Reef Tropical Fish

Jacob Freeman

2024-02

As an experienced fish keeper, one of the hardest things to do is find a reputable, well stocked and well-maintained fish store. I have been to almost every single one in Orange County, and this one is by far the best. I would recommend stopping here first to save your time. It is family owned, and you can tell they take great pride in what they do. As well as this I have been given the best treatment and service. I have bought over 100 fish and shrimp from them now and can confidently write this review.

Kimiko Strayer

2024-05

Amazing stock and great variety of fish. I'm located way further inland, but so glad I stopped here. Lots of variety of fresh fish too which not a lot of stores specialize in. You won't be sorry you came!

Brandon Salez

2024-04

I have been going to this fish store for around 3 years now, and have visited almost every fish store in the OC area and I have to say that ever since I found this store I couldn’t stop going back. Their service is exceptional, as a shy person myself I find it very easy to talk to the people working, and they always have the answers to my questions. Every fish I’ve bought from them has been very healthy, and vibrant compared to other fish stores. They have an awesome freshwater selection and a decent saltwater selection. They also have a great hardscape selection with a variety of rocks and woods. Overall I have grown to love this store and I recommend anyone interested in keeping an aquarium to go to this store.

Jessica Tront

2023-06

Great specialty store for all of us fish lovers. I've gotten several of my school from them, along with lots of supplies and decorations. Great staff, great pricing. They know their stuff too, they have answered all of my weird questions! 😊 Some of the parrots I got from them have even started breeding.

Debbie Manriquez

2021-06

Great selection of fish! Best fish store I've been to locally. Knowledgeable & very helpful owners and employees. Bought some Discus fish. Very healthy. My fish are doing great. I drove 40 minutes to get to Reef Tropical Fish and it was worth it. Will definitely be back.👍

Jesus Carranza

2024-03

Been coming here for a long time and they keep some decent saltwater stocking, but where they shine is in their fresh water selection. The staff is friendly and helpful. I just wish they were better stocked on salt water stuff since the name suggests it

bashfulpanda lover

2019-06

Love going here. I have bought all my betta fish here. They are all healthy and beautiful. They sell ao many beautiful and helpful things here. The owners are very nice a d will answer any question you have. There are so many pretty fish here. I plan to conti ue shopping here for all my fish and fish necessities.

Gale Denalo

2023-12

Been my go to fish store for the last few years since I started being more serious in the hobby! The owners are so nice and patient and answer any questions or leave you alone if you just want time to look around and the huge selection of fish. Everything looks well taken care of and they get regular stock of new fish and aquarium plants at decent pricing, especially knowing that they look after them properly. Some really cool fish I’ve heard are rare (according to YouTubers) that I find here often! Definitely recommend for anyone who’s starting or going strong in the hobby

Robby Bad

2023-06

Great place to buy aquatic plants for a reasonable price. I go here every time I do laundry next door and they are always nice and have different plant varieties each time. The galaxy koi bettas are beautiful. Their tanks a lot cheaper then PetSmart for the same exact models.

Scott Hansen

2023-12

Good local fish store, lots of cichlids and freshwater fish. They have a reef section, but I don’t really know about saltwater fish. Prices are a bit high, but not out of line for SoCal. Also, if you take fish to trade in or sell, the credit they give is very low.

Brandon King

2023-11

Been coming here since 2012 and this store easily has the healthiest fish in the OC area. The selection is pretty good as well. I’ve never had any problems with the fish I’ve purchased here. This place is definitely one of my go-to’s

Serena

2023-10

this is one of the best fish stores. all the tanks are sparkling clean and very well cared for. i came in and requested some green neon tetras and the owner (im assuming) let me know that he wasn't comfortable selling me any right now as he had noticed that morning they were sick. i really appreciated the honesty and transparency. I ended up getting some beautiful celestial pearl danios instead and they've been doing great in my tank ever since. i think this is my go to fish store from now on :)

N Kh

2023-10

Excellent fish selection. The tanks are very clean and the fish seem very healthy. The owners are also incredibly nice and helpful. Their prices are very reasonable. I have bought several fresh and marine animals from them and they have all been thriving. I highly recommend this place for anyone who's looking for healthy and beautiful fish

Edgar Gee

2019-06

If You Want So See Or Seeking To Buy Freshwater or Saltwater Fish , The Reef Tropical Is The Place To Go! They Have So Many Amazing Fish Its Hard To Chose Which Fish You Want To Buy For Your Aquarium. The Salt Water Fish That They Have Is So Cool From Benny's to Blue Tangs , Clownfish, Shrimp, Anemones , Etc. So many Cool Fish Its Best To Come See For Yourselves!

