About
Exotic Aquarium is one of Sacramento's largest and best-loved aquarium stores, and the koi pond near the front entrance sets the tone the moment you walk in. Inside, rows upon rows of tanks stretch across the floor, stocked with a sprawling mix of freshwater and saltwater fish that regulars come back to browse every couple of weeks just to see what the latest shipment brought in. " The freshwater side is the store's real strength.
The goldfish selection is among the deepest in the region, especially right after fresh shipments land, and longtime customers stock their backyard ponds here with everything from minnows and koi to hi-fin sharks. You'll also find shrimp, snails, angelfish, gouramis, and unusual oddballs mixed in among the community staples — the kind of goldfish and koi for sale in Sacramento, CA that pond keepers drive across town for. The saltwater tanks are clean and well-kept, drawing praise from saltwater hobbyists, and a resident arowana has long made this a stop for anyone curious about larger exotic species.
Beyond livestock, the shop carries a massive selection of aquascaping materials — rocks, driftwood, and wood at notably low prices — plus lighting, feed, and general aquarium equipment. Live plants are available too, and reptiles and reptile food round out an inventory that genuinely seems to have a bit of everything. Staff knowledge is a recurring theme in reviews; team members like David are singled out for patiently answering questions, and the store runs an organized front-desk check-in system so someone is assigned to help you.
Prices are fair and clearly labeled, and shoppers consistently note how clean and tidy the showroom stays. There's no live-fish guarantee, so seasoned keepers recommend quarantining new arrivals — but for Sacramento fishkeepers, this remains a first-stop aquarium store worth taking your time in.
What they offer
Fish & livestock for sale at Exotic Aquarium in Sacramento, CA
Exotic Aquarium stocks goldfish, koi, shrimp, invertebrates, arowanas, angelfish, rare and hard-to-find species, aquarium plants and freshwater, saltwater & pond fish for sale in Sacramento, CA. As an aquarium store serving Sacramento, CA, it also carries fish food, dry goods and aquarium equipment and offers aquarium consultations.
- Livestock & products
- GoldfishKoiShrimpInvertebratesArowanasAngelfishLive PlantsRare SpeciesFish FoodDry GoodsAquarium Equipment
- Services
- Specializes in
Highlights
What makes them special
- Koi pond display greets visitors right at the entrance
- Deep goldfish selection refreshed with frequent new shipments
- Massive aquascaping section: rocks, driftwood, and wood at low prices
- Clean, organized showroom of freshwater and saltwater tanks, clearly labeled and priced
- Helpful, knowledgeable staff (David singled out) via an organized front-desk help system
From keepers
Customer reviews
“Very nice aquarium shop.”
— Jack Liu5.0a day ago“This place was fun to walk around and look at all the cool little fish”
— Jolene Smith5.04 days ago“Variety of fish and plants available here.”
— kris lal5.0a week ago“Love the fish, and service here. This will be my pet fish place. I went to PetSmart on Truxel blvd, and encounter the crazy old lady named Vicky working the fish area agin.!! Everybody who encounters her, place come here for your pet fish needs !”
— w0858402 work email5.03 weeks ago“I absolutely love this store they have everything you could ever need whether that be for fish or reptiles. The service is great and the store is clean and organized. Everything is labeled and priced clearly. Even if you don’t buy anything the animals and plants are great to look at.”
— Natalie Cazares5.03 weeks ago“Place seems pretty cool. Check them out, they have more fish than reptiles. But offer a great selection of aquarium supplies and feed, rocks, etc”
— 916medic4.0a month ago“Great selection of fish and knowledgeable staff.”
— Gary Elmore5.0Edited a month ago“Lots of stuff and staff was helpful. Asked if we needed help fairly quickly. Clean but parking is kina small. Good place to go.”
— Rhonda Jennings5.0a month ago“Got some new fish and snail friends. Super helpful. Good customer service!”
— Danyel Church5.02 months ago“This is such an awesome store! They have so many varieties of fish and most all of them looked in very good shape. They also have a massive selection of aquascaping materials at a very very low price. The employees were very helpful and friendly as well.”
— Jessica Ireton5.02 months ago
Reference
Frequently asked questions
Note — Store information and services may change. Always call (916) 422-7266 to confirm current availability, hours, and services before visiting Exotic Aquarium.