Great store with knowledgeable owner. Offers a huge variety of fish, such as goldfish, Mollies, guppies, rasbora and plecos. Also has lots of monster fish like arowana, dragon puffer, Oscar's and ghost knife fish. They specialize in freshwater but have recently added some saltwater fish to their selection. One star off because they sell fish bowls marketed towards bettas which are not proper for any type of fish. Their fish are also usually really healthy looking, but last time I went in I noticed in one tank there seemed to be an outbreak of ich. The owner also once told me I could bury anubias my substrate and it would be fine and that's simply not true read more

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I am an old customer from 30 years. Steve is the owner of the last of the aquarium shops in the east bay (Concord/Walnut Creek/PH). He is very informative and friendly. The shop has an excellent selection of fish and plants etc. read more

Great selection in products for fresh and saltwater tanks. I visit this store and by things on occasion. Saw some starter reef tanks here. read more

This is an awesome local fish store run by a very knowledgable and helpful individual. We came in looking to add fish to our tank for the first time and he took the time to walk us through which fish would be good options and what species work well together. He has so many options of fish/decor. I would recommend this place to everyone! read more

Came into the store and was looking for a difficult to find item. While they did not have what I was looking for, the gentleman that worked there was the kindest person ever! He discussed with me the issue I was having and made some recommendations. He also told me when the item was going to be back in stock. Really great overall experience and highly recommend coming here! read more

Friendly business owners and always helpful with all my questions. He also has different fish every week. Fun store.

Deserves the "3 G's" many times over. Great place Great service Great owner Super helpful Steve makes this the place to go! read more

Love this spot for its necessary products they sell. you won't find the best products at petsmart or other possible aquarium stores. This spot sells the best of the best products needed for a healthy tank set up. The fish variety is amazing as well and all the fishes really seemed happy and balanced! Saw a beautiful sorority tank of female bettas in a 20g tank for the first time at an aquarium store. usually they're mistreated and placed in little isolated cups but that isn't the case here. The owner truly cares about his fishes and is dedicated towards aquatic care for his customers. There is only ONE worker here so please be mindful of the high volume of multitasking the one owner faces in here. He's doing his best and i respect his passion for caring in his store. The variety i saw of fishes: lots of beautiful gouramis, some discus fishes, angel fishes, platys, guppies, goldfishes, and beautiful bettas! lots more but those were the fishes that truly caught my eyes read more

I Like them; A lot. However their hours need to be added to Yelp and anywhere else they show up on the internet. Currently according to all Info I have, they are open 7 days a week. No one answers the phone usually because Steve (and sometimes Lynda is there)is busy helping others-- I get it. But no message? They need an outgoing message for callers with their address and hours. So, I drive over-an-hour and a half today (Monday) just to come here and they have a hand-written note on the store front saying they are closed on Mondays. I guess I never noticed the sign before or it's new. Don't worry I'll be back! I just had to gripe because I just battled traffic to get here and now I I just wasted almost 4 hours of my time. Not to mention I'm going to have hungry frogs because I can't get back here for a couple of days. read more

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NOT SAFE FOR WOMEN I've never left a yelp review before. I made an account just so I could write this review because I am so upset and disgusted. I'm an experienced hobbyist and I bought a $50 fish from this place last week and it got sick the next day. I stopped by today for some meds and the owner put his hands on me. He came up behind me while I was trying to show him a picture of the sick fish (as it was showing symptoms unfamiliar to me) and rubbed his hands all down my arms and shoulders and I just stood there pretending it wasn't happening because I was so shocked and appalled by this behavior. I am never going back. If you are a woman, STEER CLEAR. UPDATE: After posting pictures of the fish online, I've been told the poor thing had hemorrhagic Septicemia. UPDATE: Yelp has received complaints over this review. I'd like to clarify that this is simply a report of my experience at Concord aquarium. The conclusion I've drawn that this is not a safe place for women is my opinion and not a conclusion regarding the broader business practices of Concord Aquarium, but rather one man's misconduct. I've relayed the events of my visit as accurately as I am able. read more

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Steve is a friendly, approachable, and knowledgeable fish store owner/longtime hobbyist. He will hook you up with what you need to be successful! I've been in the hobby for 20+ years, and I drive all the way from Petaluma to Concord to chat with him and purchase his beautiful, healthy fish. Start your aquarium adventure with Steve!!! Separately, Yelp is not an appropriate forum to discuss personal interactions and alleged harassment. As a longtime advocate for abused women, and having experienced physical and emotional abuse myself, it is my opinion that Sarah T.'s review should be removed from Yelp. I wasn't there, and I'm not passing judgment. The accusations that she made are VERY serious--things that could potentially ruin a person's business, financial health, family relationships, and LIFE. Yelp is not an appropriate forum for those types of conversations. read more

