---
type: category_state
category: "Rare Species"
state: "CA"
stores: 31
url: https://www.fishstores.org/best/rare-species/california
---

# Best Rare Species Fish Stores in California

31 stores specializing in rare, exotic, and hard-to-find fish species in California

## Stores

### 1. [Art’s Underwater Reef](https://www.fishstores.org/california/pasadena/arts-underwater-reef)

- **Address**: 455 E Orange Grove Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91104
- **Phone**: (626) 529-3425
- **Rating**: 5.0/5 (120 reviews)
- **Water Types**: Freshwater, Saltwater
- **Specializations**: Corals, Reef, Bettas, Shrimp, Live Plants, Invertebrates, Tetras, Rare Species

### 2. [Aquarium Specialties](https://www.fishstores.org/california/redding/aquarium-specialties)

- **Address**: 925 Merchant St, Redding, CA 96002
- **Phone**: (530) 255-8777
- **Rating**: 5.0/5 (99 reviews)
- **Water Types**: Freshwater, Saltwater
- **Specializations**: Corals, Koi, Rare Species, Bettas, Aquarium Equipment
- **Website**: [m.facebook.com/AquariumSpecialtiesRedding/about/?ref=page_internal&mt_nav=0](https://m.facebook.com/AquariumSpecialtiesRedding/about/?ref=page_internal&mt_nav=0)

### 3. [Amazing Aquariums & Reefs](https://www.fishstores.org/california/orange/amazing-aquariums-and-reefs)

- **Address**: 646 E Katella Ave, Orange, CA 92867
- **Phone**: (714) 928-5299
- **Rating**: 4.9/5 (107 reviews)
- **Water Types**: Saltwater
- **Specializations**: Corals, Reef, Clownfish, Anemones, Rare Species
- **Website**: [amazingreefs.com](https://amazingreefs.com)

### 4. [KMA Aquatic Pets](https://www.fishstores.org/california/rialto/kma-aquatic-pets)

- **Address**: 2012 N Riverside Ave, Rialto, CA 92377
- **Phone**: (909) 258-3139
- **Rating**: 4.9/5 (269 reviews)
- **Water Types**: Freshwater, Saltwater
- **Specializations**: Live Plants, Corals, Bettas, Invertebrates, Shrimp, Puffers, Rare Species, Dry Goods, Aquarium Equipment
- **Website**: [kmaaquatics.com/](http://kmaaquatics.com/)

### 5. [The Fish Barn](https://www.fishstores.org/california/orinda/the-fish-barn)

- **Address**: 19 Orinda Way #F 94563
- **Phone**: (925) 238-3633
- **Rating**: 4.9/5 (84 reviews)
- **Water Types**: Freshwater
- **Specializations**: Live Plants, Rare Species, Tetras, Catfish, Aquarium Equipment
- **Website**: [www.thefishbarn.com/](http://www.thefishbarn.com/)

### 6. [NorCal Corals](https://www.fishstores.org/california/redding/norcal-corals)

- **Address**: 2609 Bechelli Ln, Redding, CA 96002
- **Phone**: (530) 222-3474
- **Rating**: 4.9/5 (131 reviews)
- **Water Types**: Saltwater, Freshwater
- **Specializations**: Corals, Reef, Aquarium Equipment, Rare Species
- **Website**: [www.norcalcorals.com/](https://www.norcalcorals.com/)

### 7. [California Cichlids](https://www.fishstores.org/california/fresno/california-cichlids)

- **Address**: 5476 W Mission Ave Ste 104, Fresno, CA 93722
- **Phone**: (559) 696-2287
- **Rating**: 4.8/5 (65 reviews)
- **Water Types**: Freshwater
- **Specializations**: African Cichlids, Cichlids, Rare Species, Plecos
- **Website**: [www.californiacichlids.com/](http://www.californiacichlids.com/)

### 8. [Hammer Aquatics](https://www.fishstores.org/california/menifee/hammer-aquatics)

- **Address**: 27734 Encanto Dr, Menifee, CA 92586
- **Phone**: (951) 309-1685
- **Rating**: 4.8/5 (46 reviews)
- **Water Types**: Freshwater, Saltwater
- **Specializations**: Corals, Reef, Invertebrates, Rare Species, Dry Goods, Aquarium Equipment, Fish Food
- **Website**: [hammeraquatics.com/](https://hammeraquatics.com/)

