Mike and all the staff are great. They truly care about your pets needs. It is great having a local pet store that is not some big box store locally. The staff all truly care and they do their best. They usually have just about everything needed. For fish lovers they have some of the healthiest fish I have seen. read more

Everything they have pets they have feeders for pets and the birds are so colorful. I was really interested in the snakes I thought all the pythons were super cool and everyone there is so friendly read more

Terry's Aquarium & Pet Center - The two piranhas that I thought were adorable - Pet Stores Near Me - Hammond, Indiana

not a big fan at all. Everything is insanely insanely expensive and the old dude there is a pain to talk to. Wouldn't recommend unless you got no where else to go. reptile emporium or animal island are much better choices. read more

I do not purchase Livestock from major pet stores and prefer mom and pop stores and private distributors. I stopped here to purchase a couple of Discus. I am now a regular. The Discus are some of the healthiest I've ever purchased! They are reasonably priced and simply gorgeous. Terry's has been around since 1962. The original store that was located in Lansing burned down so he's had his fair share of adversity. Terry was featured in an article by the Chicago Tribune in 2004, I recommend reading it like I did. In addition to freshwater and marine species, there are birds (I didn't take photos because I'm allergic), pet supplies, etc. The staff are knowledgeable and friendly. It's a family atmosphere that is welcoming. read more

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Great Place relocated and restocking fish for our new 75 gallon tank. Found this place in Indiana and it has discus fish....and they are healthy and they are priced well!!!. Back again today for mothers day to make a new purchase. Great owners friendly and very knowledgeable come check them out!!! read more

Terry's Aquarium & Pet Center - Discus - Pet Stores Near Me - Hammond, Indiana

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Oh Eric J you seem to have a lot of 1 star reviews. Maybe it's you and not the establishments you go to. Your yelp account pretty much tells us that. So your yelp reviews are about as sturdy as a dog turd in the rain. With that being said Terrys is a true mom and pop been around forever fish and pet store. I've been coming here for 30 years if it more. Staff is always willing to help mind you wait your turn we are all aren't as important as yelper Eric J lol. Quality of the animals have always been top notch. And stay knowledge is great so stop with big box chaos and junk and give this shop a try. read more

Love, love, love this place. The staff is always friendly, professional, and VERY knowledgeable. The prices are a little higher than a big box store but I don't mind in supporting a local business especially with their knowledge. They aren't just selling products just to get your money. They can answer any questions that you may have as well as offer good advice when it comes to caring for your pet. I have purchased several fish, decor and other items for my aquarium. Years ago, I purchased a guinea pig for my daughter. I will continue to support this business. read more

A standard in Hammond if there ever was one! Terry's was started years ago and has been in its present location for many of them. They have everything you need, and will not short you on friendliness or help. The current owner, Mike, loves when my daughter comes in on Monday for crickets for her pet toad, Mike. He knows exactly what she wants when she walks in, smiles, and patiently lets her count out the money. If there happens to be something that you need for your pet that they, for some reason, don't have, they will gladly order it for you! Bonus, it's walking distance to Dairy Belle, so when you're done treating your pet, you can treat yourself! Terry's is located on the corner of 173rd/Calumet, right next door to the new and improved Walgreen's. Park out front, or at Walgreen's. read more

Terry's Aquarium is an excellent place to purchase fish, both freshwater and saltwater. The employees know how to run an aquarium properly so you can always get the information you need to make an informed choice. They are friendly and quite helpful. Their livestock is of the highest quality. I have never had an issue in the decade I have been going there. They don;t normally have anything fancy or exotic, but they have the staple aquarium denizens at a very reasonable price. read more

I set up my first aquarium in 20 years back in may (freshwater). I've been to every other fish store in the area in that time...in nearby Indiana and in the Chicago south suburbs. Terry's easily has the best selection (and best prices) for tropical fish. I routinely see fish there I've not seen in other stores. They are very knowledgable and their tanks are clean. I'm at the point I don't go to other stores because of their selection and prices. Cant speak to their saltwater selections which looks smaller but impressive as well. read more

