About
Harry's Marine Life Burbank is the San Fernando Valley outpost of the beloved Harry's Marine in Gardena, and it's quickly becoming a destination for SoCal reefers who don't want to make the long drive south. Tucked into an unassuming Burbank storefront right off the 5 and 134 freeways, the shop doesn't look like much from the outside — but step through the door and you'll find a clean, spacious space packed with healthy saltwater fish, corals, and invertebrates at prices that reviewers consistently call unbeatable. The coral selection is strong and growing, with frags of Duncan, octospawn, and frogspawn at prices well below what you'd find at competing shops across the San Fernando and San Gabriel Valleys.
Hermit crabs go for under a dollar. Five gallons of premixed saltwater runs just four bucks. Livestock ranges from cinnamon clownfish and hawkfish to blue throat triggers, wrasses, and the occasional showstopper like a Black tang.
A freshwater section is also in development, expanding the store's appeal beyond the reef community. Staff members David and AJ are the heart of the operation, and their names come up in nearly every review. David in particular has a reputation for moving fast — if something isn't in stock, he'll source it quickly.
He's also known for offering deals that customers say are hard to walk away from. The vibe is personal and welcoming, more like visiting a friend's fish room than browsing a retail shop. You might even meet Apple, the store's French Bulldog mascot.
Beyond retail, Harry's also handles tank maintenance for local clients, and the results reportedly speak for themselves. The dry goods section covers the essentials, and staff are happy to walk newcomers through setting up their first tank. For anyone in the greater Los Angeles area building or maintaining a reef tank, Harry's Burbank delivers the same quality and pricing that made the Gardena warehouse a local institution — just a lot closer to home.
What they offer
Livestock, services, water
- Livestock & products
- Services
- Tank MaintenanceConsultation
- Specializes in
Highlights
What makes them special
- Unbeatable prices on saltwater fish, corals, and invertebrates
- Satellite location of the well-known Harry's Marine Gardena warehouse
- Growing coral frag selection including Duncans, frogspawn, and octospawn
- Knowledgeable staff led by David and AJ who source hard-to-find livestock
- Tank maintenance services available for local customers
From keepers
Customer reviews
“Best deals on everything Best selection”
— Mau5.02 months ago“Was visiting the area and came in to look for the first time and came out with a blue throat trigger and a wrasse. I believe the guys name was mark I can be wrong but he said he was new. He answered all my questions fed the fish so I can see they are eating. Very good service and really good prices, honestly probably the best I’ve seen around. Will be returning back for sure”
— alexander perez5.04 months ago“Great prices , healthy livestock, good selection.”
— Ken Avchen5.06 months ago“Friendly staffs ~ Grace, David and there's another guy there today. I also met their mascot Apple the frenchie. They have the best price when it comes to saltwater fishes and corals. Unbeatable prices compared to Vivid Aquariums, Art's Underwater Reef, Petco and other stores in the San Fernando Valley or San Gabriel Valley. Hermit crabs are .99 cents each. 5 gallon of saltwater is only $4. Duncans are only $25. So far I got octo, 2 frogspawn, hawkfish and cinnamon clownfish. If you're lucky, you might meet Apple the frenchie.”
— Arsi5.06 months ago“Aj was professional, courteous, knowledgeable, and friendly. Created a family atmosphere. AMAZING selection of fish(SALT & FREASH water) coral 🪸 and dry goods!!!! If you need it they have it!!! If they don't they WILL get it for you A.S.A.P.!!!! I will recommend to family and friends to shop there!!!! I'm looking forward to my next visit!!!!”
— Ramon Godinez5.07 months ago“The Best prices ! I challenget you to find better prices!”
— Paul Rivas5.07 months ago“Great store, but didn't have what I was looking for”
— Garrison Alecsaunder5.08 months ago“Great store with a large selection of saltwater fish, inverts, and corals. Prices here are amazing. They’re setting up a freshwater section. Prices cannot be beat.”
— Jack T5.08 months ago“The prime example. The prime service. Check out the large warehouse in Gardena.”
— Sour Grey5.010 months ago“I had a great customer service. I'm starting a new tank and they helped me out. Very friendly and makes you feel like your part of the family. I can't wait to come back and get some fishes and corals. It doesn't look like a traditional store from the outside, so don't be fooled and leave. Just go in and let them help you out. One of the best places for salt water fishes”
— Mario Perez5.011 months ago
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Frequently asked questions
Note — Store information and services may change. Always call (818) 751-4392 to confirm current availability, hours, and services before visiting Harry's Marine Life Burbank.