Pet Zone Tropical Fish, San Diego, California

06/05/2026

When you work at a fish store, your job title is basically “yes.” 😂
Pascal really went from fish specialist to shrimp guy to receptionist to tank maintenance to manager in one shift.

Fish store side quests stay undefeated. 🐟🦐🪣

06/04/2026

When one fish store task turns into 12 side quests 🤣🐟🌿

Jeff started off cleaning a tank… then somehow ended up organizing plants, filling another tank, answering the phone, helping around the shop, and leaving the mop behind like it was part of the aquascape.

Meanwhile, that other tank is still filling… 😅

Just another day in fish store life.

06/03/2026

Tiny hunters, big personalities. 😤🩸

Our puffer crew went all in on bloodworm time — Pea Puffers, Figure 8 Puffers, Green Spotted Puffers, and the mighty Fahaka Puffer all doing what puffers do best: hunting, staring, chomping, and acting like they own the tank.

From nano freshwater assassins to brackish oddballs and monster puffers, these fish are packed with attitude and are always a blast to watch.

Which puffer is your favorite — Pea, Figure 8, Green Spotted, or Fahaka? 👀

Available in-store while supplies last.

06/03/2026

🚲🌎 World Bicycle Day is this Wednesday, June 3rd!

We’re proud to be part of the SD Bike Commuter Program — so if you ride your bike to our shop on Wednesday, you’ll get 10% off your purchase.

Convoy District has plenty of bike lanes, so cruise over, check out some fish, plants, aquascaping goodies, and save a little while you’re here. 🐟🌿

Ride local. Shop local. Support local.

Some limitations apply. See store for details.

06/02/2026

Monday fish shipment just landed and we’re cracking boxes open! 📦🐟

This week’s arrival is a fun one — we’ve got tiny nano fish, oddballs, puffers, livebearers, loaches, corys, angels, and some absolute tank busters mixed in.

Some of the highlights: Red Tail Giant Gourami, Indian Mud Eel, Redtail Catfish, Large Bala Sharks, Mono Sebae, Figure 8 Puffers, Green Spotted Puffers, Pea Puffers, Roseline Sharks aka Denison Barbs, Galaxy Rasboras, Chili Rasboras, Strawberry Rasboras, Exclamation Rasboras, Neon Tetras, Dwarf Neon Rainbows, Panda Corys, Kuhli Loaches, Yoyo Loaches, Hillstream UFO Loaches, Oto Cats, Endlers, Guppies, Mollies, Platies, Orange Medaka Rice Fish, and Panda + Koi Angelfish.

Basically… if you like little colorful fish, weird fish, chunky fish, or fish with way too much personality — there’s probably something in this shipment for you. 😆

Come by and see what came in while they’re settling in. Freshwater only, always something cool in the tanks.

Visit PetZoneSD.com or stop by one of our two San Diego shops.

05/26/2026

We’re ready to Aquascape! Who’s ready for another spectacular summer at the Del Mar Fair June to July?!

05/23/2026

Quick update on our 120U! We finally got it flooded after doing the for a couple of weeks. Can’t wait to see this tank progress throughout the next few months! 🌱 💦 🐠 🪨
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05/21/2026

We’re heading to the San Diego County Fair at Del Mar once again this summer — and we’re bringing the aquascapes. 🌿🪨 Get a sneak peek at what we’ve been building.
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FreshwaterFish

05/20/2026

Our hearts are with everyone affected by the tragic shooting here in San Diego.

We send our deepest condolences to the families of those whose lives were taken, everyone injured, and all those grieving or feeling shaken by this devastating act of violence.

Pet Zone SD is made up of people from many backgrounds, cultures, and beliefs, and we believe our community is strongest when we show up for one another with kindness, respect, and compassion. Any act of hate or violence against any community has no place in our city.

To our customers, neighbors, friends, and fellow San Diegans — please take care of one another, check in on your loved ones, and lead with compassion.

With love and solidarity,
The Pet Zone Tropical Fish Team

Pet Zone Tropical Fish extends our heartfelt condolences to the victims, families, and everyone affected by the tragic shooting in San Diego.

05/13/2026

Looking to give your aquarium a fresh "herb garden" vibe? 🌿✨Meet Limnophila Rugosa, also known as Wrinkled Marshweed (or Basil Leaf Limnophila!). This isn't your average stem plant; its unique, textured leaves look so much like real basil you’ll be tempted to make a pesto... but please, keep this one for the fish! 🐠😋

https://petzonesd.com/limnophila-rugosa-wrinkled-marshweed-aquarium-plant/

Buy Limnophila rugosa, also known as Wrinkled Marshweed or Basil Leaf Limnophila. A beautiful freshwater aquarium stem plant for planted tanks, aquascapes, shrimp tanks, and nano aquariums.