Just gotta give props to the tank maintained at Rocco's Pizzeria. The water clarity is amazing, the…read moreI habitants are activate and look happy. I'm a freshwater tank guy so the artificial plants aren't my style but my current knowledge of aquariums aside, they look great, colors are bright and fun. I just could never bring myself to add something artificial to my tanks. Just wanted to say looks great, I know how tough tanks can be to keep up with!

We have a Koi pond in our backyard that is maintained annually by the team at IGS. They always do…read moregreat and efficient work, and are very knowledgeable and reasonably priced. Today, we called them for an emergency appointment when the pump for our pond had broken. They quickly came by the house and fixed the issue. Thanks to their quick action, we were able to save a few of our fish. And, a big thanks to Ignacio for his calm and informative customer service!

First of all, the shop is big, bright, and clean. The staff are welcoming, happy to answer…read morequestions & help...but they don't follow you around & make you feel rushed. They'll let you browse & trust me, you'll need time to check out all the tanks. They are always busy--cleaning tanks, feeding fish, helping customers, stocking the floor, never have I seen anyone just standing around. I have been to multiple other local fish stores in my couple of years of fishkeeping experience, and some are gross and dirty, some are just ok, and some are downright sad. So I'm happy to drive all the way here to be guaranteed a clean, welcoming environment. (I will always choose a family owned shop if there is one, and you should too!) The fish & plants they have in stock change constantly (follow their Tik Tok to see the latest arrivals). They are always super helpful in choosing which fish & how many to get, which can be in a tank together & which ones shouldn't. They helped me pick out a whole new tank & all the accessories I'd need based on the kinds of fish & style of tank I was looking to set up. Their aquascaping table with measurements on it is super helpful to get an idea of tank layout for your rocks & wood pieces. Their example tanks (sand waterfall & a beautiful planted community tank) are fun to look at for ideas. I have been back multiple times now, for both advice & purchases. I have also called with questions & every single time, they have been great. They actually answer on social media too. I highly recommend them & honestly will always be stocking my tanks here moving forward. I guess I'm a "regular" now too, lol. 10/10!

parking: lot line: good…read moreservice: attentive Great selection of fish and supplies! Were willing to help make an order for something they did not currently have in stock.

Great service! Very creative aquascape which is now a main attraction piece in our living room…read more Staff is very knowledgeable and helpful in maintaining upkeep. Highly recommend to anyone looking to bring an aquarium into the home or office!

Very happy with les and my new aquarium , He set it up in my office . I got the 20 gallon tank and…read moreits great.Les will maintain too. Everyone else loves it too.

Yes, it's a little damp and cluttered inside. But the fish from this store are very healthy!…read moreMichael is really knowledgeable about aquarium fish health and pathology. I've noticed that the fish I've gotten from here last longer than others of the same species I get from elsewhere.

Wanted to give this shop a shot despite some of the bad reviews we've seen…read more We came in and this place really is a mess. It's pretty dirty and there's stuff scattered everywhere. It's located in a warehouse in West Oakland, and if you look up at the ceiling, there is insulation hanging out everywhere. There were random buckets of water scattered throughout the ground, and this was honestly probably the dirtiest fish store we've walked into and we've now been to four or five in the Bay Area between El Cerrito and Hayward. We brought our young child with us and were really nervous to even let her walk around given all the water on the ground. But we gave the store the benefit of the doubt and wanted to support a small business so we picked out a few different things. A few days after bringing home two Kuhli loaches, one of them died. A few days later the other one also died. Called to express our concern and unfortunately the person working could not offer any solution, store credit, or refund and simply said once an animal is out the bag it's no longer their problem. Would not recommend, there a way better fish stores in the Bay Area that are clean, take care of their stock and provide much better customer service.

I needed some new goldfish, after my fish of 20+ years died as a result of a pond pump malfunction…read more The store had a tank full of lovely, healthy-looking comets, and the owner quickly caught 4 of the desired colors for me... a bargain, at $3.00 each... The fish are now enjoying the pond, and I hope they will continue to thrive there for another 20 years!

