We were really happy to discover Reef Tropical Fish because we were specifically looking to purchase some crayfish. They had several varieties available, and we ended up bringing home three of them along with four angelfish. Lucky helped us during our visit, and he was fantastic -- friendly, knowledgeable, and easy to work with. We also traded in a few fish we no longer wanted, and he offered us store credit without any hassle. That kind of customer service goes a long way. The store itself is clean, well‑organized, and stocked with a great selection of healthy fish and supplies. It's exactly the kind of local business we enjoy supporting: welcoming staff, good inventory, and a straightforward, customer‑focused experience. We'll definitely be returning. read more

See Ken for all you saltwater Aquarium needs. This location is one of two locations in the area. The other location is located in Norco. However the Norco location is a lot larger this location has alot or products to offer. This is my goto place for all my saltwater aquarium needs. If he doesn't have what your looking for he will get it for you. They have lots of corral and a variety of fish to offer. read more

Reef Tropical Fish - On of the tanks inside the Reef Tropical - Local Fish Stores Near Me - Anaheim, California

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This place was recommended to me by an employee at pet smart , so we decided to check it out and it lived up to the hype. They have everything you need for both salt water and fresh water aquariums. They have a large selection of fish and shrimp for both types of aquariums and more. The staff were extremely helpful and friendly and they were really knowledgeable and answered a lot of the questions we had about fish that would get along in our new tank. I will definitely be returning and coming back often for stuff. Highly recommend this place for all your aquarium needs. read more

I recently redid my outdoor pond after 25 years. It needed an uplift. I reconstructed it in the backyard and put fresh liner in it and refilled water and plants and I needed some fish. For years all I had were mosquito fish, but this time I wanted something with a little more color and went in search of the right fish. This place is great and through my research I ended up getting orange white cloud minnows as they are an easy to care for fish and cheerful and happy swimming around in my pond. I went back a month later and bought more and every single one of them is still alive a year later and had babies (fry) in my pond. So now I have double the fish I paid for in less than a year. Highly recommend them! read more

Reef Tropical Fish - Orange White Cloud Minnows in outdoor pond with water lillies - Local Fish Stores Near Me - Anaheim, California

They have both fresh water and salt water fish. Lots of unique fish I've never seen before. Plenty of different water conditioner to choose from. Aquariums were on the pricier side. One lady employee seemed a little rude, maybe because we were still in there and it was closing. We bought 1 fish here and it died in the bag before we got home. Bought a couple shrimps and they died the next day. Lots of fish and fish stuff here but I lost likely wouldn't come back. read more

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This store has a decent selection of fish and the staff are generally friendly and helpful, except for the owner. Unfortunately, he sets a tone that makes shopping here an unpleasant experience. He comes across as condescending, not just with me but with my entire family. My wife felt talked down to on a separate visit, and my son had a similar experience. When I came in with a fish compatibility issue, the owner blamed me for not doing my own research. What he did not know was that I had done my research using AI, but was initially given inaccurate information, which I caught only after digging deeper the following day. I found his reaction dismissive and unprofessional. He also seemed bothered by a prior visit where I returned an aggressive fish that his own staff had recommended to me in the first place. What really concerned me was how he handled the return. I brought back a live fish in a bag, and once he agreed to the swap, he tossed the bag, fish still inside, carelessly into the sink. For someone running a fish store, that kind of disregard for a living animal was jarring to witness. I want to support local fish stores, and the rest of the staff here seem genuinely passionate. But until the ownership attitude changes, I would have a hard time recommending this place to other hobbyists, especially beginners who rely on staff guidance to make good choices. read more

I came in looking for a stand for my UNS90L. Jay did me the courtesy of pulling one of their tanks from a box to check that the stand was exactly the same dimensions- it matched! The selection and staff here are amazing and I'll keep coming back, despite the long drive. read more

I feel so lucky to have found this little gem of a store. The variety is fantastic, prices are amazing with some really great bundle deals, and the fish are all so happy and healthy. Walked in to browse, walked out spending over 100 dollars lol. Worth it! read more

