Jalan Burma · George Town · Est. 1963
Tropical fish and marine livestock, aquascaping, exotic pets, grooming, boarding and custom aquarium builds — one trusted George Town address for 60 years.
What's inside
Aquatic
Reviewer Lau Guan Zhen calls the aquarium section “especially impressive, with a wide range of tropical fish and marine species.” Tanks, filters, lighting, plants, food, water conditioners and medication line the walls — and the staff set you up properly before you leave.
Aquascaping
A dedicated section for planted aquascapes, nano tanks and carnivorous plants — Nepenthes, monkey cups and trumpet pitchers included. First-timers get hands-on guidance on substrate, lighting and water treatment, not just a sale.
Exotic & companion pets
Cats, dogs, rabbits and guinea pigs sit alongside snakes, lizards, meerkats and prairie dogs. Andrew Yeoh wrote that for his granddaughter, “it was like visiting a zoo.” Every animal comes with the right food and accessories on the same floor.
Custom builds
Beyond the shelves, the store designs and manufactures custom aquariums — the kind of statement display tank you see holding giant freshwater fish in-store. Bring your dimensions; they handle the build, plumbing and stocking.
Why Chew Thean Yeang
Most shops do fish, or cats and dogs, or supplies. Reviewers keep landing on the same two words for this one: one-stop.
| What you need | Chew Thean Yeang | Typical pet shop |
|---|---|---|
| Tropical fish & marine livestock | Full freshwater + marine halls | Limited freshwater |
| Aquascaping & planted tanks | Dedicated section + setup help | Rarely stocked |
| Exotic pets | Reptiles, birds, meerkats, more | Cats & dogs only |
| Beginner setup guidance | Tank, filter & water walkthrough | Sell & send off |
| Grooming & boarding | In-house + Five-Star Pet Hotel | Often unavailable |
| Custom aquarium builds | Designed & made in-house | Not offered |
In their words
Apart from the normal pets like dogs, cats and fish, they also sell exotic pets like snakes, lizards, meerkats. They even had prairie dogs! For our granddaughter, it was like visiting a zoo.
Since it was our first time keeping fish, he explained clearly how to feed the goldfish and even shared tips on using the filter. Really happy with the service and such a pleasant shopping experience.
One of the most established and comprehensive pet shops in Penang. The variety makes it a one-stop shop for pet lovers, and it's well-organised despite being busy. Definitely worth a visit.
Beyond the shelves
Four services run out of the same George Town address. Prices depend on your pet and the job, so they're quoted in-store or by phone — message ahead and they'll have an answer ready.
Wash, trim, nail and ear care for cats and dogs, by appointment.
EnquireSupervised boarding — a relaxing place for your pet while you travel.
EnquireScheduled servicing, water treatment and filter care for home and office tanks.
EnquireTanks designed and manufactured to fit your space, then plumbed and stocked.
EnquireThe questions the front counter hears most often.
Visit the store
Open every day, 10am to 7:30pm. Bring the kids — reviewers say it's like a free zoo with a checkout counter.
