About
Pet & Aquatic Warehouse — known around Lynchburg simply as PAW — gives over its entire lower level to aquatics, and that downstairs fish room is what makes it a genuine destination aquarium store rather than just another pet shop. Regulars drive in from well beyond the city to shop here; one reviewer makes the trip from Danville purely to buy fish, praising a "wide selection of healthy aquatic life" kept clean and well tended. A longtime customer of roughly twenty years keeps coming back for the range of both saltwater and freshwater fish.
The freshwater side is the heart of the store. Rows of tanks hold bettas, silver and Dalmatian mollies, gouramis, plecos, and live aquatic plants, with feeder fish and saltwater varieties rounding out the livestock. If you're hunting for bettas or healthy community fish for sale in Lynchburg, VA, this is the room locals point you to, and staff will special order species they don't currently have on hand.
Fish come with a health guarantee that reviewers say the store genuinely honors. What sets PAW apart is the hands-on guidance. Shoppers describe walking in knowing nothing and leaving with a complete plan — tank, substrate, filtration, and a cycling timeline before any livestock goes in.
One customer credited the team with helping them start two aquariums from scratch and rated the experience 11 out of 10; another came in to set up a first fish tank and left with exactly the right gear. Reviewers repeatedly note the staff steer them toward compatible products instead of upselling, and they'll even take fish back if you need to rehome one from a crowded tank. Upstairs, PAW is a full pet store with reptiles, small animals, birds, and supplies, but for area fishkeepers it's the dedicated aquatics floor — plus the knowledgeable crew and reasonable prices — that makes this aquarium store worth the drive.
Aquarium equipment, food, and décor for both freshwater and saltwater setups are available in Lynchburg, VA, all under one roof.
What they offer
Fish & livestock for sale at Pet & Aquatic Warehouse in Lynchburg, VA
Pet & Aquatic Warehouse stocks betta fish, livebearers, plecos, aquarium plants and freshwater & saltwater fish for sale in Lynchburg, VA. As an aquarium store serving Lynchburg, VA, it also carries dry goods and aquarium equipment and offers aquarium consultations.
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Highlights
What makes them special
- Entire lower floor is a dedicated aquatics department — freshwater and saltwater fish, live plants, and supplies
- Staff special order fish not in stock and back purchases with a health guarantee reviewers say is honored
- Hands-on setup guidance — customers credit the team with launching whole aquariums from scratch
- Bettas, silver and Dalmatian mollies, gouramis, and plecos among the freshwater livestock
- Draws dedicated fishkeepers from Danville and beyond just to buy fish
From keepers
Customer reviews
“I was buying stuff for my daughters lizard and the young guy try’s to up sale me on a light bulb . Says I don’t need to cheap out on the light . I told him I’m not being cheap ,I’m not a fool and letting him sell me something I don’t need . I don’t appreciate him calling me cheap in front of my kid too , very unprofessional . I found the light I needed at another place for 1/4 the price. Teach your people not to insult your customers”
— Tyler Durden1.03 days ago“My family and I walked in to look at possibly getting a small bird for our children. After talking to Mikayla and taking about what that might look like, she asked if we wanted to see some puppies. Admittedly, I was very apprehensive. We decided to visit with a couple and then asked Mikayla if we could go grab food and talk about it and come back. Y'all should’ve seen her face when we walked back in. We told her what we were looking for and how much we’d be willing to spend. Y'all, Mikayla was so helpful with us making the decision, was patient, friendly, informative, and fun to interact with. If you’re on the fence about this decision please go talk to her. She will absolutely help you make the right choice for your family. She wasn’t pushy or anything, just gave us all the information that we needed to make the right decision. If we could give 10 stars to this girl we would.”
— Zachary Stutler5.06 days ago“Bought a guinea pig here and lots of pet supplies. Great customer service, happy to support a small business.”
— Robynne Bollig5.0a week ago“Unhealthy bunnies sold and dies in 2 days after bonding with animal and refunded only $50 dollars after paying $100 :+)”
— Ahjonti Lala1.02 weeks ago“Sold me a sick bunnie and it died in 2 days”
— Dité1.03 weeks ago“Most anything you need for any type of per, you can find it here.”
— Carolyn Moore5.0a month ago“Has a large variety of aquatic animals, plants and supplies.”
— kyle haskins5.0a month ago“The staff are friendly and really seem to love animals. I was also impressed by how many customers came in who were regulars and greeted so warmly and personably by the staff. The store is clean as well all of the animal cages and pens. They are awesome.”
— Elizabeth Sand5.0a month ago“Good collection of fishes!”
— Jubel Kurian5.0a month ago“Love this store and the staff.”
— Rebecca Stanton5.0a month ago
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Frequently asked questions
Note — Store information and services may change. Always call (434) 239-6787 to confirm current availability, hours, and services before visiting Pet & Aquatic Warehouse.