Been going here for years. Super friendly and always reasonable. The owner and workers definitely…read morelove the hobby and this is just an extension of their care

Hi, Today, January 19th, around 6pm I dropped in at your…read morestore. I went in and tried calling for someone thinking you were open. It wasn't until after I called the non emergency number that I realized the sign was off and after checking your Facebook I confirmed that you closed at 4pm. Anyways your door was left open. I stayed as long as possible waiting for the fire department. However, I had to get going so I am not sure how long they took to arrive.

I was hit with a very fishy odor once I walked in, which is usually not the best sign. While…read morebrowsing through the tanks, I saw SEVERAL dead fish in SEVERAL tanks. Some of them looked like they were struggling to swim and there was even a skeleton which indicates to me that the fish had been dead for a while. I've honestly never seen so many dead fish in tank in my life, even Petco and PetSmart seems better compared to this. Prices were also high, especially for shrimp. They were charging $15/caridina shrimp. Some of the tanks seemed to have mislabeled fish or seemed incredibly overstocked. I understand that they may view the tanks as temporary holding tanks but it was still quite a lot of fish in some small tanks. I would recommend checking out other fish stores in the area before heading over here.

I can not recommend this store enough!!!…read more Clear Water Aquarium is an amazing fish store with the most knowledgeable staff out there. I have been to various fishstores around the bay, but after finding this gem last year, I have been making the drive from Sonoma County ever since. I have been buying plants for my 14 gallon betta tank which continue to flourish. I recently went back with my boyfriend and we were assisted by Erik. Erik was the coolest guy ever and helped us out with so much. We found ways to decorate my boyfriend's 60 gallon that has his albino oscar, as well as some buddies for him. We are so happy with our purchases and can not thank Erik enough!!

I placed an online order and received it within 3 days of the shipping notification. The stones are…read moreexactly what I was looking for. There was an issue with low stock of the item I wanted. Customer service was very quick to respond and I love the stones I received.

Update 3/12/2026: I…read morerecently bought a house in San Jose that came with a pond. Unfortunately the previous owner had passed away and left no instructions, so I had absolutely no idea where to start. I've never had a pond before and knew nothing about how to maintain one. I remember having a great experience with Aqua lab back in 2016 so I called them back up and Kent was incredibly helpful from the start. He took the time to walk me through everything and explain how the system works without ever making me feel dumb for asking very basic questions. We decided to do a one-time deep cleaning to restore the pond. Before the scheduled cleaning, Kent stopped by to check out the system and figure out what actually needed to be done. He ended up fixing a broken part, doing a full deep clean of the pond and the filter/skimmer, and adding beneficial water additives. Since I live about 3 hours away, he kept me updated throughout the process with photos and messages, which I really appreciated. He even left me some pond tools to use and offered to come back another time, at no extra charge, when I'm at the house so he can walk me through the system in person and show me how to do the regular monthly maintenance myself (or help with that if I decide I'd rather have him handle it). His pricing was very fair and actually came in lower than other local shops I contacted. Overall just a really great experience. I've attached before and after photos of the pond. Highly recommend Aqua Lab and working with Kent. What a great guy!

Very clean place with knowledgeable and friendly staff…read more They are expanding right now, tons of fish and coral here. This could easily end up being the best coral supply stores in Northern California! I highly recommend a visit!

I am posting this as a cautionary experience…read more I ordered livestock from Violet Aquariums. The order arrived with a fish that was dead on arrival and a coral that arrived in extremely poor condition, with severe tissue recession, exposed skeleton, and a foul odor. Photos were provided immediately upon delivery in accordance with their stated DOA policy. The business refused to refund or replace the coral under any circumstances. For the DOA fish, they offered only store credit, which would have required me to pay approximately $50 in additional shipping to replace a $40 fish unless I placed a much larger new order, with no guarantee that any replacement would arrive viable. What was most concerning was the tone and content of their email responses when I requested a refund or replacement. In writing, they repeatedly characterized a lawful chargeback as "fraud" and made threats of retaliation and blacklisting, including statements such as "you want to commit fraud... chargeback in your case," "yes, we will ban you as fraud," "we will fight the chargeback," "you will run out of suppliers," and "we do not want them as our customers ever." Livestock losses happen. How a business responds matters. Based on this experience, I would strongly caution others before ordering.

Line: no wait during weekday afternoon Parking: about 10 car…read morelot on the side, not full Service: knowledgeable and fun hearted Came here to get freshwater aquatic plants and they have a wide selection. I was able to find plants not available in other stores in the bay area. They have both plants in tanks and in agar. The price is on the average to slightly high side. Would definitely come again!

Everyone is so nice and helpful. I highly recommend this place. I buy everything for my aquarium…read morehere.

Matthew called me right away when I sent in a problem I was having with my tank. He took extra time…read moreto help walk me thru what was going on and how I can address the problem. I felt he went above and beyond especially considering we were trying to set up a very small aquarium that my toddler went nuts over and he did not need to spend all that time with me on the phone (and didn't even charge us!) I would highly recommend using his services for any of your aquarium needs, I was pleasantly surprised by his knowledge and kindness. We will definitely be using his services in the future for any more aquarium needs. Thank you again!

We had an emergency situation in our fish tank and Matt came out within an hr to fix it. He gave…read moreexcellent advice on how we should look after the fish and the tank as well as what kind of equipment and accessories we needed to buy. Really grateful for his help.

Great communication. Super easy to work with and very accommodating. Great quality fish.read more

Saw the ad in craigslist at first and then realized this was Bay Area Discus. The number 1…read morerecommended for searching Discus sellers in the Bay Area. They have the best selection and quality discus among all the sellers in the area. Prices are also pretty competitive and reasonable. I've purchased here 3x and been more than satisfied. Highly recommended if you are looking for a high quality discus.

Been a customer of Andy's pet shop since they were on the Alameda, then Norte Dame, and now off…read moreBascom Ave. They're been a great resource for my birds, dogs and Guinea pigs. They offer healthier options than the big box stores for your beloved pets. They have bugs for your reptiles too!

It is becoming harder and harder to source small crickets for my dart frogs, Andy's has them…read more Finely a reliable source for feeders for the frogs. They also told me that they are expanding into the store next door, to offer a larger variety of pet supplies and might start offering reptiles for sale. The 2 guys that were there were super nice and knowledgeable. I haven't been there since they were on the Alameda, give them a try.

Owner is very nice and helpful. He answered any questions we had about the tanks. There are a…read morevariety of things like plants, bettas, mollys, guppies, and shrimp.

Line: none Parking: lot in front…read moreService: nice Came here looking for shrimp and plants - they have both. They have a great selection of fish as well. And their betta fish are not in cups. Note the plants are not labeled and would have to ask the staff.

They are amazing and well worth the cost! They came quickly and made my tank look brand new! My…read morefish are very happy and healthy and I will use them regularly for their excellent service.! Thank you!!!

Frank and his team are reliable, professional and knowledgeable. I have a male beta fish who needs…read morehis 5 gallon tank cleaned once in a while. Frank accommodates to my schedule and has fair pricing. He even gave me beta fish care recommendations to ensure Thursday (the beta) is happy and healthy. I recommend Frank and his team looking for quality aquarium services.