About
Tucked into Lemon Hill Plaza in southeastern Sacramento, Splash Aquarium proves that a compact footprint can hold a remarkable amount of aquatic life. Owner Mike has been part of the local fishkeeping scene since the shop's predecessor, Jojo Aquarium, and his reef-keeping passion shows in the clean, well-kept tanks lining the walls. For hobbyists hunting higher-end freshwater fish for sale in Sacramento, CA, the store stocks discus and quality plecos alongside bettas, shrimp, and a healthy selection of live plants.
The saltwater side carries corals, tangs, live rock, and invertebrates, plus the occasional brackish oddity — one regular still talks about staff tracking down an Amazon puffer and holding it until pickup. What keeps people coming back is the people. Dana has a devoted following for her aquascaping guidance, famous for turning a $20 substrate run into a $200 creative project through pure enthusiasm.
Sabrina earns praise for her patience diagnosing fish losses, and the whole crew offers free water testing for anyone who walks in with a tank sample. As one recent visitor put it after losing some fish, an employee "spent time going through the levels" and shared tips so they could try again. " Prices stay competitive enough that customers drive 45 minutes past closer options, and many treat a Sunday visit as an outing to watch the plants and water creatures.
If you're looking for an honest, no-upsell aquarium store near me in Sacramento, Splash Aquarium delivers healthy livestock, fair pricing, and a team that genuinely wants your tank to thrive.
What they offer
Fish & livestock for sale at Splash Aquarium in Sacramento, CA
Splash Aquarium stocks corals, reef fish, discus, plecos, invertebrates, shrimp, live rock, tangs, aquarium plants and freshwater, saltwater & brackish fish for sale in Sacramento, CA. As an aquarium store serving Sacramento, CA, it also offers water testing, aquarium consultations and aquascaping.
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Highlights
What makes them special
- Higher-end freshwater fish for sale in Sacramento, CA, including discus and quality plecos, plus bettas, shrimp, and live plants
- Saltwater corals, tangs, live rock, and invertebrates, with occasional brackish oddities like Amazon puffers
- Free in-store water testing — staff walk customers through tank parameters and corrective steps
- Dana's hands-on aquascaping guidance and an honest, no-upsell approach to advice
- Competitive prices that draw hobbyists from 45+ minutes away
From keepers
Customer reviews
“Create a temporary fish tank as a gift to a friend. The staff there was so helpful. They have an awesome selection! Worth the trip”
— Steban Peterson5.03 days ago“You might get wet”
— John Sullivan3.03 weeks ago“The best customer service! We’ve bought fish, food and equipment from this store multiple times over the years. Recently we lost some fish and they requested a water sample to issue a refund or replace them. The employee spent time going through the levels and helping us identify what could have been the reason we lost fish. She also gave us some tips to solve so we could try again with a new purchase. In every visit here we’ve had employees who were friendly, very knowledgeable and seemed to genuinely care.”
— Adrianna Doolittle5.03 weeks ago“Most of the fish looked very sickly when we visited, additionally a lot of their plants have black algae on them already.”
— Jessica Ireton3.02 months ago“Easily one of the best fish stores in all of Sacramento always great prices and exotic stuff would highly recommend the stuff is so nice and educated they don't judge they help you learn”
— Kevin Salayandia5.02 months ago“Not the best selection, but you cant beat the prices”
— Christopher4.02 months ago“Love this place, the employees are so helpful. I love my Sunday outings here too check out the plants & water creatures”
— Anna Daniels5.03 months ago“Always a great place to visit. Popular fish usually sell out quickly. And always a place to find some aquatic animal out of the ordinary”
— sevensixtwo nato5.04 months ago“The staff are friendly and kind and willing to provide guidance on how to keep fish.”
— Kent Tran5.04 months ago“Great LFS! Awesome staff, solid selection of everything you might need, and good atmosphere.”
— Wayne Humbert5.04 months ago
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Frequently asked questions
Note — Store information and services may change. Always call (916) 767-3047 to confirm current availability, hours, and services before visiting Splash Aquarium.