SF Aquatic is run by true enthusiasts in the fishkeeping hobby. We are lucky to have a fish store…read morein the East Bay that specializes in high grade Neocaridina and Caridina shrimp, especially one that maintains their livestock in such good conditions. With strikingly competitive pricing you should consider this store to be the first stop when shopping for your next aquarium or adding to an existing one. One thing to note: Hours are not accurate on map listings. To my knowledge, they close at 5 p.m. on the days they're listed as open.

The fish are well maintained, clean tanks. The prices are competitive…read more The staff, well, once you get their attention, they are very help fun and warm. For whatever reason, they don't engage with the customers unless you request it. Odd, but the fish and shrimp are healthy, I will take that over attentive customer service any day.

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

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

Came to get help with building a new tank. The staff were so helpful and gave us homework before…read moretrying to sell us anything. You can tell they actually care about fish/aquatics and want people to be successful with them. They have freshwater as well as oceanic setups and example tanks. We will definitely be back for all of our needs.

Haven't been here for two years and things have gone downhill since. Their display tank was empty,…read morethey didn't have much fish selection, but had cool anemone selection. Other than that, nothing much to see here ..: sad.

I've driven past this place a thousand times thinking nothing of it. I definitely judged a book by…read moreits cover with location. Recently got some pea puffers and was in need of snails to feed them. I walked in and was immediately taken back by all of the tanks in the store. Tons of really well taken care of BEAUTIFUL bettas. And lots of happy fish. I spoke with the worker asking if he can source a specific fish for me and he gave me some really great info and I'll be reaching back out to them soon about it. Before leaving, he handed me the bag of snails and said he didn't have much left and that I could take the for free. Such a super kind gesture. Have a feeling I'll be a regular here. Definitely worth checking out to anyone looking for a local spot.

I've gone to this shop twice and they are so helpful and accommodating! First time I bought a pleco…read morethat has grown quite a bit and is really happy. Lol. Definitely a pet parent right? A couple weeks ago I went back to purchase a betta but after learning my aquarium had only been cycling for 4 days he sent me home with goldfish to assist with the needed beneficial bacteria. No charge!!! Wow. Who does that? Well they have a customer for life now...and I plan to pay it forward by returning these fish so someone else can also benefit. Its a small place in a strip mall but they have fresh and saltwater fish. They don't have a large selection of aquarium decor but the fish are healthy and the service is professional and much appreciated. Masks are required. Gotta respect that.

First time experience at Cali kid corals, I walked in and was surprised to see how empty the store…read moreis. I was not greeted or approached by the store workers. The tanks look very sad. Many dying and sick fish. Came to buy clownfish and was disappointed to see such a small selection and on top of that the 150$ designer clowns looked to be in rough shape. My local petco keeps better care of their tanks. Needless to say I will not be returning and I suggest you just go to petco.

I hesitate to give a local business a one-star rating, but a Facebook post mentioned a 50% discount…read moreon a fish. When I called to inquire about the fish, I was given a quote of $20. Nevertheless, when I arrived, I was told that the fish typically costs $79 and that the 50% discount would reduce the price to $40. I lost interest and left. Several reviewers have shared similar experiences, and posts in other Facebook groups have accused them of increasing prices only to offer a 50% discount to reach the original price. Although they appear to be kind and willing to assist, I awarded them three stars.

What a nice store, small but wonderful selection and extremely knowledgeabe!…read more I would say on of the best in the east bay.

This was my first time stopping in here. AJ was SO NICE. He let me browse the tanks & ask questions…read moreabout my existing tank. The tanks & store are clean & beautiful, you can tell they care about their creatures here. He was fun to talk to & gave some excellent tips. He helped me choose a school of Candy Cane Tetras for my tank, and they are a beautiful addition. (Why yes I WILL take all 10, they are too cute to separate). I have full confidence in his advice & will be going back soon for some more tankmates. LFS's can be a mixed bag...dirty tanks, odd staff that can't answer questions & seem to just sell you anything. It feels like AJ actually cares about the fish & their wellbeing, which is amazing. I will be a lifelong customer now!

Service and demeanor can be hit or miss depending on who you're dealing with or if it gets busy…read more Nice selection of healthy fish.

I called ahead to see if Ultimate Aquarium had horned nerite snails for my opae ula red shrimp…read moreaquarium - they did! I had tried other stores and they were either out stock or did not carry these particular snails. Also needed chaeto algae - they stock this as well. Very professional and knowledgeable service team - thanks Ultimate Aquarium!