### 9. [The Aquarium Connection](https://www.fishstores.org/california/simi-valley/the-aquarium-connection)

- **Address**: 1663 E Los Angeles Ave, Simi Valley, CA 93065
- **Phone**: (805) 497-3444
- **Rating**: 4.8/5 (267 reviews)
- **Water Types**: Freshwater, Saltwater, Brackish
- **Specializations**: Corals, Shrimp, Live Plants, Rare Species, Puffers, Invertebrates, Aquarium Equipment
- **Website**: [theaquariumconnection.com/](http://theaquariumconnection.com/)

### 10. [Happy Fish Pets](https://www.fishstores.org/california/brea/happy-fish-pets)

- **Address**: 799 W Imperial Hwy, Brea, CA 92821
- **Phone**: (714) 529-8811
- **Rating**: 4.7/5 (154 reviews)
- **Water Types**: Freshwater, Saltwater
- **Specializations**: Corals, Live Plants, Aquarium Equipment, Rare Species

### 11. [Aquatic Betta Shop](https://www.fishstores.org/california/fresno/aquatic-betta-shop)

- **Address**: 3656 E McKinley Ave, Fresno, CA 93703
- **Phone**: (559) 365-3997
- **Rating**: 4.7/5 (43 reviews)
- **Water Types**: Freshwater
- **Specializations**: Bettas, Rare Species, Livebearers, Cichlids, Fish Food, Dry Goods

### 12. [Lotus Aquarium](https://www.fishstores.org/california/lawndale/lotus-aquarium)

- **Address**: 14704 Hawthorne Blvd, Lawndale, CA 90260
- **Phone**: (310) 973-4040
- **Rating**: 4.7/5 (396 reviews)
- **Water Types**: Freshwater, Saltwater
- **Specializations**: Corals, Live Plants, Invertebrates, Shrimp, Bettas, Rare Species, Medications
- **Website**: [lotusaquarium.com/](http://lotusaquarium.com/)

### 13. [Bright Aquarium](https://www.fishstores.org/california/san-jose/bright-aquarium)

- **Address**: 2435 S King Rd #40, San Jose, CA 95122
- **Phone**: (669) 309-0909
- **Rating**: 4.6/5 (30 reviews)
- **Water Types**: Freshwater
- **Specializations**: Shrimp, Discus, Bettas, Livebearers, Rare Species, Goldfish
- **Website**: [brightaquarium.com/](https://brightaquarium.com/)

### 14. [Tiki's Tropical Fish](https://www.fishstores.org/california/bellflower/tikis-tropical-fish)

- **Address**: 9711 Alondra Boulevard, Bellflower, CA 90706
- **Phone**: (562) 925-2620
- **Rating**: 4.6/5 (542 reviews)
- **Water Types**: Freshwater, Saltwater, Pond
- **Specializations**: Rare Species, Live Plants
- **Website**: [tikistropicalfish.top/](https://tikistropicalfish.top/)

### 15. [Atlantic Tropical Aquarium](https://www.fishstores.org/california/artesia/atlantic-tropical-aquarium)

- **Address**: 18343 Pioneer Blvd, Artesia, CA 90701
- **Phone**: (562) 210-5098
- **Rating**: 4.5/5 (67 reviews)
- **Water Types**: Freshwater, Saltwater, Pond
- **Specializations**: Cichlids, Rare Species, Bettas, Plecos, Invertebrates, Aquarium Equipment

### 16. [Fish N Tanks](https://www.fishstores.org/california/bakersfield/fish-n-tanks)

- **Address**: 1340 Roberts Ln, Bakersfield, CA 93308
- **Phone**: (661) 829-7009
- **Rating**: 4.5/5 (190 reviews)
- **Water Types**: Freshwater, Saltwater, Pond
- **Specializations**: Cichlids, Discus, Rare Species, Bettas, Live Plants, Catfish, Corals

