Kent and Matt thank you for the great job on our messy pond. You brought it back to life. Our Koi…read moreare dancing. Very quick and efficient. Left our yard as they found it. Vickie and Leland Wardell.

The place had a bit of a smell and a lot of the tank hardscapes were covered in algae and not the…read moreclearest waters. Not the cleanest aquarium store I've been to but at least I didn't see many dead animals. The shop was dimly lit in some areas so I'm assuming that they're in the middle of re-organizing or something. Livestock price wise, i think it's reasonable. Although some tissue cultured were on the pricier side. The selection of plants and livestock were OK, I would probably only visit if you need equipment though. They have some ADA, UNS, Chihiros, CO2 tanks, etc. Here are some of the livestock prices to give you a sense of what they charge. This is not a comprehensive list but rather some livestock I was personally interested with: Prices as of June 2026: FW Fish Assorted Male Bettas - $10 Ember Tetra - $5 False Bandit Cory - $12 Kuhli Loach - $6 Longfin Bronze Cory - $10 Pea Puffers - $8 Pygmy Corydora - $6 Sterbai Cory - $15 Super Red Bristlenose - $30 Whiptail Catfish - $20 SHRIMP Amano Shrimp - $7 Bamboo Shrimp - $10 Black Tiger Shrimp - $15 Cherry Shrimp - $8 Opae Ula Shrimp - $5 Super Tiger Shrimp - $15 SNAILS Jade Mystery Snail - $5 Japanese Trapdoor Snail - $9

I inherited my koi pond and I try to take it pretty seriously. I have been maintaining it for about…read more5 years. I have worked with a few folks who have been good, but I wanted to get my pond to the next level. Elan IS next level. Not only is he helpful, honest, hardworking, and genuinely a nice guy - he is also open to teaching you how to be a better pond and koi owner. I've been working with Elan for about 2 years now - and have nothing but great things to say. He has helped me improve my pond - get better at testing it - and keeping my fish healthy and happy! Beyond this - he has helped with getting new fish when we had one pass away. Elan and his team are the best and I cannot recommend them highly enough.

Elan saved our pond--and our koi!**…read more When we moved into our new home, the backyard koi pond was in terrible shape: murky, greenish water where we could barely see the fish. Thankfully, we found Elan online. He gave us a quote over the phone and clearly explained how he would clean and restore the pond. When Elan arrived, he gently captured the koi and smaller fish, placing them safely into buckets. He then drained the filthy water completely. What he uncovered was shocking--decades' worth of mud-like waste from fish droppings and uneaten food, likely accumulated over 70 years. Wearing a scuba suit, Elan meticulously vacuumed and scooped out the muck, then pressure-washed away layers of algae. He didn't stop there--he thoughtfully rearranged the decorative bricks and stones and carefully tied down the aquatic plants for a neat, natural look. Finally, he refilled the pond with fresh, conditioned water and gently released the fish back into their beautifully restored home. We were absolutely amazed--the transformation was stunning. Now we truly enjoy watching our fish swim happily in their crystal-clear pond. We can't thank Elan enough for his expertise, dedication, and genuine passion for aquatic life.

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!

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.

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!

We spent a couple of hours perusing through the exhibits on a Sunday. There is a lot to look at and…read moreif you're a kid, or a reptile enthusiast, there is a lot to get excited over. You have an assortment of diff reptiles, from monitors, to snakes, to iguanas, to geckos, etc. that you can choose to observe, pet, hold, or even buy. If you decide to buy anything, you also have all the items available to set up a tank for the first time or just stock up on some supplies if you already have an existing set up. The prices here were very competitive, there were exhibit deals happening all around. If you do want to hold a snake, or even take a picture with it, it will cost you at least $5 a round, so that was a bit costly.

