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6/18/20 Re: COVID: Open during Yelp posted business hours, barely any customers (saw one other customer when we were there),spacious inside with plenty of ventilation and staff is masked up. Wow! Heaven for Koi and fancy goldfish lovers. I had no idea there was a place like this right here in San Jose. Tucked away in a warehouse on 10th St near SJ Giants stadium/Senter Costco, this location offers full grown competition grade koi and fancy goldfish. Many of the mature Koi are hand selected during an annual trip by the owner Kevin in Japan. Others are shipped from Japan and Thailand. There was a large batch of fancy goldfish just shipped upon our arrival and currently in quarantine...something something ironic. Anyhow, the prices appear reasonable for the size and quality of fish they offer. About $75 for smaller fancy goldfish like Ranchu and Oranda up to $150 or so for larger. Koi range widely based on markings, coloring and lineage...and probably other factors a noob like me in unaware of, but that the folks at Genki would happily explain. Every fish we saw looked to be in peak condition. Bill, who turned out to be the owner, Kevin's Brother-in-Law patiently helped us through all our questions and gave us plenty of space to browse the fish. It was nice to know this rather impressive endeavor was still handled by folks who really care about the hobby, family even. He also provided guidance on maintaining color and health of the fish. Another gentleman, Dai also helped us with all of goldfish-specific questions since Bill specializes specifically in Koi. During non-covid times this organization also hosts auctions and events for Koi enthusiasts. Hopefully we will be able to join in the future. We'll be back soon to check out the fish once we are ALL out of quarantine. If you are looking for your next Koi or considering upgrading your freshwater tank with some incredible goldfish specimens...or even just in the neighborhood Genki Koi is definitely worth a visit.
Great quality fish and friendly staff, definitely worth the drive for me (coming from Marin)!
Premium prices for average-fare. I really wanted to patronize this aquatic establishment but the pricing on their fish is STEEP and quite the hard pill to swallow for their average to good offerings of koi and fancy goldfish. If you're looking for value, this is the wrong place to go! I am an avid keeper of fancy goldfish for over a decade now and the point of my visit was for fancy goldfish; one of Genki's specialties. For their normal-fare of average-sized to large koi and fancy goldfish, the prices here are an outright cash grab or highway robbery. ***They sell fish for $100-$400 that would cost $35-$150 tops at their competitors.*** Their selection and quality just does not justify their exorbitant pricing. I was unable to find any show-quality fish which you would expect at the price point they command. Putting value in prospective, compared to coast gem that also specializes in handpicked first-choice fancy goldfish and mailing them to you from san diego, there's much better fish there for cheaper. Even after UPS takes their next-day-air shipping share! The savings over this place would be enough to eat-out for my family for dinner at a sit-down establishment. Not to mention, you're able to save a trip here. Pricing of their supplies on hand is fair and palatable but that's pretty much where all the good ends at. If you're looking for XXL-XXXL koi to stock your massive pond with, where a yard stick is more appropriate for scale and a bathroom scale for determining weight, look no further. This is the only place that sells such impressively sized koi in the bay area. If you're on the market and have the facilities to successfully keep such fish, you already know the 4 digit denomination for prices. Word of the wise, if you're tone-deaf on value and still plan on acquiring fish from here, please take the time to observe prospective selections for a couple minutes before committing. Especially for their fancy goldfish. I noticed quite a few sickly fish on my visit, in all places including their display tank near the counter where they keep their top-shelf "best" fish. Swim bladder is especially problematic with their stock. On my particular visit I had my eyes on an red/ black "apache" oranda that the employee would shy away from answering my questions about its health after I noticed it tended to loiter at the top of the surface of the water and unable to swim down.
This place have big koi fish and they are nice and expensive. We were looking for a new place for koi fish food since the one we normally patron is closed. Was very impressed with the layout and the size of the fish. Will need to pick up a couple of extra shifts to afford them. Will keep them in my Rolodex for future reference.
I've traveled up and down the Peninsula and Genki Koi is THE SPOT for quality Fancy Goldfish and Koi in the Bay Area. Lookout for the sandwich board sign as it is quite hidden and tucked behind a large building. They have recently started offering many beautiful and rare Thai imported Ranchu, Oranda, Demekin, and more. I am always pleased with the quality and health of their fish and will definitely be back again.