ROD GOMEZ

2021-06

Very informative lots of cool fish actually closes at 8:00 p.m. like the hours that are posted on here. Very clean saltwater and freshwater

FishEZ

2018-06

Was very pleasantly surprised. The name doesn't reflect what is actually inside. Name comes from 1960's. Although they have a very good selection of salt-water fish and supplies, their collection of cichlids and other fresh-water fish is exceptional. Spoke to both Owner & Owner's son and found them very helpful, nice and friendly. I plan to go back many times. Prices were fair and reasonable. I would certainly recommend.

Baby Doll

2021-06

They have really nice fish here as well of tanks and other things for your fishes .

Ernie

2023-10

Do not buy from this store unless you are ready to medicate and care for sick fish.Bought 12 chili rasboras on thursday, noticed white spots all over the fish on the morning of second day, definitely looks like ick. Decided it might just be stress from transport so raised the water temperature and hoped the fish would pull through. Today is sunday and now 6 fish are already dead, despite me raising the water temperature and making sure the water parameters are absolutely perfect. Started treatment with some medication today and hoping for the best for these little guys.My tank has only had shrimp and plants in it for the last year, so the ick 100% came from this store, especially considering how it showed up almost immediately on the fish.DO NOT BUY FROM THIS STORE

Tempestt Miles

2023-10

They have a good selection of fish tanks and plants. The rimless tanks and plants are less expensive then other places I have seen. Wide variety of wood for you aquascaping. The smell is a bit strong when you walk in.

Cat Chen

2023-06

First time fish owner here. The older guy was very helpful in letting me know what necessary tank supplies to purchase. He also was helpful in letting me know goldfish only should have other goldfish as companions. Prices seem reasonable.

Julie

2023-06

The Reef is one of my go-to places for re-stocking my tanks. The fish are healthy and vibrant. The tanks are clear and well maintained. The Father/Son duo who run it are very knowledgeable in fish keeping. They are very helpful🙂

Lisa Fink

2023-06

Been going here for a few years now. Great selection of healthy fish, owner is both knowledgeable and kind. Store is clean and prices are reasonable. Best place to buy you fish in Orange County.

Jesus Arellano

2023-06

Shop owner is very knowledgeable and truly cares about the fish, rather than just business. He advised us on how to proceed and how many fish we can buy based on a new tank set up. Overall, very satisfied.

Henry Ortega

2024-02

Very well stocked fish store, great prices as well.

Shawn Verdin

2023-06

This is one f the better tropical fish stores in OC. I have e a freshwater planted tank and have to say that their selection of nano fish can’t be beat. All their fish always look healthy every time i visit, and the prices are good too. They also have a decent amount of hard scape and aquarium equipment as well.

Robert Hagmaier

2023-06

This is a great tropical fish store with a huge selection of both fresh and saltwater fish. They also have lots of corals, rock, branches, tanks, filters, plants and everything else you might need. Jay is very friendly and knowledgeable.

James

2023-06

This store has a really unique selection for both salt and fresh water, along with a good selection of tanks and everything you would need to set up either a salt or freshwater aquarium. I have both so it's a convenient stop for me.Personally I think their freshwater fish and plants are a little pricey compared to other stores in the west part of Anaheim. They do have really good deals on some saltwater frags for $20. Their saltwater liverock does have aiptaisa but they sell peppermint shrimp which I've bought from them that eat it.Over the past few months I've noticed allot of dead fish, and really, really underfed ones. I usually go in early in the week, so it may be that I happen in before they do weekly maintenance to clean the unhealthy ones out from shipping mishaps etc, but I usually find a few in each system which makes me a little uneasy. The underfed fish bothers me, as in my opinion there isn't a good excuse for that.Shop is clean for the most part and owners are very helpful and kind.

Kilo

2023-09

One of the best LFS in Orange County! The freshwater selection is amazing, all sorts of nano fish, cichlids, inverts, community, goldfish, loaches, etc. All sorts of harder to find fish are readily available here and even better they will ship in species you are looking for if they can. Hardscape selection is great, they regularly restock new inventory so I'm always able to find a nice seiryu stone I visit. The plant section is decent, they have the general easy plants to keep such as crypts, anubias, and select stem plants. Overall I highly recommend anyone in the freshwater side of the hobby make a trip out.

Christine DUNLAP

2023-09

Been going over 4 years now they alway have the best fish some fish will just look at you but they really good price i pefer here over petsmart and pet co.

Erica Strawther

2023-06

Great selection of products to go with your aquarium. The selection of fish was also really nice, each row is grouped together based on the type of aquarium you will be keeping, from nano fish, to fancy goldfish, freshwater and saltwater and beautiful coral. It will make you want 5 different tanks.