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

Hi, Today, January 19th, around 6pm I dropped in at your…read morestore. I went in and tried calling for someone thinking you were open. It wasn't until after I called the non emergency number that I realized the sign was off and after checking your Facebook I confirmed that you closed at 4pm. Anyways your door was left open. I stayed as long as possible waiting for the fire department. However, I had to get going so I am not sure how long they took to arrive.

Update 3/12/2026: I…read morerecently bought a house in San Jose that came with a pond. Unfortunately the previous owner had passed away and left no instructions, so I had absolutely no idea where to start. I've never had a pond before and knew nothing about how to maintain one. I remember having a great experience with Aqua lab back in 2016 so I called them back up and Kent was incredibly helpful from the start. He took the time to walk me through everything and explain how the system works without ever making me feel dumb for asking very basic questions. We decided to do a one-time deep cleaning to restore the pond. Before the scheduled cleaning, Kent stopped by to check out the system and figure out what actually needed to be done. He ended up fixing a broken part, doing a full deep clean of the pond and the filter/skimmer, and adding beneficial water additives. Since I live about 3 hours away, he kept me updated throughout the process with photos and messages, which I really appreciated. He even left me some pond tools to use and offered to come back another time, at no extra charge, when I'm at the house so he can walk me through the system in person and show me how to do the regular monthly maintenance myself (or help with that if I decide I'd rather have him handle it). His pricing was very fair and actually came in lower than other local shops I contacted. Overall just a really great experience. I've attached before and after photos of the pond. Highly recommend Aqua Lab and working with Kent. What a great guy!

Aqua Lab Aquaria is great store that sells brands like ada and other stuff you will not find at…read moreother stores. Prices are on higher end but the price is fair. Planted tanks start up cost can very costly. Rimless tank, aquasoil. Good duel stage co2 regulator, anf There are equipment that they have that isn't found in big chain store. You're paying quality stuff. I been in fish hobby for 10+ years with African Cichlids, Rare Turtles, and koi ponds, but never tried high tech planted aquarium. High tech Aquarium was quite of challenge for me and aqua lab aquaria guided me to finally built my ideal setup. I no longer have room in my aquarium for plants but this is my favorite store for planted stuff. Another bonus is that they are only store to sell co2.

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.

They are amazing and well worth the cost! They came quickly and made my tank look brand new! My…read morefish are very happy and healthy and I will use them regularly for their excellent service.! Thank you!!!

Frank and his team are reliable, professional and knowledgeable. I have a male beta fish who needs…read morehis 5 gallon tank cleaned once in a while. Frank accommodates to my schedule and has fair pricing. He even gave me beta fish care recommendations to ensure Thursday (the beta) is happy and healthy. I recommend Frank and his team looking for quality aquarium services.

Daniel and his team brought together my dream for the past 26 years. He recommended and set up the…read moretank, supplies and livestock for the initial appointment . A while later and I have my Seahorse tank I wanted since I was 2. I couldn't be happier. Daniel and his team are knowledgeable and passionate, I would trust them with any questions or concerns I have. Thank you Ocean Treasures!

STOP, DON'T waste time looking for other aquarium services. You found the BEST one, I promise…read more Since this review will be long, thought I would emphasize on the point of my review from the beginning... instead of making you read through everything. Many businesses will help you buy a new tank... but have you ever tried to get rid of one? Not just any old fish tank but a giant one, where you could probably teach your kid to swim in it... We are talking about 400-gallon fish tank that was built way too DIY, extremely heavy, filled with livestock, ton of sand and rocks. If you are not into fish, this is easily 4,000 lbs... with many surprise attacks from the DIY "Offense Team". You really want someone who knows what they are doing... unless you want a mini flood of saltwater in your living room.. I contacted MANY businesses including junk removal but wasn't satisfied due to poor communications, lack of planning/professionalism. Thankfully, I read about Ocean Treasures Servicing on social media and did my research/stalking via FB, IG, and... reef forums and found only great things. The owner himself, Daniel, came down all the way from SF for a in person consultation then emailed me a meticulous thought-out plan on step by step of removing the giant tank. The Game Day - Daniel came with 3 team members + 1 cargo van + 1 U-Haul (this thing was huge..) Everyone from the team treated the house like their own, laid out floor protectant all over, swept every bit of sand before attempting to move any heavy items (a little sand that gets dragged can make quiet an impression on your floor), safely caught all the living creatures (all alive :D), and finished the job as if they literally CTRL+X the whole thing out of the house. Ocean Treasures Servicing is simply AMAZING. You would think after all the trouble of getting rid of a tank, I would be done... but NOPE! Since I found the best team I can trust, I am in the process of building a replacement one that is professional made by Daniel and his team...... No more DIY, unleveled, loud sounds, and random cuts from DIY stuff.... Don't Do it yourself, it's not worth it.. Trust Daniel and Ocean Treasures Servicing and just enjoy the hobby.