By far the best fish store in the Bay Area . I can not explain in words the superior quality of fish that he always has on display. The stock on hand is in rotation so each week you will always see something new and exciting. I am an African Cichlid fan, I know they are not for everybody and hard to keep for most. The selection of African cichlids and Cichlid species in general are out of this world. The colors, fins, health, and quality supersede any fish store I have been to. Don't forget about all the community fish that are in stock. And almost all are 2 for 1 !!! read more

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I went in today to buy a goldfish and a bunch of the goldfish were sick with white sores on them or there were dead fish in aquariums. One tank looked healthy until he noticed there were lines between the two tanks that allowed water to flow through. The fish that were dead look like they've been there for a while. None of the goldfish looked healthy. I'll take my chances at PetSmart read more

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This place has the healthiest fish and plants that I've seen in contra costa. My Mollys, tetras, and red cherrys are still going strong after a year. In fact, my 6 cherry shrimp have multiplied to over a hundred in my tank! First place that I've been to where you catch your own fish. Plenty of parking too! read more

Pretty cool how you're able to get your own fish out but also not considering the amount of diseases being put from one tank into another

Every fish keeper has their own method of success and Concord Aquarium has all the tools you need regardless of your fish keeping style. Steve, the owner, is great, knowledgeable, and very friendly. They pretreat all the fish they get in so you know you arent getting any sick fish. I have been buying from Concord Aquarium for many years both at this location and their previous location. Always happy and well taken care of. read more

Puschased two goldfish which died the next day. Purchased another two the next day from another store and are still alive 6 months later.

I highly recommend Concord Aquarium Very knowledgeable , Good Folks . They have reduced Covid-19 Hours . I was happy to find they open when I needed them 11:am to 4:30pm Tue. Thru Sat. not many like this store left anymore . You can tell them Teddy sent you . read more

Steve is a really nice fella. I like how we can net our own fish because of recent COVID restrictions.

I love this place and the owner Steve is so knowledgeable and honest my fish are never diseased and always happy. You can bet you will find the most exotic and unusual species here read more

Thanks to the husband and wife team who own this aquarium shop, my goldfish lives to see another day! : ) I came in two months earlier, concerned that my fancy fantail goldfish had developed a black spot and was sitting on the bottom of the tank looking listless. (as listless as a bug-eyed goldfish can look : ) Gary, the owner, assured me that all would be well if I were to add aquarium salt to the tank, per the directions on the box. He even showed me a book from the 1960's that described this issue and solution, which I hadn't been able to find in an internet search until after he told me about it! Lo and behold, two months went by, and my little goldfish began to swim around a bit. And it began crap A LOT! I went back in and spoke with Gary's wife about the issue. Both she and her husband stated that I needed to feed the fish less food -- once a day to be exact. They didn't try to sell me anything extra! They just gave me some more great advice! I went home and thoroughly cleaned ALLLLL of the fish crap up (who knew that a tiny goldfish could be full of so much CRAP!?! : ) The next morning, the little fishy was swimming around happily, just as if nothing had been odd about its behavior for the past several months! TLDR; The owners saved my goldfish from the fate of being flushed down the toilet (!!) thanks to their sage and honest advice and one simple product from their store. It was worth the drive from Walnut Creek to the industrial part of Concord in the rain (both times!) read more

Thank you Steve for helping us get our new Bettas and snail! You have to fish the fish out yourself with a net. Steve is knowledgeable, nice, efficient, and as one poster already said, does not sell you stuff you don't need. Definitely worth making the trip. read more

Great prices, friendly local business. We love going to see new fish. Great select of big healthy fish.

This is a good, high-level fish store. If you are a serious fish keeper, you probably already know about this place. I would like to give it 5 stars, but there was something really strange about the place last time I was in: dead fish on the floor. Big ones, little ones, all kinds. Some behind the tanks, some in the aisles, some stepped on and crushed, some dried out. It was strange to see, especially in contrast with the exceptional selection of fish and generally healthy tanks. There were a few dead ones in some tanks, but that's not all that unusual. It was the dead ones all over the floor that threw me off. read more

