Found out today that our favorite fish doctor Jake is no longer with the store. Good luck finding…read moresomeone to replace a young man who not only knew his business, but was a master when it comes to customer service. Jake was the reason we continued to shop at Fish Doctors. I seriously doubt his shoes will be filled any time soon with someone so competent and dedicated. Too bad we didn't get his number to get private maintenance and advice from him.

Very knowledgeable staff very happy with their fresh water fish selection. Healthy fish. Wide…read moreselection of fish food and all things to make a big or small aquarium. They have salt water fish & plants too

Nicest store I've seen in a long time. Fair prices priceless knowledge. The store mascot is pretty…read morecool too!

Great option for supplies, fish. Helpful and knowledgeable staff. I will definitely be backread more

This place cant even offer a gold fish. The owner seems overwhelmed . Cant think of a reason to…read morego there. Tried calling and not real impressed

Dave at Fins guided us through setting up our 36 gallon freshwater tank 7 years ago. It still…read morelooks amazing. He introduced us to the world of plecos. Dale and Ben are always helpful as well. Lots of unusual fish.

If you are in the downriver area please check this place out!!! Such great customer service and a…read moreGREAT selection of freshwater and saltwater fish. They also have amazing freshwater plants! My tanks are thriving thanks to this store.

When it comes to finding a reputable business for live fresh/saltwater fish, plants, and inverts…read moreBruce's for myself ranks #1. For starters the place is immaculate. There are no off putting odors, there aren't any cobwebs strewn around, everything is tidy and well organized. When it comes to livestock and to include plants, the tanks are crystal clear, the livestock is vibrant and healthy, and again...just perfectly maintained. You can absolutely tell that the owner and all the employees take great pride and love in what they do. All the employees are not only approachable but very informative and honest. Just really good, down to earth people doing what they love. In a world of corporate greed and misleading promises...choose to support business that are conducted the way that Bruce's conducts itself!

It was my first visit but won't be the last. They know fish and are well stocked. The pricing was…read morereasonable also.

This place should be renamed "World of Cichlids, Dust, Algae and 20 Year Old Carpet" because that…read moreis exactly what you will find here. BF took the fam on a mystery trip tonight and we pulled around back into the questionable parking lot. Questionable to the point that I wondered why in the world would he be taking us to a seedy adult book store almost an hour away from home? But, alas, the sign on the door said "Cichlid World". Relief! Fish porn is always a more acceptable prospect. A former addict, the BF has fallen off the fish wagon over the last couple of months after a long spell and perhaps a 10 step program along the way. The nudge may have been my fault by mentioning that it might be nice to get a 10 gallon tank for The Kid. Today there are EIGHT tanks of varying sizes going with plans for a HUGE 9th (the frame is in progress as we speak). It's something I can live with because I suppose my problems could be worse. I could be contending with endless trips to the bar and/or a bevy of loose women in Man World. Back to the joint at hand...before we walk in the BF goes, "The last time I was here was probably about 20 years ago." Now, I don't know exactly how long CW has been around, but based on immediate appearance, it doesn't look like much has changed. Even though it was quite dark when you walked in, once your eyes adjusted, it was quite obviously dirty and not kept up in many moons. The bunched, taped down carpet was probably vacuumed about 2 months ago minimum. The dust was CRAZY and supply storage and display was completely haphazard up high, down low and behind the counter. I have been to pet stores and fish specialty stops, but none were 'kept up' quite like this. About the 150 or so tanks that I counted (was bored while other customers were being attended to) those comprised about 90% that were lit up, filled and working. The algae in the tanks was prevalent and the sponge filters needed a-changing. The fish didn't look 'unhappy', and there weren't any dead ones floating around, but the people here have to realize that when complacency and happiness meet, the results are not always harmonious. Especially from a customer's point of view. I mean, c'mon, how hard is it to remove the rubber bands and pieces of broken plastic from the tank below the counter with the big fish swimming in it? The tank that EVERYONE can't miss if they tried (see my pics). LAZY! Cichlid World embodies the 'Broken Window Effect' to be sure. The long-haired guy behind the counter (owner?) seems well-versed in the world of cichlids, if not the universe, and exhibited an affable demeanor. CW's website comes off cheeky and informative. The knowledge and selection seems to be there in terms of the actual fish. However, the incongruent execution of it all is quite puzzling to me. They did make an effort to put up some Christmas garland, Elf on a Shelf guy and a full nativity scene in a tank. Why not dust the dust? I don't know, but somehow this place must be doing something right considering it is still in operation. Though one can only wonder if they could be doing a whole lot better with some cleaning tools, products and a little elbow grease. Perhaps Cichlid World has just 'got it like that', but I would bet that they could probably sell a MILLION cichlids a year if they simply upped their cleaning game a bit. (Apologies for the twisted pics. I 'righted' them on my end, still uploaded with weirdness.)

Great place lots of oddballs competitive pricing usually, they have a lot of things available for…read moresale that's not readily available around me

New favorite store! I decided to take the drive and check out this place, I heard some good things…read moreabout it so I went and I was very impressed. The owner has a lot of information, good selection of fish, great prices and some nice brands including, aquarium co op, repashi and UNS. Would definitely come back in the near future when I need to stock my aquariums

Amazing store with very friendly and helpful staff. If you are into aquariums and fish you should…read moredefinitely check this place out.

This store is so good. The family that owns it is so friendly and is so knowledgeable about the…read moreproducts that they can help you with anything you need. I get it might be a little mor pe expensive then other stores, but you also are paying for the quality, which here is great, and the knowledge they have that they can help you with. Would never change stores, because they are so good at what they do.

Amazing business with beautiful fish, coral, and dart frogs! The owner is very kind, passionate,…read moreand knowledgeable. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone looking to get into this hobby with these amazing animals!

Located within Belle Isle Park,this is the oldest aquarium in the United States. Opened in…read more1904,this historic venue features freshwater and marine fish. The building features a unique green tile ceiling which is worth a visit just to see it! Admission is free but a 5.00 donation is suggested. A typical visit lasts 15-30 minutes. Parking is free.

Belle Isle Aquarium is such a charming little surprise. It feels like stepping into a time capsule…read morein the best way. Yes, there are fish and tanks to check out, but honestly, half the joy is just admiring the architecture. The tile work, the arched ceilings, all the tiny details... it's beautiful and full of history. It's an easy, low-pressure stop where you can wander, take it all in, and not feel rushed. For anyone with little kids, heads up that some tanks sit a bit high, so you may end up lifting them to see--but even then, they're still wide-eyed and excited. It's short, sweet, and totally worth the visit. Such a special little gem, I'm really glad we stopped in.