Best place to get a premium selection of goldfish (they had a large selection of Ranchu, Oranda, Tamasaba, Demekin, and Buffalo ranchu). Of course they have a beautiful selection of Koi as well, but I primarily was searching for goldfish. Prices were slightly higher than a typical fish store or chain pet store, (Genki: $75+ for Ranchu and $35-75 for Tamasaba). However the quality and coloration of these fish are far above anything that I have seen available in the Bay Area, well worth the price if you love goldfish! I purchased a Tamasaba goldfish ($50 for a medium sized fish 2-3 inches) and 2 weeks later I am very happy with the purchase. This is the first location in the Bay Area that I could purchase this fish outside of imports or online shipment. I will absolutely be back for more Tamasaba and perhaps other goldfish types from Genki Koi!
Genki koi have the most beautiful and high end goldfish, the staff there are really nice helpful with great personalities, and if I would have a chance to go any where in California for good quality goldfish I would really recommend Genki Koi
I absolutely would recommend Genki Koi to anyone looking for high quality goldfish or Koi. I have been searching for Tamasaba for a long time and when I contacted Kevin of a genki Koi, he was able to get me three of them. I was able to ask for videos of the potential fish I wanted and they were able to get me the perfect Tamasaba. Being based out if state and shopping online can be challenging, but Genki Koi made it easy to shop with confidence. I was shipped three healthy Tamasaba and I got a high quality Ranchu. The whole process of getting fish sent from out of state was easy. Definitely one of the best places to get goldfish and Koi. Thank you Genki Koi for getting me the Goldfish I've always wanted- Tamasaba
I recently bought a couple Thai calico oranda from this store, they are absolutely amazing! Probably the best quality u can get in the area. The calico oranda I bought have super spread out tails, very nice body shape and attractive colors, which make they stand out among the regular oranda. They are for sure a bit pricey, their goldfish price range from $50-$500.
If you can see my live stock i doubt that you have question why i give them 5 star right? All of them are from genki koi. They have the highest quality of goldfish money can buy. Im still looking future bussness with them
Bill was awesome. Super knowledgeable and beyond helpful. Genki Koi has earned a customer for life. Genki Koi's selection is impeccable. My daughter and I walked out with 7 Koi pics below.
WOW!! Genki has exceptional fancy goldfish and outstanding customer service! I'm a bit of a goldfish geek and recently rebooted my 180 gallon aquarium. Bill, Kevin and Dai have gone above and beyond to answer my questions, update my knowledge and help me get the most out of my system. I have purchased 3 beautiful fish from Genki so far and can't wait to come back for more show quality fish. I have kept fancy goldfish off and on for 25 years and had recently gotten very discouraged about the whole hobby and was considering selling my tank because I had had so many bad experiences with poor quality fish from other places. I was referred to Genki and it has completely reinvigorated my enthusiasm for the hobby! These are the most healthy, high quality fish I have ever had the pleasure to keep. Every time I have come here (4 times in the last month lol) the fish all look healthy and well cared for. They have such a variety of Thai and hybrid Ranchu, Orandas, Demekins, Ryukins, Jikins...I take twice as long to decide because of so many lovely specimens to choose from. Their quarantine procedure gives me peace of mind that the fish have been screened and that they care about their customers' tanks. I also love that they're invested in the local community and growing the hobby with their Goldfish Palooza events. We are so incredibly fortunate to have a place like Genki.