This place is paradise for anyone that is into aquariums. Beginner, intermediate or professional - I'm definitely a beginner, but learning quickly and loving this hobby so I'm working my way into intermediate... meaning I am getting a lot of knowledge, BUT still dangerous bc I don't know how to apply all that knowledge due to lack of experience. So starting off with Petsmart for my first betta and keeping that fish alive and moving up to a 7.5 gallon tank with sponge filter and purigen... then adding plants to that tank and also growing plants (pothos, etc) on the surface of that tank. Now I have added 2 nano tanks with male betta's that are fully planted with pothos and a nice substrate and one of my tanks that I added guppies... now is a breeding tank for guppies! Learning about lighting, substrates, filters (sponge, HOB, media, etc) and temperature for different tropical fish. I am also maintaining water changes to keep algae down, but also allows my eco system to function by picking the right tank inhabitants: betta, guppies, neon's, shrimp, sucker fish (i forget the aquatic name), catfish... etc. Basically, creating an environment that can create sustainability. Oh ya.. can't forget water fertilizer - CO2 scares me still so I'm keeping my planted tank simple for now. Enter THE REEF. This place is AMAZING. Not only do they have all the goodies you need from big tanks, nano tanks, square tanks, shallow tanks and all tanks in between... they have all the substrates... all the cap materials, driftwood, heaters, led's, cleaning supplies, test kits, fish food, plants... oh and did I mention... FISH? I didn't know where to begin upon entering the store, but saw some amazing tanks that I wanted to add to my collection. I picked up an Aqua Japan AJ Q40 and a UN Systems shallow tank. Brought home all the goodies I listed above for my specific tank build and I had to write about this store. Not only do they have everything you would need... their knowledge and customer service made me feel welcomed to the hobby. You know sometimes other fish stores have these know it alls that treat you kinda like a noob and make you or at least I feel intimidated that I should know this stuff and bc I don't... I'm embarrassed to ask. The staff here not only answered my questions -- but also had the same passion I had as a new person to the hobby. They encouraged my questions and gave me direction and tips on how to improve my planted aquarium setup. I could go on and on... but hey - this was my first visit and won't be my last. I now have a local store that I am happy to support vs online/amazon and the big box stores - bc their knowledge, inventory and amazing customer service is hard to find now a days. Support your local pet shops and for sure - give this place a visit! Even if it's a far drive for you --- it's worth the distance. Trust me! More to come as I continue on this journey. Thanks THE REEF! read more

Amazing fish, coral and owner, Ti. Highly recommend this shop. Owner exceptionally belly.

This is a great fish store!! Good prices, great selection, and knowledgeable staff. They've been so helpful in my reef tank journey!

Posting my review since I last visited which was about the beginning of 2025- I bought 7 Rummynose Tetra since the beginning of the year, they have now almost doubled in size and are my most active fish within my aquarium. Great quality as the color of the fish are as vibrant as ever. The store owner was kind to us as we were browsing around. Keep in mind that a lot of the fish within most stores will be muted until housed in a proper environment. Thanks, will be back soon! read more

Great variety of fish and supplies for your aquarium. Prices are very reasonable. However the staff could be a bit nicer. They weren't rude but they weren't welcoming. I will go back to support this small business, but realize I won't get warm and fuzzy when they help me read more

Everything about this working improve the way they talk to you when you come in would be fucking great last time I went to the store with my brother which tried to return two of the fishes that he has previously gotten he got them both for 25 and I understand that you cannot give the same amount of money that you've purchased them for and I understand that maybe I didn't understand him over the phone, but when I went with my brother, he tried to only give us $16 for both of them and that's pretty stupid because even though they have it in their policy, we've been there so many times and spent hundreds and hundreds of dollars, but that would probably be the last time that I even spend one dollar there if you really want good customer service I recommend Petco or PetSmart read more

Stopped by earlier today, loved the atmosphere and had a good time looking around, got some great quality plants and excellent customer service! Definitely will be coming back in the future! read more

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Staff is knowledgeable and willing to teach you in order to help your home tank succeed.

