First of all, the shop is big, bright, and clean. The staff are welcoming, happy to answer questions & 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! read more

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

Hands down one of the BEST aquarium/fish stores around!! The second you walk in, you can tell how much pride and care goes into this place. Everything is incredibly clean, organized, and well taken care of, and the selection is amazing. The owner is genuinely one of the nicest people and goes above and beyond to make sure customers are taken care of. You can tell this isn't just a business to them, they truly care about what they do and it shows in every detail. The customer service alone deserves 10 stars. If you're looking for anything fish/aquarium-related, don't even waste your time going anywhere else. Concord Aquarium is THE place to go. I seriously cannot recommend them enough!!! read more

I love the selection of the fish and the layout pf the store! However their neos did have Cladogonium when I visited and it was mature. When I brought this to the attention of the person behind the counter and showed them the photos they brushed it off as eggs. Any experienced fish/shrimp keeper would be able to distinguish eggs from the fuzzy like appearance of Cladogonium. I hope in the future they quarantine their shrimp. read more

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This place is amazing- Everyone is so kind, insightful and helpful. They feature a great selection of fish and supplies at a reasonable price. read more

I want to start to say is I was there last Saturday and boy was I amazed how different amazing great the concord aquarium is. I was there a year ago and it was a dull atmosphere on Saturday the place was packed full of pepeople the lady that had worked very hard on the concord aquarium I just want to say you did awesome From a fish lover read more

I had a chance to go to Concord Aquarium this pass Friday & it was very easy to find first of all. As I when in the store it had a lot of equipment & tanks. As you walk further in the store you see to the right the cashier & then 2 isles of tanks of all different kinds of tropical fish & plants. Plus you're more than welcome to catch your our fishes. But try not to put to many different kinds or types of fish in 1 container! Please it would help out a lot when catching to bag them. Ginger is a very helpful & knowledgeable fish guru of the fish world. So please go & check out Concord Aquarium & enjoy like I did. read more

I LOVE this place soooo much, sometimes my husband and I just stop by to see what they have in stock since it tends to vary. We recently purchased the most beautiful platinum,butterfly and Japanese koi from here at extremely reasonable prices compared to other establishments. I recommend stopping by even if you don't need any fish just to check out there store. They carry frozen fish food, rocks, decor and so much more. I just wish I lived closer read more

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The best fish store in the Bay! Worth the drive. Gorgeous fish, tanks, and plants and a fabulous staff. Check out the TikToc or Instagram to see what's new. read more

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I've been keeping fish since 1983, and have been to hundreds of aquarium stores. If you're into freshwater tropical, this is the place to go in the Bay Area. The quality and selection of fish is unmatched. They keep the tanks clean and the fish are healthy. The staff is super friendly and helpful. Supplies are well stocked. read more

Love this store! I've been frequenting here since starting the hobby earlier this year. The owner is very knowledgeable and sweet, the prices are affordable, and the fish are very healthy!! I especially love their betta cubicles, instead of keeping them in little cups. Sometimes they're also kept in the plant tanks or with nano fish! read more

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Super friendly and helpful and family owned store. Very clean and fish appear healthy and well kept

Fabulous variety of fish. Friendly staff. Very helpful. You catch your own fish but if you can't get the "one" you want they Will get it for you. read more

Incredible customer service. The team here gave us so much time and answered the most novice questions without making us feel like a burden. I love the "catch your own fish" set up for our kiddos. We will never go back to a standard pet store for anything fish related. And the pricing was very reasonable. read more

They have a good variety of freshwater fish and plants. A bit on the pricier side though.

Store was amazing very well stocked different varieties service was great I will be returning for all my aquarium and fish purchases

This is the best aquarium store in the bay. The staff is super helpful and you can tell everything is taken care of very well here.

I love this fish store!! Their variety of fish, plants and supplies are amazing. Ginger gets in fish you don't find anywhere else in the area and she keeps the store and tanks looking great!! Plus the aquatic plants look amazing too. I drive from Napa to get to their store which is very easy to get to and easy to get back on the highway. read more

Steve and his family are amazing , if you need anything fish related this is the place to be . Every time I come in it's like a kid in a candy store . I've been a concord aquarium customer for 30 years and it's been 5* since day 1. Live fish live plants and supplies they have everything. read more

Been here twice. Very friendly!!! And I love how I can net my own fish!!! I always feel bad when I have to tell someone which fish I want because sometimes the fish i want just isn't cooperating and makes it hard to get caught... haha. I also like their stock of African Cichlids. read more

Lots of aquarium stores I've been to aren't as clean and organized as this place. Didn't see any dead fish and overcrowding in their tanks. I have a cichlid in my tank that bullys my other slightly smaller ones so I picked up a healthy cichlid from this spot and he has settled well into my tank and he has put that guy in check. Now everyone in the tank is behaved lol! I definitely recommend this place. read more

Call to inquire about fish availability and the response I received was short, non descriptive and rude! No thank you.

