About
Tucked into Monroeville, Pennsylvania, Scotty's North Hills Water Gardens is the kind of destination pond keepers will happily drive an hour to reach — and many have been making that trip for two decades. As one longtime regular put it this summer, "Been going to Scotty's since 2004. " This isn't an aquarium shop that sells a few lily pads on the side; it's a dedicated water gardening fish store built around owner Scotty's deep, science-backed expertise.
The aquatic plant selection is the heart of the place. Healthy, reasonably priced dwarf papyrus, water lettuce, water hyacinth, and far more are available in Monroeville, PA, alongside beautiful display ponds that double as design inspiration — "the variety just makes me want a bigger pond," one shopper wrote. For koi keepers, Scotty stocks pond fish at genuinely fair prices, with koi and pond fish for sale in Monroeville, PA, plus food, pumps, filters, UV lights, liners, water treatments, hardscaping rock, and a vast lineup of fountains and garden art.
What regulars rave about most is the honest, patient guidance. Scotty walks first-timers through pond design, liner measurement, and filtration setup without ever pushing the priciest option. "He won't upsell you if you don't need it," a recent visitor noted, crediting his advice with saving hundreds of dollars that no big box store could match.
" The staff mirror that approach: friendly, unhurried, and willing to carry a spitter out to your car. For anyone in western Pennsylvania building a new pond, rescuing a neglected one, or simply hunting quality aquatic plants and pond supplies, Scotty's has earned its near-perfect rating the old-fashioned way — by doing right by every customer who walks in.
What they offer
Fish & livestock for sale at Scotty's North Hills Water Gardens in Monroeville, PA
Scotty's North Hills Water Gardens stocks koi, aquarium plants and pond fish for sale in Monroeville, PA. As a fish store serving Monroeville, PA, it also carries aquarium equipment and fish food and offers aquarium consultations, aquarium setup and pond services.
- Livestock & products
- Specializes in
- Pond
Highlights
What makes them special
- Standout aquatic plant selection — dwarf papyrus, water lettuce, water hyacinth, and more, healthy and reasonably priced
- Koi and pond fish for sale at fair prices, shown off in inspiring display ponds
- Owner Scotty gives honest, science-backed pond consultation from design and liner measurement through filtration setup
- Full pond-supply inventory: pumps, filters, UV lights, liners, water treatments, fountains, and garden art
- Fiercely loyal customer base, some shopping here 20+ years and driving over an hour each way
From keepers
Customer reviews
“Been going to Scotty's since 2004. If he doesn't have it for your pond, he'll get it for you. Wonderful people and great knowledge!”
— J B Crawford5.0a week ago“So informative & helpful”
— Roseanne Impellizzeri5.03 weeks ago“Friendly, helpful.”
— Brian Hall5.02 months ago“My first time there it was absolutely awesome I could've stayed there for hours looking around and owner is super I asked a few questions and he answered them quickly and helpful I will send lots of people there and I will definitely be back real soon loved it”
— Donnie Shaw5.02 months ago“Been going here for years. Scotty knows the science behind his products so makes sure you get exactly what you need. He takes the guess work out of buying. Better than ordering online. Too much guess work and no certainty online.”
— Phil Austin5.02 months ago“Wonderful experience! Scotty is knowledgeable, helpful and honest. He won't upsell you if you don't need it, gives sincere advice and is very patient and kind. I saved hundreds of dollars on my pond, based on his input. No big box store or Amazon can match. I hope he continues in business a long time.”
— Nidhi Gangwar5.03 months ago“Great shop for everything pond. I rebuilt my pond because of a leak. I shopped Scotty's for my liner that was of good quality. Very knowledgeable gave me advice on how to accurately measure my pond so I had just the right amount of liner. Absolutely beautiful display ponds.”
— Kurt Stegner5.0Edited 2 months ago“Extremely knowledgeable and friendly. We had NO idea what we were doing putting our pond in and Scott walked us through every single detail and was not trying to make a sale on anything unnecessary. We have been back several times since and will not go anywhere else.”
— Melody Dekleva5.03 months ago“nice store lots of plants and they were super helpful when picking out what i wanted”
— Lowell Brunk5.06 months ago“Great koi fish selection!”
— Gregory Allen5.06 months ago
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Frequently asked questions
Note — Store information and services may change. Always call (412) 666-0199 to confirm current availability, hours, and services before visiting Scotty's North Hills Water Gardens.