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About
Splashy Fish

founded by hobbyist run with a passion

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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Hillstream Loach
Danielle Olsen
Hillstream loach

I got a hill stream loach to replace one that died when we moved. We have two in the tank and they are my favorite fish to watch. They remind me of stingrays. They move around even the tank and it’s fun to play find the loach. Sometimes they hang out together but most of the time they are separate.

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Alder Cones
Susan Clay
The real deal

Purchasing them here is like pulling them off a tree … Nothing fake-processed-feeling like a mass-sold version… Highly recommend!

The fish arrived healthy and looked absolutely stunning in my tank. Highly recommend.

The guppies were healthy and colorful. Nguyen, the owner, took his time to explain all of my questions. Great service!!!

Beautiful and Unique Betta

Very happy with the purchase of my Premium Red Koi Galaxy Male Betta. The fish is healthy and a beautiful addition to my tank. It coexists well with 6 ember tetras in my 10G tank.

Amazing Betta, I am so happy

The most amazing betta, arrived healthy, and instantly went looking for food when I put it in my tank. I only can have one betta, but if I wanted another, I would buy it from Splashy Fish!

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Pigeon Gold Discus
Helen Barold
Discus

These discus are so so wonderful! :) They come to the front of the tank, they're very happy and healthy. We bought them a little over a week ago and they are so great. Highly recommend! We also bought some betta fish for our sorority here and they are also great!

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Gold Mystery Snail
Craig Talarowski
happy and healthy

They are happy, very active a week later in two 10 gal dirted tanks @ 74 deg F. and doing well. They came wrapped in a wet paper towel in separate little plastic bags...I never saw shipping done this way before but it works well, and saves weight.

Amazing Quality Bettas

I ordered the 2 premium Bettas from Splashy fish recently and they are thriving. The owner was very cooperative with shipping my fishes at an opportune time after Hurricane Milton hit our area. Great experience...highly recommend Splashy Fish!

Seachem Prime Fresh and Saltwater Conditioner

Good

So i had the worker hunt me down a female hillstream which she did with no problem at all, I really appreciated it. The little one seems healthy, she wonders the quarentine tank for food which is a great sign, flashes a little but i know how picky some hillstreams are with water quality and bare bottoms. Overall the hillstream is healthy and the worker was super accommodating.

Great

I got a yellow and blue mystery and they are nice and healthy.

Quality fish and fast shipping

You do get what you pay for and my 2 Betta purchases from Splashy Fish can attest to that. Great experience and really awesome fish. Can't thank you enough.

Spiderwood Driftwood

Panda Cory Purchase

The Splashy team was very friendly and knowledgeable. We have always been satisfied with the quality and health of fish purchased from Splashy.

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Cholla Wood
Jack Durkin
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Fish, Plants, & Decor

I have been to Splashy Fish twice now. Their animals are well cared for and they have a nice selection of fresh water fish and some crayfish. I am not a Betta person but they seem to have a dazzling and beautiful selection of them. In addition I was told that they breed some of their stock which is great for hobby and the environment from which their fish originate. I met the owner today and got some good advice on setting up my tank after a move. I have purchased fish, plants, and decor from them. They are a friendly and helpful locally owned business. It is clear that they are much more committed to keeping their animals healthy than the big box pet stores. They will be my regular aquarium store from now on.

The White Cloud Minnows I purchased are eating well and growing fast. I enjoy watching them forage.

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Java Moss
Jesse Von linden
Fantastic experience

Staff was friendly and knowledgeable. They walked me through a ton of options for my tank. Amazing experience definitely headed back there.

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Gold Mystery Snail
Jody Cellar
2 of 3 arrived dead

I am extremely happy with the snail that arrived alive. He is very small but seems to be thriving. I have not heard back on the two I reported DOA. If I have to pay shipping to replace I won’t replace. I have already found another company that overnight shipping is much less expensive than Splashy Fish 2 day shipping. I have already ordered from the second company and they respond to customer service inquiries much faster.

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Christmas Moss
Daniel Nakada
Staff was super helpful

Splashy Fish is one of the few aquarium-only shops around the beltway. They have a great selection of fish, plants, soil, test kits. Family enjoys talking to the knowledgeable staff about general aquarium maintenance

Fantastic local fish shop

Splashy has an amazing selection of healthy fish. I revitalized my tanks with unique tetras and rasboras! All very healthy fish. Will always come back.

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Seachem Flourish
Juan Kirkwood
Good store

I think that they have great customer service. I personally found everything I wanted there. They also have really cool fish there. Something I do want to point out is, all their plants in the fridge were dead. At la least when I was there. But love everything else.

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Red Racer Nerite Snail
Krzysztof Janczak
best place to buy

I am so glad I found you

Beautiful store

Beautiful store with a great selection of fish and water plants

Malaysian Sinking Driftwood