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Large saltwater aquarium with live rock, corals and tropical fish

Aquarium Services

Aquarium Services From Moby Dick Pet Store

From your first tank to a custom saltwater showpiece, Moby Dick Pet Store helps aquarium owners throughout Metro Detroit plan, build, care for and move their aquariums. Our team works with freshwater, saltwater, reef, planted and specialty aquariums for homes and businesses.

Visit our store at 3700 Sashabaw Road in Waterford Township or call (248) 673-2520 to talk with our team about your aquarium.

Custom saltwater aquarium with rockwork and tropical fish

Aquarium Setup

Planning, placement and installation for tanks from about 10 gallons to custom showpieces, including custom stands, canopies and water delivered to your property.

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Aquarium Maintenance

Water changes, water testing, filter and equipment cleaning, algae removal and glass care on a weekly, bi-weekly or monthly schedule.

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Aquarium Moving

Breakdown, transport and setup for freshwater and saltwater aquariums weighing up to about 500 pounds, moved by hand.

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Aquarium Supplies

Tanks, filtration, lighting, substrate, décor and ready-to-use aquarium water, with advice on what your setup actually needs.

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Serving Metro Detroit

Our standard aquarium service area extends about 45 miles from our Waterford Township store, with no separate charge for travel time within it. Moving farther? Ask us about service beyond our regular area.

Looking for livestock too? Browse our freshwater fish, saltwater fish and live corals.

Everything About Exotic Pets from Amphibians to Zebra-Danios

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What Happens to Your Aquarium During a Power Outage?

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King Snake Care Guide

About: King snakes are nonvenomous, terrestrial species of snakes native to regions all across North America. King snakes have a very strong resistance to snake ...

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Milk Snake Care Guide

About: Milk snakes are a non-venomous species of snake found across North, Central, and South America. They can grow from 24 to 48 inches and ...

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Red Beaked Snake Care Guide

About: The red beaked snake is a diurnal (active during the day) carnivore native to North America. While this snake is venomous, they are very ...

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Millipede Care Guide

About: Millipedes are a slow-moving, segmented arthropod found all across the world. Even though their name means “a thousand feet,” most species have between 40 ...

A large, greenish African bullfrog—commonly known as a Pixie Frog—rests on mossy ground with textured skin and a round body, surrounded by rocks and green foliage. Perfect for those interested in Pixie Frog care, this tranquil scene highlights the ideal environment described in any comprehensive care guide.

Pixie Frog Care Guide

About: The pixie frog, also known as the African edible bullfrog, is a large species of frog native to Southern, Central, and Eastern Africa. Adult ...

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