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Macarena O.

I called Ellis aquatics because I saw on a post they had biota yellow tangs. The owner was friendly and held the tang for me. I drove from an hour away to pickup the yellow tang. Unfortunately, I had an issue with the yellow tang and it did not make it. I contacted the owner about my issue and he helped me out. He took the time to text me and tried to figure out what happened even when the store was closed that day. He went above and beyond also gave me advice on how to prevent issues again. Long story short I ended up getting another yellow tang that he held for me which was the last one as well. Almost two weeks later and the tang is thriving and happy. Definitely will be coming again they also have other healthy exotic fish and coral for the best prices Ive ever seen. Super clean and very friendly environment would definitely recommend!

Small but plentiful. The store is packed with plenty of saltwater livestock at very competitive prices. Many coral frags to choose from starting at five dollars. Dry goods are also plentiful and cheaper than anywhere else. A one stop shop and a great place for saltwater hobbyists.

Very happy Montipora setosa, I picked up back in February.

Meena A.

There is so much to say about Ellis Aquatics. So please bare with me. This is proudly, my new LFS and I've been coming here once to twice a week since December of 2021 for my reefing needs! Let's begin with prices. Their prices are unbeatable, in ALL of SoCal. If not, in the whole state (Never ventured into Central or NorCal for my reefing needs)! Trust me...their fish, inverts and frags are affordable. You don't need to get approved for a loan like most LFS's nowadays. To touch briefly on their dry goods, simply put, Amazon has nothing on their dry good pricing! Secondly, the quality of their animals. Exquisitely put, they're impeccable!!! Their fish, although not QT, hardly if ever have ich (I only spotted spots once and it could have just been sand to be honest). Which says a lot about their care and attention to detail. Their animals are always happy and healthy. Never see dead fish, ever! Corals will be corals, that we all know. For the most part though their corals are ALWAYS shining bright and polyp extension is on point! Third of all, their moral compass! The reason I'm writing this review. I was able to have a moment with the owner today (rare for me, because I like to be in and out due to my busy life and they're usually tending to customers (newer reefers)). He allowed me to pick his brain on a few things. Although, extremely knowledgeable of the hobby and the love of the reef industry shows in the quality of the animals. I could never figure out why the quality didn't match the pricing! I've been a hobbyist since 2004, I've shopped at the majority of shops from as far up as the Valley to as far south as San Diego and as far east as Las Vegas! I know pricing for the most part! This leads me into my final take. Lastly, the main thing I took away from that conversation is why he keeps such competitively low prices on beautiful pieces, because he has ETHICS! Not like a lot of these LFSs! He made two points regarding price gouging and I quote "....I wouldn't be able to sleep at night and I remember when I was a kid in a LFS." He is trying to keep the hobby going for everyone especially the kids. The future of our hobby! Not just those that can afford it. Not just the wealthy, but the "poor" as well. In conclusion, although I don't know for sure, I can say with confidence that's why he chose to serves the City of Compton and not the City of Torrance. He has his philosophy and he is sticking by it (kudos) and that's why the locals will always be there, entering and exiting. Rain or shine. He allows his philosophy to guide his business decisions (rare in this hobby). With that, I pray that Ellis Aquatics is prosperous for many, many years to come!

Awsome reef and equipment. Jayson and Jose are great help. Amazing price. 10 plus 10. please come and enjoy so many fishes and corals. i can be there all day. Looking 4 a golden angel. Jayson said yes we can get it. worth the trip from anaheim. 30 mins drive. i expect to spend 49$ came out with 149$. lolz wife will not be eating this week. j/k thank u both. will come back 4 more.

Darlou R.

Checked this out for the 1st time.. pretty awesome spot and has everything you need at great prices

Anemone made my water cloudy immediately. Coral and rocks and fish purchased at LAX aquarium.

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Ryan G.