### 17. [Jan's Tropical Fish](https://www.fishstores.org/california/montclair/jans-tropical-fish)

- **Address**: 5427 Moreno St # E, Montclair, CA 91763
- **Phone**: (909) 621-4777
- **Rating**: 4.5/5 (472 reviews)
- **Water Types**: Freshwater, Saltwater, Pond
- **Specializations**: Cichlids, Bettas, Goldfish, Koi, Arowanas, Tetras, Shrimp, Invertebrates, Live Plants, Rare Species, Livebearers, Clownfish, Dry Goods, Aquarium Equipment, Fish Food

### 18. [Total Fish & Pets](https://www.fishstores.org/california/alhambra/total-fish-and-pets)

- **Address**: 137 East Valley Blvd.
Alhambra, CA 91801
- **Phone**: (626) 282-2021
- **Rating**: 4.5/5 (239 reviews)
- **Water Types**: Freshwater, Saltwater, Pond
- **Specializations**: Discus, Corals, Reef, Arowanas, Live Plants, Planted Tanks, Shrimp, Anemones, Invertebrates, Plecos, Cichlids, Goldfish, Rare Species, Bettas
- **Website**: [totalfish.weebly.com/](https://totalfish.weebly.com/)

### 19. [Tropical Fish Incorporated](https://www.fishstores.org/california/pasadena/tropical-fish-incorporated)

- **Address**: Learning Assistance Center, 2982 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91107
- **Phone**: (626) 449-4987
- **Rating**: 4.5/5 (212 reviews)
- **Water Types**: Freshwater, Saltwater, Pond
- **Specializations**: Corals, Goldfish, Koi, Live Plants, Invertebrates, Shrimp, Rare Species, Catfish, Aquarium Equipment, Planted Tanks
- **Website**: [blooph.com/stores/Aquarium%20Stores](https://blooph.com/stores/Aquarium%20Stores)

### 20. [Cali Kid Corals](https://www.fishstores.org/california/la-habra/cali-kid-corals)

- **Address**: 647 S Palm St Unit C, La Habra, CA 90603
- **Phone**: (562) 315-5758
- **Rating**: 4.5/5 (71 reviews)
- **Water Types**: Saltwater
- **Specializations**: Corals, Reef, Rare Species
- **Website**: [www.calikidcorals.com/](http://www.calikidcorals.com/)

### 21. [Nautilus Tropical Fish](https://www.fishstores.org/california/lakewood/nautilus-tropical-fish)

- **Address**: 4817 Paramount Blvd, Lakewood, CA 90712
- **Phone**: (562) 423-8280
- **Rating**: 4.5/5 (249 reviews)
- **Water Types**: Freshwater
- **Specializations**: Rare Species, Live Plants, Planted Tanks, Shrimp, Invertebrates, Catfish, Bettas, Tetras
- **Website**: [nautilustropicalfish.com/](http://nautilustropicalfish.com/)

### 22. [Bay Bridge Aquarium](https://www.fishstores.org/california/oakland/bay-bridge-aquarium)

- **Address**: 2400 Filbert Street, Oakland, CA 94607
- **Phone**: (877) 809-4067
- **Rating**: 4.5/5 (366 reviews)
- **Water Types**: Freshwater, Saltwater
- **Specializations**: Rare Species, Bettas, Live Plants, Aquarium Equipment
- **Website**: [www.baybridgeaquarium.com/](https://www.baybridgeaquarium.com/)

### 23. [Aquarium City](https://www.fishstores.org/california/canoga-park/aquarium-city)

- **Address**:  21723 Sherman Way, Canoga Park, CA 91303
- **Phone**: (818) 887-7460
- **Rating**: 4.5/5 (682 reviews)
- **Water Types**: Freshwater, Saltwater
- **Specializations**: Corals, Live Plants, Discus, Rare Species, Cichlids, Reef, Dry Goods, Aquarium Equipment, Medications, Invertebrates
- **Website**: [www.theaquariumcity.com/](http://www.theaquariumcity.com/)