Love this place. T is a great guys been going there for almost 20 years. Would recommend to any one

I can't praise their service enough. An employee came up to me and asked me if I needed help. I had a lot of questions because I'm very unfamiliar with saltwater keeping and have done lots of research, but wanted to get another opinion. He was very well informed and helped guide me in what I could or couldn't do given my desired tank size. He didn't pressure me into just buying livestock/corals before I had my stuff ready and letting me know what was possible given the parameters. From my look around the store, fish seemed to be healthy, plants were in decent condition and they had a variety of lesser common plants for good prices. The rocks were a great price I'll have to return once I figure out the exact tank measurements. I will definitely be returning this store to get some supplies for my saltwater tank when it's fully cycled. read more

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I've been to this fish store twice to get cichlids and both times have been a great experience. I was looking for smaller cichlids and a lot of places only sell bigger ones (2 inches +), without having smaller options. At this store they have fantastic variety of fish (breed and size) , fair prices, and wonderful staff. They are so knowledgeable and helpful when selecting the fish, which I really appreciate it. I will definitely be back here! 5/5 stars go check it out read more

Long-time Fish and aquarium store, the plaza its in has changed a lot over the decades but Reef has stayed pretty much the same. We started watching fish tank shows on youtube and we came here to get some inspiration for our own fish tank. It is family owned and its been the same owners since my parents bought fish from this location more than 30 years ago. There is a large selection of fish as well as tanks and accessories, much more variety than corporate pet stores. An example of this is the plant, stick, and rocks for aquascaping; a great selection of different looks and real + artificial to hit many needs. Everything is well labelled and priced, the inside is well maintained and clean. Importantly, the fish look energetic and alive and not slow and depressed like at petco. Worth coming in to buy or just to browse and get inspiration. read more

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Family owned business + Knowledgeable + Friendly + Great variety + One stop shop + Have been going there for years now. One of the best fresh water stores I know of. They do have some salt water fish as well. read more

They have healthy fish, plants, clean tanks, saltwater, and freshwater. Also plenty of supplies you may need. Jay has been helping my son, and I out for year's. The owners are always there and ready to help as well. read more

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I have been going to this fish store for about 30 years or more! Awesome place and great service and prices. If you need tropical fish for your fish tank this is the place to go. T and I have a great friendship for many years. read more

This is my local go to shop. The crew working here, owners are really nice and knowledgeable. Never has issues. They carry a lot of well known brands from aquariums to supplies. Great selection of corals, invertebrates, saltwater fish and as even some healthy looking freshwater fish, hard scapes for "planted" style aquariums. read more

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We dropped by to grab some otocinclus. The store was well organized and tanks were very clean. There were only a few salt water fish, but they had good selection of fresh water fish. There were a lot of different types of tetras. We saw two arowanas and lots of puffer fish too! The lady who helped us was very nice and told us they'll get more fish on Tuesday. read more

Very healthy fish and clean plants. The owner is very experienced with diseases and water parameters.

This is going to be my go to store from now on. I was looking for a lot of things and had a lot of questions. T the owner, helped me BIG time. As I was purchasing things, he would help me carry things to the front counter so I wouldn't have to carry it around the store as I browsed. He answered all my questions with amazing patience and clarity. He would let customers walk around the store on their own but was always present in case they had questions. T does not up sale and never once did I feel pressured to buy anything. In many cases, he actually talked me down in buying certain things after explaining how they were unnecessary for what I was trying to achieve. T works alongside his son, and they have a great selection of things such as high quality rimless glass tanks of varying gallons, filters, heaters, fish food, aquatic plants of all sizes, driftwood, siphons, lighting, substrate, fish, and many more things I can't remember off the top of my head. All the tanks are incredibly spotless and there is no fish smell here unlike many other fish stores. T is very knowledgeable regarding the care of his fish and it shows in the quality and organization of his store. If you are looking for something in particular, just give them a call, they answer very swiftly! (As I was about to write this review, I read a couple of reviews below about how people have purchased fish here - only to have them die back home. Fish can die for hundreds of different reasons, either the new owners don't acclimate the fish, give them the right temperature, provide a bad diet, etc. - the list goes on. I don't think it is completely fair to blame the store owner for fish dying at home when the fish here are in outstanding shape and in crystal clear waters. It just doesn't add up to me. Although I respect those reviews and their experiences, I just thought I'll chime in regarding the matter as it may hinder someone looking to visit this wonderful shop!) I vouch for this place! read more

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Check out the variety of fish they have here. Something for kids and adults. They have best deals. read more

Not good at all... They are ok once you are spending money otherwise just sits there on the phone... Spend quite a bit on inverts and a new fish. Acclimated it with drip method for 4 hours, next day dead... reef tank has been up for a few years with no fish, so thought I'd add a new Tang. DEAD next morning. When I asked them if I could come in test water and possibly get a refund/credit I was told there is no guarantee on Saltwater fish and I am out of luck... I'll go elsewhere in the future... read more

This is where I will always buy my fish. Really clean in there, nice and knowledgeable owners.

