Kent and Matt thank you for the great job on our messy pond. You brought it back to life. Our Koi…read moreare dancing. Very quick and efficient. Left our yard as they found it. Vickie and Leland Wardell.

The place had a bit of a smell and a lot of the tank hardscapes were covered in algae and not the…read moreclearest waters. Not the cleanest aquarium store I've been to but at least I didn't see many dead animals. The shop was dimly lit in some areas so I'm assuming that they're in the middle of re-organizing or something. Livestock price wise, i think it's reasonable. Although some tissue cultured were on the pricier side. The selection of plants and livestock were OK, I would probably only visit if you need equipment though. They have some ADA, UNS, Chihiros, CO2 tanks, etc. Here are some of the livestock prices to give you a sense of what they charge. This is not a comprehensive list but rather some livestock I was personally interested with: Prices as of June 2026: FW Fish Assorted Male Bettas - $10 Ember Tetra - $5 False Bandit Cory - $12 Kuhli Loach - $6 Longfin Bronze Cory - $10 Pea Puffers - $8 Pygmy Corydora - $6 Sterbai Cory - $15 Super Red Bristlenose - $30 Whiptail Catfish - $20 SHRIMP Amano Shrimp - $7 Bamboo Shrimp - $10 Black Tiger Shrimp - $15 Cherry Shrimp - $8 Opae Ula Shrimp - $5 Super Tiger Shrimp - $15 SNAILS Jade Mystery Snail - $5 Japanese Trapdoor Snail - $9

100% best LFS in the whole bay area. Tanks are pristine and I've never seen any dead fish in all of…read moremy visit. They have an amazing showroom at the corner with multiple $50-60K tanks. Livestocks are healthy, probably the healthiest among all LFSs in the bay. Also, this is one of the few stores that sell you the correct chili rasboras, not phoenix rasboras; they colored up properly in just 1 hour after I got home. Decent prices overall but they sell CPDs a bit high ($14). I like the customer support here but I see why some people don't like them. The staff won't talk to you unless you directly ask them. They are very friendly tho. So, don't wait for them to check on you if you need something. I actually prefer this way. Decent price but they sell CPDs a bit expensive so you might want to try another store if you want to buy CPDs.

I was a bit worried about my visit due to some of the negative reviews…read more I only interacted with two staff members but both seemed enthusiastic to help me while also giving me space to shop. The conditions of these tanks are PRISTINE. I'm not sure if it's due to their lightning or something else but the water just looks very clear and clean. I didn't see a single dead fish while browsing. Based on this fact, I'd like to believe that their livestock is quite healthy. They also make their policies VERY clear. It's on their website and there are also signs around the shop. Maybe these policies aren't that shocking to me since I buy lots of livestock online that don't have a guarantee after you add it to your aquarium. They do not have a phone number to check stock but they do post updates on their website and email newsletter. They claim it's due to high foot traffic but it wasn't very busy when I was there (Friday afternoon) with that being said, all of the staff members were doing something while I was at the store. I think they just don't have enough people sometimes. Price wise, yes some of the fish are outrageously priced ($14 for a CPD is crazy) but many of them seem reasonable. I assume it's however they're getting their stock or the fact that they offer 20% discounts if you get a 40G+ kit. They also sell cycled media for $20/lb if you're impatient to cycle a tank! I would highly recommend as a place to visit if you're just setting up a new tank or need a more uncommon/rare fish. They'll have basically anything you need but you can definitely get more common fish like pygmy corys, pea puffers, CPDs, etc elsewhere if you're looking to save money. Below are some prices based on my June 2026 visit to give you a sense of their pricing: Keep in mind that not all of these were in stock so prices might change. PLANTS Bucephalandra 'Blue Metallic' - $20 Bucephalandra 'Brownie Purple' (loose) - $15 Bucephalandra 'Mahap Blue Round' (loose) - $20 Limnophila Hippuroides Aromatica (bunch) - $6 Rotala 'Ceylon' (bunch) - $8 Rotala 'Orange Juice' (bunch) - $8 FISH Betta - $25 to $45 Blue Rasbora - $8 Chili Rasbora - $5.60 Celestial Pearl Danio - $14 Ember Tetra - $4.65 Emerald Dward Rasbora - $8 Ghost Shrimp - $1 Gold Stripe Goby - $45 Gold Tetra - $6.50 Hillstream Loach (Red Fin) - $30 Otocinclus - $7.50 Panda Loach - $30 Pea Puffer - $14 Pencilfish - $5 Phoenix Rasbora - $5 Pygmy Corydoras - $7.85 Pygmy Spotted Maculatus Rainbow fish - $11 Rasbora - $3.25 Rhinotocinclus Isabelae Oto - $20 Scarlet Badis - $7.75 Spotted Danio - $7 Strawberry Rasbora - $4.25 Zebra Otocinclus - $29 SHRIMP Amano Shrimp - $5.50 SNAILS Assassin Snail - $5 Batman Nerite - $5-6 Pumpkin Striped Nerite - $6

