I am highly disappointed with our experience here and will not be returning. My 9-year-old daughter was originally so excited to visit this shop with her dad to buy her very first guppies. Unfortunately, they died within 24 hours, leaving her heartbroken. Since we live in the High Desert, we aren't local, but we decided to stop by again when we were back in the area. We spoke directly with Miguel and explained what happened. He assured my husband and me that if we took pictures of any future losses and kept our receipt, we could call him within 3 days and he "would work something out" with us. Based on that assurance, we bought 20 more fish. Sadly, the majority of them have already died. I followed instructions perfectly: I took photos of the dead fish and kept my receipt. However, when I called the shop, Miguel completely changed his terms, stating I now needed to bring the physical dead fish into the store and provide a water sample. I tested my water quality myself, and it is perfectly within range. In fact, I already have an existing tank of guppies that are actively thriving and reproducing--we only bought these new fish to add some color. Furthermore, the fish we purchased from Rainbow brought Ich into our established tank. Despite immediately treating the tank, the infection still killed the new fish and compromised my healthy ones. It is incredibly frustrating to be given a verbal guarantee only to have the store move the goalposts when a problem arises. Terrible customer service and unhealthy livestock. Save your time and money and go elsewhere. read more

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I have had good experiences here, we have bought fresh water fish as it's mostly a fish store they do have salt and fresh water critters. Such as shrimp, snails, sea stars and a variety of fish. The employees were kind and attentive but not in your face. I have been coming here since I was a little girl I'm not sure if it's changed ownership since but the big tank is always so mesmerizing. They do also have tons of accessories, food, & little necessities for tanks. read more

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Be very careful buying your fish here my entire tank was just ruined because the fish I bought here had disease and spread it all over my tank to all my bettas tetras snails loaches and plants. I just wasted a ton of money on fish and plants all for it to be ruined by a disease ridden fish. I told him about the fish and he did swap it for one without ich but the damage was done and this fish just spread a plague in my tank. read more

Rainbow Aquarium and Pond - Aquarium Services Near Me - Arleta, California

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I usually come to this store and normally have a good experience, but this time the service was very disappointing. I saw a fish displayed in the showcase marked for $24.99, so I asked if I could purchase it. I waited a long time just to get assistance, and after waiting around 25 minutes for the manager, I was told they couldn't sell it to me because "someone had dropped it off." Honestly, it felt more like an excuse than a real explanation. If an item is displayed with a price, customers should either be able to buy it or at least be informed properly from the beginning instead of being left waiting. Very poor customer service and a frustrating experience. read more

Smhhh. I bought 2 harlequins and one has no eyeball and the other one has ripped up finn/discolored . so irritated that i dont even want to go back and return them . Oh well. Also, please deep clean those tanks. jeez read more

Tony is always helpful and you get the best possible prices anywhere. They have a great selection of fish at great prices.

Amazing service and staff are always very helpful. Best prices on fresh and saltwater fishes. Love that I can find what I am looking for here. read more

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Love this lfs! It might look small at first but they got all types of fish for freshwater and saltwater, as well as corals. And they added freshwater plants too. All high quality. The staff always takes the time to help everyone out. When its really busy you might need to flag them down. But they're always ready to assist with whatever you need. If you're in the area, I highly recommend stopping by. Theres parking in the back and on the street. read more

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Amazing fish store! Large, large quantity, great quality, nice pricing. Friendly, helpful staff. I dice drive out out my way to go to this store. Give them a try. read more

Best Fish Store in the 818. Best prices , Best staff, best choices for fish and coral. Since day 1 of me coming there Alex has always helped me out. The homie Alex is always happy to be there and a real cool dude in general. I Own 5 fish tanks , all 5 are filled with ONLY Rainbow Aquarium Fish and Coral. read more

I noticed this place when I drove by and when I went in, everyone was really friendly and had a great selection not to mention the staff seem to know their stuff which I appreciate. Prices are fair, which will keep me coming back. read more

This place has the best fishy selection of the north valley trifecta area. Need a snail they got snails need shrimp they got shrimp need cheap corals they got cheap coral need things that cost big mom mon they got things that cost big mon mon read more

One of the nicest aquariums I've been to. I've been to many throughout Southern California due to this being my husband's hobby; he loves fish tanks! We discovered this place after we moved to the SFV. It's still a bit of a drive but we make the drive. Today specifically because everything was 20% off. They have sale days, not sure how often, but at least once a year. The aquarium is smallish, but utilizes they're space well. It's clean and visually pretty inside. The fish look healthy. Everyone is nice and friendly. The prices are fair. No pressure to buy either. It's great to go and brows there. read more

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Love this store. I prefer Freshwater Angelfish. The people are awesome! Always willing to help answer questions, friendly, informative and started as family owned and many years later continues to provide family owned customer service in a busy world. I prefer to support local to pay for the knowledge and be able to walk into a business.. They have grown their saltwater tanks and home servicing business with the hearts of one on one real people. read more

Been going to this place for the last 25 years. What made them stand out is their customer service.

Genuinely one of the best fish stores I've seen. Employees were very helpful, and kind!! They answered all my questions and were very polite. the fish seem rather well taken care of, they know what they're talking about. I got a few fish to start off my tank and I'm very happy with this place. I will be coming back again for more fish :) read more

Great store good people Tony is awesome great selection of fish. prices are OK. I tend to buy from my local stores before I buy on Amazon just to help my local stores out. read more

Rainbow Aquarium and Pond - African cichlids - Aquarium Services Near Me - Arleta, California

The fishes were good shape except for the saltwater fish. They were in small spaces and were flaring at eachother.