What a fun event... even for a bunny lover like me, knowing that reptiles are probably my rabbits'…read moreworst enemy... the snakes would eat them, and the tortoise would outsmart them in a race, lol. Reptile Realms (aka the San Jose Reptile Show), for the last two years has been unable to hold the event at the Santa Clara County Fairgrounds (as they did annually pre-covid). So they expanded to holding the expo at the San Mateo County Event Center for 2022. Basically there are LOTS of reptile displays, with most of the creatures for sale, and all of them for show. We found mostly snakes, all kinds of sizes, some with very unique patterns, vendors willing to share plenty of knowledge and info about the species, and even some snakes visitors could hold (for free). Besides snakes, there were roaches, crickets, tarantulas, shaved mice, lizards, geckos, chameleons, bearded dragons, tortoises, and some species I can't even name. I realize not all were reptiles, but there was also reptile "food" for sale, and other creatures. And you could get up close and personal with these animals, it was so cool. They also sold clever animal T-shirts and hats, toys (lots of snake themed, but also random stuff like unicorn horns), habitats, plants, and food (for reptiles and for humans). The event took place mainly in a giant hall, so it felt spacious even with the crowds. There were no lines and no wait to enter. And there was plenty of parking (with a $15 fee which was more expensive than the admissions ticket). Some of the reptiles are just sooo cute, especially those baby tortoises, this is a great place to find a new pet. But not for me... my bunnies wouldn't like that.

Imagine waking up to a leaking aquarium and scrambling to find a replacement--that was my morning…read more I initially stopped at Aquarium Depot and had a pretty frustrating experience. I left feeling like I was inconveniencing them just by asking about their ordering process. It honestly felt more like Aquarium De-nope! That led me to Your Reef Experience, and the difference couldn't have been more clear. From the moment I called, the owner was welcoming, patient, and genuinely helpful. He took the time to answer all of my questions and helped me place an order for an out-of-stock aquarium without making it feel like a hassle. He also kept me updated throughout the entire process, which I really appreciated. One thing he said stuck with me: 'I just want to see successful aquarists.' That mindset shows in how he runs his business. If you value knowledgeable, friendly, and customer-focused service, this is the place to go . Highly recommend.

This place is great. Large selection of fresh and saltwater and they have water plants. Workers…read morewere very friendly and helpful.

I visited Bow Wow Meow yesterday, Friday, May 15th, with my baby Oreo for a nail trim, buffing, and…read morepaw grooming. Laurie did a wonderful job after kindly trimming his paws a little shorter upon my request. I was so happy with the results that I also purchased a beautiful leash and collar. Overall, everyone working there was extremely kind, caring, and supportive. The visit was under my sister Carmen Vasquez's name, and my name is Julie G. Thank you for making our outing so special and memorable. God bless you all!

Bow Wow Meow was able to get my puppy in quickly & really did a great job. Thank you, my puppy…read moreappreciated his mani pedi.

I have a 300 gallon pond style tank. I only wish I had the "before" pic…read more Only the top ratings across the board. Timeliness, customer services, responsiveness, cleanliness, affordable cost and with great professional advice. I will 100% be calling again for more maintenance and highly suggest them for anyone's tank needs. Huge thanks to the team for everything!!!

Hmm had intended to say no added mineral taste, Just finished my first 5 gallon bottle. I weened…read moreoff of sports drinks. And vacating my bladder has improved

All the good things I read about Affordable Aquarium Services inYELP are true! My son has a 20…read moregallon aquatic tank with 2 good size turtles that he's been neglecting to clean after we remodeled and it was moved to a corner spot. The tank has gotten extremely dirty & gross to say the least and we realized we needed help! I called up Affordable Aquarium based on the Yelp reviews and talked to Andrew. I told him honestly that we have a turtle tank that's filthy with things growing in it and could send him a picture first. Andrew was not a bit hesitant and said there's no need to see a photo of it before he comes out. I asked and agreed with his fee and he asked me further questions about the size of tank, age, filter...etc. so he can be well prepared for the appointment. Andrew was very acommodating and was able to fit me into his already busy schedule right away. He arrived punctually with all the stuff needed for my job. I was very impressed with Andrew - he's professional, efficient, personable and caring for the pets (our turtles), the tank and our floor/furniture. He thoroughly took out and cleaned the contents (floating rock..etc) in the tank, scrubbed down/scrapped all the gross yucky stuff along with whatever bugs in there. Long story short when he's done our tank is restored to a clean tank with clear water & happy turtles!! Something we haven't seen in years!? Thank you Andrew! My son really really appreciates your help too! I would recommend Andrew's Affordable Aquarium Services to anyone!

I have been using Matt and Andrew for the last 6 months and am extremely happy. Previously, I was…read moredoing the aquarium maintenance and battling algae growth constantly. Matt and Andrew came in, made my aquarium look brand new and have done a great job maintaining it. They also recommended and selected additional fish to add and all the fish seem very happy and cheerful. They come once a month, are fast, very clean and friendly. They are not cheap, but you are paying for their expertise and professionalism.