About
Fins For Grins has become one of the most talked-about freshwater fish stores in the greater Tulsa area, and a steady stream of five-star reviews from Broken Arrow regulars makes it clear why. Owned and run by Michelle and Ray Sparks, this is a hands-on, family-feeling shop where customers describe walking in for a single fish and leaving on a path to their third aquarium, greeted by name on every return visit. After a major expansion that roughly tripled the original footprint, the extra room is packed with healthy livestock, aquatic plants, and one of the region's deepest selections of hardscape driftwood and natural stone.
The freshwater livestock is the headliner. Shoppers consistently praise the cichlid selection, and Michelle is glad to special-order a species she doesn't have on hand. Beyond cichlids you'll find goldfish, tetras, bettas, plecos (one visitor took home a gorgeous L128 Blue Phantom), and a genuinely good selection of shrimp and other invertebrates, more than enough to start the "shrimp jar" that has a habit of turning into a full planted tank.
If you're hunting for healthy freshwater fish and shrimp for sale in Broken Arrow, OK, this is the kind of local fish store reviewers say they'd happily drive a couple of hours to reach. The aquatic plant wall earns its own fan club, with multiple customers reporting zero losses and strong growth compared to big-box stock. A standout touch is the in-store hardscape station, where you can lay out driftwood and stone and visualize an aquascape before you buy.
Staff members like Aly are repeatedly singled out for patient, genuine help, walking new hobbyists through water testing for ammonia, nitrites, nitrates, and pH, mapping out compatible stocking plans, and assisting with tank setup and maintenance. The tanks are spotless, prices are described as fair, and the owners' contagious enthusiasm (one couple was even offered at-home help with a new 79-gallon setup) keeps this Broken Arrow, OK shop at the top of nearly everyone's list.
What they offer
Fish & livestock for sale at Fins For Grins in Broken Arrow, OK
Fins For Grins stocks cichlids, tetras, betta fish, goldfish, plecos, shrimp, invertebrates, rare and hard-to-find species, aquarium plants and freshwater fish for sale in Broken Arrow, OK. As a fish store serving Broken Arrow, OK, it also carries dry goods, aquarium equipment and fish medications and offers aquarium consultations, water testing, aquarium setup, aquascaping, tank maintenance and tank cleaning.
- Livestock & products
- Live PlantsPlanted TanksCichlidsTetrasBettasGoldfishPlecosShrimpInvertebratesRare SpeciesDry GoodsAquarium EquipmentMedications
- Services
- Specializes in
Highlights
What makes them special
- Owned and operated by Michelle and Ray Sparks, with staff like Aly known for patient, knowledgeable help
- Deep freshwater selection including cichlids, goldfish, tetras, bettas, plecos, and shrimp, with special-ordering for hard-to-find species
- Recently expanded to roughly triple the original size, with spotless, well-maintained tanks
- Standout aquatic plant wall plus one of the area's best hardscape selections of driftwood and natural stone
- In-store hardscape design station and hands-on help with water testing, stocking plans, and tank setup
From keepers
Customer reviews
“Great service and great fish once again! Thank you all for being so amazing!!!”
— Gamer Mom (Disciplined)5.0Edited a week ago“Amazing people and amazing store! Would highly recommend!!”
— BrandonBee Owens5.0a week ago“You guys are amazing, always helpful and knowledgeable. Very happy with purchase”
— Carla Cox5.0Edited a week ago“The staff was very knowledgeable and helpful in setting up our aquarium. We look forward to getting it all set up and getting fish to put in it.”
— Nick Landon5.02 weeks ago“Very knowledgeable about all things fish, very nice and friendly.”
— Carrie Chambers5.02 weeks ago“Amazing store, wonderful people!”
— Kimberly Jez5.02 weeks ago“Great place to visit & shop. Owner & staff are friendly & very helpful. I got great fish & plants.”
— David PIerce5.02 weeks ago“I love shopping here they always have what I’m looking for and more. The staff is super friendly and always helpful!”
— Tanya Matthews5.0Edited 2 weeks ago“Wonderful selection of fish and decor, they’re area to set up your hardscape makes it really easy to visualize your next project! The staff it wonderful and incredibly knowledgeable.”
— Paul Curtis5.02 weeks ago“Fins for grins always has the healthiest plants and fish. I have never been disappointed and the people that c work v there are friendly and knowledgeable”
— amanda watson5.02 weeks ago
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Frequently asked questions
Note — Store information and services may change. Always call (918) 578-9142 to confirm current availability, hours, and services before visiting Fins For Grins.