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Rare Species · California

Best rare species fish stores in California.

43 stores

43 stores specializing in rare, exotic, and hard-to-find fish species across California. Ratings, hours, and directions for every shop.

Editor's pick

Highly rated specialists

Best-reviewed rare species shops in California — every one of them keeper-vetted, not algorithmic.

Rated 4.5+
No. 01

Art’s Underwater Reef

5.0
Pasadena, CAFreshwater · SaltwaterVisit listing
No. 02

Holy Reef

5.0
Morro Bay, CASaltwaterVisit listing
No. 03

Aquarium Specialties

5.0
Redding, CAFreshwater · SaltwaterVisit listing
No. 04

Amazing Aquariums & Reefs

4.9
Orange, CASaltwaterVisit listing
No. 05

Aqua Nature Tropical Fish

4.9
Bakersfield, CAFreshwater · SaltwaterVisit listing
No. 06

Kung Fu Corals

4.9
San Diego, CASaltwaterVisit listing

The full list

Every rare species store in California

Sorted by rating — every verified specialist in the state.

43 stores
No. 01

Art’s Underwater Reef

5.0
Pasadena, CAFreshwater · SaltwaterVisit listing
No. 02

Holy Reef

5.0
Morro Bay, CASaltwaterVisit listing
No. 03

Aquarium Specialties

5.0
Redding, CAFreshwater · SaltwaterVisit listing
No. 04

Amazing Aquariums & Reefs

4.9
Orange, CASaltwaterVisit listing
No. 05

Aqua Nature Tropical Fish

4.9
Bakersfield, CAFreshwater · SaltwaterVisit listing
No. 06

Kung Fu Corals

4.9
San Diego, CASaltwaterVisit listing
No. 07

KMA Aquatic Pets

4.9
Rialto, CAFreshwater · SaltwaterVisit listing
No. 08

The Fish Barn

4.9
Orinda, CAFreshwaterVisit listing
No. 09

The Aquarium Connection

4.9
Simi Valley, CAFreshwater · Saltwater · BrackishVisit listing
No. 10

NorCal Corals

4.9
Redding, CASaltwater · FreshwaterVisit listing
No. 11

Aquatic Betta Shop

4.8
Fresno, CAFreshwaterVisit listing
No. 12

California Cichlids

4.8
Fresno, CAFreshwaterVisit listing
No. 13

Bob's Tropical Fish

4.8
Los Angeles, CAFreshwater · SaltwaterVisit listing
No. 14

Hammer Aquatics

4.8
Menifee, CAFreshwater · SaltwaterVisit listing
No. 15

Reef Tropical Fish

4.7
Anaheim, CAFreshwater · SaltwaterVisit listing
No. 16

Happy Fish Pets

4.7
Brea, CAFreshwater · SaltwaterVisit listing
No. 17

Lotus Aquarium

4.7
Lawndale, CAFreshwater · SaltwaterVisit listing
No. 18

Bright Aquarium

4.7
San Jose, CAFreshwaterVisit listing
No. 19

Caesar's Tropical Fish Factory

4.7
Santa Rosa, CAFreshwater · Saltwater · PondVisit listing
No. 20

Deep Blue Aquarium

4.6
North Hollywood, CASaltwater · FreshwaterVisit listing
No. 21

Aquatica Corals and Custom Aquariums

4.6
San Marcos, CASaltwaterVisit listing
No. 22

Tiki's Tropical Fish

4.6
Bellflower, CAFreshwater · Saltwater · PondVisit listing
No. 23

Atlantic Tropical Aquarium

4.5
Artesia, CAFreshwater · Saltwater · PondVisit listing
No. 24

Fish N Tanks

4.5
Bakersfield, CAFreshwater · Saltwater · PondVisit listing
No. 25

Jan's Tropical Fish

4.5
Montclair, CAFreshwater · Saltwater · PondVisit listing
No. 26

Violet Aquarium LLC

4.5
San Jose, CAFreshwater · SaltwaterVisit listing
No. 27

Total Fish & Pets

4.5
Alhambra, CAFreshwater · Saltwater · PondVisit listing
No. 28

Tropical Fish Incorporated

4.5
Pasadena, CAFreshwater · Saltwater · PondVisit listing
No. 29

Cali Kid Corals

4.5
La Habra, CASaltwaterVisit listing
No. 30

Nautilus Tropical Fish

4.5
Lakewood, CAFreshwaterVisit listing
No. 31

Twins Aquarium

4.5
Stockton, CAFreshwater · SaltwaterVisit listing
No. 32

Bay Bridge Aquarium

4.5
Oakland, CAFreshwaterVisit listing
No. 33

Aquarium City

4.5
Canoga Park, CAFreshwater · SaltwaterVisit listing
No. 34

Clear Water Aquarium

4.4
San Jose, CAFreshwater · Saltwater · PondVisit listing
No. 35

The Fin Shop

4.4
Garden Grove, CAFreshwaterVisit listing
No. 36

Pet Zone Tropical Fish

4.3
San Diego, CAFreshwater · PondVisit listing
No. 37

Ultimate Aquarium

4.3
Visalia, CAFreshwater · SaltwaterVisit listing
No. 38

Fish Warehouse

4.3
Westminster, CAFreshwater · PondVisit listing
No. 39

Yo's Aquarium

4.3
Los Angeles, CAFreshwater · SaltwaterVisit listing
No. 40

Harry's Marine Life

4.3
Gardena, CASaltwater · FreshwaterVisit listing
No. 41

Exotic Aquarium

4.2
Sacramento, CAFreshwater · Saltwater · PondVisit listing
No. 42

King Aquarium

3.9
San Jose, CAFreshwaterVisit listing
No. 43

International Aquarium

3.8
Oakland, CAFreshwater · SaltwaterVisit listing

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