Nothing good or rare to buy the same fish over & over again especially yesterday November 17 on a so called Black Friday pre-sale I do not recommend this store read more

Great place, good selection and friendly staff. Lots of freshwater and saltwater options.

Nice saltwater selection, they keep a lot of predator fish species that you don't usually see in other shops

This Place and all the people in it are awesome!!! Been buying everything here with my discuss tank and they have been very helpful! I just bought a 135 gallon tank and stand to replace my 65 gallon set up! They delivered right on time! They will call you before delivery so you dont have to wait all day! They also gave me tip on how to move and replace my new tank. Highly recomended! read more

They have selection of very cool different fish lots to choose from, workers are very informative and super helpful. Fish are way better than Petco, they have sea horse, sharks, starfish eels and many more read more

Thank you for taking my algae eater and giving it a good home. The other inhabitants of my freshwater tank died long ago and of course, he was left all alone. I cared for him for as long as I could but he was getting bigger and was about 6" by the time I called to ask if they would offer to take him. I appreciate that you did that, especially during these COVID times. This photo was when he was smaller and had a friend!! read more

Rainbow Aquarium and Pond - Aquarium Services Near Me - Arleta, California

These workers are not annoying and on your ass. They let you look around and explore the store without bugging you, but are still very accommodating when needed or asked a question. They have awesome fish and a pretty big variety. The prices are not the worst, not the best but pretty decent considering they keep their fish in healthy water conditions unlike big chain stores like petco and whatnot. Thinking of going back to buy my boyfriend some Figure 8 puffers or even a salt water tank finally! read more

Diverse selection of marine and fresh water fish and supplies. Friendly and knowledgeable staff.

Have been shopping here for about 10 years now and the staff is very friendly and knowledgeable. They have a nice selection of beautiful fresh and saltwater fish. Also a nice selection of coral. I believe they carry birds too. read more

Best LFS! All sorts of variety from salt water to fresh, tanks all look clean and planted tanks pumping co2. Always a great experience and employees are very knowledgeable read more

First time having a salt water aquarium and I am BEYOND excited that I have these guys to guide and help me along. They literally showed up to my front door with everything they needed to set up a gorgeous tank just in time for XMAS! They even taught me how to measure the levels in my water along with so much more valuable tips on how to get started!! Thanks guys!!!!! read more

Rainbow Aquarium and Pond - Aquarium Services Near Me - Arleta, California

I always receive top notch customer service here. Everyone is helpful and they take their time explaining any questions you may have. I appreciate a local fish store compared to any pet smart or Petco. If you want to get some cool fish and pretty aquatic plants stop by here, you won't be disappointed. read more

This place is always clean, they always have cool cichlids and they have good finds at the self serve tanks too! Good prices and friendly staff read more

I really love this place they have a great selection in fish freshwater and saltwater they also have freshwater plant's and corals great prices compared to other fish stores I've been to and I've been to all fish store in LA.If your in the fish hobby this is a shop you need to check out. read more

I have been going here for years Miguel knows so much and is always helpful. They set up my 180g aquarium and delivered to Santa Clarita. The team at rainbow is very knowledgeable when it comes to any aquarium and pond needs. read more

completely sucked the fun out of my hobby today Nothing bad to say of price or quality... I walked into a sale day (unknowingly)... there were so many people and no system for queuing customers ready to purchase. I just walked out after waiting 45 minutes to be served... made contact with two employees who said they'd be right with me. The straw that broke the camel's back was when I was the only person left in in that part of the store and someone walked in off the street and was immediately served. I don't know that I'll be back ... that completely sucked the fun out of the hobby today read more

We have a small koi pond and have been buying fish and equipment from them for many years. Prices are good and staff is very knowledgeable. Recently we realized our pond really needed a thorough cleaning. We contacted Rainbow and they did a fantastic job. We highly recommend them. read more

Great variety, lots of exotic new fish to check out as well as good salt water fish needs in general nice looking place read more

Rainbow Aquarium and Pond - Teeth fish lol - Aquarium Services Near Me - Arleta, California

They abuse the fish!!!! They are a fish shop. They should be professional. They are supposed to know that they should not put with Certain fish. Their display fishtank has a lot of hurt fish in the worst condition I have ever seen. They are supposed to separate them and take them out, But they don't care they just let them be together! They have a few huge triggerfish with a few tangs, angels, and foxfaces. Every single fish, the yellow tang, blue tang, the angels, and three foxfaces have their fins bitten so badly their bones are showing, and every fin is ripped apart. Is it fair for these fish? I feel so sorry for them. They are so mean and cruel! Money is important? So don't their care about the LIFE and SAFETY for these small animals. read more

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Wow! One of the nicest pet store experiences I've had in awhile! Every staff member was super nice and friendly. It means a lot because I'm usually snubbed at other aquarium store because I'm a female. Really clean tanks , easy parking. read more

The team at Rainbow Aquarium are outstanding from the owners, Juan amd Migual and of course (Mom), to Tony, Store Manager, and the fish consultants who advise customers on fish and supplies! Our service maintenance guy is second to none, always very punctual and does a terrific job keeping our Red Seas Nano Tank healthy and clean! read more

Don't go if you're immunocompromised. Mask requirements are not enforced even when asked. For the store itself, plants for sale are covered in hair algae and snails; most tanks have no substrate and suffer from overcrowding; algae is growing all over tank walls. Fish conditions are unknown but usually if the tanks aren't maintained decently you can't expect fish to have been medicated or quarantined properly prior to sale. I had been looking forward to trying this store for a couple of months now but it was a huge letdown. read more