4 months ago
You can't say enough good things about Kevin and Genki Koi. Some of the reviews of people complaining 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!! read more
8 months ago
If you are looking for koi or goldfish, this store is the one to go in the bay area. I've been to almost every fish stores in bay and I recommend to go to this place. However they are pretty pricey compared to other online fish shops. read more
6/18/20 Re: COVID: Open during Yelp posted business hours, barely any customers (saw one other customer when we were there),spacious inside with plenty of ventilation and staff is masked up. Wow! Heaven for Koi and fancy goldfish lovers. I had no idea there was a place like this right here in San Jose. Tucked away in a warehouse on 10th St near SJ Giants stadium/Senter Costco, this location offers full grown competition grade koi and fancy goldfish. Many of the mature Koi are hand selected during an annual trip by the owner Kevin in Japan. Others are shipped from Japan and Thailand. There was a large batch of fancy goldfish just shipped upon our arrival and currently in quarantine...something something ironic. Anyhow, the prices appear reasonable for the size and quality of fish they offer. About $75 for smaller fancy goldfish like Ranchu and Oranda up to $150 or so for larger. Koi range widely based on markings, coloring and lineage...and probably other factors a noob like me in unaware of, but that the folks at Genki would happily explain. Every fish we saw looked to be in peak condition. Bill, who turned out to be the owner, Kevin's Brother-in-Law patiently helped us through all our questions and gave us plenty of space to browse the fish. It was nice to know this rather impressive endeavor was still handled by folks who really care about the hobby, family even. He also provided guidance on maintaining color and health of the fish. Another gentleman, Dai also helped us with all of goldfish-specific questions since Bill specializes specifically in Koi. During non-covid times this organization also hosts auctions and events for Koi enthusiasts. Hopefully we will be able to join in the future. We'll be back soon to check out the fish once we are ALL out of quarantine. If you are looking for your next Koi or considering upgrading your freshwater tank with some incredible goldfish specimens...or even just in the neighborhood Genki Koi is definitely worth a visit. read more
3 years ago
Great quality fish and friendly staff, definitely worth the drive for me (coming from Marin)! read more
6 years ago
Premium prices for average-fare. I really wanted to patronize this aquatic establishment but the pricing on their fish is STEEP and quite the hard pill to swallow for their average to good offerings of koi and fancy goldfish. If you're looking for value, this is the wrong place to go! I am an avid keeper of fancy goldfish for over a decade now and the point of my visit was for fancy goldfish; one of Genki's specialties. For their normal-fare of average-sized to large koi and fancy goldfish, the prices here are an outright cash grab or highway robbery. ***They sell fish for $100-$400 that would cost $35-$150 tops at their competitors.*** Their selection and quality just does not justify their exorbitant pricing. I was unable to find any show-quality fish which you would expect at the price point they command. Putting value in prospective, compared to coast gem that also specializes in handpicked first-choice fancy goldfish and mailing them to you from san diego, there's much better fish there for cheaper. Even after UPS takes their next-day-air shipping share! The savings over this place would be enough to eat-out for my family for dinner at a sit-down establishment. Not to mention, you're able to save a trip here. Pricing of their supplies on hand is fair and palatable but that's pretty much where all the good ends at. If you're looking for XXL-XXXL koi to stock your massive pond with, where a yard stick is more appropriate for scale and a bathroom scale for determining weight, look no further. This is the only place that sells such impressively sized koi in the bay area. If you're on the market and have the facilities to successfully keep such fish, you already know the 4 digit denomination for prices. Word of the wise, if you're tone-deaf on value and still plan on acquiring fish from here, please take the time to observe prospective selections for a couple minutes before committing. Especially for their fancy goldfish. I noticed quite a few sickly fish on my visit, in all places including their display tank near the counter where they keep their top-shelf "best" fish. Swim bladder is especially problematic with their stock. On my particular visit I had my eyes on an red/ black "apache" oranda that the employee would shy away from answering my questions about its health after I noticed it tended to loiter at the top of the surface of the water and unable to swim down. read more
2 years ago
This place have big koi fish and they are nice and expensive. We were looking for a new place for koi fish food since the one we normally patron is closed. Was very impressed with the layout and the size of the fish. Will need to pick up a couple of extra shifts to afford them. Will keep them in my Rolodex for future reference. read more
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I've traveled up and down the Peninsula and Genki Koi is THE SPOT for quality Fancy Goldfish and Koi in the Bay Area. Lookout for the sandwich board sign as it is quite hidden and tucked behind a large building. They have recently started offering many beautiful and rare Thai imported Ranchu, Oranda, Demekin, and more. I am always pleased with the quality and health of their fish and will definitely be back again. read more
8 years ago