9 years ago

First timer today / new to the hobby - and I am very impressed with their selection and competitive prices. Only if I would of discovered this established earlier into my build. Jayson was very friendly and attentive to my numerous questions for cycling my first tank. This guy is very knowledgable! Don't let the location or size stray you away - you won't be disappointed. Great to meet you; Jayson & Jimmy...I'll be returning soon. read more

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Daniel P.

6 years ago

Big fan of this store. Has a large selection of main essentials any fish keeper would need.

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Nicholas C.

6 years ago

Jason and his team at Ellis Aquatics are amazing. I can always get questions answered if need be and find the best quality of corals at the best prices anywhere in LA. The selection is a decent size for corals and an ok selection for fish. But if you don't see a fish you want just ask and they can get it for you. The dry goods are also the best priced around and easily save a few bucks on each item. I will always keep coming back and I've been shopping here since it was run out of a garage. Now he has a store so congrats. Long over due review. read more

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Antonio D.

7 years ago

Best saltwater store in the LA area .... and probably all of a socal! Best prices by far! Great selection! Great knowledge . Dry goods! And you can practically order anything from Jason. If anyone says theres a better store its cause they are sponsored or benefit from those store see for yourself and compare read more

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Mike P.

8 years ago

I came across this place through a referral from a friend. All of the great reviews are absolutely deserved. This is a great source for coral. Do not let the fact that this is out of the garage deter you from coming here. Hard to believe just how much coral they have from the basics to rare and uncommon ones. A great place for the reef geek to visit. The guys here are very dedicated and knowledgeable. They post specials on Facebook as well as hours. I will definitely be back. Well worth the drive from Rancho Cucamonga. Great job guys! read more

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David N.

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6 years ago

Ellis is amazing ! Came here and got some live rock to start my tank and the prices were awesome ! Great service and great deals on fish and everything will come back again read more

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Gary M.

8 years ago

Mike and Jason are awesome guys and very helpful. I'm new to the reef game and these guys are really good at educating me in the things I need and the do's and don't always leading me in the direction of a successful reef tank. read more

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C B.

6 years ago

Jose was great in helping today. This was my 1st time at Ellis, as I saw some ad on Facebook for the shop. Great selection and prices! I will be back! read more

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Eduardo A.

9 years ago

Nice setup, it's in a garage. Looks like a store inside though. Great prices and friendly staff. They have cheaper prices than the competitors. Save on taxes if you pay cash. Parking may be limited so keep that in mind. read more

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Jasmine S.

9 years ago

Jason is so nice and knowledgeable. Jimbo is also super helpful. Best shop in the South Bay Area with the cheapest prices. Been going here for almost a year now and will make the drive because it's always worth it. If you own a salt water tank, do yourself a favor and make a trip to this place! read more

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Tommy P.

9 years ago

Finally the LFS I was looking for. The corals are top notch and the prices are lower than the trading prices on the forums. The business model is great- they're willing to make less money on each sale, and hope you'll buy from them more often. And you can see why they can afford to have such low prices- they're not wasting a lot of money on maintaining dozens of tanks like your average LFS. But you can still get everything you want, just make sure to call or text beforehand. They gave me a great deal on a bunch of corals I never thought I'd be able to afford at other stores. This is by far the best place to go for coral frags in LA. read more

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Berenice R.

9 years ago

This place is great!! My hunsband favorite place to buy everything he needs for his hobbie read more

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Jet J.

7 years ago

Really cool guys and the corals at this place wow! The prices are also so reasonable! I highly recommend this place I was really impressed and felt comfortable! read more

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joseph p.

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6 years ago

Great place to go to for all your reef tank needs! Great variety of corals. Overwhelmed with the abundance of them. Will be coming back forsure even though it's a little bit far from where I live. Definitely worth the drive. Jayson is one cool dude. If you're looking for a steal of a deal head to Ellis aquatics. I promise you won't be disappointed. read more

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Ramon R.

