About
Tucked into Lawndale, Lotus Aquarium is a compact aquarium store that consistently surprises first-time visitors with how much livestock and gear it packs into a small footprint. Many regulars have shopped here for years — one counts more than a decade — drawn back by a rotating selection of freshwater and saltwater fish, including exotic species the big chains across the South Bay simply don't stock. The shop has become a local reference point for anyone hunting seahorses for sale in Lawndale, CA, with longtime customers steering newcomers here first.
Reef hobbyists watch the calendar for the store's annual Black Friday coral sale, while the freshwater side keeps an assortment of shrimp, bettas, corydoras, and staff-curated aquatic plants — Sergio gets singled out again and again for the plants and his patient setup advice. They also carry assassin snails and other invertebrates for hobbyists fighting pest-snail outbreaks, plus reptiles and the weekly meal worms a few regulars stop in for. What people come back for is the staff.
" Customers credit the team with helping them start saltwater tanks from scratch, diagnosing sick fish, and sending them home with the right medications — one walked in with an ailing betta and out with two remedies that worked fast. Nearly every review mentions clean tanks and healthy, happy fish, a contrast regulars are quick to draw against big-box pet stores. Prices land fair rather than rock-bottom, and locals say the quality of the livestock is worth a few extra dollars.
For aquarium hobbyists across the greater Los Angeles area after healthy fish, corals, and honest advice available in Lawndale, CA, Lotus Aquarium offers a personal, fish-first experience.
What they offer
Fish & livestock for sale at Lotus Aquarium in Lawndale, CA
Lotus Aquarium stocks corals, invertebrates, shrimp, betta fish, rare and hard-to-find species, aquarium plants and freshwater & saltwater fish for sale in Lawndale, CA. As an aquarium store serving Lawndale, CA, it also carries fish medications and offers aquarium consultations and fish quarantine.
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Highlights
What makes them special
- Go-to South Bay source for seahorses, corals, and exotic saltwater fish
- Annual Black Friday coral sale draws reef hobbyists
- Named staff — Chris/Kris, Sergio, Maria, Adrian — repeatedly praised for hands-on expertise
- Clean tanks and healthy, happy fish noted by long-time local regulars
- Helpful with saltwater tank setup, fish-health diagnosis, and medications
From keepers
Customer reviews
“Lady was rude and poor fish selection. I would never support this business.”
— Matt Blakeley1.02 weeks ago“I just like this place. Fish seem very healthy. Kris and Adrian are great. Kris is a fountain of knowledge. I see a lot of locals. I don't mind paying a little extra for supplies. Let's keep this gem alive.”
— ROKASniper895.02 weeks ago“Guy with long hair and tattoos on his arms has horrible customer service. Let's his ego get in the way and acts in a unprofessional manner. Last time I do business with lotus aquarium. Extremely disappointed in the service received by that man. Unprofessional, Rude and talks as if he was at home and not a work place business.”
— R11 Blue cap1.0a month ago“Gente muy amable y muy profesional”
— Alexander Valladares5.0a month ago“Good spot to get fish & aquarium supplies”
— William Solis5.04 months ago“So cool and such a variety of fish.”
— Bill and Pam Cline5.0a month ago“One of the best aquarium spots been coming here for years the fish are always healthy and clean every single tank they are kept is nice and crystal clear you can tell the fish are happy and ready to be taken home. Compared to petco where its bacally russian roulette and hope the fish make it. But they also have a verity of exotic fish too and salt water as well if your looking for sea horses its the place to go”
— David Morales5.0a month ago“Maria and Adrian are the best!!! Great prices and all of the fish are well taken care of healthy!”
— Mimi5.04 months ago“Workers here are very nice and knowledgeable which is always a plus, especially when it comes to fish care and items required for your aquarium.”
— Josue Acevedo5.04 months ago“The owners are amazing. I always buy meal worms every week! This place is a must to visit for fish! They have variety of options too.”
— George Reynante5.04 months ago
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Frequently asked questions
Note — Store information and services may change. Always call (310) 973-4040 to confirm current availability, hours, and services before visiting Lotus Aquarium.