About
In Rialto, California, KMA Aquatic Pets has earned a devoted Inland Empire following — the kind of aquarium store where hobbyists happily drive in from Murrieta, Redlands, and beyond just to see what's swimming. The shop leans hardest on freshwater, with a colorful, well-kept lineup that reviewers repeatedly call healthy and diverse. You'll find bettas, neon tetras, guppies, an oscar or two, and genuine oddballs like bichirs and puffers, plus shrimp, snails, and crawfish for the invertebrate crowd.
Saltwater livestock and a small coral selection are available in Rialto, CA as well — KMA keeps Instant Ocean on the shelf for marine and reef keepers — though freshwater is clearly where the store shines brightest. Planted-tank fans get real attention here. The plants are consistently described as pristine and well-rooted, from Amazon Sword to specialty picks like Bucephalandra Godzilla, and the driftwood and aquascaping rock are priced fairly.
Whatever you're stocking, there's a good chance the fish you want is for sale and the hardscape to frame it sits a few feet away. What truly sets the place apart is the staff, especially Rick, whose name appears in review after review. He walks first-time fishkeepers through entire setups — cycling, stocking, fish compatibility, and water parameters — without pushing anything you don't need, and stays patient even on a busy Saturday.
Lenny brings the jokes and easy conversation that make a visit feel less like shopping and more like hanging out in a friend's fish room. The tanks are clean, the livestock looks cared for, and prices land at fair or better, rounded out by food, chemicals, and tank decor so you leave with everything in one trip. Weekends get crowded, so a weekday stop buys more one-on-one time.
For freshwater hobbyists hunting healthy fish and honest advice near Rialto, CA, KMA Aquatic Pets is the local fish store that keeps people coming back.
What they offer
Fish & livestock for sale at KMA Aquatic Pets in Rialto, CA
KMA Aquatic Pets stocks betta fish, tetras, livebearers, cichlids, invertebrates, shrimp, pufferfish, corals, aquarium plants and freshwater & saltwater fish for sale in Rialto, CA. As an aquarium store serving Rialto, CA, it also carries fish food, dry goods, aquarium equipment and fish medications and offers aquarium setup, aquarium consultations and water testing.
- Livestock & products
- Live PlantsPlanted TanksBettasTetrasLivebearersCichlidsInvertebratesShrimpPuffersCoralsRare SpeciesFish FoodDry GoodsAquarium EquipmentMedications
- Specializes in
Highlights
What makes them special
- Rick is named in review after review for patient, no-pressure tank-setup help and water-parameter guidance
- Strong freshwater selection — bettas, neon tetras, guppies, oscars, bichirs, and puffers, plus shrimp, snails, and crawfish
- Pristine, well-rooted live plants including Amazon Sword and Bucephalandra Godzilla, with fairly priced driftwood and aquascaping rock
- Saltwater livestock and a small coral section available, with Instant Ocean stocked for marine keepers
- Clean tanks, fair prices, and a loyal Inland Empire following that drives in from Murrieta and Redlands
From keepers
Customer reviews
“I don’t know what’s going on here, I purchased 3 different type of fish, put them in different tanks and followed the proper steps and they all died within a few days, within those days I bought several other fish from other fish stores and they ate all thriving, i called the owner to tell him and he begun to interrogate me on what I did, asked to get the fish back, they died and some I disposed and done the snails ate. if they had made a mistake I get it but when all the fish from one vendor all die but not from other vendors I feel something might be off. I wasted $50 on nothing, I just hope whatever those fish had don’t affect all my fish I already had. I am never coming back here.”
— c p1.04 days ago“Good service”
— Frosty5.0Edited a week ago“I had an amazing experience at KMA Aquatic Pets. As someone just starting my fish tank journey, I had a lot of questions and wasn't sure where to begin. The staff was incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and willing to take the time to explain everything I needed to know. They helped me choose the right equipment, fish, and supplies while making sure I understood how to properly care for my new aquarium. Their customer service was outstanding, and you can tell they genuinely care about both their customers and the health of their fish.I highly recommend this store to anyone, whether you're a beginner or an experienced fish keeper!”
— Jonathan Saldaña5.0a week ago“Very nice store! Very nice employees, they were very knowledgeable”
— Crystal Diamond5.02 weeks ago“Great services. Great guy. Great prices.”
— Viorika Carliantt5.03 weeks ago“Great place and they are extremely knowledgeable. Definitely recommend them”
— Axel Z5.03 weeks ago“Super friendly staff! Helped me figure what I needed for my little pond and my mosquito problem which was guppies and some plants! THANKS RICK!!!”
— Junior5.03 weeks ago“Owner is super cool and knowledgeable. Good selection as well”
— BigFish FPV5.04 weeks ago“Rick was great with giving us advice on how to keep our fish tank safe and healthy. I highly recommend coming in a requesting Rick to help out with fish tank tips!!”
— ebbijon roddey5.0a month ago“Good bought my oscar”
— Harlem Mccoy3.0a month ago
Reference
Frequently asked questions
Note — Store information and services may change. Always call (909) 258-3139 to confirm current availability, hours, and services before visiting KMA Aquatic Pets.