It's nice to have a LFS near me, I have had nothing but great experiences here! Freshwater only, but that's what I have. They are well stocked on both fish and supplies, and the fish are very healthy, unlike those pet store chains. I hope they are around for a very long time! read more

Best fish store EVER! Great selection, great prices, healthy fish, clean environment, and nice owners! Catching your own fish is the best experience over all other fish stores! read more

This is a really nice aquarium store . Been here a few times and always love seeing what fishes they have. A very big difference in your typical Petco and PetSmart with what type of fishes to choose from they have way more exotic cooler looking fresh fish to choose we from. They even let you choose and pick out your own fish on your own and bring it to the register to get checked out. They have a lot of fishes not so much accessories but a lot of different options of a different type of fishes to choose from. read more

Super Cool Shop! Variety of fish! Amazing Orandas! Plenty of aquarium gear! Variety of stones, wood and small selection of aquatic plants! For a great price compared to other shops! Super friendly! read more

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This has been the neatest aquarium store I've been through! 3 years in the hobby and when ever I'm in a new town i visit local fish stores and big box stores. This has been the best soo far a lot of variety fish and fair prices! I live in Richmond and there is a local fish store near me that i absolutely love but i have to admit that this one is at par when it comes to variety BUT Concord Aquarium is neat from the entrance to the back of the store owner is very friendly as well and has public bathroom which is a plus since i have kids with me. Owner let's you net your own fish and picks unless you need a Rumynose haha i have visited this place 3 times and I'm about 20-30 minutes away but i take the trip here because of the quality fish cleanliness and variety as well UPDATE!!! Thank god he is open during these times!!! Have a picky Female betta at home that only likes certain food that Petsmart and Petco do not carry and Concord aquarium had plenty!! Not only was i able to get some much needed food i walked out with rare panda telescope goldfish I've been looking for 2 1/2 years!! One huge thing i noticed is the prices HAVE NOT GONE UP!! Still low prices as before COVID!!! Thank you!!!! Hope you stay in business for ALONG TIME!! read more

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This is the best aquarium store around. Nice selection of fish, supplies, tanks, gravel, sand, live plants and not to mention the very knowledgeable owner Steve. He helped me start my aquariums when i was having the hardest time getting the fish to stay alive, now i cant get them to stop having so many babies..Thanks for your great service and advise.. read more

Great selection of fresh water fish. Salt water fish selection is limited. Owners are friendly and knowledgeable. It's quite the novelty to catch your own fish. Kids enjoy viewing the many tanks. It's like a fish zoo for them. Highly recommend for freshwater fish, live plants and RODI water. read more

Don't know what I did to deserve this awesome store but was led here when a well meaning customer at a local Petsmart saw me agonizing over the awful state of the fish there and told me that I would find everything I needed at this small business. Located just around the corner from Kinders, there were walls of amazing and affordable fish, lots of plant and tank options too. I felt wholly unprepared for this experience but was ge attended to by the humble owners with comforting and wise suggestions. They had the fish I was seeking at an incredible price. This place is a gem and I can't wait to go back! read more

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Fantastic aquarium store. Super-clean tanks, vibrant healthy fish and great customer service. I had no idea this store was in my neighborhood, what a find. Support your locally owned small businesses. read more

Went back to Concord Aquarium after a couple years just to see how it was as a few local fish stores had closed nearby. It has been improved upon greatly. Didn't see any sick fish. Saltwater was gone, the store was rearranged and more inviting. Bought some frozen and dry food while I was there. Would like to see a better selection of plants, but overall great looking store now. Same owner as before so not sure what happened but keep up the great work! read more

First time back in about 4 years! Same great place for healthy, beautiful fish for freshwater and saltwater aquariums. Great selection and the prices can't be beat. A cool new thing they added is you grab a container and net to catch your own fish to purchase. No standing around waiting for someone to help you. You help yourself! Once you're finish, you bring it to the front and the owner will bag the fish and add air in it then you check out. Makes it such an enjoyable experience. read more

Great place to get fish. We got our goldfish for our outdoor aquarium. I appreciate that I can bring my well-behaved dog inside. read more

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Healthiest fish I've seen and great customer service!! Definitely will be retuning back soon.

concord Aquarium closed Sad to see this place closed. Came by to get some fishes for my tank but they no longer can be found. The number no longer exists read more

First time visiting this store and I was blown away at the variety, the cleanliness of the tanks and all the fish looked healthy!! I will definitely be buying all my fish from this store moving forward! The staff and owner was super friendly and helpful. Love my new fish too!! read more

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Great quality supplies and selection of fish. Owners:Staff is super friendly and knowledgeable. They don't try to oversell you on anything.

A must for anyone with a fish tank or wanting to get one. They have been in business for over 30 years and are extremely knowledgeable and caring. my son added some fish to his tank and wish we would have known yo buy the tank and all equipment from this store. they even add oxygen to the bags for transporting this fish home. Amazing service!! read more

Attentive service, knowledgeable and experienced advice is so rare and valuable for hobbyists and fish lovers. Great selection of freshwater fish and plants. They offer clear guidance for determining which fish are going to be best for a community tank, vs badass loners. I wasn't paying attention to salt water, so I'm not commenting on that. 10x better than a chain petstore retailer. I'll definitely be back. I would've given 5 stars, but for their narrow line up of unattractive tanks. You won't find higher end aquariums, modern lighting, and decent furniture. You're out of luck if you want to set up an attractive aquascape. read more