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rare fish and safe shipping, will buy again
Online Tropical Fish Store & Pet Shop serving the San Diego area. We specialize in Aquascaping, Flowerhorns, Arowana, Cichlids, Rare Plecos, Discus & many other rare & exotic Tropical Fishes from all around the world! We also carry a huge variety of f...
Pet Zone Tropical Fish (petzonesd.com) has a 2.7 out of 5 rating on OK.one, based on 101 user reviews collected here. It is listed under Animals & Pets and its reputation is poor. 48% of reviews are 1 star, a relatively high share; The business has replied to 81% of negative reviews; Reviews mostly discuss Product, Quality. Last updated 2026-08-12.
Most reviewers were somewhat happy with their experience overall. Consumers generally appreciate the broad selection of available aquatic animals and useful website information. Many people note that shipments arrive quickly and items are usually well packaged for transport. Reviewers frequently mention that healthy creatures successfully adapt to their new environments. However, some customers also noted serious difficulties when trying to get in touch with support. Some people experienced frustrating delays or long shipping times that left orders unfulfilled. Buyers occasionally found themselves receiving dead animals or items that failed to match descriptions. Others mentioned missing parts in their packages or a lack of proper temperature controls.
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I will admit I was skeptical about ordering the fish online. I was extremely pleased with the Chinese Banded Hi-Fin's when they arrived and they are happily acclimated to their new 2400 gallon home.
Absolutely terrible experience, I ordered one shrimp and one snail. My shrimp came alive but my snail showed up with an empty snail shell. The box was completely full of random trash, it was the most unprofessional thing I have ever seen. My shrimp was shipping to me for over a week when it said arrive in 1-2 days. Will I be sent a new snail? Since I paid for one and never received it.
Hi Ash — sorry to hear this. Our packaging includes protective insulation/materials to keep livestock safe in transit, but we understand your concern. If the snail arrived as an empty shell, please message us with Reference #34228 and photos of the shell and packaging so our team can review and assist with the appropriate resolution.
1/3 animals ordered arrived DOA. Shipping was fast, but animals were improperly packing for being sent to a region with 90+F weather. No cooling pack was in the box, and when opened the bag containing the crabs was very hot. When we tried to contact support about the DOA they said it was not available because we selected USPS when ordering, but we selected the only option available which was FedEx. The tracking number for the order was only ever through FedEx. Customer service was confusing and unhelpful, and did not reply in coherent sentences. Won't buy from this place again.
Hi Madalin — we’re sorry you had this experience, especially in hot weather. We understand the concern about packing and we also apologize for the confusion in communication. For transparency, this order shipped via USPS, which is not covered under our Live Arrival/DOA guarantee per our policy: https://www.petzonesd.com/live-arrival-guarantee/ That said, please message us with Reference #33767 and photos of the box/packing materials as received so we can review what happened on our end and respond directly.
My bullfrog tadpole came quick and was very well pack insulated and securely packed.
Fish arrived in good condition. Well packed.
Just place my order and they were across country service to door ! All alive and well .
Super fast shipping and very well packed. Will absolutely order again.
Ordered California black worms and they died in the mail. Seller should have contacted us prior to shipping to emphasize they are not confident in shipping alive. Seller refuse refund
Hi there, Very, We’re sorry to hear that the blackworms didn’t arrive in good condition. Live blackworms are extremely sensitive to transit conditions, and while we always do our best to package them for survival, they are a delicate item with a known risk when shipped. Our live arrival policy, which is agreed to at checkout, does not cover blackworms due to their fragility and the inconsistency of delivery conditions beyond our control. This is also clearly stated on our product listing and shipping policies. That said, we are always working to improve transparency and communication, and we appreciate your feedback. If you have any further concerns, feel free to reach out to [email protected]. —Pet Zone SD Customer Service Team
Fish arrived well-packed, as scheduled, and in good condition.
Horrible I was gonna buy a puffer fish they recommended I get an Oscar with the puffer fish I paid the $70 have it shipped to my house Oscar ate the puffer fish horrible recommendation I then called them and explain to them what happened and they said somebody would be reaching out to me ask for my email and phone number And that has not happened as of right now I do not recommend this company I feel as they have horrible fish techs that don’t know what they’re talking about as it goes for fish and what to put other fish with
Hi Aaron, We’re sorry to hear that you were dissatisfied, but we want to clarify a few key points for the record. At no point did our team recommend keeping an Oscar with a puffer fish—this request was made by you, and we simply honored your request after explaining typical compatibility concerns. We also want to note that your original shipment was scheduled for Monday with standard overnight delivery. You requested a last-minute Saturday delivery, which incurs a weekend surcharge from all carriers. To accommodate this, we canceled the original label and created a new one for Saturday—explaining this clearly during our communication. While we always try our best to provide top-tier service and support, we also take note when interactions become hostile or unreasonable. We stand by our team’s handling of this situation and their professionalism throughout the process. If you’d like to resolve this further, you’re welcome to reach out to our team at [email protected]. —Pet Zone SD Customer Support
Never received "shipped" order that FedEx never received. When I went to contact customer service no one answers the phone and my emails and texts are never answered. Out over $150! Very unhappy!
