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About Us

At Dan's Fish, we genuinely care for our fish and our customers. The fish currently for sale here have been in our care for at least 2 weeks (often longer) and have been carefully quarantined, medicated, and acclimated to aquarium life and foods.

If you would like to see our fishroom and get a feel for how we do things here, please visit our Youtube channel at http://bit.ly/DansFishYouTube.

We have been keeping, breeding, importing, and shipping fish to satisfied customers since the early 1990's. We take great pride in our tried-and-true shipping methods and confidently guarantee that our fish will arrive alive. Here's a video of how we ship our fish: https://youtu.be/740BnmSkTQc

So, come on in and look around. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at hello@dansfish.com. We hope you enjoy your visit!!!

Location: Wyoming, United States

The Mission

At Dan's Fish, we are driven by our mission of humanely sourcing and transporting fish that thrive for our customers. Every decision we make and every process we implement is guided by our mission. Is this better for the fishes' well being? Will this result in healthier, happier fish for our customers? These are the types of questions we ask ourselves as we work to meet the demands of our mission.

When situations arise where decisions of mission vs. money must be made, we side with our mission. Because of this, we will never be the least expensive place to purchase fish. But that's okay. Our mission is not to be the cheapest. Rather, we are working to be the place a fish would want to be if it could choose which fish store it ended up in.

Humane Sourcing:

The aquarium fish industry was established shortly after WWII and its ethos and methods of operation have not changed much since that time. There are problems in the established industry supply chain that need to be rectified, including long transit times, overcrowding during transport, and a lack of proper quarantine procedures. At Dan's Fish, we are working to address these issues and create a more humane supply chain for the fish we sell.

Responsible Transit:

It is common for fish to change hands many times and to be moving through the supply chain's transit system for several weeks before they end up in a retail location. This results in extended periods of stress which compromise the fishes' immune systems and prevent them from thriving in home aquariums. To fix this issue, Dan's Fish purchases its stock as close to the source as possible, often dealing directly with breeders and collectors so that the fish we bring into our store are only in transit for a couple of days. This shortened supply chain reduces the fishes' stress so they arrive at our store happier and healthier.

To further ensure our fish stay healthy during transport, we have established our own import hub right next to the LAX airport. This allows us to begin caring for our newly imported fish the moment they are released from the custom's office. At our import hub, the fish are checked for health after which they receive fresh water, fresh oxygen, and are given the care they need for the remainder of their journey to our store.

Reducing Crowding:

Fish moving through the industry supply chain are often overcrowded. The more fish that are crammed into holding containers and bags during transit, the worse it is for the fish. The reason for this crowding is simple economics. Transporting a commodity is expensive, so the more of a commodity that can be moved in a single container, the better the financial return.

At Dan's Fish, we don't think of fish as commodities: We think of them as living animals that deserve respect. We have made special arrangements with several of our suppliers so that they pack fish at 50% or less of the industry's standard density when shipping to our store. This greatly reduces the amount of ammonia and other toxic wastes which build up in the transport container, greatly increasing the health and happiness of our fish. Whenever possible, this is taken a step further and our suppliers send us fish which are individually bagged. We are constantly working with our suppliers to implement better transport practices. This increases our costs, but it is a much more humane way of doing business.

Quarantine and Veterinary Care:

Normally, when fish reach a retail location, they are immediately mixed into aquariums with other fish and offered for sale without being quarantined or given time to recover from the stress of their journey through the supply chain. This form of "flipping fish" prevents them from thriving in home aquariums because, upon import, they are susceptible to disease due to stress induced immunodeficiencies.

At Dan's Fish, we don't flip fish. Upon arrival at our store, each fish is quarantined for as long as it takes them to destress from their journey, rebuild their immune systems, become accustomed to aquarium foods, and grow fat and sassy. This quarantine period usually lasts 2 weeks, but in some cases can take several months depending on the species and their condition upon arrival. We work with a Certified Aquatic Veterinarian to identify and treat issues that might arise. Fish are never offered for sale until they have been given adequate time to destress, are eating well, and have cleared their health inspection.

Healthy Environments:

At Dan's Fish, each aquarium receives a 30% - 40% water change every day. We do this because clean water is the best medicine. Fresh, clean water increases our newly arrived fishes' ability to quickly recover from their journey to our store. In addition, fresh water greatly reduces the outbreak of disease. To further prevent illness, all of our aquariums are independent systems. This means that each aquarium has its own filtration and doesn't share water with any other aquarium. This greatly reduces the risk of illnesses spreading from one aquarium to another.

Humanely Shipping to Customers:

When multiple fish are shipped in a single bag, more ammonia and other toxins are produced, stressing all the fish in the bag. If one fish in the bag dies, the effects of its decomposing body quickly kill all the other fish in the bag. The safest way to transport fish is by individually bagging them, so that's the way Dan's Fish sends our fish to our customers...one fish per bag. In addition, we have a multi-day shipping preparation process which ensures that our fish travel in clean water with plenty of dissolved oxygen to breathe. We only ship in well insulated boxes and use adequate heat or cold packs as needed to ensure that our fish do not experience intolerable temperatures during transit. Every fish is double bagged and heat sealed to ensure there are no leaks. Electrolytes are added to the shipping water to help the fish maintain osmoregulation during its journey. Fish are sent via next day delivery service so they are usually only in transit for about 18 hours, however, they are packaged so they can travel for 3-4 days and still arrive in good shape in the rare event there is a delay during shipping.