Your warchest for aquatic medications with killer deals on aquatic livestock on the side. Hands down the most aquatic medication I've seen on offer in the entire SF Bay Area and lowest prices on fish. I recently been in the area and figured to stop by a couple times to give this shop another chance. I must say, they have made quite a few improvements for the better since I last visited. Notable changes: - The best aquatic medication selection can be found here. I was floored by the whole aisle dedicated to meds. All the aquatic medications you will ever need are here. All major brands were accounted for: Kardon, API, Fritz, Seachem in addition to smaller but known brands. All competitively priced to Amazon with the benefit of no-wait. If you have a sick fish, the difference in hours/ days can mean the difference between a loss or recovery. - Water quality and condition of aquatic livestock have really improved. I did not see any sick fish or tanks with poor quality water. - The variety and quality of aquatic fare on offer were very nice and at the same rock-bottom prices from before. For lower-price point fish, the 2-3 for the price of 1 deal is unparalleled/ unmatched! I am sure glad this pricing scheme has not changed! - In response to the pandemic, livestock netting and selection is *self-service*! There are plastic specimen receptacles and nets hung along the tank shelves for customers to catch their own fish! Make your selection and bring up to the front counter to be rung up and prepared for the trip home. Just be sure to give the owner a heads up if he's working on something else. - It appears larger aquariums are no longer stocked on site. Decorations and 10-gallon and below tanks were on display though. Protip while visiting: While talking shop with Steve the owner, it was brought up he actively cycles between 3 entirely different aquatic livestock offerings weekly at the shop to keep his regulars satisfied and constantly coming back. So be sure to come visit weekly if you're local or willing the make the trip out! read more

For about two years I had this orange monster living in my house. I bought a simple tank set up from PetCo and a small cute little goldfish for my sons 3rd birthday. He affectionately named him Tony Quarium. Tony Quarium grew and grew into a giant orange monster. He grew so fast that I couldn't get a tank for him at PetCo. The space I had for him in my home needed a taller tank not a wider tank. I came here just to see what they had to offer. This store is so great! They had an awesome selection of tanks that could fit giant Tony and the little alcove in my house where the tank would be. I got a tall 10 gallon tank with a whole new filter system that was far better than what they have at the chain pet stores. The set up was outstanding. The service was out standing. Because I just stopped in randomly I only came back for everything I needed. I only get my fish food here now too. This store is the best! read more

Came here to stock up my son's first aquarium. Staff is extremely friendly and very helpful- you get to catch your own fish which was fun for our kids. Would recommend over a big pet store for sure! read more

Visited Steve and his shop for the first time today and will DEFINITELY be back soon. I'm new to the hobby and picked his brain for almost an hour! Such real advice. I was so happy that he didn't push any quick fix products on me, but instead recommend maintenance to fix a lot of my issues. If you're new to aquariums and looking for a friendly place to get started -- concord aquarium is the best in the area. 10/10 read more

Now, this is what your Local Fish Store (LFS) should be like. Hot and tropical on the inside with the sounds of air pumps pushing bubbles over every fish tank! For you "salt water" lovers, keep in mind that they're more specialized in "freshwater". Although they do have a small selection for salt, a few corals, and products; I probably wouldn't make this my go-to place. Here's what makes Concord Aquarium my favorite: 1) Steve and Linda - Yeah Steve may have a dry sense of humor the first time you meet him. But once get to know him he's really a nice guy, and he knows his fish! Always helpful, as is his wife Linda. She's only around on weekends, but her passion shows. She wants to make sure you're giving a good home to the fish 2) Location - If you've been to Steve's old store, you'll remember it was dark and muggy. Only went there a few times and just left empty-handed. The new place is in a huge warehouse complex next to a dog daycare. Nice and open, with aquariums all around. 3) Fish selection - He constantly gets different types every time I pay a visit. Pricing is a little bit above average, but there's usually a 2 for 1 offer. Beautiful looking dicuses and some koi. I only wish he had more plants. 4) They carry real bloodworms. This is always a treat for fishies! You don't have to agree with me, but these are my reasons why this is my LFS versus going to that money hungry jerkoff owner at All About Fish Etc down the street. Go to both and compare. You'll see why Concord Aquarium is better. Steve and Linda will take care of you and all your fish needs! read more

