About Us | About Splashy Fish Store

Splashy Fish, born in 2020, is a testament to the visionary journey of Nguyen Le, an enthusiast with over 10 years of expertise in freshwater aquariums, specialized aquascaping design, and the artful breeding of betta and guppies. What began as a personal hobby evolved into a thriving aquatic haven, shaped by a deep-seated commitment to quality and an unwavering passion for aquatic life.

Our Origin Story:

Before the inception of Splashy Fish, Nguyen Le immersed himself in the world of bettas and guppies, breeding these captivating species as a hobbyist. Selling to local customers and shipping to enthusiasts out-of-state, Nguyen covered some breeding costs, fueled by a determination to take his love for aquatics to the next level. In a bold move, he sold all his aquariums, initiating Splashy Fish as a side hustle, and marking the beginning of a remarkable journey.

Pandemic Pivots:

The turning point arrived with the onset of the pandemic, as people sought solace in the beauty of aquatic life while staying home. Seizing this opportunity, Nguyen transitioned from his corporate job to dedicate himself entirely to Splashy Fish. He personally designed the website, collaborating with local and international breeders to source the highest quality fish and aquarium plants.

From Garage to Grandeur:

What started in a humble garage with 10 aquariums of 10 gallons each blossomed into a 1000+ gallons aquarium store—a testament to our continuous growth. At Splashy Fish, each tank houses only one species of fish, ensuring a proper quarantine process, meticulous care, and preventing unwanted crossbreeding.

Our Mission:

Splashy Fish's mission is to provide you, our cherished customers, with more than just aquatic companions. We strive to impart proper knowledge, offering the highest quality live freshwater fish, freshwater shrimps, aquatic plants, premium fish foods, and the finest aquarium supplies and accessories. Our commitment is to keep your aquatic friends not just happy but thriving.

Educational Endeavors:

Navigate our knowledge blogs, spanning beginner guides for aquarium initiation to advanced care guides tailored for specific fish types. Our hope is that these resources empower you to create an ideal ecosystem, ensuring the happiness and well-being of your aquatic companions.

Future Horizons:

As Splashy Fish continues to evolve, we set our sights on new horizons. An exciting development is our YouTube channel, where we plan to showcase firsthand knowledge, connecting with you on a more personal level.

Global Expansion:

In 2022, we embarked on an ambitious journey, establishing a small farm overseas. This strategic move allows us to control our supply chain, particularly for popular species like betta fish, guppies, tetras, discus, and freshwater shrimp. This expansion reinforces our commitment to providing you with the highest quality aquatic specimens.

A Heartfelt Thank You:

To our loyal customers, we extend our sincere appreciation for being part of our small business journey. You are the heartbeat of Splashy Fish, and we are grateful for your role in the success and growth of our aquatic venture. Thank you for being an integral part of the Splashy Fish family.

At Splashy Fish, we're not just passionate about aquatics; we're dedicated to creating a community where your aquatic dreams come to life. Dive in with us, and let's make waves together!

Welcome to Splashy Fish

Where Aquatic Passion Meets Excellence!

Splashy Fish farm located in Northwest of Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam where we breed and grow most of our fish sold at the store.

Our Springfield retail store

5408 Suite A Port Royal Rd, Springfield, VA 22151 USA

Mon - Fri, 2:00pm - 7:00pm
Saturday, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Sunday, 11:00am - 6:00pm

Hours may vary due to public holidays.

All orders placed online through Splashy Fish website will be ship and fulfilled by Splashy Fish location in USA

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Healthy, beautiful fish!

I’m a bettas lover. The fish that the large chain stores sell, almost always end up with a tumor or some other genetic problem. For me, I will only order from Splashy Fish. I want my bettas to be healthy and live a long life. I couldn’t be happier with my bettas from here.

First Time Online Betta Fish Order

My existing Betta fish expired after 2 years. I decided to investigate online stores. I was a bit apprehensive for many reasons. My biggest concern being, getting a healthy fish delivered to Wisconsin from long distance during winter months. I decided to give it a try. I ordered a Giant Betta (GB 48). It arrived on Feb. 2, 2024. There was a one day delay. I was a little nervous about a transit time of 2 days in cold temps. Splashy Fish Team was very supportive and assured me that they consider the distance & weather conditions when packing & shipping my fish. My fish was received in good condition. I followed all of protocol for acclimating my new Betta into the tank. So far, it seems to be going well. I am very pleased with the entire experience. I hope my Betta continues to stay healthy.

Half body white guppy’s

Genetics on these fish seemed very weak. I purchased 7 and they all died within 2 weeks. A proper quarantine in a cycled tank was done. Wouldn’t recommend to anyone! Plus the way they keep their bettas in the store is gut wrenching. Clearly, they’re profit driven and that’s about it. And to top it off the communication through out the purchase was awful! Didn’t let me know when my fish were gonna ship and took multiple days to even get an automated response.

I'm so excited for my Betta Barracks!

I spent hours agonizing which male betta fish to order and I finally pulled the trigger. It was easy to scroll through the various options and the videos attached to each specimen was very helpful. The video helped me pick the five I chose. Thank you

Rare and Awesome Store!

TLDR - healthy fish, clean store, single owner who cares about his craft!

I had almost given up on getting fresh water fish then I was lucky enough to have Splashy Fish open its new retail store close to my home. There is literally no place (that I could find) to get healthy freshwater fish then came Splashy. The shop is very clean and the tanks are filled with awesome, healthy fish. All the fish I have purchased are alive and well. Id give 10 stars if I could:)

Beautiful!!!

First I want to say this shop has integrity! I initially ordered 2 betta for 2 tanks, but Mr. Nguyn called telling me one was not healthy and did not meet his standards to be shipped. His honesty says so much. My money was refunded and per my request the other betta was sent. She arrived carefully packaged, warm, and safe. She is absolutely beautiful and HEALTHY! She is very social, especially at feedings, and adjusted quickly to her new home with lots of plants, 2 cories, a nerhite snail, and a few pearl danios. I WILL be ordering from Splashy Fish again.

Love my new Betta !!

This is my second time at Splashy Fish. Nguyen the owner is very knowledgeable and nice and will answer any questions regarding fish keeping. He has a great selection of tropical fish including some I couldn’t find in stores and also loads of high quality healthy beta fish. Can’t recommend this store enough.