First their selections of freshwater fish, not that impressive. Second, the prices are way higher than other pet stores i have been to from my old place, like twice the price. But then i thought, maybe there's a reason why its expensive so i bought a few and then after 2 days, not only those that i freshly bought died, even the old fish in my perfectly cycled, perfectly maintained tank DIED! I was breeding fish and there are pregnant fish in my tank. Imagine my disappointment to find them all one morning DEAD! I had to clear, treat, and recycle the tank because the water got infected! read more

Very cool local spot! As beginner fish hobbyists, Dean answered all our annoying questions and steered us in the right direction. As we were shopping there were customers coming and going who all seemed to have a great relationship with the store so we're happy we found this community of local fish lovers. They also have a small selection of reptiles, snakes, and other assorted pet needs. read more

This place is the bees knees. I had a goldfish tank for years that I wanted to totally redo. I brought the fish here and started to stock up. Every question I had they answered and more. When I have something in sight I can get very detail oriented about it especially when it comes to animals that I would prefer not to murder in mass. The helped me choose the right fish and now my tank looks great. Never felt like I was being up sold on random stuff that I didn't need. Ill keep coming back. Bottomline - People who know what they're talking about when it comes to fish. read more

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Really happy with this place. I did a little research before getting my daughter a fish tank but the staff here was very patient with me in describing the nitrogen cycle and getting me everything I needed to get the tank running well. There were times when I came in with a water sample ready to buy fish and they advised me against it in favor of getting my water chemistry right. Now the tank has fully cycled, the starter fish are all alive and thriving and my daughter is learning a lot about the hobby. Great people, fair prices...really good independent shop. read more

After attempting to get fish at Petco, I stumbled upon this gem. It is the best pet store I've been to! It felt like a throwback of walking into a Kaybee toystore in the 80's. It looked older but had such a familiar vibe, and the employees were more than helpful and knowledgeable. I can't wait to go back and get some corral! Everything about my shopping experience was radical and I will never go back to a big pet store ever again. read more

My boyfriend and I just got a fish tank but had no idea how to even begin setting up our fish tank! Chris was soooo nice and helpful and told us everything we needed to know about salt water fish and aquariums and the difference between salt water and fresh water. He answers every question my boyfriend and I had and was extremely helpful! Another employee helped us out as well but we didn't get his name. Everyone there was so nice, knowledgeable, and helpful!!! They had a great selection of fish and aquarium accessories. Love love love this place!!!!!! read more

This is a fantastic pet store run by the most kind, knowledgeable and helpful people! My son got a leopard gecko and needed tons of supplies. I had no clue whatsoever what to get and of course I didn't want to disappoint my teenage son. Every single person we came into contact with at Tropical Imports was extremely knowledgeable, attentive and kind. They helped to get us all set up. We've now being going here regularly to get food, etc for the past few years, and they always make sure we get exactly what we need. They always remember what pet my son has and talk with him directly about his pet's needs. Phenomenal customer service! read more

I been coming here for over a year now and I have always bought my all my fish here. They are always 100% heathy and have lasted me trough the seasons. Anthony and Steven always knows how to answer all of my questions and doubts. I have always been received by great customer service by them and have been helpful in making my tank complete and thrive. read more

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This place is so great! I 1000% recommend it for anybody looking for fish, fish supplies, and aquatic plants. The staff, especially the owner, is so knowledgeable and very generous with information, even to someone like me who didnt buy very high priced items and still has lots of questions. I have an aquatic plant obsession and they have a great selection and it seems like they continually get in more. I'm looking forward to one day putting some fish in my tank from there too! Prices are good, people are great, fish and plants are beautiful. In summary, DON'T go to petsmart, go here!! read more

