About
Tucked into a compact storefront in Huntington Beach, Seaside Tropical Fish has anchored the Southern California aquarium scene for decades — some regulars count more than 30 years of loyalty to owner David and his crew. The space is small and intimate, but the clean, well-maintained tanks lining every aisle pack in a serious range of livestock for both freshwater and saltwater hobbyists, which is why people happily drive in from well beyond town. The saltwater side is the headline.
Reviewers consistently call out healthy corals, frags, and anemones alongside tangs, puffers, groupers, and angelfish like the coral beauty. David has the hands-on experience to help you build a full reef tank from scratch, walking you through equipment from brands like AI, Radion, and Bubble Magus and stocking the system over time with carefully chosen fish. If they don't have what you're after, they'll special order it.
Looking for saltwater fish and corals for sale in Huntington Beach, CA? This is the aquarium store locals trust for it. Freshwater holds its own too.
The shop keeps a solid selection of community fish, bettas, and goldfish, plus live aquarium plants for sale in Huntington Beach, CA — staff member Briselda (also spelled Briseyda or Griselda in reviews) earns repeated praise for matching plants to a specific setup and knowing exactly where everything sits on the shelves. Aquatop all-in-one tank packages round out the gear. One memorable touch: a shark and stingray feeding for kids at just five dollars, which turns a quick visit into a family outing.
The bilingual English-and-Spanish staff — David, Briselda, and Santiago among them — get named again and again for patient, no-pressure help. As with fish from any source, running a quarantine tank is smart practice before adding new arrivals. For Huntington Beach reef keepers and freshwater hobbyists alike, Seaside is the neighborhood shop people keep coming back to.
What they offer
Fish & livestock for sale at Seaside Tropical Fish in Huntington Beach, CA
Seaside Tropical Fish stocks corals, reef fish, tangs, pufferfish, anemones, invertebrates, angelfish, goldfish, aquarium plants and freshwater & saltwater fish for sale in Huntington Beach, CA. As an aquarium store serving Huntington Beach, CA, it also carries aquarium equipment and offers aquarium setup and aquarium consultations.
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Highlights
What makes them special
- Shark and stingray feeding experience for kids ($5)
- Owner David personally helps build and stock full saltwater reef tanks
- Strong coral, frag, and anemone selection alongside tangs, puffers, groupers, and angelfish
- Staff member Briselda matches live aquarium plants to your specific setup
- Carries premium equipment brands including AI, Radion, Bubble Magus, and Aquatop
From keepers
Customer reviews
“Tons of fish saltwater and freshwater. Very helpful staff. Small quarters but lots to see. We were even able to feed the sharks and stingrays. My daughter absolutely loved seeing all the fish”
— Daisy Therkildsen5.0a month ago“I have been going to this store for about 8 years now, and the owner David is very nice. Seaside has fair prices in both saltwater and freshwater fish. Saltwater fish here are very healthy and I have had no issues time and time again. Employees are knowledgeable as well. Everything about this place keeps me coming back”
— Chris A5.0a month ago“I’ve been going to Seaside Tropical Fish in Huntington Beach for years, and they’ve consistently been one of the most reliable shops around. The quality of their fish is always top-tier—healthy, active, and clearly well cared for. You can tell they take pride in what they bring in and how they maintain their systems. What really separates them, though, is the service. The staff actually knows what they’re talking about and takes the time to help, whether you’re dialing in a reef tank or just looking for the right addition. There’s no pressure, no nonsense—just solid advice and genuine care for the hobby. It’s not easy to find a local fish store that consistently delivers on both livestock quality and customer experience, but Seaside does it. If you’re serious about your tank and want fish you can trust, this is the spot.”
— Scott Colton5.0a month ago“Very over priced, the Betta look as sad as you would see at a major retailer. 405 Topical Fish is much better priced and staff is always in a hurry to help”
— Jojo Peters1.02 months ago“Love this store and the people. David has been extremely helpful in helping me start up a salt water reef tank and has a great!! selection of fish and corals along with tank equipment etc. Please go see for yourself. You will not be disappointed. Thanks for everything David and staff. :)”
— Kenneth Flotron5.02 months ago“I got a blue tang from this shop. Once added that to my tank, under the light noticed that there are white spots on the fish body. It had marine ich and infected my whole tank. All my fishes got infected in less than a week. The worst experience I've ever had.”
— Alireza Akrami1.0Edited 2 months ago“Great store. Got some beautiful options.”
— Mondo Fierro5.02 months ago“Lots of selection of freshwater fish but not so much saltwater. Tanks were relatively clean and no dead fish in the tanks. Prices were very reasonable.”
— Troy N3.04 months ago“this is my go-to fish shop. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable and they have a great selection of corals and fish. Thanks guys!”
— Toby Wilson5.0Edited 4 days ago“Excellent selection Great store with great selection and healthy fish”
— Rick Brown5.0Edited a month ago
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Note — Store information and services may change. Always call +1 714-969-0491 to confirm current availability, hours, and services before visiting Seaside Tropical Fish.