About
Living Things is a beloved independent pet store in Orefield, PA, and for aquarists across the Lehigh Valley its freshwater fish department is the real reason to make the drive. While the shop carries supplies for dogs, cats, reptiles, birds, and small animals, regulars keep coming back for the well-kept fish room, where reviewers consistently call the tanks clean and the livestock healthy. " You'll find a thoughtful freshwater selection for sale in Orefield, PA, from kuhli loaches, bristlenose plecos, and Chinese algae eaters to ghost shrimp and other invertebrates.
Recent shoppers have gone home with kissing gourami, bettas, and shrimp, and the staff is glad to steer you toward shrimp-safe tankmates if you keep a planted or invertebrate tank. The store also keeps axolotls, a telltale sign of the care and knowledge that goes beyond chain-store basics. Staff member Tia earns repeated praise for her patience and expertise, whether she's walking a first-timer through setting up an axolotl tank from scratch or helping pick out plants for a crested gecko terrarium.
The atmosphere is part of the draw. Friendly shop cats roam the aisles (and occasionally try to trip you in what one reviewer called "wonderful customer service"), and a turtle has been spotted wandering free. Staff are widely described as knowledgeable and genuinely invested in your animals rather than just making a sale.
A rewards program helps regulars save, and special orders, like hard-to-find gecko food, are no trouble. If you're hunting for healthy freshwater fish, shrimp, or axolotls for sale near me in the Lehigh Valley, Living Things is a locally owned fish store where the owner knows customers by name and the animals are truly cared for, not merely merchandised.
What they offer
Fish & livestock for sale at Living Things in Orefield, PA
Living Things stocks axolotls, shrimp, catfish, plecos, invertebrates, betta fish and freshwater fish for sale in Orefield, PA. As a fish store serving Orefield, PA, it also offers aquarium consultations.
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Highlights
What makes them special
- Standout freshwater fish room with clean tanks and healthy livestock praised across reviews
- Selection includes kuhli loaches, bristlenose plecos, Chinese algae eaters, ghost shrimp, kissing gourami, and bettas
- Axolotl expertise — staff member Tia is especially knowledgeable about setup and care
- Rewards program for regulars plus easy special orders
- Free-roaming shop cats and a wandering turtle give the store unique local character
From keepers
Customer reviews
“My favorite pet store in the valley!! Friendly, knowledgeable, and not a chain!”
— Karissa Bailey5.03 weeks ago“Bought some fish and some shrimp and the selection and staff are all excellent, they really care about your animals!”
— Tanner Buterbaugh5.0Edited 3 weeks ago“Great place great helpful staff”
— Adam Strange5.04 weeks ago“Excellent place to shop. Many options for dogs cats and small animals”
— Wilamina Songer5.0a month ago“They were so kind and helpful...very knowledgeable!”
— Kim Rea5.02 months ago“Great family place and options”
— Thorpe Parsons5.02 months ago“Very friendly staff as well as very helpful.”
— Michael Hortner5.03 months ago“Never been there but it looks really nice”
— Daisy Brungard3.03 months ago“This is honestly one of the best pets stores in the Lehigh valley not just because of their selection, but because of their attitude and knowledge. Tia (I believe that was her name) was extremely helpful in helping me select a Shrimp safe fish for my tank. She had an all around good attitude. She also was knowledgeable about terrarium plants and helped my wife select plants for her crested gecko tank. I will be going back and I hope Tia is there when I do!”
— Joshua belcher5.03 months ago“This place is a rip off. The prices are so over priced that these guys are scamming you. If you want to buy food for your cat dog birds go to Costco or Walmart. If you want to buy supplies for your fish go to Petco or Petsmart. I went to this place to buy a breeder box for my cichlids and at Petco it’s 7.99 and these fools were charging me 15.99, what a joke. Nice place to see the animals but other than that, I wouldn’t buy from here. At least price match what Amazon petco petsmart costco Walmart is offering. They give some ridiculous excuses we are a small store, but guess what if you have an llc the vendors are giving everyone the same price. Don’t waste your money here. so my reply to the owner reply...look at the unit price not at the quantity. you guys are overpriced.”
— J T1.0Edited 3 months ago
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Frequently asked questions
Note — Store information and services may change. Always call (610) 841-7775 to confirm current availability, hours, and services before visiting Living Things.