I am an avid reptile and aquarium keeper and I hate this place. It began with my first reptile, I wanted a leopard gecko and I figured it would be better to support my local shop versus petco. I had passed by many times having lived in Glendale most of my life but had never been inside. Well that was my first mistake. I was sold a 10 gallon tank for $50, a HEAT LAMP with bulb ~$30, and a scrawny leopard gecko ~$40. I was an amateur and I made the mistake of taking their guidance on proper leopard gecko husbandry. I mean they had a few they would know, right??? Leopard geckos DO NOT NEED heat lamps. They REQUIRE BELLY HEAT. A 10 gallon is $15 at petco ($10 when its on sale). You do not sell a skinny leopard gecko to an amateur with the inproper set up!! Its just inhumane!! Needless to say he didnt eat, and for weeks I tried feeding him coming in over and over and asking the employees what could be wrong and buying different insects to try. I learned, online, they require belly heat, bought a heat mat and switched him over. His growth was stunted and if I hadnt made the switch he surely would have died. I now have two leopard geckos, a crested gecko, and a ball python. They are not hobbyists they are salesmen. If you dont know your stuff they will rip you off. I continued to stop there for feeder insects like worms and crickets as I used to think their prices were okay because they were better then petco. I shouldve learned my lesson haha I came is asking if they carried silkworms, the gentleman with the curly hair said, of course buddy!! He pulled out some waxworms and sold them to stupid old me! After going home and googling pictures of silk worms as they do look quite similar to waxworms I realized i had been dooped. My ego held me from going back and returning them but I didnt learn my lesson!! On another occasion I was there looking for super worms. The convo with the curly hair gentleman went like this Me : Hi do you have superworms? Him : Yes buddy (pulls out mealworms) Me: no SUPERworms Him: Ohh superworms nono buddy but I can order them for you! HAAAH not this time!!!! Anyways be careful at this place do your research at home. Its convenient, theyve got good prices on mice and crickets and some fish and their saltwater section is not bad but they will hustle you at any sign of weakness! read more

This is a good Mom and Pop fish store with a wide variety of fresh water fish and a salt water section. They are lacking corals so you will need to go somewhere to purchases those. The prices are competitive in terms of the fish but like most fish stores, if you want to buy supplements, fixtures etc.. you are better off buying them cheaper on-line. The individuals who work there will gladly work with you in getting the best fish for your aquarium and also give you some insight on how to take care a certain species. They have a good selection of anemones starting at $20-30 as well as clown fishes that have already created a bond with them read more

This is the most impressive tropical fish store I have ever been to. This place has everything when it comes to tropical fish. If you ever had an urge to have an aquarium in your home, stop by this place immediately. read more

Great local spot for your tank and water needs. Customer service is above par. I went in looking for a siphon today to clean my fountain, and I got exactly what I needed. The parts, the advice, the directions to Smart and Final to pick up what I needed. I'm not even a fish guy, but the owner here helped me out, and I appreciate that kindness a lot. Thanks! read more

This is my go to place for my aquarium needs and supplies. As a novice, they are always helpful with my questions. They give good advice and are never about the hard sell. Have and will continue to recommend them to friends. read more

Knowledgeable friendly helpful staff, been coming here for years. Would go here over Petco any day.

I've been coming here since 2010. Great selection of fish (african cichlids), but lately the selection has been lackluster. Regardless, whenever I am in a mood to purchase a new african cichlid I come here, Bob's tropical, or another random fish store. From time to time, there are Victorian african cichlids for sale, which is pretty rare. Very cool. read more

Great service. Everyone was super helpful. I would definitely come again. I was shopping for tank for my Veda fish. Got a great price on a small tank with a filter and new rocks. read more

Tropical Imports is a great place for beginner aquarium owners. Chris was super helpful to my girlfriend and I when we were trying to find our fish answers. We bought an aquarium and have been trying to decide fresh water or salt water. The information we got has us leaning towards buying the salt water fish. They seem the most colorful and beautiful i.e. Nemo and Dory fish. Unfortunately we have to wait to situate our tank with salt water which will take from one month to three months. But with all the tips and info from Chris and another employee I think we have a good place to start and all thanks to Tropical Imports. read more

After setting up a new tank this guys help me with all the questions to get the water ready for the fish after going back and forth a few times and having my water tested they weren't just about selling me some fish they kept telling me to wait a bit longer till the water is ready Great customer service, good selection of fish read more

Sorry, but this store has a lot to be desired. Unfortunately, they lack many things a reputable tropical fish has i.e, healthy fish, cleanliness of tanks/store, availability of stock. Fortunately for now, there are other locations available to go to. But, leaving in Glendale, I would hope they get their act together. The one star; their prices are reasonable. read more

When we walked in, the store worker (A bald man in his 40s maybe) wasn't wearing a mask until we approached him. He then made us wait five min so he couldn't finish moving a hose. We then had a few questions about our fish to which he had very condescending answers to. While we were asking questions he took off his mask because he thought it was ok behind the counter, which it wasn't. Then when we thanked him for his input, we decided not to buy anything and consider our options to which he said very rudely, "So your not gonna buy anything". He never deserved our business from the start and that comment forced us out the door. If you want poor customer service, overpriced items and COVID potentially, come here. If you want good customer service I recommend Bobs Tropical Fish. read more