I hired ABC Aquatic while I was out of the country for four months, and I honestly could not be…read morehappier with their service. I gave them a key to my house so they could come by every three weeks to maintain my aquarium, which requires a lot of trust, and they handled everything professionally and responsibly. Not only did they take excellent care of my fish, but they actually made the aquarium look better than it ever had before. The water quality, the setup, and the overall appearance were noticeably improved each time. When I returned home, all of my fish were healthy, active, and clearly well cared for. It gave me real peace of mind knowing my aquarium was in such good hands while I was away. I highly recommend ABC Aquatic to anyone looking for reliable, knowledgeable, and trustworthy aquarium maintenance. Outstanding service from start to finish.

We live in Oakland and needed help with algae in our 10 gallon tank. Ji Cheng came over on the…read moreweekend and helped set up our tank. He gave us a bunch of tips and answered all of my 10 year old daughter's questions. Tank looks wonderful now, and fish are very happy!

Taylor and Diane were extremely kind and professional and went out of their way to help me. My tank…read moreis looking much better and I'm excited to see the progress it will make by following their recommendations.

Called at appointment time stating they would be over an hour late. Lost my business. I don't think…read moreTaylor had even left his house. Unprofessional, imho.

Adam is the best! He really knows his stuff and the fish at this shop are unique and well taken…read morecare of

Awesome customer service, super friendly and knowledgeable. Best deals around on fish and corals…read more All quarantined and ready to go

Fish Doctor, simply stated a text or email would have been appreciated. It was understood that…read moreyour services were not of a general store, given the situation, it was a desperate call for help, in an attempt help a child's beloved pet fish. Money was NO object, I would have gladly paid any costs incurred, even if it was a lost cause. There is No intended discrimination of your business. It is a simple fact, the other aquarium business did not ignore a job that would be a job too insignificant. Blatant ad? Nope, just stating, if someone is desperately seeking help, don't wait for your reply. Wishing you a prosperous new year.

Fish Doctor is very professional and also willing to help you find the best solution to remedy tank…read moreissues. Mike is very personable and truly cares about his customers and the livestock within the hobby. Always a pleasure to do Business with the Fish Doctor. Thank you for the service you provide!

I had to run some errands in Palo Alto, and my little one tagged along with me for this trip. I…read morethought it'd be fun to bring her along to this museum. There isn't much fun stuff to do in Palo Alto if you're a tiny tot, but this place seemed like it was created for the little ones! Would highly rec if you are in Palo Alto for a day and want to bring your young child somewhere. There are different parts to this - a museum, and also a mini zoo. The museum has all sorts of fun activities, similar to the Bay Area Discovery with building blocks, magnets, trains, cars, tops, etc. The mini zoo is also quite fun with a variety of animals, although not many. The quality of the animals was great, though. They had a feeding hour for the Flamingos when I was there, and although my toddler was not interested, it seemed like the staff stayed for the whole hour, and made sure that anyone who wanted to do it had a chance to do so. Other animals there included a free-roaming peacock! The only draw here is that it's a little small, compared to a real zoo, or a real museum such as the Bay Area Discovery Museum, or the California Academy of Sciences. That being said, the price for this museum was quite reasonable, at $14 per person over 1 year old. Even for the 1.5 hours I was there, I thought it was well worth it! Free parking too. If in the area, I'd definitely stop by again.

Pretty nice little spot for the kids to spend some time. It's not very large, so be prepared for…read morethat. Still, we were able to spend a quality couple of hours here and enjoy the time with the kids. A nice little museum with a tree house and some animals that the kids will enjoy. Again, slightly small, but overall a good time.