch! Although the hours aren't as consistent as they say.”
— Jose V.5.02 days ago“My family has been shopping at pet resources for years, they sent me one day before I had any idea what I would find and now half of my reptile baby I have I purchased here. The service is always wonderful. The manager to me feels like a dear friend he is never too far always willing to help me with anything I’m looking for. I call him boss man lol. 😃 The staff are very polite and friendly looking to help you in anyway possible. Sometimes I go in not knowing what to get for my reptiles and they are patient with me and always try the very best to help me find what I’m looking for. The pricing for everything is always right up my alley I never feel like they are over charging me for anything. The store maintenance is always kept up to par I never have any complaints any time I visit to make my purchases or just to even ask a question about something I bought they are always respectful and helpful. I don’t ever see myself going to no other pet store. If you shop here I promise you won’t be displeased ever !! I promise !! Here’s a picture of today’s order I got superworms, crickets , mealworms, fuzzy and wean rat to feed my babies at home. Very well loved and respected store in my neighborhood.”
— Veniece Mercado5.05 days ago“Very good service just didn't find what I needed but would visit again.”
— Nicki Sunderee5.02 weeks ago“I purchased feeder goldfish. 9 were dead before I got home. I have to edit this review. Purchased again feeder goldfish. Requested please do not give me dead fish. Because if you don't request, they'll give dead fish. Fish dead before I got home. But beware. They would not do this if this store was in Manhattan”
— MEI OWN-LEYES1.0Edited a month ago“I bought three beautiful large fish with a long tail on May 9 unfortunately they were too big for my tank and fish in my aquarium so I went back May 10 to try to do an exchange because it was unfair to the fish to not have the space they need. The girl in the front asked if I was gonna do an exchange I said yes a gentleman that was working there said if I was donating them, he would take them. I said no I was trying to do an exchange because the fish were too big for my tank for something smaller and they said they don’t do any exchanges. Sad But I’m not gonna donate something I paid for the fish were an excellent condition and I just wanted to exchange for something smaller. I try to go to small businesses to give the support, but that’s why I have to stay loyal to Petco and PetSmart. Thank you pet resources.”
— Tanya Aviles1.0a month ago“员工非常友善热情，品种繁多鱼非常漂亮大力推荐服务一流👍👍👍”
— 双木5.0a month ago“This place is really cool. The employees are helpful, the store is kept clean and they always have a variety of things to shop for. Very cool reptiles thats for sure! We like to drop by once in a while to see if they brought in anything new and to get bugs for our reptiles at home. Definitely recommend.”
— Kiara N.4.02 months ago“Iliv4d in the neighborhood for 8nywars before disappearing this pet haven, to me anyway, but was pleasantly surprised at the experience. I wanted raw food for.my poodle and my neighbor referred me to pet resources, which carries EVERYTHING for pet of most species, even clothing for fur names, bedding, raw frozen fiids, real cow phemur bones, etc, as a dog mother, I felt lucky yo have permanent resources in my neighborhood, I have been buying everything on Amazon, phewwww, I will . gladly walk the 20 minutes, with my Duke to the spexiatystore that has ONLY HIS STUFF., LOL IVE TAKRN HIM EVERYWHERE 🤣, HE GETS SO TIRED, A BROUGHT A A FOG STROL”
— J L5.03 months ago“Get your Furry friend vaccinated here on sunday”
— Cyrus Byrd4.03 months ago“Buen lugar”
— Francisco Garcia5.04 months ago
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Frequently asked questions
Note — Store information and services may change. Always call (718) 842-4141 to confirm current availability, hours, and services before visiting Pet Resources.