About
Ohio Pet Depot is a family-run shop in Mansfield, OH that has earned a loyal, drive-from-out-of-town following on the strength of healthy animals and a staff that genuinely knows its stuff. It's best known around town as an exotic pet destination — bearded dragons, snakes, turtles, prairie dogs, sugar gliders, birds, and rats all share the space — but tucked alongside the reptile cages is a freshwater fish room that quietly outclasses what you'll find at the big-box chains. For aquarium hobbyists, the bettas are the headline.
Reviewers repeatedly point out that the bettas here live in spacious, well-lit tanks rather than the cramped cups you see elsewhere — a small detail that says a lot about how the shop treats its livestock. If you're hunting for healthy bettas for sale in Mansfield, OH, this is a rare local source, and the wider freshwater selection includes fish you simply won't spot on a chain-store shelf. One customer walked in with only a rough idea for her aquarium and left thrilled with the fish she'd picked, crediting the staff's patient guidance.
That hands-on help is the throughline in nearly every review. Whether you have questions about stocking a tank, setting up a reptile enclosure, or caring for a new bird, the staff drop what they're doing to walk you through it, and several visitors describe calling with a problem and getting real, useful answers over the phone. The store also keeps one of the area's best live-feeder selections, which brings keepers coming back on a regular basis.
The tanks and enclosures are clean and well-organized, the prices are fair, and the atmosphere is comfortable and unhurried — staff let you browse without hovering, then step in the moment you have a question. For Mansfield-area aquarists and exotic pet keepers alike, this family-run fish store and exotic pet shop is a genuinely local spot worth the trip.
What they offer
Fish & livestock for sale at Ohio Pet Depot in Mansfield, OH
Ohio Pet Depot stocks betta fish and freshwater fish for sale in Mansfield, OH. As a fish store serving Mansfield, OH, it also offers aquarium consultations.
- Livestock & products
- Bettas
- Services
- Specializes in
Highlights
What makes them special
- Bettas kept in spacious, well-lit tanks instead of the cramped cups used by chain stores
- Freshwater fish room with selection you won't find at big-box pet stores
- Family-operated with knowledgeable staff who give hands-on guidance, including help over the phone
- One of the area's best live-feeder selections, drawing repeat customers
- Clean, well-organized tanks and enclosures with a comfortable, no-pressure atmosphere
From keepers
Customer reviews
“words can't describe how nice this place is amazing staff amazing animals wish I could give more than 5 stars”
— Dylan Royer5.0Edited 3 months ago“Great place! Very knowledgeable! Awesome staff! I would definitely recommend this store”
— James Wolfe5.04 months ago“I bought fresh organic quail eggs, all delivered intact. Nice owner, easy to communicate with.”
— email email5.04 months ago“We have purchased multiple snakes from Ohio Pet Depot and they are always in good health and well taken care of. Furthermore the staff are exemplary individuals with a warm and welcoming attitude. The store is clean, safe, and well organized. They have all kinds of neat animals to look at.”
— Benjamin Cancilla5.04 months ago“Very nice people very helpful”
— Michelle Roberts5.04 months ago“Fun and interesting store. Staff doesn't bother you if just looking around. If you do have a question, they are prompt to help.”
— Lisa Justi5.02 days ago“Dirty, run down, and moist.”
— Jessica Smith1.02 weeks ago“Very friendly staff and wonderful animals!”
— Henry Williams5.03 weeks ago“We are SO pleased with our hatching razorback musk turtle from Ohio Pets Depot! 💚 he came in healthy, happy and well packaged for a safe trip all the way to TN! He immediately began exploring his new environment, eating well, and is quite lively for such a teeny tiny guy! Big shout out to Ohio Pets for their communication before, during, and after the purchase! Checked to make sure he arrived safe and sound and offered a lifetime service for questions/concerns! BIG HUGE THANK YOU!”
— Haley L.5.03 weeks ago“Everytime I go they are closed even when hours say they are open. Past Saturday went to go in and wasnt opened, along with another gentleman whom also seemed disappointed.”
— Cherish Karls1.0a month ago
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Frequently asked questions
Note — Store information and services may change. Always call (419) 973-4632 to confirm current availability, hours, and services before visiting Ohio Pet Depot.