This place reminds me of a neighborhood pet store. The employees are helpful, friendly and knowledgeable. I've bought a few fish for my tank and the guys we really helpful about what would work and what I should stay away from. I buy freshwater fish but they have a nice selection of saltwater fish. read more

Recently checked out this establishment and was impressed with the variety and quality of their fish supply. Staff is friendly and knowledgeable. Definitely will return in the future. read more

Terry's Aquarium is a nice local pet and pet supplies store. Most of the staff is nice and fast at their job. Except for today. After waiting in line for almost 10 minutes while the worker chatted with another customer that was ALREADY being taken care of by another worker. Then when I got to the counter he made me leave the building to get my father out of the car, while he had a hurt knee and ankle, for a license. I realize the license is a policy and I wouldn't have been as angry if I hadn't of had to wait almost 10 minutes for service read more

The staff is rude when it gets close to closing time. I stopped in for crickets at 5 mins before close because I didn't realize they closed so early (5 pm). Since I saw that they were closing I didn't waste any time, I went immediately back to where you get the crickets. The weird thing is I passed 3 employees on the way there. I stood back there for almost a minute and not one of them offered to help me. I had to walk back towards them and ask for help. On the way to the register I noticed a fish I'd never seen before. When I inquired about it the clerk acted like he didn't want to help me. Thirty seconds later he tells me it's 5 pm and they are closing. I felt so dismissed and unwelcome that I chose to leave and go out of the way to a chain store instead. Despite they're extremely higher prices, I was trying to support a local business, but these guys don't deserve my business. I won't be back! read more

I love this place such a good feeling as u walk in the door seeing all those amazing fish just brightens up your day a lot of helpful tips are shared as well to care for your pets read more

Terry's Aquarium & Pet Center - Pet Stores Near Me - Hammond, Indiana

Good fish! Very good people! Like stated before, this is a Hammond standard. If you live in NWI, go here! This is the best place. They have a warm, mom & pop vibe. Good prices. Variety of products. Salt water and fresh water. Customer service is very good. Support small business first! Always check out an independent business before going to corporate franchises. read more

I just bought a betta fish for my daughters fourth birthday they had a very nice selection to choose from very nice shop

Great neighborhood pet store, people are friendly and go the extra mile to help you. I order special dog food and they get it to me within a few days fresh compared to big box stores that keep it in the shelf. read more

Nice selection and helpful staff. Prices are a bit high. But a nice clean pet store overall.

I've been going to Terry's Aquarium for a while now and they've always offered great customer service and helpful advice on pets you might want to buy or already have. They have a good assortment of different types of fish including some saltwater, small animals like hamsters, rats, etc., lizards, snakes, scorpions, Fire belly toads, Berta's, tadpoles, and birds. As well as offering these pets, they do have options as far as cages, housing equipment, and feed(ers). Although they are smaller than your average pet shop, do not be fooled. They offer some pretty cool pets you wouldn't find anywhere else and if you did they have some competitive prices. I've bought a quail here before as well some love birds and they were not expensive at all. They sometimes feature kittens here too which is cool especially when you want to take them home rather than having to deal with the paperwork and lengthy adoption process. Also, I should add Terry's aquarium has been around a long time and I do believe in supporting local businesses and Terry's aquarium is one I will continue to. read more

What a wonderful place to buy a animal the enclosures are all extremely well maintained and the animals seem very healthy and happy if u own a large reptile they always have jumbo rats that are very clean and fat I've bought heat bulbs that didn't work after a couple days and didn't have my receipt and they still exchanged they may not have every exotic animal I want but I would call them first to see if its their they can surprise u sometimes read more

This is a great place to buy tropical fish. The staff is knowledgeable, the tanks are clean, and the fish are healthy. This place is one of my favorite local fish stores. read more