About
Your Pet Fish in Carrollton, TX has earned a devoted following across the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex for one simple reason: it stocks freshwater fish you genuinely cannot find anywhere else in the area. Hobbyists routinely drive 40 minutes or more because this is where rare livestock turns up — L-number plecos, bichirs, predatory species, and a pair of sturgeon catfish that swim upside down in a display tank. One 50-year veteran of the hobby says he regularly spots fish here he has never encountered before, and a family running a 3,700-gallon tank sources most of their livestock from this one shop.
Much of the credit goes to Thar, the owner, whose name comes up again and again for the time he spends walking customers through species compatibility and tank preparation. Staff like Syed are just as patient with brand-new keepers, answering questions without judgment and steering people toward the right fish rather than the easiest sale. These are fishkeepers themselves, and it shows: tanks are described as crystal clear, the store quarantines everything before it sells, and shoppers report fish thriving a year after purchase.
The variety runs deep. Recent visitors have picked up celestial pearl danios and gobies, congo tetras, flag fish, and guppies, plus stunning yellow neocaridina shrimp, while vampire crabs and display-quality bettas round out the selection. The planted section earns steady praise for quality and bulk deals, and you will find trusted staples like Hikari frozen foods and Xtreme fish food on the shelves.
Kids gravitate to the big fish and turtles on display. The setup is deliberately no-frills — bare tanks, dim lighting — a choice experienced keepers recognize as a way to reduce stress and keep livestock healthy. Looking for rare plecos or predatory fish near me in the DFW area?
This Carrollton aquarium store delivers hard-to-find, healthy fish for sale at fair prices, backed by staff who clearly love the hobby.
What they offer
Fish & livestock for sale at Your Pet Fish in Carrollton, TX
Your Pet Fish stocks rare and hard-to-find species, plecos, betta fish, invertebrates, shrimp, catfish, tetras, aquarium plants and freshwater & saltwater fish for sale in Carrollton, TX. As an aquarium store serving Carrollton, TX, it also carries fish food and offers fish quarantine and aquarium consultations.
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Highlights
What makes them special
- Exceptional selection of rare freshwater species hard to find elsewhere in DFW — L-number plecos, bichirs, predatory fish, and sturgeon catfish
- Owner Thar and staff like Syed give patient, detailed guidance on species compatibility and tank setup
- All livestock quarantined before sale; tanks consistently clean with fish reported thriving long after purchase
- Strong shrimp and invertebrate selection including yellow neocaridina and vampire crabs
- Carries trusted brands — Hikari frozen foods, Aquarium Co-op gear, and Xtreme fish food — plus a varied, well-priced plant section
From keepers
Customer reviews
“Came here at 12:30 on 6/28 because it said they were open and even their door sign said it and they were closed. Waste of time”
— Vanessaaa1.04 hours ago“Very nice staff and fish very recommended”
— Wiwin Arios5.0a month ago“Purchased 3 gobies and some celestial pearl danios and despite a 40 min. drive back, all made it and are thriving.”
— W S5.0a month ago“I lost my mind when I first walked in. So much variety. If they don't have it, they can try and get it.”
— Frankie5.02 months ago“Awesome store, great selection”
— Matthew Trantham5.02 months ago“Buen sitió para comer mariscos frescos, variedad y buena atención”
— FERNANDO JIMENEZ4.02 months ago“Way too advanced for me but they have a lot of crazy fish”
— Marcos Hernandez5.02 months ago“The staff were extremely kind and explained everything very clearly. I think I’ll only come here from now on whenever I need anything for my fish. (The fish were also kept in excellent condition, and the only smell was a clean, fresh water scent.)”
— 김다정5.02 months ago“Went in and we were the only ones there. Then a few more cam in. I ask to purchase 2 Panda Parrots. The lady told me just a min. I been waiting 5 mins then she help someone else. I drove an hour from home. I was very disappointed. I walked out on them. Fish tanks not very clean anyway,and not a good verity of fish. I will definitely never go back. You can say what you want to make your store look good, but she was testing an aquarium when I ask for help and she said give me a min. I said that was fine. The she came around the corner and the guy started talking to her and showing her something on his phone. No like I said I drove an hour from my home and wont be back.”
— Chris Markcum1.0Edited 3 months ago“Syad was incredibly helpful! I came in needing to ship my betta on short notice and he packed her up perfectly. He knew exactly what to do and made sure everything was done right. Great service and would definitely recommend Your Pet Fish to anyone who needs help with their fish. Thank you, Syad!”
— Shank T5.03 months ago
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Frequently asked questions
Note — Store information and services may change. Always call (214) 335-0458 to confirm current availability, hours, and services before visiting Your Pet Fish.