### 24. [Violet Aquarium LLC](https://www.fishstores.org/california/san-jose/violet-aquarium-llc)

- **Address**: 1166 Campbell Ave, San Jose, CA 95126
- **Phone**: (408) 352-5339
- **Rating**: 4.4/5 (268 reviews)
- **Water Types**: Freshwater, Saltwater
- **Specializations**: Corals, Reef, Anemones, Rare Species, Invertebrates
- **Website**: [www.violetaquarium.com/](https://www.violetaquarium.com/)

### 25. [Clear Water Aquarium](https://www.fishstores.org/california/san-jose/clear-water-aquarium)

- **Address**: 1080 Saratoga Ave #11, San Jose, CA 95129
- **Phone**: (408) 217-8069
- **Rating**: 4.4/5 (245 reviews)
- **Water Types**: Freshwater, Saltwater, Pond
- **Specializations**: Corals, Live Plants, Koi, Bettas, Rare Species, Shrimp, Goldfish, Tetras, Aquarium Equipment
- **Website**: [clearwateraquariumca.com/](http://clearwateraquariumca.com/)

### 26. [Ultimate Aquarium](https://www.fishstores.org/california/visalia/ultimate-aquarium)

- **Address**: 4343 W Noble Ave, Visalia, CA 93277
- **Phone**: (559) 741-1745
- **Rating**: 4.4/5 (144 reviews)
- **Water Types**: Freshwater, Saltwater
- **Specializations**: Corals, Invertebrates, Rare Species
- **Website**: [www.ultimateaquarium4you.com/](https://www.ultimateaquarium4you.com/)

### 27. [Fish Warehouse](https://www.fishstores.org/california/westminster/fish-warehouse)

- **Address**: 14845 Dillow St, Westminster, CA 92683
- **Phone**: (714) 891-0909
- **Rating**: 4.4/5 (57 reviews)
- **Water Types**: Freshwater, Pond
- **Specializations**: Bettas, Koi, Goldfish, Rare Species, Aquarium Equipment
- **Website**: [fish-warehouse.jany.io/](http://fish-warehouse.jany.io/)

### 28. [Pet Zone Tropical Fish](https://www.fishstores.org/california/san-diego/pet-zone-tropical-fish)

- **Address**:  4160 Convoy St, San Diego, CA 92111
- **Phone**: (619) 283-1812
- **Rating**: 4.3/5 (246 reviews)
- **Water Types**: Freshwater, Pond
- **Specializations**: Koi, Goldfish, Angelfish, Arowanas, Plecos, Live Plants, Aquarium Equipment, Rare Species
- **Website**: [www.petzonesd.com/](http://www.petzonesd.com/)

### 29. [Yo's Aquarium](https://www.fishstores.org/california/los-angeles/yos-aquarium)

- **Address**: 5846 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90038
- **Phone**: (323) 871-2730
- **Rating**: 4.2/5 (90 reviews)
- **Water Types**: Freshwater, Saltwater
- **Specializations**: Discus, Goldfish, Rare Species, Tetras, Livebearers, Cichlids, Reef, Live Plants
- **Website**: [jeboaquarium.com/store-locator/](https://jeboaquarium.com/store-locator/)

### 30. [Exotic Aquarium](https://www.fishstores.org/california/sacramento/exotic-aquarium)

- **Address**: 6643 Franklin Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95823
- **Phone**: (916) 422-7266
- **Rating**: 4.2/5 (942 reviews)
- **Water Types**: Freshwater, Saltwater, Pond
- **Specializations**: Goldfish, Koi, Shrimp, Arowanas, Angelfish, Live Plants, Rare Species, Dry Goods, Aquarium Equipment
- **Website**: [www.exoticaquarium.shop/](http://www.exoticaquarium.shop/)

### 31. [International Aquarium](https://www.fishstores.org/california/oakland/international-aquarium)

- **Address**: 1505 International Blvd, Oakland, CA
- **Phone**: (510) 261-1688
- **Rating**: 3.8/5 (116 reviews)
- **Water Types**: Freshwater, Saltwater
- **Specializations**: Discus, Koi, Goldfish, Rare Species, Bettas, Live Plants, Puffers, Plecos
- **Website**: [www.intlaquarium.com/](http://www.intlaquarium.com/)

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*Source: [FishStores.org](https://www.fishstores.org/best/rare-species/california)*