I've been to this store many times and have actually purchased most my stuff from here. They have a great selection and the prices are reasonable. When my husband and I came in the owner was very nice and even helped us out. Now the reason why I have a three star instead of the four or five is because of the workers. Now as many of you mentioned the older guy that cleans the tank is very nice. For the younger ones, they're very inconsistent. My husband and I were standing there for at least 30 minutes waiting for someone to come help. Nothing! We were the only ones inside btw. We even gave glances to make sure they know we were waiting. When we finally got help, my hubby asked some questions pertaining to how well certain fishes will get along with the ones in our tank. His answer was "they'll be fine." Sadly it was not fine. I really like this store and hopefully will come back again but please be nice to your customers. And if you don't know the answer then say so. I would rather have an honest answer than find out the hard way later. It's a complete waste of money and time. read more

The good: huge selection of freshwater and saltwater fish. Possibly the most in the valley. The terrible: The service is just awful. I had to beg for service when I came. Literally. Idk the guys name but there was one older gentleman cleaning the tanks he saw me at least 10 times didn't care to help. The guy at the counter was a younger gentleman he was busy with something . I haven't felt so ignored at a store in this fashion ever . won't be coming back because I felt like a burden. read more

This is a great place if you're looking for quality and value. Aquarium stores are a dime a dozen in the LA area, but the quality of the salt water fish and corals were some of the best I've seen. The staff was patient with me and the millions of questions I had and spent almost and hour with me making sure I was taken care of. If you're looking for an aquarium shop that actually cares, tropical does just that. Not to mention, their prices are very reasonable. read more

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This place has a good variety of fish and coral at a really good price but and this is why I would give 3 stars instead of 4 or 5, its because the employees are terrible. Their knowledge or maybe they just didnt care meant them selling me things that were not compatible. If you know what you are doing I would recommend this shop but if you are a beginner to tropical tanks like me don't come here because they won't be of any help at all. The kid up front was not very helpful and seemed annoyed that was asking questions. Knocked down 2 stars for unhelpful staff read more

The ONLY place you should go to for any of your fish needs. I had a really awful week long battle with a previous fish supply store that left me in tears (located in Burbank, won't name but you can check my recent reviews to see the negative post) I came to Tropical Imports the other day and met Dean, I told him my whole experience and he listened patiently. He spent at least half an hour with me going over fish and tank care in full detail, I finally felt like someone cared about me and the well being of these creatures. I ended up leaving with a whole new set of water conditioners and bacterias the works, no fish. I got my tank all set up and went back a couple days later to pick up a gold fish. Dean was there and he helped me pick my out my new little guy and even contacted me the following day to see how my new guy was doing! Fish is happy, I am ecstatic and I cannot wait to pick up my other fish that I already have on hold! Thrilled! And if you don't feel like reading this epic novel just take my word for it and stop by. You will not be sorry! read more

I've been coming here for a good couple of months, ever since I started my hobby in aquarium keeping, and this lfs is in my top 3 that I visit in my weekly missions. I make sure I come down here every other week, just in case something beautiful gets dropped off in their shipments of freshwater fish, or even aquatic plants. These guys even have a small reptile section which contains a couple of cute sulcata turtles, my girl and I have had our eyes for about 2 months now. Unfortunately she owns a rabbit, that takes up most of her time so those turtles will sadly have to wait. Their saltwater section is vast and is also constantly containing a variety of fish every week or so, (most of the stock which I'm not fairly familiar with, because I've never done a saltwater setup). However; if I would ever set one up, this is the place I would come too first for any advice, and recommendation. The staff is minimum, but their knowledge of their stock outweighs that fact superbly. I mean, it's so hard to find quality service in a live stock business, especially when the number one question that's asked when purchasing a fish is: "Will this harm my other fish?" These guys know their stuff, and when in doubt, there honest about it. What really makes me a repeat customer isn't much to say there stock, but the fact that all my questions that I bring to this store are answered, and if they by any chance don't have any idea, they simply tell me so, with no hassle. If your close by and you really want to liven up that freshwater/saltwater tank up, or even have any questions, drop on by and you won't be disappointed. They may also do orders, so to say, but it all comes down to whether or not their suppliers have them. I'm still in the loop with their suppliers for a couple of L-128's (Blue Phantom Plecos), and I'm confident enough to know that these guys will be able to find some. read more

