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A few of the corals I've picked up from SJ Reef.

Small shop but has a good little selection of corals at a fair price. Everyone is super friendly and always willing to give some suggestions and advice. Definitely worth a stop if your around!

Derek R.

A genuine guy by the name of Mark got me setup with my 30 gallon saltwater tank the right way and this guy knows his work! Came to my house and set everything up for me to get it going. I highly recommend using Mark from SJReef for all your saltwater needs. Corals, fish, rocks & frags this is the place where you want to go. Thanks again Mark!

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Fantastic reef store, Mark is awesome and not out to just take your money, could not recommend SJ Reef enough.

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Definitely one of my favorite shops in the bay. Great selection and great staff, they really take great care of you!

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Cute shop with very nice coral selection and a wide range of prices. I always find something I like there.

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Is anyone looking to purchase a whole set up ? 30 gallon tank, protein skimmer, Stand light etc etc please message me !!!!!

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I love taking my kids to go see the incredible fish tanks they have. They are always friendly and…read moreafter a few owners. We went in the other day and they were moving 2 doors down. Hopefully once they settle in it will be even better to go see the fish and purchase more saltwater from their giant tanks.

Gio Marine is easily one of the best local fish stores I've been to. The moment you walk in, you…read morecan tell the tanks are well cared for and the livestock is healthy, vibrant, and properly maintained. That alone already sets them apart from a lot of other places. What really makes the difference is the level of knowledge and the way they approach helping customers. Instead of just trying to make a quick sale, they actually take the time to understand your setup and what you're trying to achieve. The advice feels genuine and experience-based, which is huge in a hobby where the wrong guidance can cost you time and money. Their selection of corals and fish is solid, and everything consistently looks like it's been handled with care. On top of that, their prices are very competitive--honestly better than most other places I've come across--which makes it even easier to keep coming back. It's clear they take pride in what they do, and that shows in both the quality of the store and the overall experience. Whether you're new to reefing or have an established tank, this is a place you can rely on for both livestock and guidance. Definitely a strong option if you're looking for a dependable and knowledgeable shop.

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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!

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I am very happy with my appointment. It has been two weeks, and I am still so pleased with the…read moreservice Melody N. provided. I knew I was in great hands when I arrived early in the morning and took time to read the team bios. I was especially happy to learn that Melody is known for working with Shih Tzus. Although I do not live nearby, I would absolutely love to return. The service I have been receiving at my local PetSmart made me give up on them after four years of taking my dog there. Melody was thorough, addressed all of my concerns, and went above and beyond to educate me. She even updated the notes as well. Overall, it was an excellent experience, and I highly recommend her! :)

This review is specifically for the grooming service (the store itself is fine--no issues there)…read more About a year ago, we brought in our Australian Shepherd for grooming. She had some matting, so we understood that some fur might need to be removed. However, they ended up shaving her down to the skin. As many people know, you should never shave a double-coated dog--it can permanently damage their coat. It took a full year for her fur to grow back, and even now, it's not the same as it was before. Hoping that was just a one-time mistake, we gave them another chance last week for a light summer trim. This time, she was not matted at all. I specifically explained our previous experience and clearly told the technician not to shave her. Unfortunately, when I picked her up, she had been shaved again--not to the skin like last visit but still very very short. At this point, it's hard to see this as anything but a lack of understanding or care when it comes to proper grooming for double-coated breeds. We won't be returning, and I would strongly caution other pet owners--especially those with similar breeds--to think twice before using this grooming service.

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Avoid this store or Petco. I went there to purchase equipments for my daughter's pet. I was…read moreintroduced the Vital Care Premier Plan by one of the staff. He told me that I could sign up for the plan to get discounts and cancel it later anytime if I did not like it. A couple of months later I found I didn't really need the plan because I could buy many things from Amazon with cheaper prices, so I decided to cancel it to avoid the monthly charge $10.96. Then, I realized that I had signed up for a membership plan with an annual commitment, which was never mentioned by the guy who helped me. I suddently felt that I was tricked. How many people would actually read all pages of the contract? Fine, I could cancel it after one year. I wanted to make sure my membership won't be renewed after one year. Guess what! There was an option of turning off the Auto-Renew Plan function on Petco website and Petco App on my phone, but I was not able to switch it off (it's a fake switch). I was shocked and thought about whether the company made this on purpose. I wanted to visit the local store where I signed up for the membership, but I was too busy to go there and forgot about it. During the Christmas break, my daughter wanted to buy a light bult at the store, so it reminded me of asking my Vital Care Premier account. I showed the Petco app on my phone to one of the staff that I could not turn off the Auto-Renew Plan, and surprisingly she had no clue and suggested me to contact the Customer Service. A couple weeks later, I decided to try it one more time on Petco website. I used the online chatting function on Petco website to look for a solution and received a customer service phone number (They could not help me from the online chatting). When I was typing another message to explain my situation, the chat session was ended by the representative. Shouldn't the representative wait for my response to end the session? I then called the customer service and explained the situation. The lady who helped me could easily switch off the Auto-Renew setting from her side. This is RIDICULOUS! The company made the option available on the website and app, but customers can not do it by themselves. I had to waste my time to get it done (one trip to the store, online chatting, phone call to customer service) instead of a simple click on the website or app. I doubted that they knew it and just wanted to make the cancellation more diffcult. Be careful about signing up for the Vital Care Premier plan! Not sure if any other customers had the same experience of cancelling the membership. No more Petco. Go to PetSmart or Amazon.

The service is not consistently reliable. The store was totally empty. When we came in with the…read moreexception of one staff member who was feeding the live pets. After she disappeared the only other person was in the grooming area. When we were ready no one was around. I yelled several times. I didn't get any response. I had to find an employee only room and knocked on the door. The clerk came out and rang up my sale. The store is well stocked, though it does not have the types of dog food. I feed my dog. It's great for cat litter and an occasional treat for the dog.

SjReef - localfishstores - Updated May 2026

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