I called ahead of time to ask a few questions and they were politely answered. Good selection on everything "FISHY". LOL Some things proved to be a little higher in price than other places and from what I'm used to paying. But in all honesty, I really didn't have the time to take a really good look around. Owner/Manager was kind to let us in just minutes before closing time and on Christmas Eve to boot! Thanks again y'all!!! We really appreciated that more than you know! They had some of the most beautiful and I'm guessing "RARE" beta fish that I've ever seen!! I wish I would've taken some photos!! Next time. read more

Excellent service and very helpful in guiding me through my saltwater selections! The store is definitely more busy on the weekends, so be prepared. read more

Absolutely love this spot! I'm very new to the whole fish world, and the owner of the Reef has been awesome in answering all my questions. The husband and wife have been super helpful in helping me set up my first fish tank! We also have a small fire shrimp tank and get all our shrimp from here. They have a great selection of aquascaping material for great price. We've also purchased a panda Cory from here and he's thriving! Highly recommend! read more

I've been doing business whit the reef for over 15 yrs.The owner T and I have a great friendship and we will get together and discuss everything from fish to watches which we both collect .Very knowledgeable and patient with customers .i would recommend the reef over 10 other fish stores which I have done business with. Sincerely Troy Gnerre read more

I recently started to purchase some cichlids and I'm very happy with all of them. A huge thank you to J He was help me and provide me with a lots of information about cichlids fish food. read more

Reef Tropical Fish - African cichlids, I have three yellow ob and one red from Reef Tropical Fish. - Local Fish Stores Near Me - Anaheim, California

I came in looking for some plants for my 10 gallon betta tank, and the two people running this place were so helpful. The woman there was kind and helped me find some good pieces of driftwood for the center piece of my tank, and the man there helped me pick out some suitable plants. I opted for some anacharis and some red ludwigia to liven up my tank, and it looks gorgeous ! My betta loves the plants and commonly likes to chill between the anacharis branches. The man was also kind enough to give me some tips on propagating the plants when they grew more and needed to be trimmed, something I was just learning about despite having been fishkeeping for nearly a decade myself. Prices are a little high, as I spent $40 on 2 small pieces of wood and 3-4 plants, but you definitely are getting healthy plants and quality wood. I can't speak on the fish as I haven't purchased any from here yet, but from my experience I will definitely be back. read more

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Great selection, healthy fish, and plants. They have everything we could possibly need for our four aquariums. The attention to detail and their knowledge have always been helpful. read more

I envisioned a show tank next to my bed with it being fully planted with little to no maintenance. Maybe a fish or two. So I went to Reef and talked to the son. He is very helpful and friendly. If you ask the right questions, he will give you the answers. If you ask a dumb question, he will give you an answer. They have a good variety of tanks. I chose a UNS rimless 12g tank, very low profile but long. They also carry lights, and I ended up getting a nice led Full Spectrum light. The son gave me different options and different prices and helped me get the one for my new rimless tank. Next, I needed aquascaping rocks and wood. They have a great variety of rocks for me to choose. They also had black spider wood separated into different sizes. In addition, I picked out my sand and plants. I've purchased their plants here before, so I knew the high quality of plants and I wanted to fill up my long tank full of plants. I chose about $200 worth of plants... all low light and beginner plants, no joke. Finally, I wanted to add one fish and I chose my first beta fish (halfmoon). It is beautiful and I now have my vision next to me whenever I wake up or go to bed. Thanks Reef! I did spend a good amount of money here, but it's worth it, since the hobby gives me plenty of relaxation time with my fish, plants and shrimp. read more

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been buyimng fish here for 20 years. this is my go to spot. gret fish and resonable prices

I really love this fish store! All of the tanks are kept super clean and they have an amazing selection. The people that work here are super knowledgable and are not just out to make a buck. Yesterday I wanted to buy something, and the guy straight up told me it was a bad idea to mix that particular fish with the ones I already have. He could have easily sold them to me, but he didn't. I love how honest they are! Prices are good for freshwater fish and the quality seems so much better than chain pet stores. So happy to have this gem nearby! read more