About
CK Fish World has become a genuine destination for aquarium hobbyists across Southern California, drawing visitors from Pasadena, Irvine, and even Phoenix to its West Covina showroom. 7 rating, this family-owned aquarium store has built a reputation as one of the most comprehensively stocked shops in the region, and the sheer scale of inventory is the first thing that hits you when you walk in. Rows of immaculately maintained tanks hold both freshwater and saltwater livestock, and regulars consistently praise how clean and healthy the systems are.
" The live plant and aquascaping selection is the store's signature: Amazon swords and other plants share floor space with an enormous wall of driftwood, spider wood, stone, and substrates, and finished display tanks throughout the shop serve as living inspiration. They also stock dry goods and equipment for aquariums, terrariums, paludariums, and vivariums, plus a small selection of amphibians and reptiles like dart frogs and geckos. What keeps people coming back is the staff.
Owner Peter and the CK family are known for patient, honest guidance that never feels like an upsell, and team members like Luna, Eddie, Ray, and Aaron get named again and again. Luna recently walked a pair of self-described "fish newbies" through their first tank, and one regular has trusted the crew to help maintain his tank for eight years running. Free in-store water testing and accurate care advice round out the visit.
Weekends get busy, so a midweek trip means a calmer wander through the aisles. If you're hunting for healthy fish, corals, live plants, shrimp, and aquascaping gear available in West Covina, CA, this is an aquarium store worth the drive.
What they offer
Fish & livestock for sale at C K Fish World in West Covina, CA
C K Fish World stocks corals, reef fish, shrimp, invertebrates, betta fish, livebearers, plecos, aquarium plants and freshwater & saltwater fish for sale in West Covina, CA. As an aquarium store serving West Covina, CA, it also carries dry goods and aquarium equipment and offers aquarium consultations, water testing and aquascaping.
- Livestock & products
- CoralsReefLive PlantsPlanted TanksShrimpInvertebratesBettasLivebearersPlecosDry GoodsAquarium Equipment
- Services
- Specializes in
Highlights
What makes them special
- Family-owned aquarium store where owner Peter and the CK crew are known for honest, no-upsell guidance
- Signature aquascaping department with an enormous wall of driftwood, spider wood, stone, and substrates plus finished display tanks for inspiration
- Wide freshwater and saltwater livestock, a large reef and coral section, shrimp, snails, and uncommon species
- Free in-store water testing and patient help for newcomers, with staff like Luna walking first-timers through their first tank
- Draws hobbyists from Pasadena, Irvine, and beyond; midweek visits are calmer than the busy weekends
From keepers
Customer reviews
“Very knowledgeable about everything, im just starting and the tips I was given on starting a salt water tank was very helpful. Ill definitely be back to fine tune the set up. Thanks again!”
— asahel valdez5.0a week ago“Very helpful employees, every question I asked was answered.”
— Vicky Jenkins5.0Edited a week ago“This is my go-to fish store! The employees are always super helpful and very knowledgeable! 🐠”
— Vivian Valdez5.02 weeks ago“Incredible place, there are species of fish I didn't even know existed here! Prices are reasonable, staff are very friendly and knowledgeable.”
— Chris Roderick5.02 weeks ago“Great place amd good people. Offer fresh ans salt water to fill up your tanks with.”
— Ricardo Gallegos5.03 weeks ago“Very large selection for reefs and great freshwater section also , I love how it’s sectioned off and categorized with large visuals to leave no confusion. Clean water and no floating unattended fishy’s here , very busy staff but the gentleman that wears a hat and appeared to be Caucasian was very helpful and even rung me up so I wouldn’t have to wait in a line. Wish I stayed closer or had more time but it was Friday evening and I had other live fish in my truck”
— Charles Deetz5.03 weeks ago“Every employee was helpful. Their selection was fantastic. Easy system for tracking customer purchases so that I could take my time shopping their extensive collection. 10/10 the best aquarium store I have ever been to. My only regret is not visiting them before I set my tanks up. I would have loved to shop their extensive collection of driftwood and hard scapes. Next time!”
— HandyDandy HaNDz5.04 weeks ago“I've been coming to CK for about 8 years. The help that I get there to maintain my tank is top-notch! The service guys there are amazing”
— Anthony Velasco5.04 weeks ago“產品繁多”
— chung wei lin4.0a month ago“Nice fish”
— Alejandra Betancourt5.0a month ago
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Frequently asked questions
Note — Store information and services may change. Always call (626) 339-0090 to confirm current availability, hours, and services before visiting C K Fish World.