About
Tucked just off the main avenue in Mountain Top, Pennsylvania, O'FishShell has built a devoted following that extends well beyond the local area — some customers drive from as far as Allentown just to browse the saltwater selection. The store carries both freshwater and saltwater fish, and reviewers consistently note the sheer volume and variety of livestock on display. Staff members Chris, Art, and Cesar are frequently mentioned by name, and their hands-on approach is a big part of what keeps people coming back.
The saltwater side of O'FishShell is particularly impressive. Multiple reviewers describe it as the largest salt selection they've seen within a hundred-mile radius, with corals and reef fish filling clean, well-maintained tanks. On the freshwater side, the store stocks everything from cardinal tetras and guppies to discus and plecos.
Aquatic plants are also part of the offering, with care clearly taken to keep them healthy alongside the fish. What sets O'FishShell apart is how the staff invests time in each customer. One reviewer recounted bringing home cardinal tetras that didn't work out — the team tested her water, listened to her concerns, helped her switch to guppies, and even sent her home with complimentary fish.
Another customer described calling after hours and receiving help setting up their entire tank the next day, with results they were still proud of four months later. For first-time saltwater hobbyists, the staff has walked people through complete tank builds from scratch, starting with a 210-gallon setup in one case. The store also carries a large inventory of dry goods, supplies, and equipment, and the prices are frequently praised as fair.
Tanks are clean, fish are healthy, and the atmosphere — while laid-back — is clearly run by people who genuinely care about the hobby. O'FishShell earns its repeat customers through expertise, patience, and livestock quality that's hard to match in northeastern Pennsylvania.
What they offer
Livestock, services, water
- Livestock & products
- Services
- Specializes in
Highlights
What makes them special
- Extensive saltwater fish and coral selection described as the largest within 100 miles
- Free water testing and personalized tank setup guidance
- Staff members Chris, Art, and Cesar known for patient, hands-on customer support
- Quality freshwater stock including discus, cardinal tetras, guppies, and plecos
- Customers travel from Allentown and beyond for the livestock quality and service
From keepers
Customer reviews
“Great selection. Knowledgeable staff.”
— CAT LEE5.0a week ago“Hope to get to their new location soon. Glad they move to Forty Fort which is more close than Mountain Top.”
— Thomas Elliott3.0a month ago“Lots of beautiful and exotic fish! The staff were friendly and ready to help. Clean tanks and happy (even friendly!) fish galore. You can tell a lot of care goes into keeping these creatures and aquatic plants healthy. Great place to come if you’re looking for some amazing fish.”
— nikunikubun5.0a month ago“Huge selection. Healthy fish, local and easily accessible right off the main ave. Nice little spot if your looking to step up your aquarium game”
— Ethiks Comedy5.0a month ago“He always has the necessary items and demonstrates impressive aquatic expertise.”
— David Massaker5.02 months ago“Very new store that looks like it's gonna be great. It's fairly big. The most salary fish that I have seen in store 100 miles around.”
— Pavel Masek5.02 months ago“helpful and pleasant staff.”
— Mapes Swoy5.02 months ago“fish”
— Ingrid Amigon1.02 months ago“October 25th I was so very excited to add fish to my 20 gallon tank, I went to O’fishshell to get some type of grouping fish. The staff were so helpful and answered many of my questions, and even tested my water. They said it was great and that I was ready to take home fish. I decided on the cardinal tetras. When I brought them home I was very excited. But unfortunately shortly after they showed signs of aggression (I had a group of 6 with no other fish in the tank) and they started nipping and killing each other off Oct 26th. At that point I was in tears thinking I had done something wrong. I explained this to the store staff and they showed nothing but empathy and said I can return the tetras and pick out a different fish. A lady there that my daughter is super fond of helped me find the right fish for us which were guppies. I also shared that I have wanted a pleco fish but worried that I didn’t have enough algae. She helped me find food that promotes healthy algae and said I can absolutely get one. Oct 27th I took home 4 complimentary guppies and paid for a Pleco and it’s food. The guppies are so very friendly and the Pleco is just the cutest. Very happy with the staff and felt heard and understood.”
— Corrina Reeves5.03 months ago“O'FishShell is officially our family fish store [and we live hours away!]! If you want to have an ever-evolving aquatic selection provided by personable, knowledgeable people, then give these folks a shot! Even if you just want to learn something! If you don't see it, ask! It might already be up and coming! ♡☆♡☆♡”
— Chill Lissa5.03 months ago
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Frequently asked questions
Note — Store information and services may change. Always call (570) 474-0453 to confirm current availability, hours, and services before visiting O'FishShell.