About
Franklin Hardware & Pet Center has been a Chambersburg, PA fixture for years, and it earns its long name honestly: half old-school hardware store, half sprawling pet emporium, with a freshwater aquatics section tucked in among the bolts and bird feed. For Franklin County fishkeepers, it's a genuinely local alternative to the big-box chains — an unlikely but well-loved fish store where you can walk in, look at the tanks, and pick out livestock in person. The aquatics center keeps rows of freshwater tanks, and guppies are a reliable draw; shoppers who strike out at Petco and PetSmart often find them stocked here.
Alongside the live fish you'll find the everyday supplies that keep a tank running, and the staff genuinely know the hobby. Regulars are especially fond of the older woman who works the aquatics area — reviewers describe her as warm, patient, and quick to answer questions about freshwater fish for sale in Chambersburg, PA. Beyond the fish room, the pet side runs deep: a well-reviewed bird department (Landon recently earned a shout-out for carrying a customer's cockatiels out to her car), frozen feeders and supplies for snakes like ball pythons and corn snakes, plus chameleons, rabbits, and treats sold by the pound.
The hardware half holds its own with hard-to-find nuts, bolts, screws, and drill bits, Lodge cast iron, camping and hunting gear, gardening and trapping supplies, and fishing and kayak license services the chains don't offer. What keeps customers coming back is the service. Staff routinely haul heavy bags of feed and pet food out to the parking lot, and the store is consistently described as clean, well managed, and well stocked.
For Chambersburg pet owners and freshwater hobbyists who'd rather meet their fish before buying, Franklin Hardware & Pet Center offers something a warehouse chain simply can't replicate.
What they offer
Fish & livestock for sale at Franklin Hardware & Pet Center in Chambersburg, PA
Franklin Hardware & Pet Center stocks livebearers and freshwater fish for sale in Chambersburg, PA. As a fish store serving Chambersburg, PA, it also carries dry goods and fish food.
- Livestock & products
- Dry GoodsFish FoodLivebearers
- Specializes in
Highlights
What makes them special
- Freshwater aquatics center with live tanks and guppies for sale
- Knowledgeable aquatics staff, including a longtime employee regulars praise
- Helpful bird department — staff like Landon carry pets out to customers' cars
- Frozen feeders and supplies for ball pythons, corn snakes, and other reptiles
- Hard-to-find hardware, Lodge cast iron, and fishing/kayak license services
From keepers
Customer reviews
“Has everything I need. Very well managed. Friendly staff”
— John Zapotocky5.03 weeks ago“Great selection of pet supplies.”
— Rebekah Shively4.04 weeks ago“They have a wide selection of items for home and garden, camping, hunting, etc. Great customer service.”
— Craig Martin5.0a month ago“This place is amazing for picking up tools, dog food and treats, and so much more!”
— GWDesigns5.02 months ago“Landon in the bird department was very helpful and kind. He helped me put my cockaiels in my car and answered all my questions.”
— Tammy Sowers5.03 months ago“Alot of stuff for pets but not the actual pets. Primarily went there looking for fish. I did get 6 guppies but 3 died in my quarantine tank within 24 hours. Should have suspected something when both Petco and Petsmart were out of guppies and this store had 2 tanks full. There was at least 50% of the tanks not running. Been fishkeeping for years and this is the first time I've actually had fish die while in quarantine.”
— Chris Ray2.04 months ago“My daughter loves to visit here for toys and supplies for her birds. They have a great selection.”
— Diane Walters5.04 months ago“Stopped by just to look around and I was amazed. They have everything from A to z here for your pets, pet supplies,bird feeders, bird feed, home repairs, yard work, gardening, trapping supplies, and so much more. Stop in and you will be amazed I'm sure.”
— Gary Shatzer5.04 months ago“Omgosh, has a little of everything and a lot of pet stuff! Clean, logical, well stocked. 1st time there, will go back just to browse when I have time.”
— Susan McCleaf4.0a week ago“This store has so much good stuff (little bolts, nuts, screws, etc. too) and very friendly employees!!😃”
— Brian Hewitt5.0a week ago
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Frequently asked questions
Note — Store information and services may change. Always call (717) 263-2624 to confirm current availability, hours, and services before visiting Franklin Hardware & Pet Center.