They really care about fish and create beautiful tanks. I'm very happy with their service and…read moreexpertise.

Worked with Jake based on recomendation from a existing cutomer. Was a great decision. Jake has set…read moreme up with a larger Freshwater acquarium, discussed and I accepted his recomendation on fishes, he integrated that with some of my request and discussed the pros and cons of the setup, fish, lights, plants, etc. Jake is a no pressure type of guy and is easy to work with and very resonable.

Great shop with healthy, beautiful fish. Incredible assortment of species, both fish and…read moreinvertebrates. Prices are good. Very friendly staff who go out of their way to make you feel at home and welcomed. Definitely the best fish store in the area.

5 STARS FOR THE OUTSTANDING CUSTOMER SERVICE AND SELECTION. I am surprised by so many bad reviews…read more I did not buy fish from them today. Only a set up. Holy smokes! I was NOT expecting the AAA top notch treatment I received today. I am searching for a new fin friend and felt like a Betta was appropriate. Times sure have come along way since we put one in a bowl. I had so many questions and wanted to make sure I was doing everything ethically correct. The sales associate was so patient and literally spent over an hour with me. There is so much to intake and understand. These guys are the fish gurus of the industry. Don't waste your time with the big box pet stores that start with the letter "P" that sell sick fish. (and there are 3 of them in Santa Rosa). Such a vast selection of fish to choose from. I found the store to be clean and fully stocked. So many fish! All of the fish appeared to be happy, clean, healthy and well cared for. There are multiple Koi ponds in the backyard with all sizes of Koi. The associates were also super sweet and let me use their private bathroom for my tiny bursting bladder.

Well my wife needed someone to take care of her salt water fish tank, since she became preggers. We…read morefound Thorin via Yelp. At our first meeting we were really impressed, the tank looked awesome after his cleaning and my wife purchased several new fish. The problem was trying to get Thorin to come back for regular maintenance. After several phone calls it became one excuse after another, one time calling that day to say, " I don't have a babysitter." He would sometimes call or text several days after a scheduled appointment to say he'd have to reschedule. Eventually the tank suffered, and my wife lost almost all of her fish. Not sure what was going on, but reliability was a major issue.

Thorin has been taking care of our saltwater tanks for 12 years! He's professional and…read moreknowledgeable and we can always count on his advice. He's built us an amazing reef tank that thrives with beautiful corals, fish, and invertebrates. His service is top notch! Reliable and available whenever we've needed help over and above our scheduled service calls. He's always been able to solve the issues that inevitably come up. He's very creative and redesigned the tank several times creating fresh unique seascapes that look awesome! I highly recommend Thorin!

BEST REEF STORE EVER! I checked this place out today for the first time since I was passing through…read morethe area. The photos looked great online but didn't want to get too excited because LFS can sometimes disappoint. First off, parking is a breeze, nice big parking lot. When I walked in, I was taken aback. This store is unlike most. So many LFS have black walls and black ceilings, usually very dark and humid. This place when the opposite direction, nice bright lights, white furniture, and very well lit displays! The display tanks are absolutely stunning and the actual fish racks were the cleanest and best looking racks I've EVER seen. Nice clean sand beds, each tank has a nice amount of live rock, and none of the tanks are overcrowded. A young woman who worked there greeted my wife and I and she was so friendly! She was happy to show us around the store and point out specific fish that would work well for my system. She explained they get tons of captive bred fish from ORA and Biota, and all the fish (including their limited amount of wild caught) are QTed, and honestly it showed. Al the fish were fat, happy, and colored up! And a massive selection! Way more than many of the big reef stores down in the Bay Area. Again, I can't emphasize more how beautiful and healthy these fish racks are. And the coral frag tanks are beautiful too. Aside from livestock, the store has TONS of dry goods. Every kind of food, chemical, filtration, or lighting was available. They even had substrate for sale by the pound. I was got a nice big bag of coral skeleton rubble for $30! I'll be going back in a couple days to get some livestock and take more photos. I'll update my review with photos. I didn't get her name but the young woman working the front was super friendly and so generous, she was clearly so passionate and excited about reefing. It's so refreshing to talk to someone at an LFS who is genuinely excited and passionate. Many hobbyists that work at stores tend to get jaded and aren't very friendly. She made our visit so much fun! Can't wait to go back and get more goods!

