Pet Zone Tropical Fish, San Diego, California

07/18/2025

If you’re after a fish that commands respect with its intense colors, powerful presence, and bold personality, the Red Devil Cichlid (Amphilophus labiatus) is a top contender. Known for its fiery red and orange hues and aggressive temperament, this Central American cichlid is a striking centerpiece for experienced aquarists looking for a dynamic and impressive tank inhabitant.

Red Devil Cichlid – The Fiery Powerhouse of the Aquarium World If you’re after a fish that commands respect with its intense colors, powerful presence, and bold personality, the Red Devil Cichlid (Amphilophus labiatus) is a top contender. Known for its fiery red and orange hues and aggre...

07/17/2025

Figure 8 Puffer 🐡 — A brackish water beauty with bold patterns and even bolder personality! Native to Southeast Asia, they thrive in lightly brackish water (SG 1.005–1.008) and need a species-only setup due to their nippy nature. Feed a varied diet of snails, shrimp, and frozen foods to keep their beaks trimmed and minds active! 💥🌊

07/17/2025

Guppies 🐠—small, colorful, and full of personality! Originating from South America, these hardy livebearers thrive in freshwater tanks with stable temps (72–82°F) and a variety of foods. Easy to care for and endlessly fun to watch, they’re perfect for beginners and breeders alike! 🌈✨

07/17/2025

Meet the Otocinclus Catfish! 🐟 Native to South America, these peaceful algae eaters are perfect for planted community tanks. Keep them in groups of 4+ with gentle tankmates, stable water, and plenty of algae or blanched veggies to snack on. A great natural cleaner for nano to mid-sized aquariums! 🌿💧

07/17/2025

If you're looking to add bold color and personality to your aquarium, the Green Terror Cichlid (Aequidens rivulatus) might be the perfect choice. With dazzling iridescent green and blue scales, fiery orange fin edges, and a fearless presence, this South American beauty lives up to its dramatic name. But don't let the name intimidate you too much — with the right setup and care, Green Terrors can be deeply rewarding fish to keep.

Green Terror Cichlid – A Stunning Showstopper with Attitude If you're looking to add bold color and personality to your aquarium, the Green Terror Cichlid (Aequidens rivulatus) might be the perfect choice. With dazzling iridescent green and blue scales, fiery orange fin edges, and a fearless p...

07/17/2025

Looking for something a little different to add to your aquarium? Meet the Malayan Halfbeak (Dermogenys pusilla) — a slender, surface-dwelling fish with a fascinating jaw structure and quirky personality. With their peaceful nature and unique appearance, these little livebearers bring charm and surface activity to any well-planted tank.

Malayan Halfbeak – The Quirky Surface Dweller with a Smile Looking for something a little different to add to your aquarium? Meet the Malayan Halfbeak (Dermogenys pusilla) — a slender, surface-dwelling fish with a fascinating jaw structure and quirky personality. With their peaceful natu...

07/16/2025

If you're looking to add a splash of unique pattern and energy to your freshwater aquarium, the Rhombo Snakeskin Barb (Desmopuntius rhomboocellatus) is a striking choice. Known for its beautiful snakeskin-like pattern and lively schooling behavior, this lesser-known barb species is a hidden gem among aquarists.

Rhombo Snakeskin Barb – The Spotted Beauty of the Barb World If you're looking to add a splash of unique pattern and energy to your freshwater aquarium, the Rhombo Snakeskin Barb (Desmopuntius rhomboocellatus) is a striking choice. Known for its beautiful snakeskin-like pattern and lively scho...

07/16/2025

Looking for a splash of neon green movement in your aquascape? The Green Kubotai Rasbora (Microdevario kubotai) is a truly unique nano fish that adds life, color, and harmony to any freshwater tank. With its metallic green hue and schooling behavior, this tiny species is a showstopper in planted tanks and nano setups alike.

Green Kubotai Rasbora – A Glowing Gem for Planted Aquariums Looking for a splash of neon green movement in your aquascape? The Green Kubotai Rasbora (Microdevario kubotai) is a truly unique nano fish that adds life, color, and harmony to any freshwater tank. With its metallic green hue and sch...

07/15/2025

🌱 Otocinclus Catfish 🐟
Native to South America, Otocinclus are tiny algae-eaters perfect for peaceful community tanks. They thrive in planted aquariums with clean, oxygen-rich water and prefer to live in groups. Great natural cleaners—just don’t forget to supplement their diet with algae wafers!

07/15/2025

🌿 Handcrafted Aquascapes by Petzone SD 🌿
Our custom aquascape tanks, beautifully crafted by the Petzone SD Team and featured at the Del Mar Fair, are now available for sale! Each tank is a one-of-a-kind aquatic masterpiece—designed with passion, precision, and top-tier plant and fish selections.

07/15/2025

Small, striking, and packed with personality, the Clown Killifish (Epiplatys annulatus)—also known as the Banded Panchax—is a delightful addition to nano and planted aquariums. With bold vertical stripes and a tail that resembles a rocket flame, this West African native is a favorite among aquascaping enthusiasts and killifish lovers alike.

Clown Killifish (Epiplatys annulatus) – The Tiny Rocket of the Aquarium Small, striking, and packed with personality, the Clown Killifish (Epiplatys annulatus)—also known as the Banded Panchax—is a delightful addition to nano and planted aquariums. With bold vertical stripes and a....

07/15/2025

Among the many fascinating fish in the aquarium world, few have gained as much public attention as the Garra Rufa, also known as “Doctor Fish”. Renowned for their gentle nibbling behavior used in spa therapy and loved by aquarists for their hardy nature and algae-eating habits, these small fish are both helpful and captivating.

Garra Rufa – The Famous "Dr. Fish" of Aquariums & Spas Among the many fascinating fish in the aquarium world, few have gained as much public attention as the Garra Rufa, also known as “Doctor Fish”. Renowned for their gentle nibbling behavior used in spa therapy and loved by aq...