Best place to get a premium selection of goldfish (they had a large selection of Ranchu, Oranda, Tamasaba, Demekin, and Buffalo ranchu). Of course they have a beautiful selection of Koi as well, but I primarily was searching for goldfish. Prices were slightly higher than a typical fish store or chain pet store, (Genki: $75+ for Ranchu and $35-75 for Tamasaba). However the quality and coloration of these fish are far above anything that I have seen available in the Bay Area, well worth the price if you love goldfish! I purchased a Tamasaba goldfish ($50 for a medium sized fish 2-3 inches) and 2 weeks later I am very happy with the purchase. This is the first location in the Bay Area that I could purchase this fish outside of imports or online shipment. I will absolutely be back for more Tamasaba and perhaps other goldfish types from Genki Koi! read more
6 years ago
Genki koi have the most beautiful and high end goldfish, the staff there are really nice helpful with great personalities, and if I would have a chance to go any where in California for good quality goldfish I would really recommend Genki Koi read more
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I absolutely would recommend Genki Koi to anyone looking for high quality goldfish or Koi. I have been searching for Tamasaba for a long time and when I contacted Kevin of a genki Koi, he was able to get me three of them. I was able to ask for videos of the potential fish I wanted and they were able to get me the perfect Tamasaba. Being based out if state and shopping online can be challenging, but Genki Koi made it easy to shop with confidence. I was shipped three healthy Tamasaba and I got a high quality Ranchu. The whole process of getting fish sent from out of state was easy. Definitely one of the best places to get goldfish and Koi. Thank you Genki Koi for getting me the Goldfish I've always wanted- Tamasaba read more
7 years ago
I recently bought a couple Thai calico oranda from this store, they are absolutely amazing! Probably the best quality u can get in the area. The calico oranda I bought have super spread out tails, very nice body shape and attractive colors, which make they stand out among the regular oranda. They are for sure a bit pricey, their goldfish price range from $50-$500. read more
7 years ago
If you can see my live stock i doubt that you have question why i give them 5 star right? All of them are from genki koi. They have the highest quality of goldfish money can buy. Im still looking future bussness with them read more
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8 years ago
Bill was awesome. Super knowledgeable and beyond helpful. Genki Koi has earned a customer for life. Genki Koi's selection is impeccable. My daughter and I walked out with 7 Koi pics below. read more
6 years ago
Here are some of the new amazing goldfish we got from genki! Very happy with them! Still our go to place for goldfish! read more
6 years ago
WOW!! Genki has exceptional fancy goldfish and outstanding customer service! I'm a bit of a goldfish geek and recently rebooted my 180 gallon aquarium. Bill, Kevin and Dai have gone above and beyond to answer my questions, update my knowledge and help me get the most out of my system. I have purchased 3 beautiful fish from Genki so far and can't wait to come back for more show quality fish. I have kept fancy goldfish off and on for 25 years and had recently gotten very discouraged about the whole hobby and was considering selling my tank because I had had so many bad experiences with poor quality fish from other places. I was referred to Genki and it has completely reinvigorated my enthusiasm for the hobby! These are the most healthy, high quality fish I have ever had the pleasure to keep. Every time I have come here (4 times in the last month lol) the fish all look healthy and well cared for. They have such a variety of Thai and hybrid Ranchu, Orandas, Demekins, Ryukins, Jikins...I take twice as long to decide because of so many lovely specimens to choose from. Their quarantine procedure gives me peace of mind that the fish have been screened and that they care about their customers' tanks. I also love that they're invested in the local community and growing the hobby with their Goldfish Palooza events. We are so incredibly fortunate to have a place like Genki. read more
7 years ago
Great selection of Thai goldfish and Koi. The staff are friendly and knowledgeable. Do not hesitate to stop by! read more
6 years ago
Just got my koi today.. Good customer service. The owner is very nice. recommends this place if you want to buy koi. read more
9 years ago
I am glad we found this place. Our ranchu tank was having pH crash and ammonia spikes. Kevin was very helpful in pointing us to the right direction and giving us valuable advice. Now everything is good and tank has stabilized. No more dozing tons and tons chemicals and scratching our heads on what is going wrong. Will definitely visit and do more business with Genki Koi. :) read more
6 years ago
Great place for koi fish and fancy goldfish! I've visited a good number of pet/fish stores, but none of them compared to the unique and beautiful species that Genki Nishikigoi has! Their koi fish are huge! But what really drew me into the hobby was the beautiful Oranda goldfishes and the cute Ranchu goldfishes. I fell in love! read more
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I was refer from a friend to this place. I was so amazed when I got there. They have so many fishes here. The place is super clean. The pond water is so clear. Kevin sold me the pair of ranchu. I was very happy what those fishes. He even offered to hold my fishes until I get my tank ready. Thank you very much Kevin!!! read more
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Do u guys have platinum butterfly koi short body?
Sorry we don't but we have many butterfly koi
Do they ever update their listing and questions on Yelp? The whole thing is very outdated [posted June 2021].
Do they sell butterfly koi?
At times depending on availability. None at the moment
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