In Pet Store Tycoon on Roblox (developed by already arrived studios), you clean pets primarily by interacting directly with their habitats and enclosures rather than washing individual animals. Each animal housing unit features dedicated maintenance prompts to keep your pets healthy and satisfied for visiting customers.
Keeping enclosures clean directly influences your daily store performance, helping you maintain high customer ratings and earn achievements like the Five Stars badge.
How to Clean Fish Tanks and Aquatic Pets
Aquatic habitats serve as your starting animal displays in Pet Store Tycoon. Cleaning fish does not involve handling the fish itself; instead, the system divides maintenance into two distinct tasks:
- Interact with the Tank: Walk up to the specific fish tank and open its interaction menu.
- Wipe the Tank Glass: Trigger the glass-cleaning action to remove grime from the enclosure.
- Replace the Filter: When prompted by the care status, execute the filter replacement task.
- Verify the Enclosure Status: Check the habitat's indicator panel after servicing both parts. If an indicator remains low, repeat the required cleaning interaction before moving to feeding.
Feeding and cleaning are completely separate systems. Selling Fish Flakes or Water Conditioners on retail display shelves supplies visiting customers, but it does not service your shop's active enclosures. You must perform the direct tank maintenance prompts manually unless automated.
How Cleaning Works for Pocket Pets and Other Animals
Different animal families feature distinct habitat care actions on their interaction panels.
- Pocket Pets (Critter Nook): The habitat care panel separates Feed, Play, and Make Bedding. Keeping the living area clean requires making fresh bedding. For the separate Play requirement, rotating the controller stick in circles spins the wheel before releasing it to coast, or you follow the corresponding key prompt on desktop and mobile.
- Store Floor Messes: General floor trash and debris across your retail aisles are separate from habitat enclosures. Walking around to clear obstacles ensures browsing paths remain unobstructed for shoppers.
- Dogs and Exotic Animals: As you level up (reaching level 10 unlocks Dogs via the Top Dog badge) or acquire Exotic and Legendary species, ensure their specific enclosure prompts are serviced daily before opening the shop doors.
Automating Pet Care with Pet Keepers
Managing multiple enclosures alongside running the checkout register and restocking shelves can quickly overwhelm a solo player. You can automate cleaning and feeding routines by hiring dedicated staff.
| Staff Option | Unlock Requirement / Cost | Functionality |
|---|---|---|
| Pet Keeper #1 | Reaching Level 5 (199 Robux) | Permanently tends to pet needs and enclosures in your store |
| Pet Keeper #2 | 249 Robux | Additional permanent pet care staff |
| Pet Keeper #3 | 349 Robux | Additional permanent pet care staff |
| Pet Keeper #4 | 499 Robux | Additional permanent pet care staff |
| Pet Keeper #5 | 749 Robux | Additional permanent pet care staff |
| Roomba | 99 Robux | Automated cleaner assisting with shop maintenance |
Purchased staff game passes apply permanently to stores you own, including your co-op sessions, and require no recurring wages or timed shift renewals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does stocking fish food or cleaning supplies clean my pets?
No. Boxed merchandise ordered from the catalog—such as Fish Flakes, Tropical Fish Pellets, or Water Conditioners—is placed on retail racks for customer purchase. It does not automatically feed pets or clean your display tanks.
What happens if I only feed my pets and ignore cleaning?
Feeding satisfies only the hunger parameter. Leaving glass unwashed or filters unreplaced leaves habitat maintenance incomplete, which negatively impacts pet happiness and your end-of-day store rating.
Can friends help clean pets in co-op mode?
Yes. You can team up with friends by accessing the Phone Co-op app. Friends joining your store session can interact with enclosures to share caretaking, restocking, and register duties.
