About
Aqua Nature Tropical Fish proves you shouldn't judge a fish store by its modest building. Step inside this Bakersfield, CA shop and you'll find some of the cleanest tanks in California's Central Valley, stocked with healthy livestock from reputable breeders — reviewers return to the word "clean" again and again. Freshwater is the heart of the operation: vibrant tropical fish, colorful freshwater shrimp in just about every shade, African dwarf frogs, and bettas kept in proper individual tanks rather than the cramped cups you find at chain stores.
The planted tanks are a genuine standout. The live plant selection runs deep enough that first-time keepers regularly leave with three different species for cycling a new setup, and staff like Leslie will walk you through the nitrogen cycle and help pair plants and fish to your specific tank. This is a family business — the owner and his daughter treat every customer's aquarium like it matters, and that care shows in how active and well cared for everything looks.
What keeps regulars coming back weekly is the hunt for the unusual. One recent visitor compared the store to a "mini Wet Spot" and walked out with hard-to-find pygmy swordtail livebearers for sale in Bakersfield, CA — exactly the rare, healthy fish the big-box stores never seem to carry. Aqua Nature has also grown into saltwater, now stocking corals including thriving Scolymia, and its premade saltwater has been a lifesaver for reef keepers in an emergency.
For gear, the dry-goods and equipment shelves go deep, and they keep fish medications on hand for those panic moments, so you can find what you need available in Bakersfield, CA the same afternoon. Prices stay competitive and the staff actively hunts for discounts to pass along. 9-star reputation as Bakersfield's go-to aquarium store — a place where the people behind the counter are as obsessed with healthy fish as you are.
What they offer
Fish & livestock for sale at Aqua Nature Tropical Fish in Bakersfield, CA
Aqua Nature Tropical Fish stocks betta fish, shrimp, livebearers, rare and hard-to-find species, corals, invertebrates, aquarium plants and freshwater & saltwater fish for sale in Bakersfield, CA. As an aquarium store serving Bakersfield, CA, it also carries dry goods, aquarium equipment and fish medications and offers aquarium consultations and water testing.
- Livestock & products
- Live PlantsPlanted TanksBettasShrimpLivebearersRare SpeciesCoralsInvertebratesDry GoodsAquarium EquipmentMedications
- Services
- Specializes in
Highlights
What makes them special
- Immaculately clean tanks stocked with healthy livestock from reputable breeders
- Deep live plant selection and incredible planted display tanks
- Rare, hard-to-find species like pygmy swordtail livebearers and unique fish big-box stores don't carry
- Bettas housed in proper individual tanks, not chain-store cups
- Saltwater corals including Scolymia, plus premade saltwater for emergency water changes
From keepers
Customer reviews
“Great selection of stuff, very helpful and knowledgeable.”
— Johnathan Newton5.02 weeks ago“Always a large variety of heathy fish, and a friendly Knowledgeable staff. I would go anywhere else.”
— patrick coleman5.0a month ago“Always professional. This is my weekly stop with my son. Their premade saltwater has been a life saver in emergencies.”
— Javier Ibarra5.03 months ago“They have great plants and fish that other big fish stores don't have in stock.”
— Susan Rosenberger5.03 months ago“Clean nice”
— James Burdick5.03 months ago“Very good customer service. Lots of rare and unique fish at totally reasonable prices. Like a mini Wet Spot. Was able to pick up some truly hard-to-find livebearers, the pygmy swordtail. Two pairs. All four are super healthy and the females look preggo already.”
— Julie Ershadi5.04 months ago“Very friendly and knowledgeable staff. I got most of my fish and shrimp from this store for my 55 gallon/30 gallon tanks and all fish have been very healthy.”
— - Surgical-5.04 months ago“Very knowledgeable staff. Competitive prices especially when the competition is giant retail or online. Great selection. Always trying to give you discounts! Go see Leslie she will take good care of you.”
— Jack Cash5.0a week ago“Aqua Haven in Bakersfield is absolutely fantastic. The owner is incredibly smart, friendly, and genuinely cares about helping customers get exactly what they need. His daughter was also there helping out — she was knowledgeable, patient, and made the whole experience even better. Together, they got us pointed in the right direction for our little tank and made everything feel easy instead of overwhelming. You can tell this is a family business that actually takes pride in what they do. Highly recommend Aqua Haven to anyone getting started or looking to upgrade their setup!”
— D Whitehead5.02 weeks ago“Great store with some amazing tanks. Very helpful and knowledgeable staff. Lors of interesting fish, much better than a big box pet store.”
— Bobby Orr5.0a month ago
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Frequently asked questions
Note — Store information and services may change. Always call +1 661-829-7936 to confirm current availability, hours, and services before visiting Aqua Nature Tropical Fish.