About
On the west side of Los Angeles, Yo's Aquarium is a longtime family-run aquarium store that locals treat as a neighborhood institution — a decades-old shop packed wall to wall with tanks of freshwater and saltwater livestock. Regulars with multiple community tanks call it the only place they shop, and first-timers tend to leave saying the same thing: the fish look genuinely healthy and the prices beat the big-box chains. The store recently came under new ownership, and the reception has been warm.
'Mr. Gregory is the new owner,' one recent visitor noted, describing how she spent half an hour learning about water filters without ever feeling rushed — even meeting the shop's resident puppy. Another regular wanted bichir fish, and Gregory tracked them down within a week.
Alongside him, staff like Patrick and a knowledgeable young fishkeeper who works Mondays draw steady praise for patient, no-pressure help. The livestock is the real draw. Freshwater hobbyists come for baby discus in several varieties, Green Terrors, Jurupari eartheaters, guppies, hardy tetras, and genuinely rare finds — including the elusive Red and Blue killifish that catch the eye of seasoned collectors.
If you're hunting unusual cichlids or discus for sale in Los Angeles, CA, this is one of the few shops that reliably has them. On the saltwater side, the marine fish are praised for their health and color, and more than one reef keeper credits Yo's for their tank's success. It's admittedly cramped and a little chaotic — old-school in the best sense — with rows of tanks, aquarium plants, dry goods, and supplies crammed into every aisle.
For Angelenos who care more about healthy fish and fair prices than polished showroom aesthetics, searching 'aquarium store near me' rarely turns up a better neighborhood fish store. Under its new owner, Yo's is keeping its decades-long reputation intact.
What they offer
Fish & livestock for sale at Yo's Aquarium in Los Angeles, CA
Yo's Aquarium stocks discus, goldfish, rare and hard-to-find species, tetras, livebearers, cichlids, reef fish, aquarium plants and freshwater & saltwater fish for sale in Los Angeles, CA. As an aquarium store serving Los Angeles, CA, it also offers aquarium consultations and fish quarantine.
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Highlights
What makes them special
- Longtime family-run west-side LA aquarium store, now under new owner Mr. Gregory
- Healthy freshwater livestock: baby discus, Green Terrors, Jurupari, guppies, and rare killifish
- Saltwater fish praised for health and color; reef keepers credit it for their tank's success
- Will source hard-to-find species — one regular got bichir fish within a week
- Prices competitive with or lower than big-box pet chains
From keepers
Customer reviews
“Very informative nice selection of fresh water and salt water fish. Mr Gregory is the new owner has the cutest lil puppy dog in the shop I spent about 30 min learning about water filter I did not feel rushed and got all the information I needed”
— Alexandra Duru5.03 weeks ago“Great selection. Gregory and Patrick are very nice. I recommend this fish store 100%”
— John Blaine5.0a month ago“I live on the westside and discovered this fish store a few months ago. The new owner is so accommodating. They have an excellent selection of unique fish but I really wanted bichir fish and he got them for me within a week. The young guy that works there on Mondays was so knowledgeable. He really cares about having the right set up and is a wealth of knowledge! I will continue to come back for sure.”
— Mary Smith5.02 months ago“Best deals every”
— Weezy Dummy5.02 months ago“Best pet store!! I’m a local with multiple community tanks and they are the only place I shop!”
— Adrienne Reishus5.04 months ago“Great customer service and very good collections.”
— Koorosh Adhami5.04 months ago“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
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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.