--- type: store name: "Aquarium City" city: "Canoga Park" state: "CA" rating: 4.5 reviews: 682 url: https://www.fishstores.org/california/canoga-park/aquarium-city --- # Aquarium City Fish store in Canoga Park, California - **Address**: 21723 Sherman Way, Canoga Park, CA, 91303 - **Phone**: (818) 887-7460 - **Website**: [www.theaquariumcity.com/](http://www.theaquariumcity.com/) - **Rating**: 4.5/5 (682 reviews) - **Online Store**: Yes ## Hours | Day | Hours | | --- | --- | | Monday | 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM | | Tuesday | 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM | | Wednesday | 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM | | Thursday | 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM | | Friday | 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM | | Saturday | 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM | | Sunday | 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM | ## About Aquarium City in Canoga Park has been a San Fernando Valley institution for well over a decade, and the loyalty it inspires is remarkable — multiple reviewers mention 15-year relationships with the store. Walking in, you're greeted by a sprawling layout packed with freshwater and saltwater livestock, a deep coral selection ranging from $5 frags to high-end pieces, and a plant section that regulars describe as exceptional. Discus, peacock cichlids, geophagus, ghost knifefish, and other rare species share floor space with snails, and the variety genuinely surprises first-time visitors. The dry goods section is equally serious. ADA aquascaping supplies sit alongside RODI equipment, Neptune Systems Apex controllers, and a well-stocked medication aisle. If they don't carry something, staff will order it. Free water testing is a nice everyday perk that keeps hobbyists coming back between livestock purchases. Staff members like Grace, Kiarash, Jason, Rayan, and owner Julian are called out by name repeatedly for their patience and depth of knowledge. Tank maintenance appears to be a point of pride — one reviewer noted not a single fish with ich or visible parasites across the entire store. Custom-built aquariums are available for home setups at all scales. The store also carries live reptiles and reptile supplies, including feeder insects for leopard geckos, though the reptile selection has reportedly scaled back over the years. A resident cat adds to the family-shop atmosphere. Not every visit is perfect — a few customers have encountered brusque service or questioned pricing on smaller items — but the overwhelming pattern across nearly 700 reviews is one of genuine expertise and competitive pricing. For anyone in the Valley maintaining a reef tank, building a planted freshwater setup, or hunting for quality discus and uncommon species, Aquarium City is the kind of destination store worth driving across Los Angeles for. The depth of inventory alone makes it hard to leave empty-handed. ## Specializations - **Water Types**: Freshwater, Saltwater - **Livestock & Products**: Corals, Live Plants, Discus, Rare Species, Cichlids, Reef, Dry Goods, Aquarium Equipment, Medications, Invertebrates - **Services**: Water Testing, Tank Maintenance, Custom Tanks, Consultation - **Known For**: Reptiles & Amphibians, Premium Equipment, Knowledgeable Staff, Great Selection, Good Prices ## Highlights - Free water testing available for freshwater and saltwater hobbyists - ADA aquascaping supplies and Neptune Systems Apex controllers in stock - Quality discus, cichlids, ghost knifefish, and other rare species - Extensive live plant section praised by regulars - Coral frags available across a wide price range ## Brands Carried Ada, Neptune Systems ## Customer Reviews **"Mark Morgan"** - 1/5 - a week ago > I just left and the manager was very rude. I was looking for attachment clips for my RODI machine the little blue clips and she told me they’re two dollars apiece and I asked why are they so expensive and she rudely stated that that’s what the owners want to charge. **"Brent Madison"** - 5/5 - 3 weeks ago > Knowledgeable staff. Free water tests. Tons of fresh and salt water options. Honestly one of the best aquarium stores I’ve ever visited. **"Cbwicywb Ruxjwbfka"** - 5/5 - 2 months ago > Best fish store around! **"Albertine Vasandani"** - 5/5 - 2 months ago > Wonderful staff great selection. Good prices have been buying from there for a couple years now and it’s always a good experience. **"Val “Val. EDU” dansmr"** - 5/5 - 2 months ago > Very knowledgeable and helpful staff! Excellent variety!!! my fav place! 5/5 **"Kevin Metzgus"** - 5/5 - 3 months ago > The best!!!! **"Josh Guerrero"** - 5/5 - 3 months ago > Grace did a great job. She’s Every knowledgeable works. Thank you I’m now coming back to this place and going to tell people about this place. Thank you again Grace **"Ramon Godinez"** - 5/5 - 3 months ago > Great selection of coral fish and dry goods. For both fresh water and salt water aquariums. As well as supplies for reptiles, RODI and saltwater. Staff is very friendly, professional, courteous, knowledgeable, they make your experience memorable and create a family atmosphere!!!!! **"James Peter"** - 5/5 - 3 months ago > This is a great store with lots of different kinds of fish. They also live plants. The people that work here as well as the owner are friendly and very helpful. **"Leo Garcia"** - 5/5 - 4 months ago > Employees are remarkably nice and very helpful and patient I'd recommend this place to anyone who is looking for fish to add to their collection or starting one ## Nearby Stores - [Vivid Aquariums Inc](https://www.fishstores.org/california/canoga-park/vivid-aquariums-inc) - Canoga Park, CA - 4.5/5 - [Aquarium Specialties](https://www.fishstores.org/california/redding/aquarium-specialties) - Redding, CA - 5.0/5 - [Art’s Underwater Reef](https://www.fishstores.org/california/pasadena/arts-underwater-reef) - Pasadena, CA - 5.0/5 - [Fintastic Fish](https://www.fishstores.org/california/scotts-valley/fintastic-fish) - Scotts Valley, CA - 5.0/5 - [High Tide Aquatics](https://www.fishstores.org/california/oakland/high-tide-aquatics) - Oakland, CA - 5.0/5 - [Holy Reef](https://www.fishstores.org/california/morro-bay/holy-reef) - Morro Bay, CA - 5.0/5 --- *Source: [FishStores.org](https://www.fishstores.org/california/canoga-park/aquarium-city)* *Last updated: February 8, 2026*