Nelson Water Gardens & Nursery

They have good selection and good quality, mildly to moderately overpriced. The real problem, however, is the staff. They are a mixed lot, some are friendly and helpful, but too many are arrogant and unhelpful, so sure of their superior knowledge that they don't even bother to stop to listen to your question before thrusting something at you to buy, which many times turns out to be the wrong thing for what you are trying to do, because they didn't listen. more

Oh, Lord what would my fish pond be without the help of Nelson WG/N ? Great selection, good prices, & great staff. The BEST place in the city that I've found to buy pond fish (comets, fantails, shubunkins, koi, etc.). I've never seen a selection near this caliber in Houston. They really know what they're doing too. I've been in too many pet stores and even fish stores where you weren't always sure you could trust the opinion of the staff. One gives this answer, the other gives that. At Nelson, if a staff member does not know the answer, they WILL find out, they won't B.S. you. I don't like giving reviews that sound like an advert for the business but they have been THAT good to this pond-ignorant patron. Cheers to good people!! Pros: Good people, Good service, Great selection Cons: Can be a drive more