--- type: store name: "Harry's Marine Life" city: "Gardena" state: "CA" rating: 4.3 reviews: 187 url: https://www.fishstores.org/california/gardena/harrys-marine-life --- # Harry's Marine Life Fish store in Gardena, California - **Address**: 13609 Alma Ave, Gardena, CA, 90249 - **Phone**: (424) 201-9783 - **Website**: [harrysmarinelife.com/](http://harrysmarinelife.com/) - **Rating**: 4.3/5 (187 reviews) - **Online Store**: Yes ## Hours | Day | Hours | | --- | --- | | Monday | 11:00 AM – 6:30 PM | | Tuesday | 11:00 AM – 6:30 PM | | Wednesday | 11:00 AM – 6:30 PM | | Thursday | 11:00 AM – 6:30 PM | | Friday | 11:00 AM – 6:30 PM | | Saturday | Closed | | Sunday | 11:00 AM – 6:30 PM | ## About Tucked into Gardena, California, Harry's Marine Life operates at the intersection of wholesale distributor and retail fish store — and that dual identity is what makes it unlike most shops in the greater Los Angeles area. The operation is family-owned, with staffers like Chris, Tony, David, and George frequently called out by name in reviews for their hands-on approach to helping customers stock reef tanks and navigate the world of saltwater fishkeeping. The selection here is genuinely massive. Harry's is known across Southern California — and increasingly nationwide — for carrying a staggering variety of saltwater fish, corals, and marine invertebrates. They're one of the few vendors in the country that regularly sources carpet anemones like Stichodactyla gigantea, mertensii, and magnifica. Customers have picked up everything from angelfish to mantis shrimp to mushroom corals. Their SPS variety could use some expansion, according to dedicated reef hobbyists, but soft corals, LPS, and fish inventory are consistently deep. Because Harry's also distributes to local fish stores, prices are notably lower than typical retail — essentially cutting out the middleman. They run engaging live sales online that have built a loyal following among remote buyers, and they ship livestock nationwide. Multiple reviewers praise the packaging and delivery speed, though a few have reported issues with DOA arrivals and inconsistent customer service when problems arise. It's worth noting that the wholesale-style setup means the facility won't look like a polished boutique aquarium shop — it's functional, a bit messy, and packed to the gills with stock. The freshwater side exists but takes a back seat to the marine inventory, which is clearly the heart of the business. For reef tank owners in the LA area looking for competitive pricing and coral variety that rivals online mega-vendors, Harry's Marine Life delivers a walk-in experience that's hard to match. Just inspect your frags carefully and don't hesitate to ask Chris or the crew questions — they know their stuff. ## Specializations - **Water Types**: Saltwater, Freshwater - **Livestock & Products**: Corals, Reef, Anemones, Invertebrates, Angelfish, Live Rock - **Services**: Ships Fish, Delivery, Online Store, Consultation - **Known For**: Premium Equipment, Beginner Friendly, Healthy Fish ## Highlights - Massive saltwater fish and coral selection at wholesale-level pricing - One of few US vendors regularly sourcing rare carpet anemones (gigantea, mertensii, magnifica) - Ships livestock nationwide with engaging online live sales events - Family-owned with knowledgeable staff including Chris, Tony, David, and George - Also serves as a wholesale distributor to local fish stores in the LA area ## Customer Reviews **"David Blandon"** - 5/5 - 5 days ago > Never had a bad experience but I’m local and either pickup of my orders are have them delivered. Great fish, great coral, great peeps. **"Reef Runner's"** - 5/5 - Edited 2 weeks ago > Great variety of corals and fish. Great Customer service. **"Garrie McField"** - 5/5 - a month ago > Jewel for aquarium enthusiasts **"Mac M"** - 5/5 - 2 months ago > A little messy but I mean he's a whole seller as well so I see why it wouldn't be as clean as a store but overall had a great experience with these guys **"Joe Powell"** - 1/5 - 2 months ago > Do not order from them What ever you order will probably die and they will give you the runaround about getting your money back learn from someone that has been through the process and lost money. Their marine life is not as advertised **"Casey Gammelgard"** - 5/5 - 2 months ago > Great experience good price . Healthy beautiful fish will be shopping there again **"Aaron Marney"** - 1/5 - 3 months ago > This place is a joke. Showed a fish was in stock online, placed the order. Trying to get through to customer service was a pita. After taking my money, days later they text saying, oh, we apologize. That fish is not in stock. Really? This is the 1st and last time I place an order here. **"David Ellenberg"** - 5/5 - 4 months ago > I am a brand new customer of Harry’s Marine Life I had a shipment come in which was delayed by UPS no fault of Harry’s Marine life Angelfish came in breathing hard lost him David and others immediately offered me a healthy replacement Their service and marine life are top notch!! I very highly recommend them! Having dealt with other online fish 🐟 dealers for many years Thank you Harry’s you are the best! **"Jeff Ahn"** - 5/5 - 5 months ago > Biggest selection around. **"Chris Cooper"** - 5/5 - 5 months ago > Harry's is the spot if you have a saltwater aquarium. HUGE selection and fair pricing makes this one of the best fish stores I have ever been to. ## Nearby Stores - [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 - [Oceans Aquarium Design](https://www.fishstores.org/california/signal-hill/oceans-aquarium-design) - Signal Hill, CA - 5.0/5 --- *Source: [FishStores.org](https://www.fishstores.org/california/gardena/harrys-marine-life)* *Last updated: February 7, 2026*