9 years ago

This place has great customer service really nice beautiful corals and the best price in southern california. read more

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Manuel G.

9 years ago

These guys are some of the most knowledgeable people in this hobby, very good customer service. There prices are very hard to beat, they have a lot of Coral varieties and fish/invertebrates too. Best ro/di and saltwater mix in town, im so glad i live so close to them. Always very friendly too. Hmmm oh yea they have a lot of equipment too and can get you any size tank/sump you'd like. To me they are pretty much a one stop shop meaning after i would go to different places and get stuff from here and there now this is the place i only go to. So yea if you haven't visited do it you wont regret it. read more

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Joshua A.

7 years ago

Best fish store to get the best prices on corals! This is my number 1 fish store i go to and beats all the rest i go to. The people here are great and verry knowledgeable. The first time you go to ellis and see their banging prices you will be back for more! Trust me! read more

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Claudia K.

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8 years ago

Amazing place!! We drove from Orange County to check out this place. Great prices, we will most definitely be back. The owner is very informative, kind and attentive. read more

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Isaiah O.

9 years ago

Super rad dudes! Jimmy pointed me in the right direction with the Red Sea foundation pro test kit! Thanks guys!! Woo!! Also, they have one of the best looking frag tanks in the LA area read more

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Aaron D.

8 years ago

Amazing selection and great prices. If you're in the hobby you've got to come! The selection of Acela are outstanding.

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Jose B.

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5 years ago

This is my go-to shop for anything related to saltwater, they have a great selection of dry goods, fish and not to mention corals. They have great prices also and if you need any product that they don't have in stock the owner will do his best to get you what you need at an incredible time frame. This is now my go-to shop. They also have a great price on saltwater and RODI water. Check them out it worth the trip you will not be disappointed! Shoutout to Jayson and Jose for always taking care of their customers!! read more

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Quang V.

8 years ago

Made my trip over to Ellis Aquatic, Jason is very knowledgeable and help me select out some pretty good corals. I definitely will come back after I get my tank more developed. read more

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J. J.

9 years ago

Very small out of Ellis's garage great prices and great corals. One of the best i have been too so far. well worth the drive. read more

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Jose B.

9 years ago

Well I don't have words to describe this place always helpful crew I'm visiting this store since 2012 y remember how jayson starter . With basically 2 small set up and a few goodies but now it's one of the best store around Los Angeles Nice collection of corals and fishes.... read more

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Ricardo M.

7 years ago

Best in the area!! Great customer service, best prices, huge selection on coral. The only place I'll be shopping once my tank is cycled, thank you JImmy and Jason read more

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Shawan B.

5 years ago

This is my favorite local fish store. Prices are amazing and pretty good fish and coral selections.

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Willy M.

8 years ago

Great coral, prices, and customer service. I highly recommend you check them out this local shop.

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Bryan L.

8 years ago

Worth the drive! I drove almost 2 hours to check this place out with my son and boy they got the cheapest prices for corals I've ever known! Great selection of corals also! I will be returning here again for sure!!! read more

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Gilbert A.

8 years ago

I remember how frustrating it was to get into this hobby. Luckily I found Ellis on Craigslist, I went to his location and i was like a poor kid in a candy store. But I noticed everything was very reasonably priced. I remember having like a million noob questions for the owner Jason. He took the time to answer all my questions despite how busy he was. I now have been in this hobby for a few years and Ellis Aquatics is still my place of choice. read more

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Jeremy M.

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9 years ago

This place is a gold mine. You can strike your tank rich here whether you're high rolling or reefin' on a budget. At least 200 zoanthid frags, single polyps to fat colonies, so many to choose from. They've tons of sps coral, again single lil branches on up to massive mother colonies. Huge selection of acans, euphyllia, mushrooms, lobos pretty much anything you want in a reef system they have or can probably get. Probably 90% of my live stock is from Ellis. You need live rock? Look no further his tub is always full with white base rock to purple branch probably the cheapest I've seen around too. I've never purchased a fish from herw but there is a wide variety to choose from. In my own experiences a lot better water quality than a lot os stores I've been to. You just need to come in or call in with a ? Well Jason or the crew will have an answer! If you do not believe any of this review just head oj out to the CPT and see for yourself.. read more

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Ray A.