This place is a real local gem. Dave is super knowledgeable about fish and very helpful to helping…read moreyou get set up with your first fish tank. The plants here are also great and in really good health we come back to restock and explore other things that we can add to our tank. Prices are good to with a lot of things cheap cheaper than Petco.

I've driven past this place a thousand times thinking nothing of it. I definitely judged a book by…read moreits cover with location. Recently got some pea puffers and was in need of snails to feed them. I walked in and was immediately taken back by all of the tanks in the store. Tons of really well taken care of BEAUTIFUL bettas. And lots of happy fish. I spoke with the worker asking if he can source a specific fish for me and he gave me some really great info and I'll be reaching back out to them soon about it. Before leaving, he handed me the bag of snails and said he didn't have much left and that I could take the for free. Such a super kind gesture. Have a feeling I'll be a regular here. Definitely worth checking out to anyone looking for a local spot.

I've gone to this shop twice and they are so helpful and accommodating! First time I bought a pleco…read morethat has grown quite a bit and is really happy. Lol. Definitely a pet parent right? A couple weeks ago I went back to purchase a betta but after learning my aquarium had only been cycling for 4 days he sent me home with goldfish to assist with the needed beneficial bacteria. No charge!!! Wow. Who does that? Well they have a customer for life now...and I plan to pay it forward by returning these fish so someone else can also benefit. Its a small place in a strip mall but they have fresh and saltwater fish. They don't have a large selection of aquarium decor but the fish are healthy and the service is professional and much appreciated. Masks are required. Gotta respect that.

Always had great experiences here. The staff is very helpful and both the previous owner and new…read moreone are very knowledgeable and accommodating. They even take fish donations for store credit and honor them for life! I just purchased a new 125 gallon aquarium, stand and canopy from the store. They were able to deliver and set up at no additional charge. They even brought the gravel and rinsed it for me prior to delivery. They go above and beyond to make the customer happy and for me, this is excellent customer service that it hard to find these days. I can't say enough good things about this place!

Love the vibe in at this spot (3rd star). Ive had plenty of…read moreaquariums without 3 out 8 fish died within 3 after days of buying them. I did everything properly (water temp., treated the water for 2 weeks, did the strips, floated them for the proper time, etc.). All the other fish are thriving and doing well though.

EBARR is an amazing and responsible rescue. I reached out to them for help after a dog that had…read morebeen courtesy pulled from CCAS by a dishonest networker was abandoned in my care after my foster agreement period had ended. Nicole spent several hours on the phone with me helping me understand the situation I was in and what steps I could take next. She gave me a lot of emotional support during an extremely stressful situation and helped me understand that I wasn't alone or responsible for how everything had been handled. Nicole was honest, compassionate, and genuinely concerned about both the dog and me. She didn't have to spend so much time helping me, but she did because she genuinely cares about animals and the people trying to help them. She has also continued advocating for accountability among specific CCAS networkers involved in pulling euthanasia listed dogs without sustainable plans, which can put dogs and the community at risk and leave fosters like myself in difficult situations. I really appreciate everything Nicole did for me. Based on my experience, I would absolutely recommend EBARR to anyone looking to adopt or foster a dog. They genuinely care about the animals in their care and are a rescue that operates with a lot of integrity.

We adopted our French Bulldog, Cookie, from EBARR, and our experience with Nicole and Karen has…read morebeen wonderful from beginning to end. Karen continued checking in with us after the adoption, which showed how much they genuinely care about the dogs they place. After about six months, Cookie unfortunately became aggressive toward our first fur baby. We tried everything we could to make things work, and both Karen and Nicole were incredibly supportive and helped us realize that, for everyone's safety, the situation was beyond fixing. They welcomed Cookie back without judgment and made a very difficult decision a little easier for us. We're still in touch, and I'm currently sponsoring Cookie while she is with Nicole waiting for the right only-dog home. It gives me peace of mind knowing that she is safe, loved, and being well cared for. I'm so grateful to EBARR for putting the dogs' well-being first, even when the circumstances are difficult. They truly care about finding the right home for every dog. I highly recommend EBARR to anyone looking to adopt and give a rescue dog a loving home.