About
Tucked into the urban sprawl of Los Angeles, Yo's Aquarium is a family-run shop that has served the neighborhood for decades, earning a reputation as a local institution among fishkeepers on the west side. The store is packed — sometimes chaotically so — with rows of tanks holding both freshwater and saltwater livestock that regularly surprises visitors with its depth and variety. Freshwater hobbyists will find everything from baby discus in multiple varieties to Green Terrors, Jurupari earth eaters, male guppies, and hardy tetras that customers report lasting for years.
The store also stocks rare and unusual species, including elusive Red and Blue killifish that catch the eye of seasoned collectors. On the saltwater side, reviewers consistently praise the health and appearance of the marine fish, with one reef keeper crediting Yo's for the success of their entire reef tank. Plants and accessories round out the inventory.
One customer's experience speaks volumes about livestock quality: after purchasing a Green Terror and later seven Jurupari over several visits, every fish ate the same night it arrived home and showed zero signs of stress, disease, or parasites — even the ones that skipped quarantine. That kind of consistency is hard to find at any price point, and Yo's prices are frequently cited as competitive with or cheaper than PetCo and PetSmart. The store is run by a small crew.
The younger staff member, Billy, draws consistent praise for friendliness and patience. The older shopkeeper — likely the longtime owner — divides opinion: some customers describe a knowledgeable master of his craft who offers honest, no-pressure advice, while others find him brusque. The shop itself is admittedly cramped and a bit rough around the edges, but for fishkeepers who prioritize healthy livestock and fair pricing over polished aesthetics, Yo's delivers.
It's a real neighborhood fish store in the truest sense — decades of experience crammed into every aisle.
What they offer
Livestock, services, water
- Livestock & products
- Services
- ConsultationQuarantine
- Specializes in
Highlights
What makes them special
- Decades-old family-run shop with deep institutional knowledge
- Healthy freshwater livestock including discus, Green Terrors, Jurupari, and rare killifish
- Saltwater fish praised for excellent health and appearance
- Prices competitive with or lower than big-box pet stores
- Reef keepers credit the store for tank success
From keepers
Customer reviews
“My new go-to spots to get crickets and mice for the spiders and python 🐍 Both the shop keepers are helpful and super friendly 🥳”
— Ash The Noodle Chick5.03 weeks ago“Cute little fish store. Decent variety of fish.”
— Kahawana Sauray4.0a month ago“New owner is very nice and friendly. I highly recommend this store. Thanks!”
— edal sy5.0a month ago“Great customer service!”
— Bintu Y.5.02 months ago“Great family owned pet store good variety of fish fresh or saltwater”
— Bangalore Bengals5.02 months ago“The most amazing pet store ever. Patrick is the nicest guy and will take care of all your fish and bird needs!”
— T Nagahiro5.02 months ago“Amazing old school place,great prices, knowledge and nice ,polite stuff, we will definitely gonna be back for more fish!”
— Jana Basse5.02 months ago“Great Longtime family owned business helpful kind people healthy fish and birds”
— Gregory Pierre5.02 months ago“Please Go! It was our first time going. We went for saltwater fish and all of the fish didn't look sick at all! Compared to all the other shops I been too. Very nice 2 men worked there very knowledgeable and patient with all my questions! I'll be going back🙏”
— Crystal Diamond5.05 months ago“Friendly service, nice to support small independent business.”
— SONO ARIMA5.06 months ago
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Frequently asked questions
Note — Store information and services may change. Always call (323) 871-2730 to confirm current availability, hours, and services before visiting Yo's Aquarium.