Still the best fish store in san jose great variety in fish in different sizes the owner is a sweet…read morelady just call before you go as its just her and sometimes she might not be open

I came by before she closed and I should've picked out the fish I wanted but walked away to check…read moreout her over selections and I only had the fish for two days and it ended up dead. I also noticed her other tanks were full of algee and tanks were not clean. I should've saw it as a red flag buy any fish here.

You can't say enough good things about Kevin and Genki Koi. Some of the reviews of people…read morecomplaining about the price is mind blowing. These are hand selected fish from THE best breeders in the world. I got two Isa Showa with certificates from Isa. There are very few breeders in the world eligible to sell these. Then to top off an amazing selection the service is amazing. Kevin held fish for me while I waited for a water correction. Called before shipping, day of shipping then followed up when they arrived. 5 star all the way through. Customer for life!!

Super passionate and knowledgable team. Really helped educate me on the hobby and break down basic…read moreprinciples.

Thanks are clean and stock looks well cared for. Staff is friendly and prices are fair. Great…read morelittle shop!

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

Im always in and out of this place looking for stock ok discus, Im pretty sure the guy knows me…read morealready. Ive bought a few in the past which are still healthy and growing. The guy (I dont know if he is the owner) has always been nice even though im only coming in to look for new discus fish, he has never treated me badly for not buying. When he does have discus, its always priced very fair and in good condition, if the fish are sick he will let me know ahead of time and to address the past review about fish being sick is that fish get sick all the time due to the stress environment even if they're not sick at the time of purchase, once you add it to your aquarium can get sick from the environment you put them into so its not always the place you bought it and it's just part of the process. This place has always been upfront and honest about everything and informational when fish starting out with purchasing a type of species of any fish. I've also bought fish here that died under my care but I take 100% responsibility. I will continue to come here and purchase.

Came on a whim with thoughts of getting a pet fish for future and see what's available....and it…read morebecame reality. *TIP: don't come with kids and husband* Had to get piece by piece to start from ground up, not too bad $100 for two $1 red comet fish & a pleco, food, 3gal tank, rocks, filter, faux coral. We later realized we most likely need a bigger tank as these red comets grow like kois... we had intentions of getting fish that only grows a few inches and without needing a bigger tank. We asked for the easiest fish to raise... but we should have asked easiest fish to raise that stays small! *facepalm* Overall good shopping experience...

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.

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.

Welcome back to the neighborhood, Andy's! I stopped by today looking for new kibble for my toy…read morebreed. With the associate's help, I found a good brand in the "right size" bag to test. Also got a great tough toy for my "fur-ocious" little pup. The store is well organized and has its own parking lot. No one else in there when I stopped, come on by and support this independent retailer!

Under NEW ownership, Johnny worked for the former owner Lisa, forever. Hes well versed in the…read moreservice, the care, & area of expertise in several animals, insects, etc. Highly recommend this shop and its owner. More birds, insects, and new products have been added , making Andy's a much more fulfilling experience

If you are looking for quality healthy gold fish, House Goldfish is the place to go. Binh and the…read moreteam have the best in town.

Full House Goldfish is a great place to purchase strong, unique fancy goldfish. This was our third…read moretime purchasing from them and we will definitely be back. They have a nice selection of different varieties. Binh is very knowledgeable, easy to talk to, and makes you feel welcome. We even got a Chinese New Year gift from them!