Seems to be the ONLY locally owned fish and water plant place on Hawai'i Island and only place with…read moreaxolotls! Traveled from Kona to this place a few weeks ago and NEEDED to leave a review because this place is new to me and needs positive exposure for how welcoming and amazing they are. Also, my axolotl and lily survived. Not sure if it was the owner that helped me, but while looking at the water plants (HUGE selection btw), he was so courteous, knowledgeable, and patient (I couldn't decide which one to get). Overall, worth the drive and money. Thank you!!!!

What were the names of the man and woman who ran the fish shop? Rod and Annette!…read more I can't say for certain (a lie), but I'm fairly sure that the good people who run Jordyn's Pets and Plants are not so serendipitously named. However, they run a pretty great little fish shop all the same. Jordyn's Pets and Plants is located on Kaumana Drive, all the way up above the Kaumana Caves. However, if you take advantage of the Puainako extension and cut through to Kaumana Dr. via Wilder Rd., it's right there for you. At least that's the route I would recommend. You'll not find a real parking lot, so to speak, but there's plenty of room in the lot next to the building, as well as on the other side of the road to park. Once inside, you'll find a very quaint shop lined wall-to-wall with tanks of various fish. They're mostly (if not all) fresh water fish to be put in an aquarium, but you'll find a nice variety nonetheless. Fish of all colors, shapes, and sizes! It would probably be pretty tough to run a fish shop that sold only generic fish that all looked exactly the same, I guess... But I digress! In addition to the many (unique) fish sold at Jordyn's, they sell quite a few live plants for you to situate ever so tastefully in your aquarium as well. I mean, really, are you content with those not-quite-the-right-shade-of-green plastic decorative plants? Nah, son. Get you a real plant and experience the upgrade. Your fish and family will thank you. Jordyn's of coures has the other odds and ends you'd expect to see at a fish store. Food and the like. You'll just have to pop in yourself to catch it all. And if you're into fish like that, why wouldn't you? Drop by and check 'em out!

I bought a pair of Turkana Jewel Cichlids from Stacey about a year ago, and it's the healthiest…read morepair of fish I've ever had. They've had two successful breedings, and the babies are actually overtaking the tank! Stacey is incredibly knowledgeable and helpful. Pic is of one of our babies

Stacey's is an awesome little shop for all your aquatic hobby needs. It's my one stop shop for…read morefish, plants, food and other miscellaneous aquarium accessories to keep my aquatic pets happy. Stacey the owner is incredibly knowledgeable and helpful.

This was such a nice fish store! We saw it on our way to the Imiloa center and we're so glad we had…read morea chance to stop in. Our son really wanted to see an Axolotl which they had in stock! The staff were very welcoming and friendly. They had a great selection of fish and loved the set up! Highly recommend stopping in!

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Bigger of an operation now compared to back when I was growing up in Hilo. But they have always…read morekept the fact that you can walk in and see the workers hand dipping cookies and whatnot. They've not changed much besides having newer items here and there. They've classic chocolate dipped shortbread cookies are always a winner. Best part about visiting is that you get samples of their products if you just ask kindly! The staff are always so friendly and helpful. I wish they would bring back the Peanut Butter Crunch Bars!

Make sure to check this place out if you're in the area! We stopped by around 8:30 AM and honestly…read moreweren't even sure it was open at first--the building looks pretty dark from the outside because of the tint. But as soon as we walked in, we were warmly greeted by the wonderful staff, and the whole vibe completely changed. Inside, the space is bright, inviting, and thoughtfully set up. We were offered samples of their Kona coffee along with a couple of treats of the day, which was such a nice touch. As you walk around, you can actually watch them making their delicious goodies, which makes the experience even more fun and tempting. The shop was beautifully decorated for the upcoming Easter holiday, and they also had some really lovely gift boxes--perfect if you're looking to bring something home for family or friends. There's also a small area where you can grab drinks (and possibly ice cream too). I ordered a green tea latte, and it was absolutely wonderful. Overall, such a cozy, welcoming spot with great treats and friendly service. Definitely worth stopping by--whether you're craving something sweet or looking to pick up a thoughtful gift!

I walked into Petco looking for some fish for my pond . The aquariums at the time was out of many…read morefishes I was looking for. A staff member asked if I needed help and was very friendly and told me about the recent sale and that's why didn't have a larger selection. I did select about 12 fishes and his customer service was excellent. I should have gotten his name to give him proper credit on this form. I will be checking in again to see the selection of fish again in a few weeks. I've noticed a few places sell aquarium fish from home and will also check on them.

Robert must've been having a bad day...no hello or thank you! Acted like we weren't even there…read morestanding at his register. Usually get good service or at least a thank you considering the amount of money we spend in this store. Disappointing visit today.

We took a tour to Okinawa with Tours by Charlie in 2013. It was a fairly small (14?) and friendly…read moregroup, and we had a great time. Saw most of the important sites in Okinawa, including several museums and memorials, Shuri Castle, Naha city, Churaumi aquarium(!), the Higa awamori brewery and the Orion brewery! We even got to see the Shuri Castle parade. The shoppers had time to do their thing too. Akemi, our guide, is from Okinawa and was really friendly, helpful, and made it really great for us. She booked us into the Deigo Hotel in Okinawa City for our stay and we loved the wonderful food and convenient furo on the top floor. What a comfortable place. We highly recommend them. http://www.toursbycharlie.com/

"Relax Friend" - Madi Will always be an inside joke for us…read morenow, so much so that we got shirts made. Booked a Manta Ray sunset snorkeling experience and man was a time had! One of our friends is not much of a swimmer and had a very hard time "relaxing" his body to float... after many "Friend I need you to relax" she realized like a true pro that it was not happening, Madi swam him over to the kiddie board and he had the most unforgettable time of this life. Safety is a huge concern on this experience because you are in the open waters, so pay attention. The best part was, they took videos, underwater, and sent it to us. Lena, Mitch, Diego and Madi were all great and showed us a wonderful time.

My wife and I had such an amazing time on the Manta Ray Night Swim!! Even though I have a lot of…read moreanxiety about being in the ocean, let alone in the dark, the crew was well organized & professional. I would totally do this again! Thanks: Diego, Lena, Eric and Madi!!!!!

Stargazing with Epic Tours was an unforgettable experience. Words really can't adequately express…read morehow stunning the stars are from that location on Mauna Kea. They supply coats and blankets, but it's cold up there, so don't forget to dress as warm as you can. I loved being able to learn about the stars and planets and constellations and galaxies and ask all the questions I wanted to ask of Dylan. They use a laser pointer to show us everything, and if you have a question, they hand it to you to point out what you're talking about. They are so knowledgeable and have really thought of it all to make the experience special. James has some really impressive camera equipment and took some of the most stunning pics I've ever seen. (I tried to take a couple with my phone, but they were all blurry, so I was so happy to have a bunch of gorgeous pics sent to me.) The whole experience was absolutely beautiful and I would do it again in a heartbeat.

Once-in-a-lifetime opportunity! I have never seen so many stars in my entire life and having a…read moreprofessional who was super knowledgeable made it the perfect experience! We went as a group of eight and had a blast! My one piece of advice would be to dress SUPER warm! I've never been so grateful for layers!!! (They provide parkas/jackets but dress warm under!). Definitely recommend!