Hi Kristin, We’re sorry to hear about your frustration. For every order, tracking information is automatically sent to the email provided at checkout once a shipping label is created. This includes delivery status updates and FedEx tracking details. We also recommend checking spam or junk folders as these automated emails can occasionally be filtered there. Customers can always access their tracking and order status by logging into their account or using the order lookup on our website. If your package was marked as delivered but not received, we encourage you to file a claim with FedEx, as once an order is in transit, it’s in the carrier’s hands. If you’d like to revisit this with us, feel free to contact [email protected] with your order number so we can further assist. —Pet Zone SD Customer Service Team
The Panda we choose as a birthday gift was supposed to be XL, it wasn't. When it arrived, it wasn't doing well in the bag, but it was alive. We had to keep him separate from the other fish in our aquarium, in hopes he'd do better...sadly he didn't and passed away 3 days later. We notified the store, he didn't look to be doing good when he arrived, and later when we notified the store he passed away, we were told to send an email. We were told, despite us contacting the via phone upon arrival and later when he passed, that health was not guaranteed. They only guarantee an alive arrival.
Hi Maria, We’re truly sorry to hear that your fish didn’t thrive after arrival—we know how disappointing that can be, especially when it’s for a special occasion. While we do guarantee live arrival, we’re unable to offer guarantees beyond that point due to the many factors that can impact a fish’s health once introduced into a new environment (such as tank parameters, acclimation, stress, etc.). That said, we stand by the quality of all livestock we ship and would never knowingly send out anything in subpar condition—our reputation depends on it. If there was any concern with the condition on arrival, our team would have requested photos within the policy window in order to assist. We appreciate your feedback and hope to better serve you in the future. If you’d like to discuss this further, feel free to contact us at [email protected]. —Pet Zone SD Customer Service Team
Hi Jake, We’re sorry to hear your shrimp didn’t survive transit. As noted in our Live Arrival Guarantee policy, we only cover live arrival for orders shipped via FedEx. USPS shipments are not covered due to the lack of consistent delivery timelines, and this is clearly disclosed and agreed upon during checkout. For full details, please visit: https://www.petzonesd.com/live-arrival-guarantee If you’d like to discuss this further, feel free to reach out to [email protected] with your order number. —Pet Zone SD Customer Service Team
All the fish from here are in great condition and it ships within a day or 2 great place!
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At first I thought your website was good. I found what I wanted, and placed the order. I received a verification notice with order number after I completed the order. The next day I received an update from you saying that my order was not completed. I clicked on the link send me back to my order and submitted it again. That part of the process was nice. But then without a notification of it being shipped I received two orders instead of the one. Both receipts from both packages had the dates from when I placed them. I did not want two Red Claw Crabs. But I got two, because of the notification I got saying that the first order was not completed, even though it obviously was. Receiving the notification and no IP on when I was going to receive the delivery I'M NOT HAPPY WITH AT All.
Hi David, Thanks for your feedback, and we’re sorry for the confusion surrounding your order. It sounds like there may have been a duplicate submission due to an automated system notification, which can sometimes occur if the initial transaction stalls or doesn’t fully process. Please know that our team would never intentionally ship out duplicate orders unless both were confirmed in the system. Our goal is always to act promptly and accurately to ensure the safe and healthy delivery of all livestock while providing a smooth customer experience. If you haven’t already, feel free to reach out to [email protected] with your order details, and we’ll be happy to review what happened and work toward a solution. —Pet Zone SD Customer Service Team
I’ve ordered 2 black arowana from yall now (separate orders) and both have just seemed like faulty fish from the start. Both of them seemed like something was wrong with their spine. They both have died with 2 days of arrival
Hi Matthew, We’re truly sorry to hear about your experience with both Black Arowana orders. We take the health and quality of our livestock very seriously and want to ensure every customer receives strong, healthy fish. Black Arowana are highly sensitive species, and while we do our best to condition them before shipping, stress from transit and acclimation can impact their health quickly. That said, your feedback is deeply concerning, and we’d like to review this further with our livestock and packing teams. If you haven’t already done so, please reach out to us directly at [email protected] with photos, delivery times, and order details so we can investigate and determine the best resolution. We value your business and hope to restore your trust. — Pet Zone SD Customer Support www.petzonesd.com/live-arrival-guarantee
Super knowledgeable seller, quick to answer questions or concerns. Lightning fast shipped a perfectly safe, healthy, fish. A+++ Quality!!
Glad this company is available. There are no nearby stores to get aquarium fish in our area. We ordered one kind of fish that wasn't available, got a call to get permission to substitute. That is impressive since so few people call you anymore. 5 star in our book
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