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Atlantic Tropical Aquarium

Tropical fish store

Shop offering exotic saltwater fish, plus aquarium supplies & fish feed. People often mention fish, store, selection, friendly, tank, great, nice, good, Great, knowledgeable,


Address

18343 Pioneer Blvd, Artesia, CA 90701

Contact

(562) 210-5098

Rating on Google Maps

4.40 (58 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Tuesday: 11 AM to 5 PM
  • Wednesday: 11 AM to 5 PM
  • Thursday: 11 AM to 5 PM
  • Friday: 11 AM to 5 PM
  • Saturday: 11 AM to 5 PM
  • Sunday: Closed
  • Monday: 11 AM to 5 PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: fish (65) store (31) selection (17) friendly (14) tank (13) great (12) nice (12) good (11) Great (11) knowledgeable (9)
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  • 1/5 Bill G. 5 years ago on Google
    I am in the market to get back into the hobby of fish keeping, I visited this store as my closest fish store. I was completely ignored by, whom I assume to be, the owners. In looking around the store, dead and dying fish everywhere. There was a layer if dust on everything, the fish that looked healthy seemed to be of poor quality. Really the only bright spot of the store was the cat that loved human attention. I would recommend a different store.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Yanni L. 3 years ago on Google
    The fish store is a very messy place, the store smells horrible, and the staff is not knowledgeable of this hobby at all. The fish are cheap because the health of the fish are very poor, most of the freshwater fish have ich, fungal infections, and other diseases. This place is worse than a Petco or Petsmart. The owner is extremely rude and has no knowledge on any of the fish. He told me that you could keep betta's in a cup and that they don't need big tanks or clean water to live. Please don't get ripped off at this store, you are better off spending your money elsewhere.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Cristian L. 3 years ago on Google
    This place is good to come when looking for some rare fish. The owner is friendly and helpful. I would recommend this spot and will definitely go back. Great price too..
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Joel N. 1 year ago on Google
    Owner is very friendly and knowledgeable. Have some pretty rare fish from him that have thrived for years. Not a huge store but the customer service makes it my first stop, always.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ronald N. 5 years ago on Google
    The owner Leo is a very friendly person. Always ready to help with anything fish related. Wether you buy something or not he always treats you like a valued customer. One of my favorite LFS in the area. Keep up the great work.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Marlene D. 4 years ago on Google
    The absolute BEST fish store I have ever been to. The selection of extremely impressive. The prices are totally reasonable. Beautiful high quality stock. The owners are friendly and very knowledgeable. He even offered us a layaway plan on our dream tank! Even though its quite a drive from us we will Definitely be going back to this store. If you love aquariums you'll love this place!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Amanda 4 years ago on Google
    I've always come here for all my fish needs
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Patrick W. 3 years ago on Google
    Love this place, great selection for its size, and the people there really know their stuff
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Dan S. 4 years ago on Google
    If not all, most of their tanks have an ich infestation do to extreme overstocking. Most equipment and water treatments they sell have been marked up 20-50%. While I was originally impressed with the flowerhorns and discus they had, I was convinced otherwise by the dead arowana.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Roslyn J. 3 years ago on Google
    Very knowledgeable about the products they sell.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Greg 3 years ago on Google
    Very nice salesman very informative good variety of fish and corals and good prices 👍
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 kyle 5 years ago on Google
    So I just recently got into the hobby about a year ago, and I have done a lot of research before i buy fish or fertilizers or anything that i may need. I came to this store one day asked one of the employees about the quarantine process when they get a shipment of fish. He said that they don't really have one and they kind of just float the bag and plop them in the tank. So it instantly raised a red flag but i browsed around and saw the fish and they looked healthy, so i came back the next week and bought 1 guppy. It looked fine but was just kind of jittery when i put him in the tank, which is a fully cycled tank with about 7 more guppies and a few cory cats that has been running for quite a while. I checked on the tank today which is about a week or a week and a half later, and hes laying on the bottom of the tank. So i look at the rest of the fish which look fine but then i see my corys have white spots on them and one of them is itching. Signifying that my fish have been infested with Ich. Luckily I have the meds for it already but i don't think i will be buying from this store again. I would recommend Strictly Fish, I have talked to them and they quarantine their fish with a very heavy medication called clout. This isn't a huge deal but i feel that when you are trying to promote the hobby especially as a fish store you shouldn't be giving people sick fish that can turn them away from hobby instead. Please take this review with a grain of salt but this was the first time i had bought from this store and it already has produced a sick fish.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 MrJoey 2. 3 years ago on Google
    Another great shopping experience at Atlantic Tropical Aquarium. The shop onwer(Leo) is super knowledgeable and helpful, answer all of your questions. Good selection of fish and supplies
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tylor H. 2 years ago on Google
    First time coming here with my girlfriend, drove all the way down from fountain valley. The owners were so knowledgeable and so friendly. I love this mom and pop shop! Small shop came here for their little saltwater tank selection. Picked up some beautiful zoas at a great price of $10 a frag. Definitely will come back! Thank you so much for your hospitality
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tyler C. 2 years ago on Google
    I met Leo for the first time this week and spent some time looking around in his store. Healthy fish, great selection, and most of all, he knew quite a bit about every fish there. It’s hard to find a fish store who actually cares about the animals they keep. He wasn’t trying to sell me a anything, but was more so trying to give me the information I needed to make a purchasing decision. All of his tanks were very large and not overstocked. I ended up staying and chatting for a while and walked out with two flash plecos for a great price. They are thriving and are very healthy. I am looking forward to going back soon! Highly recommended if you are looking for hard to find fish or need information about starting a tank the correct way. He also has a great selection of budget-friendly aquariums.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 JAY H. 8 years ago on Google
    good prices good service employees are eager to answer questions and with a smile... so glad this store got new owners
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Bree B. 11 months ago on Google
    If you love fish and birds, this is the spot to visit. I've been here a few times, really good prices, and great customer service. Leo is always friendly and helpful. Even though they have a small selection of birds, they have the most cutest parakeets and yellow peachface lovebirds.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nic F. 8 years ago on Google
    I purchased fish that can give u more discounts. Try ithrm and you'll be very likely satisfied.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Anthony L. 5 years ago on Google
    Very good place to get fish
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 BabyGirl R. 3 years ago on Google
    Over and beyond customer service !