Most of the staff are awesome and super helpful, the fish are really well cared for, it's nice to see happy fish. A couple employees are passive aggressive and frustrating. I like it here on the weekend when it's crowded and the best guys are working! read more

Went in there the other night just before it closed and got a nice piece of live rock for my salt tank . The people working there were very nice and helpful. They had some cute fish ,so I'll be coming back and hopefully take one home soon. :) thanks a bunch tropical imports read more

IMPORTANT UPDATE: I went to return the fish today and they took them back no problem. They apologized for the inconvenience and informed me that the clerk who helped me was only a week into the job. The person who helped me today was much more knowledgable and I really appreciate their customer service. FIVE STARS for today but yesterday's encounter brings it down to four. THIS IS A REVIEW OF A SINGLE INTERACTION ONLY. JUST BE AWARE. Helpful? YES!! Knowledgable? NO!! Wide selection? YES!! Great for anyone who's not a fish expert? NO!! The three stars was earned only because of the wide selection they had. Everything you could possibly think of and amazingly priced tanks. Big sizes, small prices. A+ for that guys. Way to not fall into the realm of the corporate big wigs. However there NEEDS to be more education for your employees. And if they are not sure of an answer, I would prefer them ask their superiors than make up an answer. Alright so here's the story. I have a new 29 gallon tank. A few weeks ago I got 6 neon tetras from Petsmart. They're these little tiny silver and red fish that are completely peaceful. I went in looking for some cool fish to add to my tank. So in the very dimly lit fish area, there was 3 big walls of sort of lit up fish tanks PACKED with tropical fish (I don't know how many are supposed to be in a tank but there was A LOT and they all seemed to be freaking out). A huge selection, but with very little description, written in wet erase marker on the tanks in illegible handwriting. Still I was hopeful, many hole in the wall shops that look like this turn out great quality products. I didn't even know where to start. So after gazing aimlessly for 15 minutes and turning down help from the helpful clerk who continued to ask if I needed it, I conceded and met his offer for help. I told him the whole story and asked which fish he thought would make a nice addition to the tank. Most importantly, I asked which fish were not aggressive, as I wanted to ensure the safety of the neon tetras I already had. His response was seemingly helpful. "All of the fish on this wall are tropical community fish, so they'll all get along." "They're not aggressive?" "No, they should be fine" So I picked out two bigger fish that I thought were cool looking. I asked once again if they were peaceful and he replied affirmatively. One of the fish I picked out was a big grey silver dollar fish. I asked if there was anything special I needed to know about him. Like, does he eat different food? Do I need anything else in the tank? Will he be ok by himself? He replied telling me that he should be fine under the given circumstances. The other fish was a golden gourami. Same questions, same answers. I get home, let the bags float for a while, then transfer the two fish into the tank. All seems to be going well for the first stretch of time. Except something seemed off about the silver dollar fish. He was just kind of sitting in the corner. He seemed scared or something. Later on I noticed that the gourami nibbling at the silver dollar and chasing him around the tank. "That's odd" I thought. I decided to do a little research on the gourami. It turns out the staff was wrong. Gourami are actually semi aggressive fish, the second level of aggressiveness. It seems like it's not too big a deal but in reality it means that this fish could potentially kill the rest of my fish!! Immediately removed him from the tank. I decided to do some research on the silver dollar as well, since now I didn't trust what the clerk said. As it turns out, silver dollar fish are meant to be kept in schools of 4 or more, or they become petrified and often will not move. I plan to return both fish tomorrow, a total of $30 (O.K. prices but not great, petco is cheaper) In short, the staff may be helpful, but some of them can turn out to be anything but. BEWARE: DO YOUR RESEARCH FIRST!! read more

Dean has been instrumental in helping me start and maintain a tank since I am a novice to the hobby. I recommend this spot to anyone who plans on starting a new tank or adding to another. They have a wide variety of plants and fish that you can not find at any of the big name pet stores, and if they do not have a particular fish in stock Dean has offered to special order them if it is possible. Highly recommend checking it out! read more

Well it was my first time going to this store. It's pretty big and has a variety of fish and decorations. The fish tanks are a bit out dated and so is the store but over all the fish are nice and the prices are ok. They have good knowledge of fish and are nice workers. read more

