About
Pisces Fish and Coral is a full-line saltwater and freshwater aquarium shop on Baseline Road in Rancho Cucamonga, CA, run by owner Josh and a staff that reviewers keep describing as knowledgeable, friendly and patient. It is a go-to stop for Inland Empire reef keepers, with a freshwater side that holds its own for planted-tank and community-fish hobbyists. Coral leads the way.
The store sorts its corals into LPS, SPS and softies, plus a line of Pisces Signature corals and WYSIWYG pieces, and recent featured corals have included chalices, Favia, Micromussa, Montipora and a neon green toadstool. Reviewers call it the best frag shop in the Rancho area and praise its frag prices. Saltwater fish for sale in Rancho Cucamonga here include angelfish, clownfish, gobies, tangs, triggers and wrasses, with an invert section of crabs, shrimp, snails and starfish.
The store runs a medicated system to quarantine new fish in copper and PraziPro, and customers describe the tanks as clean and the livestock as healthy. On the freshwater side, Pisces carries live plants, including propagated plants, and promotes low-tech planted aquariums that run without CO2. Recent buyers have picked up neon tetras, ottos, a pea puffer and bettas, including koi bettas that one reviewer noted are kept in their own tanks rather than cups.
Shrimp keepers have found thriving cherry shrimp among several varieties, and staff have told callers which shrimp are in stock. The store also lists aquarium installations, relocations and maintenance programs among its services. In 2026 one customer described owner Joshua coming to her home promptly to break down a saltwater tank and rehome its seahorses, pajama cardinals and clownfish.
Newcomers get hands-on help too: a testimonial on the store's site credits Josh with setting up a first saltwater tank, and reviewers mention staff answering beginner questions and kids' questions alike. Aquarium soil and other supplies round out the shelves, so a complete setup can come together in one visit. Doors open in the afternoon Monday through Thursday, so check the schedule before heading to this fish store.
What they offer
Fish & livestock for sale at Pisces Fish and Coral in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Pisces Fish and Coral stocks corals, reef fish, clownfish, tangs, invertebrates, shrimp, betta fish, aquarium plants and freshwater & saltwater fish for sale in Rancho Cucamonga, CA. As an aquarium store serving Rancho Cucamonga, CA, it also carries dry goods and offers aquarium consultations, aquarium setup, tank maintenance and fish quarantine.
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Highlights
What makes them special
- Corals sorted into LPS, SPS, softies and Pisces Signature lines, with frag prices reviewers praise
- New fish quarantined in a medicated copper and PraziPro system
- Saltwater fish and inverts including clownfish, tangs, wrasses, shrimp and starfish
- Live plants, bettas and community freshwater fish for planted tanks
- Aquarium installations, relocations and maintenance programs
From keepers
Customer reviews
“My husband always enjoyed shopping at Pisces Fish and Coral. After his sudden death I was unable to maintain his beautiful salt water tank. When I went to the store to ask for help in breaking down the tank and rehoming our seahorses, pajama cardinals, clownfish, and other sea creatures, I was immediately helped. The owner Joshua, came to my house in a very timely manner. He was so supportive and even remembered my husband shopping at the store. He assured me that our pets would go to good homes. I highly recommend this store and now see why my husband enjoyed going there.”
— Marcia Camerano5.02 weeks ago“I really love this place. They truly care about quality here. The tanks are pristine and they are always actively caring for the fish. I just bought some Neons and they are already thriving and happy. I’ve bought the most gorgeous Koi Betta from here in the past (which are all in their own tanks and not in cups). They’ve always had everything I needed with the best customer service and knowledge. I’ve been to other fish stores in the area and this one beats every single one by far!”
— Heidiii5.03 months ago“Pisces Fish and Coral offers a wider variety of healthy quality freshwater & marine livestock at unbeatable prices. The staff is extremely knowledgably and friendly. If you are brand new, or a veteran of the hobby, this shop is guaranteed to have something for you! It also is just a great place to check out for anyone considering entering the hobby!”
— Jake S5.03 months ago“I believe it's family owned. Very knowledgeable staff. I have had many questions they answered for me. I have had a tank in the past with a betta but I went to them because I wanted to create a tank with live plants, a new betta since mine had passed, I got a couple ottos from them. I ended. Up getting a snail problem so I got a pea puffer I call Pete and he eats some of the snails. Many betta groups I am on - on Facebook say not to put a pea puffer with a betta but I really have not had any problems. I love my tank and have an "itch" to buy a bigger one. My live plants are doing great and I have learned that a few tank snails are good for the ecosystem. I really rely on them for all my fishtank needs.”
— Monica Swayze5.04 months ago“Great Experience!! By far best frag/fish shop in Rancho area!! Stunning place!! Without a doubt best prices! Very helpful and great customer service. Look only here!! Thanks guys”
— em brock5.04 days ago“Want to have a fish tank for your home, this is the place to go. Great service, awesome suggestions and knowledgeable. Don't go to petrol or petsmart, go to Pisces fish and coral.”
— Reina Alvarez5.0a month ago“This store is the best! The staff is always knowledgeable and helpful; the fish and supplies are reasonably priced. We give a special shout out to Mason!”
— Bob Reed5.0a month ago“Best selection of fish & aquatic plants around! My little one is in the spectrum and the guys here have always been so kind, helpful with him- they are extremely knowledgeable as well! They always kindly answer my sons fish questions, feeding his curiosity n sparking that love for aquatic creatures🐠🪸🐡 we have picked up several fish and aquatic plants and my son loves coming to check out the new arrivals- tysm for being kind, it’s something as an ASD mom that I don’t see too much of.”
— Karol5.0a month ago“They were very helpful and took the time to assist us on picking out a couple of fishes. They have a good range of fishes and aquatic plants. Plus they also have salt water fishes as well”
— Samuel Bautista5.02 months ago“Pisces Fish & Coral has an amazing selection and clearly takes much better care of their fish than most pet stores. The tanks are clean, the fish look healthy, and there’s a wide variety of products to choose from. Visually, the store is well organized and impressive. This was my first time visiting, and I could see right away why people speak highly of it. I’m not a confrontational person and I have extreme social anxiety, so I tend to keep my visits quick. When I came in, there were about five people in the store (including me) and one employee, which seemed reasonable for the store size. The employee greeted me, asked if I had any questions, and was helpful when I asked about aquarium soil. He seemed friendly, knowledgeable, and overall a nice person. The only reason I’m leaving feedback is because of how checkout went. When it came time for the customer he’d been helping for the past 20 minutes to pay, that customer cut right in front of me and stood uncomfortably close, clearly trying to get me to move like he was “owed” the right to check out first. The employee saw this happen and still rang him up before me. I had clearly been waiting in line with one item in my hand for over 5 minutes, and it would have taken less than a minute to ring me up before continuing with him. I wish the situation had been handled differently, as it left me feeling a bit overlooked during my first visit. Overall, this is a great store with a lot to offer, and I can see why it’s so well reviewed. However, this was my first impression and it came with a bad experience. I’m just getting into the saltwater aquarium hobby, and this store seemed to have everything I’d need.”
— meowjiuana3.05 months ago
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Frequently asked questions
Note — Store information and services may change. Always call (909) 755-5257 to confirm current availability, hours, and services before visiting Pisces Fish and Coral.