--- type: store name: "The Mystic Reef" city: "Riverside" state: "CA" rating: 4.4 reviews: 133 url: https://www.fishstores.org/california/riverside/the-mystic-reef --- # The Mystic Reef Fish store in Riverside, California - **Address**: 6101 Camino Real, Riverside, CA, 92509 - **Phone**: (951) 727-8332 - **Rating**: 4.4/5 (133 reviews) ## Hours | Day | Hours | | --- | --- | | Monday | 2:00 – 6:00 PM | | Tuesday | Closed | | Wednesday | Closed | | Thursday | 2:00 – 6:00 PM | | Friday | 2:00 – 6:00 PM | | Saturday | 12:00 – 4:00 PM | | Sunday | 12:00 – 4:00 PM | ## About Tucked into Riverside, California, The Mystic Reef is a family-run saltwater shop where owners Jeremy and Rocio have built a loyal following among local reef keepers. The store's focus is unmistakably marine — clean, well-maintained coral tanks line the space, filled with vibrant zoas, xenias, and a rotating selection of frags that keep hobbyists coming back. Aquacultured fish and invertebrates are part of the inventory, including clownfish, royal grammas, blue tangs, six line wrasses, and a solid clean-up crew selection of nassarius snails, emerald crabs, and hermit crabs. What sets The Mystic Reef apart is the hands-on, personal approach Jeremy and Rocio bring to the hobby. Multiple customers mention receiving Jeremy's personal number for quick questions, and the couple regularly checks in via text to see how new livestock is settling in. One reviewer described how Jeremy helped them set up a struggling 13.5-gallon saltwater tank with coral, gobies, and a cleaning crew — then followed up with water testing and ongoing advice. Another recounted Jeremy grabbing pieces of live rock to demonstrate stacking techniques on the spot. The shop carries dry goods and equipment alongside livestock, and they've helped customers order larger items like a Red Sea all-in-one tank with home delivery. While the store's heart is firmly in saltwater and reef keeping, they do carry a limited freshwater selection — a handful of tanks with fish — though several reviewers noted this isn't really the shop's strength. If you're looking specifically for freshwater, you may leave disappointed. Pricing draws mixed opinions. Most reef keepers find coral and fish prices fair and competitive, though a few have flagged markups on frozen foods like Hikari spirulina mysis shrimp. The store is small but meticulously clean, and the atmosphere is relaxed and welcoming. For Riverside-area reef enthusiasts, the combination of healthy coral selection, aquacultured livestock, and genuinely invested owners makes The Mystic Reef a shop worth building a relationship with. ## Specializations - **Water Types**: Saltwater, Freshwater - **Livestock & Products**: Corals, Reef, Live Rock, Invertebrates, Clownfish, Tangs, Dry Goods - **Services**: Water Testing, Consultation, Delivery, Tank Setup - **Known For**: Premium Equipment, Knowledgeable Staff, Beginner Friendly ## Highlights - Family-owned saltwater shop run by Jeremy and Rocio with deep reef-keeping knowledge - Stunning coral selection including zoas, xenias, and a variety of colorful frags - Aquacultured fish and invertebrates including clownfish, wrasses, and clean-up crews - Personal follow-up via text message with water testing and ongoing tank advice - Red Sea AIO tanks available to order with home delivery ## Brands Carried Red Sea, Hikari ## Customer Reviews **"Scott Madrigal-Silver"** - 5/5 - 2 weeks ago > A beautiful salt water aquarium shop. Owned and managed by a local family. These guys know what they're doing. **"Bryan Solis"** - 5/5 - 3 weeks ago > Absolutely loved this saltwater fish and coral store! They were incredibly friendly and kind from the moment I walked in. They were happy to answer questions and never made me feel rushed or pressured. The prices were very fair honestly some of the best I’ve seen and the selection of corals was stunning. Everything looked healthy, vibrant, and well cared for. The shop is owned by an amazing owner and his wife, and you can really feel the passion and care they put into the store and the animals. You can truly tell they love what they do. I’ll definitely be coming back and highly recommend this place to any reef keeper! **"Harish Boopathi"** - 5/5 - 2 months ago > Jeremy and his wife are honestly some of the best people in the hobby every time I go they help me out with whatever I need, give real advice, and never make me feel rushed. Jeremy is super knowledgeable, always answers my questions, and even gave me his number for quick help. The store has chill vibes, clean tanks, amazing coral and fish, and you can really tell they love what they do. Overall just an amazing shop run by genuinely great people. **"Adrian Limon"** - 5/5 - 2 months ago > Needed a fish heater for my tank because other one i bought broke. As soon as I enter I am greeted by the owner. He helped me find the heater I need, recommending me the best one for the price I was looking for. Amazing customer service with a cute little shell gift at the end. **"Jason Seltzer"** - 5/5 - 3 months ago > Grate corals, good knowledge and good deals **"Miguel Zarcal"** - 5/5 - 3 months ago > I showed up today to get some live snails for my new aquarium. Jeremy was amazing, he was super helpful and took care of all my questions. They have a good selection of freshwater fish - so I will be returning soon to get more! Thanks again! **"Frankie jimenez"** - 1/5 - 3 months ago > Disappointed no fresh water fish **"regionalflyer"** - 5/5 - 7 months ago > I began coming here a few weeks ago after the unfortunate closing of the aquarium near me. The owner and (I think?) his wife are awesome. Very knowledgeable and kind people. I'm still very much learning how to keep a saltwater tank and they check in with me via text message to ask how things are going, offer advice, and take water samples to test. I have a small 13.5 gallon saltwater tank that I could not keep clean even having just a clownfish. He got me set up with coral, other plants, and a cleaning crew of several snails and some gobies I think. Everything is working great. **"Jackie Carter"** - 5/5 - 7 months ago > Jeremy and Rocio are so knowledgeable. Great store and great selection. We will definitely be back. **"Ron Wright"** - 5/5 - 8 months ago > Called over the phone and the service was impeccable. Looking forward to visiting the store soon🤙🏄🌴 ## Nearby Stores - [Aquarium Specialties](https://www.fishstores.org/california/redding/aquarium-specialties) - Redding, CA - 5.0/5 - [Art’s Underwater Reef](https://www.fishstores.org/california/pasadena/arts-underwater-reef) - Pasadena, CA - 5.0/5 - [Fintastic Fish](https://www.fishstores.org/california/scotts-valley/fintastic-fish) - Scotts Valley, CA - 5.0/5 - [High Tide Aquatics](https://www.fishstores.org/california/oakland/high-tide-aquatics) - Oakland, CA - 5.0/5 - [Holy Reef](https://www.fishstores.org/california/morro-bay/holy-reef) - Morro Bay, CA - 5.0/5 - [Oceans Aquarium Design](https://www.fishstores.org/california/signal-hill/oceans-aquarium-design) - Signal Hill, CA - 5.0/5 --- *Source: [FishStores.org](https://www.fishstores.org/california/riverside/the-mystic-reef)* *Last updated: February 7, 2026*