7 years ago

Awesome place!!!! Great prices!! Drove from San Bernardino!!! Will be returning for sure!! read more

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Griselda B.

8 years ago

Awesome nice hidden gem! Great Selection & great customer service. Very helpful staff! love this place! My husband found this place as we are new to this hobby! We are very excited to keep adding more stuff to our coral. It's awesome that every week they add more and more stuff so you have a lot to choose from. I really recommend this place read more

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Froyoda ..

8 years ago

Place had a lot of frags and corals. You can get corals in every price range from starters to seasoned reef keepers. Lowest prices on LA and OC. The quality is very good. read more

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Bertboogie J.

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8 years ago

Great selections and prices are amazing. Super friendly and informative. It's a drive from the valley but well worth it.

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Frederick L.

8 years ago

Very cool spot. Has everything you need. Came here with a friend who is starting a new tanks. Good prices and great customer service. Will recommend to others to come. A+ all the way read more

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Michael G.

8 years ago

Most definitely the most trustworthy and high quality fish store I have ever been. Jason and Jimmy are always helpful, and I ONLY buy all my saltwater livestock, and coral from here. This place is must for all beginner and experienced reefers. They're wide selection of coral and fish had me jaw-dropped! read more

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Nancy O.

8 years ago

I love it here! Best place in town!!!!!! Jimmy and Jason are very helpful! They carry a great variety on coral, fish and much more. Go check them out read more

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Thi-Le V.

9 years ago

We love going to this spot! Jayson is always helpful and friendly when we have questions. The corals, fish, and inverts are also affordable. The SPS is one of the main reasons why we come down here. We also stop by to get delicious Mexican food down the street after we buy some corals. Can't beat that! read more

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Jim W.

8 years ago

Nice selection of corals and fish @ very reasonable prices and always willing to answer any questions. They also sell water, salt and fresh as well as live rock, fish food and supplies. read more

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Alejandra M.

9 years ago

Hands down the best Local Fish Store in the Greater Los Angeles area! Amazingly low prices, great deals and sales, and excellent customer service! These are the main reasons I relocated back to LA. They have so much in stock and they will get you what you're looking for as soon as the next day if you put in an order for livestock or equipment. Jayson and Jimmy are always friendly & knowledgable when it comes to any questions. It is impossible to walk out without buying something. I will only and always support this small business as long as they are open! read more

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2301 N Wilmington Ave
Compton, CA 90222
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Specialties

Saltwater Coral and Reef Fish ONLY Specialty Store. The HIGHEST quality, the LOWEST prices! No one competes with our high quality or low prices. New shipments 3+ times every week. For specials and new stock visit our Facebook page.

History

Established in 2012.

Ellis Aquatics was born out necessity in the saltwater aquarium industry for an affordable alternative for quality livestock and dry goods for your aquarium.

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I had a 65 gallon salted water fish tank, so I just want to know you do the maintenance service? I'm in Gardena (end of the freeway 91). How much is your charge?

Unfortunately we do not do home servicing of aquariums.

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Do you sell aquatic plants and/or drift wood?

We can get them by special order but do not stock them in shop because we are a saltwater aquarium store.

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“Great selection on corals and fish, Jayson was very helpful when it came to purchasing corals at his store every time.”

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Nick S.