Tropical Imports - Pet Stores Near Me - Glendale, California

A lot packed into a small store. I have been to a lot of fish stores in the past six years of owning a nano 12 gallon and 65 gallon saltwater tank, as well as a 20 gallon fresh, and a fresh water pond. I own everything from anemones and fish to newts , frogs, and aquatic turtles. I recently moved and had to find a new store that can provide for all my critters' needs. I saw the Yelp reviews and decided to give this place a try. I had the opportunity to meet Jaime who was busy opening the store but took the time to greet me, and listen to my needs. He provided a tour of the store which like I said, is small but packs a punch. I was able to get my saltwater, silversides, and various maintenance items I needed due to the move. I was surprised to find that they also have other items and was able to pick up crickets for my reptiles too. Jaime is great and if it had not been for him, I would have been in and out in less than five. Since he was able to show me everything I spent quite a bit and will definitely be back. I am waiting for a call from the store owner to let me know about the in home servicing they do. I have been waiting for a few days, and will update once I hear back from him. read more

This place is the worst place to go to for anything! I bought a 360 fish tank here for 60+ tax bought some nice fish that were a little over priced.. I also came back the next day and bought a 15 gallon for 200 plus fish, heater, etc ended up paying 500 for the tank and all.. Two weeks later my 360 tank breaks down and all my fish die. I take it back to the store and ask what is the return policy because I just lost all my fish while At work.. the kid working there doesn't know the policy and has to call the owner the owner says he's out of town and can't do anything. I have to wait for him to come back in a week. Not only was this a huge inconvenience come to find out all of there tanks are over priced I suggest you go to petco I found the same tanks for wayyy less! The 60 dollar tank is 30 at petco! In all worst place to go to they will take your money fast and won't help you when stuff breaks down! Plus everything is over priced! Trust me I don't write bad reviews but do yourself a favor and go to Petco first! You get the lowest price, best qaulity, and returns for anything that doesn't work or breaks! Also the staff here are limited with info and quite rude if you ask me. read more

Tropical Imports - This is the price at petco! At the tropical fish store its 60plus Here's the proof! Don't get fooled check it out for yourself!! - Pet Stores Near Me - Glendale, California

They BEST aquarium store by far!!!! My boyfriend and I recently got into aquariums and have visited a number of stores in the past month (10+). The minute we walked in we knew we had found the store we were looking for. Good selection for both saltwater and fresh water... awesome friendly and knowledgeable staff. We will definitely return....Most likely on a weekly basis read more

Jaime helped me and my two year old pick out a tank and plants and all the gear. He was super knowledgable and really helpful. The entire staff was super nice and went WAY out of their way to make sure I had all my questions answered and that I had everything I needed. Now that is just the beginning. I came in with a credit slip that was two years old. My wife had bought me a gift certificate here that I waited WAY too long to use. It even said on the credit slip that it expired in one year from the date. I went in thinking it was a slim chance they would honor the credit, and because it clearly said that it expired already my expectations were low. However I spoke with Dean who I believe may be the owner or at least the manager, and he took care of me. I was blown away at the level of professionalism and the compassion he had for me and my money/credit situation. They have earned a client for life and I will go out of my way to refer people here any chance I get. Thank you very much for your help guys. What a great experience! Dean you are the man! read more

Great store got a rock from them long ago and it's still doing well , pricing is really fair and the quality is good and the customer service is always nice read more

Good store with good selection and price. I know the owner is doing it's best to satisfy each customer. Some employees with bad attitude will come and go but it should not let a one mans hard work to be destroyed. Overall a good, clean store, with verity fish and frozen food. read more

Tropical Imports in Glendale: Well, I live about 5 blocks from this place but I hardly go here that much. 1. They have a good selection of Fresh and Saltwater fishes. 2. They prices are decent not horribly expensive but not cheap either 3. The quality of the fishes are 7/10. 4. Aquarium and Accessories are EXPENSIVE~ I usually only go here for fish food if it was an emergency. Never bought any high quality fishes here because 1. It's overpriced and 2. it's Overpriced. 3. The fishes aren't that healthy as i've seen from other pet shops. 5. Parking is a biatch when the street parking is filled. read more

I would recommend this place definitely. Their staff is very helpful. Their prices are also decent, and their selection of salt and fresh water fish are good. For the area, this is one of the better spots! read more