  • 5/5 Gary D. 4 years ago on Google
    Paul is great. If you want you support local business, this is the place to do it

  • 5/5 Jamie B. 1 year ago on Google
    Had the pleasure of meeting the owner, Leo. Very knowledgeable as well as incredibly friendly and welcoming. We are visiting from out of state and decided to check out fish stores, I wish this store was close to our home as It would be my go-to store for our aquarium needs and fish. Very reasonably priced.

  • 5/5 David C. 11 months ago on Google
    Great shop! Healthy fish and amazing prices. This is our favorite place for our saltwater aquarium fish, supplies, and invertebrates (the kids love starfish). Extremely friendly, patient and knowledgeable. Walk-in as a customer, walk out as a friend.

  • 4/5 Marco H. 4 years ago on Google
    Love this place

  • 5/5 Robert S. 4 years ago on Google
    Very nice people treated me like family the best place to buy

  • 5/5 Caitlin W. 1 year ago on Google
    Great selection of betta fish & snails. Owner & staff were very helpful & friendly. Will definitely be coming back!

  • 5/5 Jessica r. 4 years ago on Google
    Love this place

  • 5/5 [email protected] k. 5 years ago on Google
    They have all the stuff you need for your fish tank

  • 3/5 Sarah K. 5 years ago on Google
    Not a lot of coral but the workers were nice.

  • 5/5 Bradley F. 5 years ago on Google
    Great place cheap price and great selection of exotic fish

  • 5/5 dean p. 5 years ago on Google
    Guy knows his fish and can help you set up if you don't want to yourself

  • 4/5 Maria L. 5 years ago on Google
    Very good service!!!

  • 5/5 Grizzly B. 5 years ago on Google
    Bunch of awesome fish and super friendly

  • 5/5 Brad M. 5 years ago on Google
    Very knowledgeable staff, nice selection.

  • 5/5 Sal N. 2 years ago on Google
    Great place for rare fish, especially plecos at great prices.

  • 5/5 Joy B. 5 years ago on Google
    crabby owner

  • 5/5 CK 5 years ago on Google
    Great prices, they're very nice and welcoming always smiling and fun to be around

  • 5/5 Jacob P. 5 years ago on Google
    These human beings are great. The fish are amazing as well. Prices fantastic. All around a phenomenal place to go!

  • 3/5 Genesis Van c. 2 years ago on Google
    People are nice. Not alot of tanks.

  • 5/5 robert m. 4 years ago on Google
    Pa & Ma are knowledgable and upright with conversation.... 5 stars

  • 4/5 John L. 5 years ago on Google
    Cool fish store, amazing prices, they also have other animals and animal related items.

  • 5/5 josephine F. 8 years ago on Google
    I've always visit and purchase everything I want here in this store. Very pleasant to talk with the owners. Very recommended !

