About
Fin & Feather Pet Center has anchored Richmond's Lakeside neighborhood for decades — longtime regulars like the reviewer who's "relied on them for nearly 30 years" treat it as a local institution. It's a full pet store, but the aquarium side is what keeps hobbyists driving past the big-box chains. " If you love cichlids, you'll find a good variety for sale in Richmond, VA, alongside bettas, live aquatic plants, and community-tank invertebrates worth a slow lap around the room.
" The real signature sits out back: a dedicated pond shop next door to the main store. " Goldfish, pond plants, replacement nets, and full water-garden supplies are all available in Richmond, VA in a single stop, and staffer Ian earns repeat praise for knowing the pond side cold. Inside, the aquarium aisle runs unusually deep on medications and treatments — the kind of thing that matters when a tank breaks out and you need a hospital-tank remedy and frozen fish food the same afternoon.
Shoppers have also scored standout deals on equipment, including a like-new 75-gallon setup that drew a buyer from out of town. The staff skews toward genuine animal people who enjoy talking shop, from stocking a community tank to koi pond care to picking the right betta to take home. A few reviewers wish the place were a little tidier, but the through-line stays consistent: knowledgeable help, fair prices, and healthy fish.
For a long-running, in-person fish store with real depth in freshwater stock and pond fish, Fin & Feather remains a Richmond favorite.
What they offer
Fish & livestock for sale at Fin & Feather Pet Center, Inc. in Richmond, VA
Fin & Feather Pet Center, Inc. stocks cichlids, betta fish, goldfish, koi, invertebrates, aquarium plants and freshwater, saltwater & pond fish for sale in Richmond, VA. As an aquarium store serving Richmond, VA, it also carries aquarium equipment, fish medications and fish food and offers aquarium consultations.
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Highlights
What makes them special
- Dedicated pond shop next door stocked with massive koi, goldfish, pond plants, nets, and full water-garden supplies
- Aquarium aisle runs deep on medications, treatments, and frozen fish food for same-day tank care
- Rotating freshwater lineup including cichlids, bettas, live aquatic plants, and invertebrates
- Knowledgeable, animal-loving staff — Ian is a repeat favorite on the pond side; nearly 30 years serving Lakeside
- Well-maintained display tanks with fairly priced, healthy livestock, plus occasional equipment deals like a 75-gallon setup
From keepers
Customer reviews
“Needs a public restroom”
— Tony Skinner4.0a day ago“Our favorite place to get feeder rats”
— Chloe Knecht5.0a week ago“This place is so cool! Be sure to check out the massive koi in their water garden. Thanks for consistently providing friendly and over-the-top service!”
— Elton Brooks5.03 weeks ago“Great arrangement of fish, exotic pets and supplies. Friendly staff. Love having a local pet store around the corner.”
— Niki DeSantis5.04 weeks ago“We were looking for a Holland Lop rabbit”
— Lamont Ross4273.0a month ago“Always helpful and everything i need for my exotic pets”
— Dennis king5.0a month ago“Nice place”
— Jay D5.0a month ago“Very VERY good, helpful, and knowledgeable staff... but it was not as clean as you would expect for a pet store.”
— Erica Fravel4.02 months ago“Reasonably priced (some things), knowledgeable staff and they have mostly what you need to build an awesome habitat.”
— Tony Carver5.02 months ago“Great place for both salt and freshwater fish. The store is fairly big. Has a lot of different species. You can even find tarantulas and snakes here. Great place to look around. One of the larger pet stores in Richmond. Wish there were more like it around here!”
— Anon x5.02 months ago
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Frequently asked questions
Note — Store information and services may change. Always call (804) 262-6681 to confirm current availability, hours, and services before visiting Fin & Feather Pet Center, Inc..