About
Tucked into Duncanville, Texas, Pet Village is a neighborhood institution that's been serving the DFW area for decades — some customers have been bringing their dogs in for grooming for over 20 years. But it's the fish room that draws aquarium enthusiasts from across the metroplex. Walk through the store past the resident parrot (who might greet you) and the sleepy store cat, and you'll find an entire dedicated room packed with saltwater and freshwater fish tanks.
The variety is genuinely impressive: one visiting hobbyist from Virginia was floored to find Bucktooth Tetras (Exodon paradoxus) at $15 each — aggressive fish that go for double that price on the East Coast. Another customer scored 20 shrimp for just $5. The owner is clearly an OG in the animal care and breeding world, and pricing across the board runs well below big-box competitors.
The store stocks a solid range of aquarium supplies for both salt and freshwater setups. It's not chain-store massive, but reviewers consistently say they can find what they need. Fish health gets high marks too — multiple customers specifically note that the fish here are healthy and the back tanks are clean.
Beyond aquatics, Pet Village operates a busy grooming operation with a loyal following. The facility runs eight cameras so owners can feel comfortable, and walk-in nail trims add real convenience. Dogs reportedly come out looking and smelling fantastic for days.
The store does have its rough edges. Some customers have encountered impolite staff, and the small animal section — particularly rats and mice — has drawn criticism for enclosure conditions. The website situation is apparently a disaster.
But for the core offerings of affordable, healthy fish with genuine variety, plus reliable grooming, Pet Village delivers something the big chains in the area simply don't. The owner's personal knowledge and passion for fish keeping is evident the moment you start talking shop, and those DFW-beating prices on species like Bucktooth Tetras make the trip worthwhile.
What they offer
Livestock, services, water
- Livestock & products
- Services
- Fish Breeding
- Specializes in
Highlights
What makes them special
- Dedicated fish room with extensive freshwater and saltwater selection
- Exceptional pricing — 20 shrimp for $5 and Bucktooth Tetras at $15 each
- Owner is experienced in animal care and fish breeding
- Long-established grooming services with 20+ year loyal customers
- Walk-in nail trims available
From keepers
Customer reviews
“People there are so helpful and knowledgeable. Highly recommended.”
— chad pierce5.04 days ago“Great pet store. They always have the product I need. Very friendly people.”
— Shonda H. Smith5.02 weeks ago“cool pet store nice people”
— Deric Berquist4.0a month ago“Muy bien gracias a ellos tengo mis mascotas”
— Yorbi arevalo5.0a month ago“Excelente tienda gran variedad de mascotas y excelentes precios”
— Kique De Arco5.02 months ago“They always have HEALTHY fish and a great variety 😁”
— Joey and Taryn5.02 months ago“Wonderful space, and great customer service.”
— Anthony coca5.02 months ago“Just went in to look at buying one of their rats. I’ve gotten rats here before, however in the past couple years quality has definitely gone down. They had mama rats with newborn babies in tanks held on the floor where all the other rats are, which puts too much stress on them. You don’t see them held in the front room after giving birth at other stores for a reason. When looking at the small rats there were dead adolescents that had been dead for a while. This is very disappointing. We had called twice today making sure rats were in stock, and the employees had plenty of notice that we were coming in to at least clean/check the rat enclosures before we came in. Even if you are just buying rats for feeding purposes, this is neglect. Would love to return if the store gets their act together again.”
— Keith Clark1.02 months ago“While I generally provide favorable reviews for small businesses, I must make an exception in this case. I purchased two live rats for my snakes, and prior to the transaction, the store employee assured me they could be returned if necessary. Upon arriving home, I discovered one rat was significantly injured. Consequently, neither of my snakes showed interest in feeding, which was acceptable. However, when I attempted to return the rats, the same employee was uncooperative, denying his previous statement and offering only to repurchase them instead. I have never experienced such issues with DFW Reptarium is where I usually go. But since relocating out to Alvarado Tx the drive has been significant. Moving forward, I will patronize more professional establishments and would caution potential customers about this store's unprofessional practices. I recognize that many retailers maintain "All Sales Final" policies, but when an employee explicitly states otherwise, it creates a problematic situation. Unfortunately, this matter remained unresolved.”
— Dr Brandy Jones1.02 months ago“Great customer service best place to get fish for the fish tank”
— David5.03 months ago
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Frequently asked questions
Note — Store information and services may change. Always call (972) 709-7387 to confirm current availability, hours, and services before visiting Pet Village.