405 Tropical Fish

Shaun Patrick

2024-04

I have been going here for many years since the store was run by my friend Sam. They have always had the best prices and when I moved to Arizona they helped pack all the fish I had bought from them with oxygen!I returned recently and got a great flowerhorn for $20. Eric and May are two excellent employees there. Definitely a 5 star shop…go here first!

Banh Mi

2024-02

I love this store so much! They basically take good care of their fish. I just came there pretty recently for the first time and wanted to get their plants. As soon as I was looking around, there was this betta fish that caught my eye at the moment. I wanted to take him home with me, but couldn't. Until a day later, I decided to take that betta fish home with me and decided to name him Mango. The employees here are cool and interesting, to be honest. Eric is the OG in the business and is an entertaining guy. I also would like to thank him for giving me tips on how to take care of a betta fish. The old Chinese guy was so sweet and wholesome that I'm looking forward to seeing him again. The owner's daughter was chill and funny. It was pretty nice that they treat you like family once you get to know them. If you're planning to buy a fish, I would highly recommend this place.Update 2024: Mango is doing great, and I still come to the place to pick up food or visit them. Their advice on taking care of fish is amazing, and it still helps me to this day.

Daron Muzzuco

2024-03

From personal experience, Veteran freshwater fish people will walk in & know off the bat that 405 has the great prices and hard to find fish all us monster fish keepers look for. Staff is rad and don't hesitate to help. I'm not a leave a review guy but this place is awesome. I live in San Diego and will commute every time here knowing I won't be disappointed!

A CN

2023-05

The guys here are really great and have cheap affordable fishes. Usually come here to get shrimps since they're 2 bucks a pop for neos if I'm correct.Bought my 6 pea puffers here and they've been healthy and swimming for about two months now.Would definitely recommend this shop for anyone getting into aquarium fish and want to save money before really going into it.Not as many plants as I'd like here but the amount of fish and the prices definitely have me coming back.Well the puffers are still thriving as usual and they are getting big. I'm really happy I got them from here and I come in monthly to get frozen bloodworms for these guys.

Joey Medina

2024-02

Just went in to buy a beta and decided to look around and the guy that worked kept staring at us none stop and when I asked if he needed help or something he said he worked there if you want you customers to buy something you shouldn’t follow them around like a dog giving them a mean look the whole time I don’t know if it was because I was in there with my boyfriend or if it was cause it was still early but definitely made me feel uncomfortable decided to go to the fish store right down the street instead. Try not to hound your customers next time some of us just like to browse first

Barry White

2024-04

Probably the best prices of any fish store anywhere. I picked up two beautiful OB peacock with a bright yellow base last Sunday for only $1 each. I returned today to buy 10 more.When I looked at the mixed African cichlid tank that was filled on Sunday it now had some extra fat red tail catfish. They used the mixed African cichlids as feeders for the catfish 😆If the fish you use as feeders are higher grade than what other lfs sell that makes a powerful statement. I would have bought the fish…yellow ob are hard to find

Brandon King

2024-04

I can't continue to support this store anymore. Prime example of "You get what you pay for". I've been coming here since 2012 and it has gone a bit downhill since 2016/2017 and it's pretty much at the point now where I don't risk buying live fish here, just dry goods. The fish are cheap for a reason. Fish health/quality is pretty hit or miss and there has been a bit more "miss" in the last few years. I wouldn't recommend buying fish from here if you don't have a quarantine tank. Even with the fish I've bought here that did survive, their colors were never the most vibrant compared to fish from other stores (roseline sharks for $7 each when most places sell them for $12-$15 ? There's a reason for that.. CHEAP QUALITY). “No guarantee” written on a sign in the window is the first red flag. That directly translates to “We know a lot of our fish are sick but we won’t do anything about it if they die on you.” ! My last straw with buying live fish here was in early 2023 when I saw that they had a bunch of 4 inch roseline sharks for only $25 each (they'd normally go for $35-$40 at that size) and I got a bunch of them. They ALL died ! Started off with like 5, a couple died, got a few more, then a few more died, got a few more, then the rest died. After a couple weeks, they all died. I don't know what they had but one of them had clear signs of hemorrhagic septicemia. I tested all of my water parameters and everything was good, which didn't surprised me because my bala sharks, pleco, tetras, and gouramis were perfectly fine. It was only the roselines that were dying left and right. Right after the last one died, I got a bunch of them from a couple different fish stores and surprise, surprise ! Not a single one of the new ones from the other fish stores have died since and it has been just over a year. Much more vibrant colors too. Since then, I've ONLY come to this store here and there for fish food since they're cheaper than most and on the way home from most of my friends' houses. As for live fish, I'll gladly drive an extra 20 minutes to Reef Tropical Fish in Anaheim or 45 minutes to CK Fish World in West Covina and pay more money for quality fish.

Mr C

2024-01

Beware of this fish store. Very bad customer service. They sold me sick fish that died the next day despite perfect water conditions in my well established freshwater tanks at home and refused to give me an exchange or refund when I was told I could the time of purchase. Nasty Greedy people who sells sick fish.

Thien Nguyen

2023-12

Hole in the wall, family business. Very reasonable price for everything in the store. Don't buy fish at pets mart and the likes before you come here first. These are not the best salesperson, but they are honest about their fish.

