Greenwoods warren,mi

[RichE]

I used to go this place when I was in my teens and have fond memories of the place. The back where the fish are is like a pirate ship and you look thru port holes.

The reason I am writing this review is I have heard so many bad things about the place since I got back into fish keeping.

Well I went there today and traded in some fish and spoke with Dennis the owner. I explained to him what I have heard thru out the community both Fish and pets.

Yes the store needs a good cleaning, and he is slowly trying to fix the place up. A few weeks ago someone broke in and vandalized the place, They only Broke One Tank but destroyed most of his dry good inventory.

He is a very humble man and you tell his heart is there in that store since his father built it and he is carrying it on.

My wife said it looked like he was going to cry when I told him what I have heard , but I gave him the honest truth and he took it with honor.

He was telling me in the summer they have a 2 1/2' deep pond in the back, that they have set up where they put multiple types of larger fish in to make it a attraction and also to make it a natural setting for the fish.

They are mostly into freshwater and he said he really is into Africans and he has some nice ones. The young guy who helped me today was very knowledgeable and was very helpful.

So I guess what I am saying is give the place a chance and stop in, he is trying to get things back in order and I will be going back again.

Just my 2 cents

FYI they have a huge assortment of driftwood and Holey rock

[Regalblue]

I always stop in there,  if I'm in the area.
The prices were The major drawbacks IMO

As long as the tanks are clean,  fish are healthy&  there's not 2' of dirt/dust on things - then cleanliness is just a bonus IMO  I don't expect a grocery store look when going into a LFS

[Steve]

I've never been there  or heard of that one but Warren is not far from me, I'll have to make it a point to check it out soon. Where exactly is is Rich? And that blows my mind that someone would break in to vandalized a pet store. What the hell is wrong with people now a days

[RichE]

13983 East 9 Mile Road Warren, MI 48089

Blair regarding prices, I noticed its just like everywhere else, they are high on some and lower on others

I bought a piece of drift wood today for under $10 and the same size(ruffly) was 3 times that at the lfs that is 2 miles away

That is why I like to shop around.

After turkey day plan a Saturday or Sunday and come to my house and we will do a tour of the LFS on this side of town, I will even drive

[African cichlid Keeper]

I went there today and well not alot of fish and the place wasn't very clean. nice birds and snake..

[Jaws22]

I was there Tuesday, the people were nice and helpful. I hope they can restore it to what it used to be.

[auratus]

Now I use to stop in there all the time 30 years ago when the MCAS was next door I heard it closed down . Is that true did they close down for a while ? I like to stop in for old times sake one day

[Regalblue]

Now I use to stop in there all the time 30 years ago when the MCAS was next door I heard it closed down . Is that true did they close down for a while ? I like to stop in for old times sake one day

the Livonia store closed down.

[RichE]

Since my firs trip back a few months ago, it has come along way. It is not clean and shiny like petsmart or petco, but he is giving it a honest try.

I hope he can turn it around as it has a ton of potential but i honestly think he is in over his head, and trying to be a "pet store" and not just a fish store with a few snakes and lizards.

I was there sunday and the tanks were being cleaned and the floors were being redone, and there is a nice selection of africans but a little high on price Just my 2 cents

[four_by_ken]

I also used to go to Greenwoods when I was younger.  I loved the store.  This was 20+ years ago.

When I got back into fish last fall, I stopped on it and was very disappointed.  The place was a disaster.  From the parking lot full of weeds and garbage, all the dry goods completely disorganized, stock of tanks just piled up basically, fish tanks all needed a big time cleaning.  Normally I dont get on the internet just to complain.  But, to be honest... something has to be done here or it will go out of business soon.

Now, that being said... I sure hope the above is true about trying to refresh the place.  But, as of now, I have no desire what so ever to go back to this store.  Its a shame.

[Maize-N-Blue-D]

Ditto - I hope he can bring it back, I used to go there all the time when I was growing up !  The back area was so cool !

[RichE]

Ditto - I hope he can bring it back, I used to go there all the time when I was growing up !  The back area was so cool !

Dont quote me but A little bird told me that things are not looking good for the owner cough cough, Google greenwoods pets,warren mi

[Marty]

What are you referring to?

[four_by_ken]

Still not looking to good to me.  Lots of large birds all over now. 

Too bad they dont clean up after them.

 

[RichE]

I have given up trying to "help" them out,I have said good things and tried to encourage him to clean the place up as A lot of people talk about it, but its in one ear and out the other.

Im pretty sure its just a matter of time before its shut down, I do know that the owner is going to trial on felony animal abuse charges and the City is there at least once a week ( I spoke with Animal control directly)

Place gave me a lot of great memories but when you dont care about your business it shows.

Sure the tanks are cleaner now then they were back in October, but the store is just run down. You cant sell chickens,and ducks and snakes and fish and alligators and dogs and cats and any other animal you can fit thru the frt door and expect it to be clean and in tip top shape when you don't have a staff to run the place.

The building will be condemned if they close the doors, it is just one big "h@@l Hole now and that's sad.

Stingray bay and Ocean and Seas are with in 2-3 miles of this place and That is where everyone should go if down that way.