I love love love MV Pets for all my fish needs. The staff are (at least usually) both very friendly and knowledgeable. Additionally, MV Pets is one of the only pet stores nearby that actually takes good care of their fish. Whenever I buy from them I know that my fish have been quarantined and medicated, held in the back room for several weeks before they're deemed healthy to sell. Other aquarium decor such as driftwood and rocks are very reasonably priced. They're the only store I buy both from because everywhere else wants you to pay up the wazoo for a piece of wood. Overall, I always have a great experience here and I can tell the employees are passionate about their jobs! read more

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We gotten several things for our dogs here in years past and been happy with the price and service - they are especially fond of the travel tent we purchased here on clearance sale many years ago, which has held up really well. We recently treated ourselves to a small aquaponics setup from Back to the Roots, so we were in the market for a betta fish for the set up. A friend of mine had mentioned that this store had much better bettas than the big box shops, but we had a $3 coupon toward the fish from Petco so I went there first. The fish at Petco were twice to three times more expensive than MVPets and were much smaller and radically less vibrant than the ones here. Their selection was also much smaller. I immediately walked out the door at Petco and zoomed over to and MVPets. I was able to purchase my fish, rocks for the bottom of the tank, and a large piece of rock/fake plant for my fish to hide in (which he loves). MVPets has quite a few large aquariums full of fish in the main room, and then they also have a secondary room that is floor to ceiling small tanks. The selection of coral, anemone, and fish is incredible. I named my betta sushi, which was what my friend's daughter named her first fish when she was about 2 years old. She was pretty young and couldn't annunciate super well at the time, so it came out shoo-she, and I was "aunt Befff". Love that kid! And so far I'm really loving my fish, too PS: If you buy a betta, make sure you talk to the staff about how to keep your water at the appropriate temperature. They definitely like it hot, and we keep our house pretty cold, so I had to also purchase an inexpensive, small tank heater. They staff seems quite knowledgeable and eager to help. read more

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Josie will share a wealth of knowledge - especially if you're new to fish aquariums. Products offered are top choices with ease of warranty. Both salt and fresh water fish and plants are well cared for and conscientiously sold healthy. We were impressed with her helpfulness and willingness to spend time with us. Highly recommended! read more

This is a great locally owned pet store. The customer service is spectacular, they really know their stuff, especially about dog/cat food and fish tanks. They also support and encourage local adoption groups and often hold adoption events in the store. read more

MVPets - Pet Stores Near Me - Portage, Michigan

Customer service at MVPets is what keeps us coming back! That and their large selection of fish. My husband has a 60 gallon fish tank and we are always going in to browse the fish selection. Every time we go in the employees greet us with a smile on their faces, they also greet my infant daughter who we bring in because she likes watching the big tropical fish in their tanks. The staff is also great about special ordering something if you ask them. Overall a great local business to support! read more

I love love love this place! Great people that are very helpful and know what they are talking about. Great selection of corals. If you hit it right (which is quite often) their $15 bin is a better deal than anything you will find on line. Shawn and Nina rock!The pre-mixed salt water is spot on and my tanks love it! read more

Awesome and attentive costumer service every time I visit. The staff is very knowledgeable in dog health & also directed me to reasonably priced services for my dog. The free samples are a bonus! read more

MVPets - Pet Stores Near Me - Portage, Michigan

We will not be going back to MV Pets. Recently bought 4 fish (Thursday evening) and were told about the 48 hour policy regarding the fish dying. Completely understand this policy however within 48 hours (Saturday night) our first fish died (our 50 gallon tank was well established and water has been tested twice in last month without any problems). Knowing that we would be unable to get back to the store as we live out of town, we put fish in freezer (we were told to do this when we purchased the fish) and called store when they opened next day to let them know. After being put on hold on and off for about 30 minutes we were told there was nothing that could be done unless we came in that day. Now a second fish has died and again nothing will be done about it. Disappointing as small businesses usually have much better customer service and are able to make case by case exceptions, especially seeing that we live out of town AND called immediately to let staff aware of situation. In the future we will continue giving our business to VIPets in Holland and Grand Rapids. read more

Friendly and very helpful staff they know their stuff I have bought multiple fish there and they're always healthy I've never had an issue with any of them. I'll always go here rather then any other pet store for my fish. My dog loves their pigs ears they are huge and cheap compared to places like pet smart or pet supplies plus that over charge for little ears. read more

bought two angel fish and some live plants, fish are doing well and plants are planted. enjoy going there. only thing was i was charged more than what the plants were marked. Marked 2.99 a plant written on side of aquarium rang up as 7.99 a plant at the register x two plants bought, an oversite of 10 bucks, bought two micro sword plants marked 3.99 apeice and was charged 5.99 apeice at register an oversite of 4 bucks. so thats a 14.00 difference from as marked to what was charged at register. I thought it seemed kinda high, and then i was asked if i wanted to donate to the save a rabbit, i wonder how many rabbits i saved from whatever rabbits need saveing from. my land is infested with rabbits millions of them, saveing rabbits is kinda odd as you know the thing about rabbits is they breed like rabbits. also that guy that works back in the fish room doesnt laugh at my jokes, i m telling some really funny jokes and he just stares at me and i have to tell him im telling a ha ha. overrcharged 14 bucks and not laughed at, imthe millionaire in the mercedes, or black corvette or the red z06 corvette, oor sometimes a kawasaki ninja 1000, sianora . RBjr read more

Locally owned and operated. Best selection of premium pet foods. Amazing selection of freshwater and saltwater fish, plants, and aquarium equipment. Rewards and great sales. I've been shopping here since they opened the store many years ago. A+ read more

I went into MVPets to buy cat food because the location of the store was convenient for me. I was unable to buy cat food because all the walls of this building are covered in visible black-colored mold and I started having an asthma attack before I was able to choose a variety and had to exit the building. read more

Both times I have bought fish here they have gotten ich in the next few days and the only offer a 48hr return on fish. Also the owner was very rude and acted like he was better than anyone. They were also rude when I brought my dog in cause they only want there dogs in there what kind of pet store is that. I would rather help out a small business but I will never go in there again read more

It seems they try to sell you brands that are special to that store so you cannot go anywhere else. The owner is a jerk who seems more interested in talking to his staff or certain customers. The staff seems ok but when I have been in the tank room the tanks are often dirty and it smells. I bought several corals and fish and none lived long. They told me they gradually bring the fish in and wait before selling but I saw them sell some that came in the same day. My reef tank got several diseases after purchasing fish and corals, will never go there again. read more