Diana Trujillo

2023-12

I love this fish store, they have an amazing selection of fish and supplies available every time I go, from tropical, pond and saltwater fish to fish tanks and food. Their prices beat any other pet store that is out there that sells fish and supplies. They’re always accommodating and friendly even when I show up at closing time they always say no worries come on in and how can I help you today.

Karen Osborn

2024-02

Great selection of fish and accessories and they are always ready to help with any questions. Love these guys

Andrew Watanabe

2023-08

Great little fish store, nice selection of fish. Knowledgeable employees, same people have been working there for 10+years. Reasonable prices, helpful staff, and healthy fish. I bought 20 tetras from tongs and over half died within 2 days. When I replaced them with 15 new tetras from 405, they all survived. By far my favorite local fish store. Keep it up guys!

Cynthia Ann Fait

2017-05

They have beautiful & healthy fish! I've been going here for 3 years now, their fish prices are half of what other stores charge and the fish are twice as healthy. Their selection of salt water and freshwater fish is amazing, worth going in just to look at all of them. Helpful and friendly staff that takes good care of the fish :)

Tan N Lam

2023-06

The tropical fish shop is fantastic! They have a wide variety of vibrant and healthy fish, and the tanks are well-maintained. The staff is knowledgeable and friendly, offering great advice. Plus, the prices are affordable. Highly recommended for aquarium enthusiasts!

Mike Cable

2023-12

I've been a 30 year customer, best prices on supplies and livestock. Highly recommended , friendly service

Ethan Machado

2023-10

I have been going here for years and I’ve always had great customer service, and quality of the fish and supplies I have purchased.They have a great selection of shrimp that are well below price of other fish stores like tongs priced at two dollars a shrimp

Scott Hansen

2023-11

Good local fish store, really good prices. They have a good selection of plecos as well. A few oddballs ones too

Marisa Garcia

2023-05

This was my first time here. I was just looking for about $3 of feeder fish. There's a $10 credit card minimum but I couldn't think of anything else to buy. I was a few cents short with cash and they could have just given me less fish but they accepted what I had. All with a great, friendly attitude. My children noticed; later that evening they told my husband about the "nice man they met at the fish store".

Ramon Mora

2023-05

Best prices in OC. Most of the staff is very friendly and inviting. Good variety and selection. Have bought from this location multiple times the fish are always healthy and in great shape.

Jerry Arko

2023-05

A must stop by on my monthly trips from Simi Valley to Westminster! Awesome selection of EVERYTHING! Prices are cheaper than the LA similar stores. I discovered the store when I was going to Gold West Goldfish across from the 405 Freeway. It sadly closed and at least this place is still in business.

Aidan Quan

2023-05

People here are really friendly, every time I walk in, I'm greeted by a "Long time no see!". They also have a large lection of salt water and fresh water fish. They also have more exotic species too. But one of my favorite things about this store is their feeder fish. You can just ask for "$2 worth of mosquito fish" (which is which I usually get) and they will give you a good amount of feeder fish.

Kevin Ramirez

2020-05

They are really informative here on how to care for your fishes and what products you should buy in order to have a nice home for your fishes. There is more fishes for fresh water and salt water that a normal pet shop here.

Aquarium Fish

2022-05

Very good fish store!

ugah

2023-06

The cashier guy kinda rude. He might be the owner but man he act like he doesn't want you to buy his fish. He acting cool but he looked like a moist Piece of s!@& .

Nate K

2023-06

Update: Still spectacular for freshwater fish- great selection. Kind of weird that they don't have many freshwater plants, but just make a stop elsewhere.Always friendly, good serviceOriginal Post: First impression wasn't five stars because I was in looking for saltwater fish/corals. They do have some of your normal saltwater livestock at normal prices, nothing of note.They get five stars for their freshwater selection and prices, as well as service and friendliness. The prices are lower than any other store around and they have fish that you don't find at many stores, like cardinal tetras, as well as interesting finds as well.I highly recommend this place if you have a freshwater tank.

George Bernard

2023-07

Great aquarium shop with excellent selection of both freshwater and saltwater fish. Prices are very competetive, and the staff are very knowledgeable and friendly.

Anthony Smith

2024-04

I've been going here for 30 years no place is better

MC York

2022-05

Lots of choices. Busy isles. Went to pick up pre ordered large aquarium stand. Staff standing by to carry to our vehicle. Nice gesture. Even declined a handsome tip, saying it wasn't necessary. To me, gratuities are just that...I'm grateful for their good service. He accepted my thanks, prayers & well wishes. True meaning of Christmas season. Thank you 405 Tropical Fish 🐠🐟 staff member. You're a keeper in my book. May you have much success in future 👍👍🙏🎄⛄

eric lessenger

2022-05

These people are so nice, great selection and good prices. I have gotten many healthy fish over the years. I took almost a decade off from having a tank, when I went back they asked where had I been. My only complaint is they close too early.

Shaun Logan

2023-05

Been going here for around 20 years and they are the best priced fish store anywhere. The owner Sam is my friend and the staff are still the same family, a sweet girl and I believe her uncle since 2002I live a few hours away now but make a point to visit here for fish whenever I’m setting up a new aquarium