--- type: store name: "Fishtery LFS" city: "Mineral" state: "VA" rating: 5 reviews: 25 url: https://www.fishstores.org/virginia/mineral/fishtery-lfs --- # Fishtery LFS Fish store in Mineral, Virginia - **Address**: 119-A Mineral Ave, Mineral, VA 23117, Mineral, VA, 23117 - **Phone**: (540) 259-3617 - **Website**: [fishterylfs.com/](https://fishterylfs.com/) - **Rating**: 5.0/5 (25 reviews) ## Hours | Day | Hours | | --- | --- | | Monday | Closed | | Tuesday | Closed | | Wednesday | Closed | | Thursday | 1:00 – 7:00 PM | | Friday | 1:00 – 7:00 PM | | Saturday | 1:00 – 7:00 PM | | Sunday | 1:00 – 7:00 PM | ## About Tucked into the small town of Mineral, Virginia, Fishtery LFS has quickly become a destination worth driving to — and customers from Fredericksburg, Charlottesville, and beyond are doing exactly that. This compact tropical fish store punches well above its weight, packing walls of crystal-clear aquariums fed by an impressive centralized water exchange system that keeps conditions pristine from floor to eye level. The livestock selection rotates frequently enough that regulars — some stopping in weekly — find something new each visit. Freshwater is the core focus: healthy community fish sold in full schools, locally bred cichlids, unique shrimp like red and black fishbone varieties, snails, and a solid assortment of live aquarium plants (one happy customer even walked out with a free sweet potato clipping). Staff member Brady and the rest of the team are consistently praised for their patience and enthusiasm, taking time to describe each tank's inhabitants in detail and answer every question, whether it comes from a seasoned fishkeeper or an eight-year-old peering through the glass. Beyond livestock, Fishtery stocks frozen fish foods, test kits, and essential dry goods — the kind of everyday supplies that previously meant an hour-long drive for Louisa County hobbyists. Customers have expressed interest in seeing the store expand into exotics like bichirs and pea puffers, and Seachem products like Purigen, a sign of a community actively invested in the shop's growth. The store also caters to pond enthusiasts; at least one visit sparked a spontaneous exchange of water plants between fellow customers, hinting at the tight-knit fishkeeping community forming around this shop. Prices are described as more than fair, and the fish health is consistently praised — multiple reviewers report thriving livestock weeks after purchase, with some swearing off big-box pet stores entirely. For freshwater hobbyists in central Virginia, Fishtery LFS has become the local shop they didn't know they were missing. ## Specializations - **Water Types**: Freshwater, Pond - **Livestock & Products**: Live Plants, Shrimp, Cichlids, Invertebrates, Fish Food, Dry Goods - **Services**: Consultation, Fish Breeding - **Known For**: Premium Equipment, Knowledgeable Staff, Beginner Friendly ## Highlights - Crystal-clear centralized water exchange system across wall-to-wall aquariums - Locally bred cichlids and specialty freshwater shrimp including red and black fishbone varieties - Rotating selection of live aquarium plants and unique freshwater fish - Draws dedicated customers from Fredericksburg and Charlottesville - Frozen fish foods, test kits, and essential dry goods stocked locally ## Brands Carried Seachem ## Customer Reviews **"Stephanie D."** - 5/5 - a week ago > Wonderful experience! I have visited twice and called with questions several times. I am a newbie and they have been so helpful from the start. I pass 3 pet stores to get to get fish and plants from this one. Highly recommend! **"Mark Lepire"** - 5/5 - 4 weeks ago > The staff was super helpful. They have types of fish and other items not always available at other pet stores. Worth the drive from Fredericksburg, VA, to Mineral to shop at this store! **"Lizzie Murdter"** - 5/5 - 4 months ago > Amazing staff and experience. Definitely a must for all fish lovers. Will be back **"Barnyard Folgerham"** - 5/5 - 5 months ago > First visit yesterday and we love this shop! Live in C'ville but well worth the drive to Mineral. Staff was extremely helpful and friendly. When we asked about water plants for our fish pond, 2 patrons offered to bring us some of theirs! Such a wonderful visit and we'll definitely be back! **"Teresa Stewart"** - 5/5 - 7 months ago > I'm super excited, I just got on Facebook, saw Fishtery LFS, I couldn't wait until they opened the greatest thing about it is, they are here for us in Mineral Virginia!!! I went there and bought all their Beautiful Selections Of Fish and plants, I can't wait to go back to see what else they have, Thank You for being here for us, I'm Fish Crazy now, I can't wait to go back to buy another aquarium, more Fish and Plants, and supplies, My Dogs & Cats enjoy watching the Fish, It's very calming & relaxing. Excellent Seller, very helpful, Good Communication, knowledge about their Job. 🐟🐠 🪴 🌿 ❤️ **"Jim Blailock"** - 5/5 - 7 months ago > Great staff, very helpful, nice selection of fish for such a small place! **"Hoa Ho"** - 5/5 - 10 months ago > I love coming to this place. People are very kind. Great customer service! **"Christin Calaman"** - 5/5 - 11 months ago > We love coming to the Fishery. Everyone is so patient with my 8 year old. They take there time to make sure they answer all of our questions **"M. Lowe"** - 5/5 - a year ago > Love this place. I usually stop at least once a week. My grandchildren love to go. The staff is always ready to answer questions and explain things to them . Very knowledgeable and caring staff and owners. Seem to have something different each visit. I highly recommend. **"Alex Assetto"** - 5/5 - a year ago > Amazing fish store with healthy fish, friendly & knowledgeable staff, and more than fair prices! ## Nearby Stores - [Georgie's Pet Supply](https://www.fishstores.org/virginia/norfolk/georgies-pet-supply) - Norfolk, VA - 5.0/5 - [HOMEBRED AQUATICS](https://www.fishstores.org/virginia/virginia-beach/homebred-aquatics) - Virginia Beach, VA - 5.0/5 - [Premier Aquatics](https://www.fishstores.org/virginia/chesapeake/premier-aquatics) - Chesapeake, VA - 5.0/5 - [Alien Aquatics](https://www.fishstores.org/virginia/roanoke/alien-aquatics) - Roanoke, VA - 4.9/5 - [Aquarium Pros VA](https://www.fishstores.org/virginia/bon-air/aquarium-pros-va) - Bon Air, VA - 4.9/5 - [Critter Cove LLC](https://www.fishstores.org/virginia/harrisonburg/critter-cove-llc) - Harrisonburg, VA - 4.9/5 --- *Source: [FishStores.org](https://www.fishstores.org/virginia/mineral/fishtery-lfs)* *Last updated: February 7, 2026*