About
Josh The Fish Guy is a mobile aquarium service based in Miamisburg, OH, and plenty of Dayton-area hobbyists who go searching for a fish store or aquarium store near me end up finding Josh instead — a one-man operation built on an almost startling generosity with his time and knowledge. There's no retail showroom to walk through here; Josh comes to you, and his reputation rests on hour-long phone calls and Facebook chats where he talks people through everything from algae blooms to a first saltwater build, often entirely for free. Recent customers reinforce the pattern.
MaryAnn Jackson had her 155-gallon freshwater aquarium cleaned and called the result sparkling, with happy fish and a tank that looked beautiful again. " When Matthew McFarland came looking to reseal a tank, Josh explained why resealing wasn't a good idea and pointed him toward a fairly priced replacement instead; when Jon Harvey needed to rehome a bully fish, Josh told him exactly where to take it. That honesty — steering customers away from a sale when it doesn't serve them — comes up again and again.
His hands-on, in-person work includes regular tank maintenance (many clients book every other week), full setups and teardowns, fish relocation, and equipment troubleshooting across both freshwater and saltwater systems. He once contacted Kessil directly to land a free warranty replacement for a customer's failed light, and longtime regulars describe him caring for a nearly 12-year-old goldfish named Bob and walking first-time saltwater keepers through every step. With aquarium maintenance and honest, no-pressure setup advice available in Miamisburg, OH and across the greater Dayton region — north to Piqua and Greenville, south toward Cincinnati — Josh remains the go-to for local aquarists who'd rather have a knowledgeable expert in their corner than a checkout counter.
What they offer
Fish & livestock for sale at Josh The Fish Guy in Miamisburg, OH
Josh The Fish Guy stocks goldfish, axolotls and freshwater & saltwater fish for sale in Miamisburg, OH. As an aquarium store serving Miamisburg, OH, it also carries aquarium equipment and offers tank maintenance, tank cleaning, aquarium setup, aquarium consultations and equipment repair.
- Livestock & products
- GoldfishAxolotlsAquarium Equipment
- Services
- Specializes in
Highlights
What makes them special
- Mobile aquarium service that comes to you across the greater Dayton area — north to Piqua and Greenville, south toward Cincinnati
- Hour-long free consultations on freshwater and saltwater setups, algae problems, and equipment
- Regular tank maintenance and deep cleanings, including biweekly schedules and large freshwater tanks up to 155 gallons
- Full tank setups, teardowns, and fish relocation
- Equipment troubleshooting, including a free Kessil warranty replacement secured for a client
From keepers
Customer reviews
“Awesome guy! Came across him looking to get a tank resealed, and instead gained a lot of knowledge! He took the time to explain to me why resealing isn’t a good idea, and recommended a place to buy a brand new tank for a great price! Really nice guy”
— Matthew McFarland5.0an hour ago“Called Josh to inquire about rehoming a bully fish. He gave me advice and where to take him. Much appreciated!”
— Jon Harvey5.0a month ago“Huge shoutout to Josh the Fish Guy 🐠✨ He came today and cleaned our 155-gallon freshwater aquarium and did an absolutely amazing job! The tank is sparkling, the fish are happy, and everything looks beautiful again. 🌊🐟 We definitely recommend him! He services the Dayton, Ohio area, north to Piqua and Greenville, and south to Cincinnati. Thank you so much, Josh! 🙌 Find him on Facebook: Josh the Fish Guy”
— MaryAnn Jackson5.0a month ago“Incredible aquarium expert. He helped me resolve an algae issue I had been struggling with in an established aquarium. 10 for 10 would recommend seeking out his advice and assistance.”
— Joshua Erkman5.02 months ago“Josh was AMAZING and super knowledgeable about fish tanks and maintenance- i will definitely be using him again!”
— Allison Combs5.0an hour ago“Found Josh by accident looking to buy fish and while I had him on the line he was very helpful with some information I had”
— Todd5.0a month ago“Cool”
— Eli Wick5.0a month ago“I used to buy water all ready salt in and bought it off him for months he told me the price that's what I paid for I had 32 gallon trash can and it was full of ro. water so thing told me to check it out so I did and there was no salt added..”
— Rick Sizemore1.0a month ago“Very helpful and knowledgeable”
— R5.02 months ago“Called Josh for advice about our goldfish, Bob. Bob is almost 12 years old, and Josh gave wonderful suggestions to help improve his quality of life for our fish .Thank you very much for caring!! We are so grateful for your help!”
— Heather Robinson5.02 months ago
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Frequently asked questions
Note — Store information and services may change. Always call (937) 679-2841 to confirm current availability, hours, and services before visiting Josh The Fish Guy.