List of Bay Area LFS, with address and directions. - Page 6

ThRoewer · 01/25/2017, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by m0nkie

Hi guys. I plan to visit SF area this weekend. Wondering if there's any must visit fish stores???

mainly looking for SPS corals and anemones.

thanks!

Neptune Aquatics is usually worth a visit, but I haven't been there for a while.
1238 N. 5th St. , San Jose, CA 95112

California Reef Co. is generally good for SPS frags. They may be a bit lower on stock than usual because Matt and Anthony just took over ownership. Still, since it's on the way from Neptune to Aquatic Collection it's worth to make a stop.
37420 Cedar Blvd Suite A, Newark, CA 94560

The best place for Anemones and Fish is usually Aquatic Collection.
1212 W Winton Ave, Hayward, CA 94545

Sometimes you also find interesting stuff at Aquarium Concepts.
There are a few more stores, but I've never been to those.

scuzy · 01/25/2017, 04:33 PM

Aquarium concept had a fire might not be worth s go for a bit.

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fixingstill · 02/18/2017, 06:28 PM

Connie's tropical fish in Castro Valley is no longer selling saltwater stuff. They are converting to Koi and Ponds but the conversion is taking forever. Hope they will come back at all. It is tough for these LFS to survive with all these expenses in California.

fixingstill · 02/18/2017, 06:34 PM

It doesn't seem like any LFS are in San Francisco at all that you can walk in and see buy fish and corals. Correct me I am wrong. The closest one (to SF) in Ultimate Aquarium in San Mateo?
I live in Fremont. Neptune aquatics has best collection of corals and Aquatic Collection in Hayward has fish. Last time I was in CA Reef and bought a fish, the water in the bag has nitrate of over 40. Hope they will stay in business.

Waiting for Aquarium Concepts to reopen to see what they have after the electrical fire.

Or go to Sacramento. That is long drive.

Oh, King Aquarium in Story Rd in SJ is not really taking care of their saltwater fish/corals.

andy67 · 02/18/2017, 09:19 PM

I heard there is a new store coming to Brentwood specialing in affordable corals and fish. opening mid March

WLachnit · 02/22/2017, 11:05 PM

There is also another one opening in Oakland near jack London square called Bay Bridge Aquarium.

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bRentProperties · 03/01/2017, 03:44 PM

All About Fish in Concord is another option if you are ever over that way.

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fulano de tal · 04/14/2017, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by fixingstill

It doesn't seem like any LFS are in San Francisco at all that you can walk in and see buy fish and corals. Correct me I am wrong. The closest one (to SF) in Ultimate Aquarium in San Mateo?

There are at least two in SF: 6th avenue aquarium and Lucky Ocean.

There is also a place called Natural Life Aquarium in South San Francisco or thereabouts.

WLachnit · 08/31/2017, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by scuzy

Aquarium concept had a fire might not be worth s go for a bit.

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Aquarium Concepts is now closed.

ThRoewer · 09/04/2017, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by WLachnit

Aquarium Concepts is now closed.

They folded completely and went out of business? Last time I checked their website it still said that they were preparing to reopen.

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WLachnit · 09/04/2017, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by ThRoewer

They folded completely and went out of business? Last time I checked their website it still said that they were preparing to reopen.

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Yes, went out of business.

ThRoewer · 09/06/2017, 11:23 AM

Infinite Aquarium in Santa Clara is now open.
3194 De La Cruz Blvd
Santa Clara, CA 95054

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lingwendil · 11/14/2017, 10:09 AM

http://www.brentwoodreefsupply.com/

8065 Brentwood Blvd #3b, Brentwood, CA 94513
(925) 626-5471

Usually good on corals, I'm not a fan of his fish selection though.

Good source of frozen food and RODI water though, without the drive further out towards the south or west bay for us delta folks.

Lionfish1965 · 11/14/2017, 12:52 PM

Lucky Goldfish, with Hunter and Teens, in Downtown Oakland was awesome. They treated you like Family.

kwinto · 03/05/2019, 10:10 PM

Brentwood reef supply was closed two weeks ago with store sign taken down. Are they out of business? The web site doesn’t say anything though.

Bary · 03/22/2019, 10:05 PM

Damn, that sucks on Aquarium Concepts! Had a pile of store credit there and enjoyed picking frags from their tanks. Sad.