  • 2/5 J B. 11 years ago on Google
    I got live sand from this store, after putting it in my tank I realize the live sand is dirty as a mud, I can see mud on top of the live sand that I purchased, I can only imagine what kind of bacteria is awaiting for me after purchasing from this store. In addition the salt water that I purchased is not good salt water, this is not my first time reefing usually when I buy salt water I can see planktons all over, but with the water I bought from this guy there is absolutely none that I can see. I suggest to not come here because of a small savings you get what you pay for.

  • 1/5 Brent M. 14 years ago on Google
    This place was bad, I go to a lot of stores and this one was up there as the worst one I have been in, The staff seemed Nice, I guess? they were watching TV, the tanks were so dirty that you could hardly see through the muck in the water, Could be a nice store if they cleaned it, my kids were affraid to go down the isle to look at the fish because of the Cockroaches that were running across the isle. (if that gives you an idea of how clean it is)

  • 5/5 Patricia T. 5 years ago on Google
    Very nice men very funny

  • 4/5 J S. 5 years ago on Google
    Very friendly and helpful owners

  • 5/5 Maleko 3 years ago on Google
    Leo (owner) is friendly and will answer all of your tropical fish questions.

  • 5/5 Lharmona L. 3 years ago on Google
    Love him

  • 1/5 Alejandro C. 3 years ago on Google
    They close before 7pm

  • 5/5 Jenny L. 4 years ago on Google
    Super nice service. Good quality fish

  • 5/5 Carlo F. 5 years ago on Google
    Great neighborhood fish store. The owner Leo is a nice friendly guy. Every now and again something cool and rare pops up.

  • 5/5 B. k. 5 years ago on Google
    I needed some fish for my pond, Leo was very helpful getting me the fish which was right for my need. Got em on time very reasonable price. Thanks Leo.

  • 5/5 Mateo L. 6 years ago on Google
    Great prices

  • 5/5 Dean B. 4 years ago on Google
    Have been going into Paul’s (PnP)now for the past 15 years. They have Always been helpful and even when they are a little busy they always remain mindful of their customers.They've gone out of their way On more than one occasion to make me happy and have shared their comprehensive knowledge of fresh/saltwater fish, reef tank, equipment, and everything else one needs to know.

  • 5/5 Josue P. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice fish store and a lot of information

  • 5/5 Jeff A. 4 years ago on Google
    Go see Paul. He's very helpful. Great selection of both fresh and saltwater fish.

  • 4/5 Charming D. 4 years ago on Google
    I like this fish store because it's a mom-and-pop shop. The owners are very sweet

  • 4/5 Carlos G. 5 years ago on Google
    Well above average selection for fish and reptiles food. Awesome selection on filters and equipment. Fish selection is good but worry about the actual health of fish. Prices on everything is good for retail store. And owners are know what they are talking abou

  • 4/5 Debbie H. 3 years ago on Google
    Good selection of fish and supplies

  • 5/5 bunchu s. 4 years ago on Google
    Best service Best price Best selection, Fresh and Salt water fish, very large selection all fish tank and supplies

  • 5/5 Nonny A. 4 years ago on Google
    My kids always bought fishes here. We started on one fish tank then it turned 8 tanks after 7 months!!! Great cheap fish supplies!

  • 5/5 Mika L. 3 years ago on Google
    Great deals

  • 4/5 Steven W. 3 years ago on Google
    A huge variety of fish fresh/sea. Good people and positive energy.

  • 5/5 Allen S. 3 years ago on Google
    Healthy arowana

  • 1/5 Palee M. 3 years ago on Google
    Don't go here. He's mean!! Made a mistake of not reading the reviews everyone agrees he's got attitude problems. Just a simple questions of what to buy and he goes off with attitude and starting telling you your not going to buy anything. Like why would I be there. Walked out! Stay away.

  • 5/5 Jason B. 5 years ago on Google
    I needed to re home my female Jack Dempsey and another small cicild I had due to my other Jack Dempsey’s pairing and laying eggs. The owner was real nice and friendly took my fish in., the store was nice they had a lot of beautiful fish and aquariums I would definitely recommend this fish store 👍🏻

  • 1/5 kevin c. 3 years ago on Google
    There services is not kindly, i have a bad experience,

  • 5/5 VICTOR M R R. 3 years ago on Google
    Excellenr

  • 5/5 Naum A. 4 years ago on Google
    Nails attention


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Service options
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ In-store shopping
  • From the business
    • ✓️ Small business

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