3 STAR FOR NO STOCK - As I am on a hunt for a new little fin…read morefriend, I am looking for a Betta fish. To support a local store, I went to the local store in RP called Fishy Business. To my surprise, the store had empty tanks all across the board with a very small amount of salt water. No fresh water and zero bettas. They had a spot that can hold about 30 bettas bit it was absolutely empty. Like no stock. I asked them how long theyve been open and they said 2.5 months ago since April. It's June. We left empty handed and our search continues. We are not supporting the big box stores that start with "P". We are patient. The store is super clean though. I like their floor and the gentleman was very nice. I just wish there was something to buy.

I love taking my kids to go see the incredible fish tanks they have. They are always friendly and…read moreafter a few owners. We went in the other day and they were moving 2 doors down. Hopefully once they settle in it will be even better to go see the fish and purchase more saltwater from their giant tanks.

Gio Marine is easily one of the best local fish stores I've been to. The moment you walk in, you…read morecan tell the tanks are well cared for and the livestock is healthy, vibrant, and properly maintained. That alone already sets them apart from a lot of other places. What really makes the difference is the level of knowledge and the way they approach helping customers. Instead of just trying to make a quick sale, they actually take the time to understand your setup and what you're trying to achieve. The advice feels genuine and experience-based, which is huge in a hobby where the wrong guidance can cost you time and money. Their selection of corals and fish is solid, and everything consistently looks like it's been handled with care. On top of that, their prices are very competitive--honestly better than most other places I've come across--which makes it even easier to keep coming back. It's clear they take pride in what they do, and that shows in both the quality of the store and the overall experience. Whether you're new to reefing or have an established tank, this is a place you can rely on for both livestock and guidance. Definitely a strong option if you're looking for a dependable and knowledgeable shop.

We've been buying feed there for years. It's always been the highest quality with friendly service…read more We've also purchased pullers there and they've been swell additions to our coop. With a wide variety of backyard farm goods, we love just wandering the aisles.

10/5 stars because 5 stars can't contain the greatness of The Harness Lady…read more My dog treats other dogs like arch-nemeses, so finding the right harness felt like a mission impossible. Then Tamera (think that's her name) swooped in, cape or no cape, I'm not sure and declared, "I'm the Harness Lady." And she lived up to it. She sized up my dog, picked the perfect harness like she was defusing a bomb, and gave me pro tips that made me look like I've been secretly training with dog whisperers. This place isn't a store; it's a sanctuary. Forget the big box chains. Go find The Harness Lady. She's the hero dog owners didn't know they needed.

I am a Napa local and I could not find the store. I drove around the block for about a half hour,…read moreand even parked at one point to follow my phone GPS on foot. I needed fish food super bad and was hoping to check this place out (whether they sold fish food or not) but there was no sign of this place anywhere. Maybe i'm mistaken (which happens often) and they aren't a store, just contractors for ponds, but if that is the case they should not be called a local fish store. Again nothing against these folks, just disappointed. :(

North Bay Ponds did a great job 'remodeling' our pond after we sprung a leak. Due to the severity…read moreof the issue, we gave the pond an overhaul, removing the liner and expanding the size of the pond, and it looks great! They provided recommendations for the filtration system (significant upgrade from our prior filter), waterfall features, pond plants and landscaping. Great attention to detail and customer service. Highly recommended!

The staff is very knowledgeable and a great selection of fish. I definitely appreciate how clean…read morethey keep their tanks. They're always willing to help out a little bit if you have any questions.

Ryan is amazing!!! I recently set up my first tank after MONTHS of research...as most of us know…read morethere is so much conflicting information out there. After deciding I wanted to cycle my tank slowly and naturally I was then convinced to use chemicals to cycle and to add fish right away. After many tragedies I contacted Ryan to have glass top made for my frameless tank (thinking the cat may be responsible) he came over to take measurements and ended helping me in so many other ways. He was friendly, encouraging and assertive about what was the best way to move forward. I now feel 100x better and confident I have a plan moving forward of how to get my tank on track so I can have a beautiful happy eco system. Plus I'm getting a beautiful glass top to go with my beautiful tank. His prices are more then fair and his expertise is above and beyond!

A local store that carries everything I need for my horses and dogs. They know my name and I know…read moretheirs.

This is for the Kelseyville location since obviously they don't want to allow reviews at that…read morelocation. The products have improved over the last year as they seemed to always seemed to have low stock on things I needed. The girls that work the register are very rude and like to make fun of the customers. They should probably be more grateful that they aren't closing like a lot of businesses. Very sad to see how this community has devolved. Punch card system to track purchases is horribly unorganized and falsely advertised by the girls at the register.

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.

Beautiful unique fish! Clean tanks and knowledgeable people run the place. I took my fish home…read moreadded them to my pond and they're still alive and thriving