Im very sorry for the extremely long review but this was my experience…read more........ I heard of Aquatic Collection through the Reef Beef podcast. I knew that Richard and his royal highness, Ben Johnson only back products and companies that they believe in. I recently set up a very small frag tank that I plumbed into my main display. I was excited because its a nano frag tank where I can keep alot of the very small fish my rainbow basslet would love to eat. Im a sucker for wrasses and blennies. A Choati, earmuff, China, radiant wrasse and Oman Blenny are the pride and joy of my tank. As soon as my nano frag tank was up and running I was able to finally get my geometric pgmy hawkfish (his name is Cornelius). The next was a pink streaked cryptic wrasse. As most unique fish, they come in seasons. I ordered from a big box site knowing very well that these little wrasses are delicate shippers, at the time this site was the only ones that had them in. This was a death sentence. For some reason they sent the first one as overnight standard, the water was 94 degrees when I recieved him. For a lack of better judgement and selfishness I agreed for a replacement. I was sent another. This time i made sure they held him at the terminal which was an hour away from my house. I got there as soon as they opened and went straight home to find another dead wrasse the died in a little bag. I wasn't going to kill another one so I asked for a refund and waited. I called every LFS in the city and no one had them. So I looked in the next biggest city/state which was San Diego. 6 hours one way for a total of 12 hours round trip. I found a place that had one and they held it for me. Two nights later I was doing tank maintenance listening to Bens lovely voice sing about aquatic collection. I thought i guess I can look to see if they had one and to my surprise, they did. However, I committed myself to the San Diego store. I bought them lunch the day before as a thank you for holding him and I would see them that next day. The morning of my day trip, I woke up and thought to myself am i crazy? Driving 12 hours for a small fish, i asked my fiancee and she ensured me, that I am crazy. So I gave Aquatic Collection a chance. The day of shipping I called Aquatic Collection and got ahold of Ryan who handles their online livestock shipments. Ryan was such a breath of fresh air to talk to. The fish was already packed. Ryan told me exactly how he packed the fish. He went above and beyond to ensure the fish gets to me alive. Again, the fish was already packed and I called him explaining my situation. So prior to my story he already did everything he could to ensure a safe trip for my wrasse. I had the fish shipped to the shipping terminal again, just to be safe. I drove my hour one way get my package and nervously drove back home. I opened the box and HE WAS ALIVE. The joy i felt in that moment makes this hobby worth all the hardships. I immediately called Ryan to thank him, he actually used weather data, experience and his resources to ensure the fish was packed correctly for its journey. This tiny 1.5" in fish was packed in an XL bag with 3lbs of water. The big box website I used previously had the fish in a small bag with probably 6 cups of water. Aquatic Collection and Ryan has earned a customer for life. I am singing their praises everywhere I go. After talking with Ryan I knew i was gettimg an animal that was truly cared for and packed for success. This really mean the world to me, thank you very much Ryan and the Aquatic Collection Team........and Richard and his Royal highness, Ben Johnson

Went in on a Friday afternoon to purchase fresh water plants, I bought 4 different species of…read moreplants, one in particular being "FOXTAIL". The very next day ALL the leafs of that specific species fell off! The other plants were fine , I then called Saturday the very next day to ask about either an exchange or a refund and I spoke to a representative named Mike whose immediate response was "no! there's something wrong with your tank" / "all sales are final" Mike offered no help or tips or nothing just simply blame my tank, which already has shrimp and fish and other vegetation that is doing just fine........ Definitely do not recommend buying from here unless you know for a fact, if something doesn't work out, you're screwed no refunds, exchanges, or any help. Bad bad business practice

Eric, the owner of Sustainable Reef Solutions, was fantastic! He was very responsive and did a lot…read moreof fact-finding prior to his arrival so he was able to get right to work when he got here. He was able to find identify the problem with my koi pond and got it back and flowing in no time. I'm so impressed that I will be retaining him for regular maintenance. I highly recommend his services!!

Wow! Can't say enough good things about SRS! Incredible prices, corals are all super healthy and…read morevibrant, great value and frag size, very prompt and professional delivery. I will definitely be back for some additional pieces. Will keep my eye on the website for new corals! Very happy to support local businesses like this!

Great place to come to wash your pet. $18 per token for 24 mins or buy 3 get one token free. Easy…read moreto take our dog a bath. They provide an apron, clean towels and a few treats. I always bring my own shampoo though because sometimes the shampoo they provide hardly comes out. So I suggest to bring your own. The employees are always helpful. I see them clean the bath tub right each pet for the next pet.

This place is fantastic, especially if you are looking for something specific that may not be easy…read moreto locate (pet food with no gluten, human grade pet food, etc.). My family has been to this location as well as the one in Clayton, CA and both of them are great. The staff is always very friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful. They make it a pleasant experience to shop there. The only potential downside would be that it is pricey. If you are looking for cheap pet food this is not the place. It's been worth the money for us, as we can tell how healthy and happy our dog is with the quality treats and food he gets. Also, our dog is training to be a service animal, so there are certain items we need that can be very hard to find. Pet Food Express is the place to go.