Pet Place

Pet Place in DuBois, Pennsylvania is a general pet store that stocks fish alongside reptiles, rodents, and small animals. Reviews paint a deeply mixed picture of the store, with opinions ranging sharply from enthusiastic praise to serious concern. On the aquatic side, some customers note a large fish selection, though specifics about species or variety are scarce in reviews.

The store appears to focus primarily on freshwater fish, and at least one visitor described the selection favorably. However, multiple reviewers have raised troubling concerns about the condition of aquatic livestock, with one frequent visitor reporting dead fish on repeated visits and describing the holding setups as inadequate. The broader store experience is similarly polarizing.

One reviewer praised the cleanliness, calling everything "immaculate" and noting the absence of the typical pet store smell, while others described the animal enclosures as "sad and dirty looking" and overcrowded — particularly for reptiles and small animals. Staff interactions also vary widely: some customers found employees friendly and helpful, while others experienced being ignored for extended periods or struggled to reach anyone by phone, a frustration especially felt by those traveling from a distance. Pet Place occupies a space in DuBois where dedicated aquarium shops are not abundant, so for local fishkeepers it may serve as a convenient stop for basic freshwater livestock.

The store carries feeder animals as well, which draws some customers from surrounding areas. But the inconsistency in animal care standards and customer service is hard to overlook. Prospective visitors should go in with realistic expectations, inspect livestock carefully before purchasing, and be prepared for an experience that may not match what they'd find at a specialty aquarium retailer.

For DuBois residents looking for freshwater fish, it's one of the closer options — but the reviews suggest it's wise to assess conditions in person before committing to a purchase.