Fintastic Studio is an aquatic pet store and creative workshop in Unit 8 at 115 Elliot Street, Howick. It began with one tank and two hobbyists, and it now covers fish, plants, breeding and aquascaping. The store stocks fish and aquarium supplies, and it also sells fish food, including a premium pellet. The website describes the advice as practical and honest, from one hobbyist to another.
Customers who have written about the store praise the friendly and knowledgeable staff, the clean tanks and the healthy fish. One says the fish have home-bred lines, and another says the owner was informative without being pushy. Customers who order fish online say the fish arrive healthy and well packed. The website has been running multibuy deals on fish such as Bristlenose, Cardinal Tetras and Discus, along with 10% off when two or more Discus are bought. Enquiries are answered within three business days. For a Howick or east Auckland fishkeeper who wants healthy stock and hands-on advice, the store's focus on fish and plants is the practical reason to visit.