Ratings & Reviews

Overall Rating: 4.93/5.0

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  • Rating: 5 / 5
  • Comment: So far the experience has been very professional We’ll make another comment when the fish arrive
  • Rating Date: 06/15/2025
  • Order Date: 06/15/2025
  • Buyer: Zeus6426

  • Rating: 5 / 5
  • Comment: This was my first time ordering fish for delivery. I chose Dan because of Cory at Aquarium Co-op. The fish arrived in a temperature controlled, insulated box, individually double bagged. They were immediately happy, fat, healthy little guys. What a great experience! This is a great way to find the fish you want when local fish stores don't carry them. Thanks!
  • Rating Date: 06/15/2025
  • Order Date: 05/18/2025
  • Buyer: bastocks90

  • Rating: 5 / 5
  • Comment: Love our new fish! They came individually packaged, unlike other companies who pack them all together. Everyone survived and is thriving!
  • Rating Date: 06/15/2025
  • Order Date: 05/17/2025
  • Buyer: maligator2727

  • Rating: 5 / 5
  • Comment: 100% live arrival. Fish and shrimp were all incredibly healthy. The cherry barbs are stunning, they literally look like jewels in water.
  • Rating Date: 06/14/2025
  • Order Date: 05/24/2025
  • Buyer: Basstorius

  • Rating: 5 / 5
  • Comment: The Pitbull plecostomus I have purchased 12 in total are all doing great. The fish have arrived in great condition and there have nit been any loses.
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  • Rating Date: 06/14/2025
  • Order Date: 06/08/2025
  • Buyer: monte_ashley

  • Rating: 5 / 5
  • Comment: Peacock Gudgeon...came in alive and swam away to hide. Was doing fine though and arrived just as noted. I appreciate how your orders are scheduled and you don't have to wait forever to have them shipped...it's all according to plan and quickly processed.
  • Rating Date: 06/14/2025
  • Order Date: 05/31/2025
  • Buyer: ironpuppy

  • Rating: 5 / 5
  • Comment: My order was delayed because of UPS. It was 8-9 days after they shipped that I received them. I figured all the fish would be dead. I was totally surprised and absolutely shocked but only 3 arrived doa out of 17!!! I was reimbursed immediately. Dave packs his fish very very good and makes sure there’s heat/cold… whichever is needed. I will definitely continue to order from him. The fish are thriving!! Thank you Dave!!!
  • Rating Date: 06/13/2025
  • Order Date: 05/15/2025
  • Buyer: danasullivan41

  • Rating: 5 / 5
  • Comment: all good. fun tiny gar like fish. easy keepers. fed readily and are thriving.
  • Rating Date: 06/13/2025
  • Order Date: 05/16/2025
  • Buyer: lynn81875

  • Rating: 5 / 5
  • Comment: I’ve been waiting to order from Dan’s Fish since this past winter. Living in the Midwest, I always try to wait to order fish until the warmer weather arrives to increase my chances of success. Since I had never ordered from Dan’s before, I figured I’d start small with a first order of Fancy Sunrise High Fin Platys (2 males, 2 females) and a 3-pack of Red Onion Nerite Snails.Right off the bat, being able to select my shipping date was clutch—it let me make sure I’d be home on the arrival day. My order arrived as scheduled via UPS before noon. Everything was packed perfectly, and all the animals were alive. I floated the five small bags for 20 minutes and, using a pre-soaked fine mesh net, gently placed my new fish and snails into my well-established, heavily planted 36-gallon bow front aquarium. The Platys are colorful, fat, and sassy. They immediately began exploring their new home—and resumed mating. I mean, gee, they were separated in bags overnight, so they appeared to be pretty “horned-up” as a result. The Red Onion Nerites, albeit a little smaller than I expected, eventually disappeared into the plants for safety, so I assume they’re pleased. Are Dan’s prices a little above average? Maybe. But I truly believe you get what you pay for. Ordering from Dan’s was a pleasure, and I definitely plan to place another order before the next Midwest winter arrives here in OH-IO.
  • Rating Date: 06/12/2025
  • Order Date: 06/02/2025
  • Buyer: crabbyreef

  • Rating: 5 / 5
  • Comment: Everyone arrived healthy and active. Got them in the tank and they are coloring up and eating well. Smooth process as always
  • Rating Date: 06/12/2025
  • Order Date: 05/27/2025
  • Buyer: Rjdavis80

  • Rating: 5 / 5
  • Comment: I basically only order from Dan’s at this point. Not only do they always arrive alive but they are always healthy. I don’t even bother with my local shop anymore there is no comparison!
  • Rating Date: 06/12/2025
  • Order Date: 06/03/2025
  • Buyer: bdraws1234

  • Rating: 5 / 5
  • Comment: Packaged with care and shipping went perfectly. Great, healthy looking fish.
  • Rating Date: 06/12/2025
  • Order Date: 06/08/2025
  • Buyer: Nekabuttram