CaliforniaCichlids.com Tropical fish store

The fish quality n customer care are above n beyond! I only planned ordering a few cichlids but when I picked them up, I was flabbergasted by all rest that had not ordered. I had only one not make it but Joe did his best to get me a replacement n even within couple hrs it was packaged n shipped that very same night for overnight shipping! The very next morning fish was super healthy n colorful. I’d definitely be buying plenty more n highly recommend anyone here for any of your South American to African cichlids needs n wants! Thx again Joe!

I ordered 3 groups of juvenile Mbunas for my daughter. The value and quality of their cichlids are excellent! You cannot find species and locality specific fish in our area. Mostly generic "Assorted African Cichlids" and for significantly more money. For a 10 year old on a budget, this was a great way to get a big group to help stock her larger tank in the future. She will eventually add them to her main tank. They are still too small but she loves being able to see them grow. She was so excited to unbox her first online fish order. She was so thrilled that they arrived safely and healthy. Living in CA was a plus because we got express shipping for a reasonable price. All in all, we will 100% be ordering again.

I took a chance on California Cichlids and could not be happier that I did. You will not find a better, or more competitively priced, selection of Frontosa. There is also, often, a wide selection of Malawi Cichlids as well. The fish I receive are almost always larger than the size quoted when placing the order [the eye-biter pictured is close to 10"! I ordered a ' 7-8" fish'] I've included pictures of some of the fish I've received from Joe at California Cichlids. I cannot recommend this place strongly enough, and I gladly pay the large sum it costs to ship fish from California, to Virginia. Place an order, you will not regret it!

I love this store. The communication is excellent. My fish orders always arrive alive and healthy. Shipping is calculated for actual cost. Also the selection is amazing.

Always a pleasant experience with California Cichlids could not be happier! Have ordered multiple times with Joe and always very impressed by the quality of the fish and packaging. Also, there is a wide selection of some beautiful species at an affordable price. Fish always arrive very colorful and healthy. Top notch quality! Also would like to add I have ordered 40+ fish with Joe and the description posted always matches size sent. Not only is there new fish frequently on the website, but California Cichlids also has preorders at times with hard to find species available. Communication with Joe is easy as he is very fast to answer to any questions through email or phone. Definitely Highly recommend you wont be disappointed!! Fish below from left to right all purchased from California Cichlids: 1) Protomelus Ornatus 2)Champsochromis Spilorhynchus 3)Dimidiochromis strigatus 4)Champsochromis Caeruleus Fish are gorgeous!! Very pleased thank you to everybody at California Cichlids!

I have ordered African Cichlids from all the major on sellers. California Cichlids have the best quality fish, and the best customer service. Shipping is also the fastest with next day air.

Wow their fish are so absolutely gorgeous and colorful. I placed an order yesterday for two peacocks and they were here by one pm the next day, excellent communication, excellent packaging and bags with plenty of room for the fish to move around. I’m very impressed and extremely happy. They brought out the rest of the peacocks I have in the tank. Just a awesome experience to talk to Joe and he’s right there on texting or calling, he keeps an eye on your package and keeps you informed. Best experience so far out of 30 or 40 Mbuna’s and 10 peacocks that I’ve ordered from a few different breeders. I highly recommend California cichlids and Joe, you won’t be disappointed at all. 3/8/23 picked out three more peacocks and once again Joe didn’t disappoint, he sent me three beautiful fish. Their colors are amazing, they went right in the tank and started swimming with the rest of the fish, didn’t hide or anything just acted like they were at home. So once again I’m very happy and I’m sure that you will be to.

I’ve ordered multiple fish from here and the fish always arrived safe and alive. They are packaged great. The color on these fish are amazing(High quality). The customer service is great as well. I will continue to order my fish from here. Never disappoints.