Bary · 03/22/2019, 10:19 PM

Jofish Petaluma has been closed a few years. FishPro's Cotati renamed as AquaTerra but closed last year. Only specialized aquarium shop I'm aware of in north bay currently is Caesar's in Santa Rosa. Slim pickings!

neoh74 · 04/20/2019, 12:49 AM

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Originally Posted by kwinto

Brentwood reef supply was closed two weeks ago with store sign taken down. Are they out of business? The web site doesn’t say anything though.

PM BRS on Facebook. He is selling out of his house now.

02/18/2017, 06:34 PM	#129
fixingstill Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Posts: 249	It doesn't seem like any LFS are in San Francisco at all that you can walk in and see buy fish and corals. Correct me I am wrong. The closest one (to SF) in Ultimate Aquarium in San Mateo? I live in Fremont. Neptune aquatics has best collection of corals and Aquatic Collection in Hayward has fish. Last time I was in CA Reef and bought a fish, the water in the bag has nitrate of over 40. Hope they will stay in business. Waiting for Aquarium Concepts to reopen to see what they have after the electrical fire. Or go to Sacramento. That is long drive. Oh, King Aquarium in Story Rd in SJ is not really taking care of their saltwater fish/corals. Last edited by fixingstill; 02/18/2017 at 06:41 PM.

02/22/2017, 11:05 PM	#131
WLachnit Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 1,722	There is also another one opening in Oakland near jack London square called Bay Bridge Aquarium. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk __________________ (1) 300g mixed reef (Starfire DT) + 100g Sump (2) 100g Softie tank (Starfire DT) My Build Thread: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=263472

09/06/2017, 11:23 AM	#137
ThRoewer Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Fremont, CA Posts: 9,555	Infinite Aquarium in Santa Clara is now open. 3194 De La Cruz Blvd Santa Clara, CA 95054 Sent from my XT1254 using Tapatalk __________________ Pairs: 4 percula, 3 P. kauderni, 3 D. excisus, 1 ea of P. diacanthus, S. splendidus, C. altivelis O. rosenblatti, D. janssi, S. yasha & a Gramma loreto trio 3 P. diacanthus. 2 C. starcki Current Tank Info: 200 gal 4 tank system (40x28x24 + 40B + 40B sump tank + 20g refugium) + 30x18x18 mixed reef + 20g East Pacific biotop + 20g FW +...

11/14/2017, 10:09 AM	#138
lingwendil Man who sold the world Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Oakley, behind enemy lines in communist occupied California. Posts: 254	http://www.brentwoodreefsupply.com/ 8065 Brentwood Blvd #3b, Brentwood, CA 94513 (925) 626-5471 Usually good on corals, I'm not a fan of his fish selection though. Good source of frozen food and RODI water though, without the drive further out towards the south or west bay for us delta folks. __________________ LED snob. Unapologetic Luxeon Rebel and Bridgelux Vero fanboy. Every time a fluorescent or halide fixture is scrapped, an angel gets its wings.

01/25/2017, 04:33 PM	#127
scuzy Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 6,499	Aquarium concept had a fire might not be worth s go for a bit. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

02/18/2017, 06:28 PM	#128
fixingstill Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Posts: 249	Connie's tropical fish in Castro Valley is no longer selling saltwater stuff. They are converting to Koi and Ponds but the conversion is taking forever. Hope they will come back at all. It is tough for these LFS to survive with all these expenses in California.

02/18/2017, 09:19 PM	#130
andy67 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Discovery Bay Ca Posts: 147	I heard there is a new store coming to Brentwood specialing in affordable corals and fish. opening mid March

03/01/2017, 03:44 PM	#132
bRentProperties Registered Member Join Date: May 2014 Posts: 14	All About Fish in Concord is another option if you are ever over that way. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

11/14/2017, 12:52 PM	#139
Lionfish1965 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Posts: 13	Lucky Goldfish, with Hunter and Teens, in Downtown Oakland was awesome. They treated you like Family.

03/05/2019, 10:10 PM	#140
kwinto Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Livermore, CA Posts: 22	Brentwood reef supply was closed two weeks ago with store sign taken down. Are they out of business? The web site doesn’t say anything though.

03/22/2019, 10:05 PM	#141
Bary Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 51	Damn, that sucks on Aquarium Concepts! Had a pile of store credit there and enjoyed picking frags from their tanks. Sad.

03/22/2019, 10:19 PM	#142
Bary Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 51	Jofish Petaluma has been closed a few years. FishPro's Cotati renamed as AquaTerra but closed last year. Only specialized aquarium shop I'm aware of in north bay currently is Caesar's in Santa Rosa. Slim pickings!