About
" Run by owners Dylan and Angel alongside a small, deeply knowledgeable team, the shop breeds much of its own freshwater stock on-site, quarantines incoming fish, and asks customers to bring a water sample before each purchase so a new addition only goes home to a tank that is genuinely ready for it. The livestock leans toward healthy community favorites and specialty picks. You will find guppies and other livebearers for sale in Ventura, CA, cory catfish, and a shrimp selection so personal that staff will let you choose the exact color and sex you want.
Freshwater and saltwater fish share the room with coral and saltwater display tanks, and the aquatic-plant wall is a destination in its own right for planted-tank keepers sourcing substrate, plants, and fish in a single stop. If they do not have what you are after, they will track it down for you. The experience is unhurried and personal.
Customers describe staff spending an hour walking them through cycling, compatibility, and stocking questions without a hint of sales pressure — one visitor arrived twenty minutes before closing and still never felt rushed. Beyond the counter, the team handles custom tank setup, installation, bimonthly maintenance, cleaning, and in-home guidance, and Dylan's crew is locally famous for an after-hours Sunday house call to save a choking fish in fifteen minutes flat. The space itself is compact, a little cluttered, and unmistakably old-school — clean tanks, thriving stock, and a calm vibe that regulars call one of their favorite spots in town.
For anyone starting a first tank or chasing quality, quarantined fish near me, Bermuda Aquatics rewards repeat visits.
What they offer
Fish & livestock for sale at Bermuda Aquatics Exotic Fish & Ponds in Ventura, CA
Bermuda Aquatics Exotic Fish & Ponds stocks corals, livebearers, catfish, shrimp, invertebrates, aquarium plants and freshwater & saltwater fish for sale in Ventura, CA. As an aquarium store serving Ventura, CA, it also carries dry goods and offers water testing, aquarium setup, tank maintenance, tank cleaning, fish quarantine and aquarium consultations.
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Highlights
What makes them special
- Owners Dylan and Angel breed much of their own freshwater stock on-site
- Every fish is quarantined, and a water sample is required before each purchase
- Personal shrimp selection — staff let you pick the exact color and sex
- Custom tank setup, installation, bimonthly maintenance, and in-home guidance
- Deep aquatic-plant wall for planted tanks, plus freshwater, saltwater, and coral stock
From keepers
Customer reviews
“Angel the owner was great and very helpful with picking out things like substrate, plants, and fish! Very helpful and knowledgeable with a great selection of fish. I definitely will keep coming back here!”
— Brandon Meltzer5.0a month ago“This is honestly one of my favorite spots in Ventura. The tanks are always clean, the fish look really healthy, and the whole place just has a really calm vibe. The owners/staff are super knowledgeable and actually take the time to explain things and make sure you leave confident, whether you’re a beginner or already into the hobby. I’ve been to a few aquarium stores around here and this one just stands out. Everything feels well taken care and more personal. Definitely worth stopping by even if you’re just looking, it’s a really nice place to check out”
— Natalie Chairez5.02 months ago“Went in yesterday 20 mins before closing, and despite that the staff was very helpful and friendly. Never made us feel rushed and answered any questions we had. We needed fish for our new tank and they took their time helping us figure that out. Very knowledgeable and you can tell they care well for their stock. Went above and beyond and even let us pick the specific color and sex of the shrimp we were getting. Would recommend to anyone looking for a new addition or recently starting their own tank!”
— Kiara Bowell5.02 months ago“Really great staff! Friendly, informative and has lots of great selections! If they dont have it then they can get it. 10/10 all around for this shop”
— Isaac Ruiz5.03 months ago“Absolutely love Bermuda. I drive out of my way whenever im close or in need of new Quality Fish.”
— J. Sanchez5.03 months ago“Great place to start your fish tank adventure. The staff is very knowledgeable and helpful. They'll answer any questions you have and will give you all the information you need to have healthy beautiful fish. Highly recommend this place.”
— Fernando Ceja5.04 months ago“The staff seem knowledgeable and kind - not pushy at all. We're looking for some specialty fish in a few weeks - we're just cycling tank now and he gave us tips on how to do this and how to introduce breed by breed so we have better chance of success. Tanks were clean. Prices were fair for specialty fish. I looked at a number of other local places in the area and other stores prices were more expensive - except for petco - which I would not compare as far as quality goes and they don't have the variety of specialty fish. I even looked at ordering online, but shipping expense made it more pricy. I highly recommend.”
— Marisa Lopez5.04 months ago“A little cluttered, but the staff are great & the tanks are clean & well-stocked.”
— Laura Bauer5.04 months ago“We have recently become customers of Bermuda after our son got a tank for Christmas. We wanted to do it right and get max longevity out of this experience/hobby for him. After doing a little research online regarding starting up a fresh water tank, we came across Bermudas info and rave reviews. They have far exceeded any expectations. They truly care about the integrity of the environment they rehome their fish to, requiring water samples brought in each time you want to purchase a new fish to ensure your tank is at the right level to welcome home a new addition and is beneficial to the fishes overall health. We have learned so much already just in a couple of visits and are so grateful to be doing it right. Even if you’re not a fish tank owner, we highly recommend checking them out. Their fish options whether it be freshwater or salt water and display tanks are awesome.”
— Shelbey Ludwig5.0a week ago“My two creatures are living happily in my tank. It’s been almost a month & they are still thriving. It was my first time there. I was treated respectfully.”
— RosieM AFFIRM AV5.02 months ago
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Frequently asked questions
Note — Store information and services may change. Always call (805) 667-8696 to confirm current availability, hours, and services before visiting Bermuda Aquatics Exotic Fish & Ponds.