2 years ago

I recently visited Ellis Aquatics, and it's safe to say that this saltwater specialty store is a paradise for marine hobbyists! The moment I walked in, I was greeted by vibrant, healthy tanks filled with a stunning variety of saltwater fish, corals, and invertebrates. The store was well-organized, clean, and clearly designed with a passion for the ocean. The staff was incredibly knowledgeable. They answered all of my questions about reef tank setups, fish compatibility, and even shared maintenance tips for keeping my tank thriving. It's clear they care about the health of the animals they sell. Pricing was competitive, and they mentioned that they often run discounts, which is a nice bonus. Overall, Ellis Aquatics offers an excellent experience for saltwater enthusiasts, from beginners to advanced hobbyists. The combination of a passionate staff, a broad selection of healthy livestock, and a wide range of supplies makes it a standout store in the saltwater community. Highly recommend! read more

Matt T.

9 years ago

This fish store is awesome, hands-down one of the best places I've been in. I've been coming here for the last five ++ years The staff is very knowledgeable, the fish and coral are healthy. Great prices and if they don't have it they will order it for you and get it really fast fish or supplies . I will continue shopping there these guys are great. Thank you Jason and Jimmy you rock !!! read more

Anthony F.

3 months ago

"I can't say enough good things about Ellis Aquatics. I was looking for a specific, hard-to-find item, a Neptune energy bar 832. Instead of just saying they didn't have it, Jayson checked other locations and even offered to order it for me. That kind of service is rare these days!". Thank you!... Got my item on time. ---- Anthony F. read more

Bryan P.

6 years ago

Ellis has such a great variety of coral and fish. Extremely reasonable pricing for chunky frags. Jayson is very knowledgeable and is able to answer any questions or give good advice. There's very few LFS that I'll got to. Ellis is the first stop though. You won't be disappointed, shop at Ellis! read more

Thalia P.

8 years ago

This place is amazing!! Great customer service, a large selection of corals, and very organized! I highly recommend that people come check this place out. Prices are reasonable and the people that work here are very knowledgeable and know what they are talking about! read more

AJ L.

9 years ago

This place has the best prices anywhere. I came all the way over here from upland (IE) and I am not disappointed. It's a small place but the deals and selections are huge. The bubble tip anemones are the cheapest you'll find and they are great color. read more

Christina L.

9 years ago

You won't be able to find a more knowledgeable crew at any other store. With a vast variety, Ellis Aquatics has the lowest prices I've seen so far. All coral and livestock look healthy and we'll cared for. I highly recommend trying them out. read more

Alfred T.

9 years ago

Best experience near my home in south gate , Jimmy at ellis Aquatics Family is here to serve you , best quality and price Corals , saltwater fish and all supplies , Evertime I'm here I learn something New , Alfred U.S. Navy Veteran read more

Lynette N.

9 years ago

This is the best place to get all your saltwater aquarium supplies. They beat any LFS hands down...Jason provides the best customer service. ..I live an hour away, and still will try to come monthly for my supplies. read more

Ailyn M.

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8 years ago

You'll be really surprised about this place! Good prices and great variety of corals. The customer service is amazing too, they are very nice guys and always help us to decide according to our fish tank needs :) read more

Matthew K.

9 years ago

Amazing store and definitely worth a trip. Better coral selection than any of the LFS I have gone to in SoCal. The prices are amazing and the staff is very informative. Acros galore all at great prices. read more

Khachatur Chris M.

7 years ago

The store is truly amazing. It was worth to drive 46 miles round trip to get here from Hollywood. The coral prices are amazing, I don't think any store would be able to beat those prices!! Thank you! read more

Allen L.

9 years ago

This place is the go to spot. Born and raised in LA and I haven't found a better spot for corals and livestock. Plus they truly help you with any questions you have. read more

Jesse H.

8 years ago

I live in West Covina and still make the drive out here. Prices are awesome and Ellis crew is helpful and funny. Fish and coral are always in good health read more

Victor V.

8 years ago

Drove from highland park to this location because a friend said they had a large variety for great prices! I Was not disappointed l! Great spot! read more

Edgar P.