--- type: store name: "House Aquarium" city: "Rowland Heights" state: "CA" rating: 4.8 reviews: 35 url: https://www.fishstores.org/california/rowland-heights/house-aquarium --- # House Aquarium Fish store in Rowland Heights, California - **Address**: 1457 S Nogales St #B, Rowland Heights, CA, 91748 - **Phone**: (626) 839-6516 - **Rating**: 4.8/5 (35 reviews) ## Hours | Day | Hours | | --- | --- | | Monday | 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM | | Tuesday | 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM | | Wednesday | 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM | | Thursday | 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM | | Friday | 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM | | Saturday | 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM | | Sunday | Closed | ## About Tucked into Rowland Heights, House Aquarium is the kind of neighborhood fish store that earns its loyal following one careful conversation at a time. Owner Tony, a Shanghai native, has been in the ornamental fish business for over 20 years, and that depth of experience is evident the moment you walk in. The shop is clean and well-organized, stocked with tanks full of healthy, active fish — primarily freshwater species with a strong emphasis on goldfish, including imported Ranchu varieties that sell out fast enough to warrant pre-ordering. Goldfish are the heart of this operation, but the selection extends well beyond. Tony carries koi, angelfish, plecos, arowanas, and blood parrots (red parrot cichlids), along with the tanks, equipment, and fish food to support them. Multiple reviewers note that his prices consistently undercut big-box competitors — two large goldfish for $15 compared to $10 each for smaller specimens at chain pet stores — and the fish arrive home healthier and hardier. One customer described years of buying from PetSmart only to watch fish die, then finding lasting success with Tony's stock. What truly sets House Aquarium apart is Tony's genuine investment in his customers' success. He'll patiently walk young kids through the tanks, explaining each species' habits and care requirements. He responds to questions about fish health with detailed troubleshooting advice, and regulars in his WeChat circle know he even travels back to China to source specific varieties that hobbyists request. He helped at least one customer build a complete home aquarium setup from scratch. The bilingual community here — served in both English and Chinese — keeps coming back because Tony treats every purchase like an ongoing relationship rather than a transaction. His prices have stayed remarkably consistent over two decades, and the quality of his fish speaks for itself. If you're in the San Gabriel Valley and serious about goldfish, koi, or any of the freshwater ornamentals Tony specializes in, this small shop on Rowland Heights is worth the trip. ## Specializations - **Water Types**: Freshwater, Pond - **Livestock & Products**: Goldfish, Koi, Angelfish, Arowanas, Plecos - **Services**: Consultation, Tank Setup - **Known For**: Premium Equipment, Knowledgeable Staff, Beginner Friendly, Great Selection ## Highlights - Owner Tony brings 20+ years of ornamental fish expertise - Specialty in imported Ranchu goldfish that sell out quickly — pre-ordering recommended - Competitive pricing: large goldfish 2 for $15 vs chain store rates - Personally sources fish from China based on customer requests - Full aquarium setup assistance including tanks, equipment, and fish food ## Customer Reviews **"susana cameroni"** - 5/5 - 4 days ago > I love waltmart You found everything and good price **"Ming Wei"** - 5/5 - 4 months ago > 非常棒的观赏鱼店！从鱼缸到各种配套设施齐全，鱼类品种繁多，可选性极强。老板人非常nice,我家的鱼缸和鱼都是从这里购买的,值得推荐！ **"Xiao Long Zheng"** - 5/5 - 4 months ago > great price on gold fish! **"Sean Li"** - 5/5 - Edited 4 months ago > I recently came across this store. The place looks clean, and they seem to have a wide variety of fish. I noticed they just imported some Ranchu goldfish, and I plan to visit soon to take a look. Looking forward to a good experience updated 09/25/2025 I just bought some ornamental fish here and had a great experience. They have a wide variety of beautiful species, and all the fish look very healthy and active. The ones I brought home are lively and look amazing in my aquarium. Highly recommend this place if you’re looking for quality ornamental fish—worth pre-ordering since they sell out fast! **"Xindong Yang"** - 5/5 - 4 months ago > If you don't understand fish farming, you can always ask the boss for advice. **"Junli Pei"** - 5/5 - 4 months ago > 近几年一直在这家店购买观赏鱼！老板人很真诚，咨询养鱼问题也会给出详细的解决方法！常常在朋友圈看到他征询鱼友们意见。去年还专程回国选购鱼友心仪的品种！㊗️老板生意越来越好，我们也能更低的价钱买到更好的品种🫢🙏 **"人生"** - 5/5 - 4 months ago > 鱼很棒，老板很有耐心。 **"Tarlun Chen"** - 5/5 - 4 months ago > 老板，上海人养鱼非常专业，服务态度非常好，鱼质量好，我经常去逛买鱼🐠买鱼食我为他点赞👍 **"Emily HI (SUNSHINE)"** - 5/5 - 9 months ago > I’m so glad to find this place. Tony is an amazing business owner who is very professional, super patient with young kids, show them all fishes one by one, explain their difference habits, and how to make friends with them. Tony told us that he has been doing this business over 20 more years because he loves fishes since he was young kid. His fishes are more cheaper than outside many places( we bought so many fishes from pet smart, very easy to die) with better looking, bigger size and higher quality. We got big size goldfishes 2 for $15.00, but it’s almost $10.00 each one( smaller size) outside places. Just nice reminder, Tony sales many types of goldfish, pleco, angel fish, Arowana, and Koi fish. and if you’re looking for goldfish, it’s definitely the greatest place forever. **"Crystal Chen"** - 5/5 - 10 months ago > 老板非常的耐心和热情，笑容满满的！也很细心地讲解了养鱼的知识。很推荐！ ## 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/rowland-heights/house-aquarium)* *Last updated: February 7, 2026*