About
Tucked behind a Togo's in Santa Clara, Infinite Aquarium has quietly become one of the South Bay's most beloved freshwater fish stores. Owner Jimmy and longtime staffers Steven and Ryan run a shop where regulars know the team by name, and reviewers keep coming back for the kind of patient, knowledgeable help that's hard to find — several happily make the hour-plus drive to shop here. The livestock list runs deep for a store this size.
You'll find healthy pea puffers, harlequin rasboras, guppies and other livebearers, tetras, and the occasional showpiece like the giant pleco that recently drew onlookers at the display tanks. Shrimp keepers have plenty to choose from, with cherry shrimp in several color morphs and crystal red shrimp regularly in stock. If you're hunting something less common — assassin snails, freshwater gobies, or unusual cichlids — there's a good chance Infinite Aquarium has it.
High-quality bettas for sale in Santa Clara, CA are another longtime draw, going well beyond what chain stores carry. Plants are a genuine specialty. The aquatic plants are sold submerged-grown for faster acclimatization, and customers credit their lush aquascapes to stock sourced here — often at prices that beat what you'd pay elsewhere.
The shop rounds things out with hardscape rocks sold by the pound, driftwood, gravel and soil, fish food, and Aquarium Co-op gear, plus affordable RODI water for water-change day. What ties it all together is the service. Staff will test your water parameters, talk through stocking, and steer first-time keepers toward hardy choices that survive the move home.
The display aquariums are stunning and double as aquascaping inspiration the moment you walk in. For Bay Area hobbyists who want quality freshwater fish and plants available in Santa Clara, CA from people who genuinely love the hobby, this neighborhood fish store remains a real community cornerstone.
What they offer
Fish & livestock for sale at Infinite Aquarium in Santa Clara, CA
Infinite Aquarium stocks betta fish, shrimp, tetras, invertebrates, pufferfish, plecos, cichlids, livebearers, aquarium plants and freshwater fish for sale in Santa Clara, CA. As a fish store serving Santa Clara, CA, it also carries fish food and dry goods and offers water testing and aquarium consultations.
- Livestock & products
- BettasLive PlantsPlanted TanksShrimpTetrasInvertebratesPuffersPlecosCichlidsLivebearersFish FoodDry Goods
- Services
- Specializes in
Highlights
What makes them special
- Submerged-grown aquatic plants priced to undercut online retailers, credited for lush aquascapes
- Deep freshwater livestock: pea puffers, harlequin rasboras, plecos, tetras, and uncommon cichlids
- High-quality bettas plus cherry and crystal red shrimp for shrimp-tank keepers
- Owner Jimmy and staff Steven and Ryan known by name, with in-store water testing and stocking advice
- Hardscape rocks sold by the pound, driftwood, gravel and soil, fish food, and Aquarium Co-op gear
From keepers
Customer reviews
“Knowledgable owner, selection was decent!”
— Mikel Gordon5.030 minutes ago“I highly recommend you to buy from this amazing pet store. Their stocks of fish are very large than most stores. The tanks were very clean. I also bought two pea puffer fish which were very healthy. They have lot's of fish tanks, on display to help you learn different aquascaping for your tank.”
— Shankar Padmanabhan5.0a week ago“Dropped in to take a look at the fish when I was in the area. Very nice and spacious store! Was not greeted even though there were multiple employees longing on their phones. Really cool selection of fish, including a giant pleco that was fun to watch! Was not super impressed with the husbandry in general though — there were a good number of dead livebearer fish, some guppies that had been forgotten about and left to float in a bag the entire time I was there (over 45 minutes), and multiple dying khuli loaches laying on their sides :( the space is lovely and there’s some cool fish, would just love it if the staff could be more attentive and take better care of the livestock there.”
— Elizabeth Wang4.0a week ago“Always a great selection of fish, but the real standout is the staff. Everyone is friendly, knowledgeable, and willing to help. Whether you’re new to the hobby or have years of experience, they make you feel welcome. Thanks for being such a great local fish store!”
— Chad Collins5.02 weeks ago“Amazing freshwater fish and plant selection! I was deeply impressed with the variety of plants available at infinite aquarium. Jimmy was incredibly helpful and knowledgeable on plants and freshwater fish.. Prices were very competitive and affordable . All in all my family and I had a great experience and appreciated Jimmy!”
— Edgar Arteaga5.03 weeks ago“The staff is super knowledgeable and friendly ☺️, they had a good amount & variety of aquatic plants, a decent amount of freshwater fish, and a few options for gravel + soil. Pretty good lil shop!”
— Tater Mae5.03 weeks ago“Have been there for a few times. Ryan and Steve were always friendly and patient to share me aquarium knowledge and help me make choices. The quality of fish and plants are awesome.”
— Chen Shen5.0a month ago“Jimmy and Ryan going above and beyond for the Aquarium Community! Would give 1000 stars if I could”
— abdul ansari5.0a month ago“Very limited and poor quality stock. Two of the fish they pawned off on me most shops would have separated as unsalable. Get a receipt.”
— Robert Morgan1.0a month ago“It was closed today but it says it’s open on yelp, google, facebook, e.t.c. Update ur hours pls.,.drove 30 mins for no one there”
— Elaine Ye1.0a month ago
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Frequently asked questions
Note — Store information and services may change. Always call (408) 217-8541 to confirm current availability, hours, and services before visiting Infinite Aquarium.