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I can't believe I've never reviewed this place. This is the only local fish store I will shop at. I have had bad experiences at every other one I've visited. The owner is pretty much solo in the place. Once he's gotten to know you, he encourages you to help yourself to what you want. But he's still available if you want him. Which is kind of cool. Also THANK YOU for having so many freshwater options. Saltwater seems to be everyone's thing right now, but those of us who love our fresh planted tanks love your store. I don't really concern myself with his prices. The fish and supplies might be a buck or two more here and there, but if you've ever ordered livestock from the internet you know that the shipping costs are insane, so ultimately it's a wash. Plus this way you get at least some say in what you go home with. He seems to make up for prices by doing 2 for 1 on all but the most expensive of fish, so just buy in even numbers and it's fine. Most fish are supposed to be kept in groups of 3 or more anyway. I do need to explain the one dropped star though. It can be a bit of a crapshoot coming here to buy livestock. The really basic fish that everyone has (tetras, mollies) are always in stock of course, and he always has his food and filters stocked up, but everything else is on kind of a rotating basis, depending on what his supplier has available. So if you are looking for something specific: even if he has stocked it before, you may have to come back another time. Given the out of the way location that can be a hassle. You can't really call ahead either, he's usually too busy with customers to spend more than a second on the phone (and as a customer in the store, I appreciate that). read more

This is not the least expensive place for fish. However, the quality of the fish is leaps and bounds better than a Petco. It is totally worth the cost. The owner is great! When we were first setting up the tank he counseled with us to not get too many fish at once. To help it develop and introduce fish a few at a time. As we come in for future visits we are going to bring water to test for free to make sure we have the right balance. What did I learn today? Even community fish can be aggressive. I will avoid the barbs in my tank. read more

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Went here as a second visit today. Spent $80 on fish. Told my friends about this place and they went there today also and dropped $100. These fish are healthy and more importantly the guy is SUPER NICE and friendly and always happy to help. Whenever we are in the area I'd gladly come back. Major props. read more

I came here a long time ago when they first moved to their current location and forgot what a gem this store is until I made a visit there today. My office is less than 5 minutes driving and what a convenience it is. The selection of goods and fish are amazing! Also, it is amazing how clean and organized the store is. Most shops I've visited have hoses and stuff all over that I have to watch and with water on the floors too. Here it is all nicely kept, not flashy, but clean and tidy which is appreciated for the shoppers experience. Prices are also good and although they are a small margin more than say Amazon, I'd rather support a local small business like this. The fish all looked healthy and I only saw one dead fish in the entire store (the feeder goldfish). Even then, the feeder goldfish looked very plump and healthy which is extremely rare. The store also has a wide variety of freshwater fish but only 4 tanks dedicated for saltwater (sucks for me ). Either way I can't complain, with how convenient it is and the selection of dry goods and fish food they have, I will be making this my go to spot. With less of these aquarium stores around, definitely support this shop! It is one of the good ones that genuinely care about you as a fish keeper and not just a source of income. Thanks Steve! read more

The only fish store I could find that had a decent selection during the pandemic! Thanks for the ghost shrimp, oto, pleco, and guppy! We'll be back soon, this is our new fish store =) read more

This is a great fish shop! The best one i have found in the area. Seems that Gary needs to open his own store or he is just a know it all and Sarah has some sort of complex. I dont believe a word of her review, sounds like she is trying to get something free. SHAME ON YOU SARAH, get a life! Great selection of fish and supplies, not pushy and very knowledgeable! He has been in business for 26 years for a reason, he knows the business! Great job Steve! read more

I love this place!! Just bought my guppy and neon swordfish and they are perfect for my 2gal!! The lady was very helpful and outgoing and knowledgeable with every question I threw. I'm a beginner at this and she and i believe the owner help me out to get started. They went step by step with me how to take care if my mini aquarium. Now I have a beautiful tank and two happy fishes. I highly recommend this place to people who are trying to start there own aquraium or just gave questions about fish and etc. read more

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I've been going there for over 20 years. I'm very satisfied. Steve has been a great source of helpful information.

Heard they carry Reedfish or Ropefish and proceeded to come to this store. Being a ignorant on the reedfish, I asked the owner if it's safe to let the reedfish in with the other fish. Well, the first night, two fish went missing. Within the first week, he had eaten 3 Elephant Guppies and killed one Female Betta. The next week another Gourami was devoured and just this morning, I found my favorite Twig Catfish, Ziggy, dead under neath the reedfish. I'm an amateur fish keeper and all my other fish have lived through a transfer from a 15g to a 60g tank, which leads me to suspect it to be Ziggy or the reedfish killing my other babies. Well Ziggy is gone now so there's only one culprit left. I don't know if the owner meant to give me bad advice or if I got a bad reedfish but I blatantly asked the old guy if it's okay to mix the reedfish with the other smaller ones and he said 'trust me, I would know' And now my fish are dead. read more

One of the last aquarium stores left. Large selection of standard type fresh water fish. Also some koi. Looking for a system to get algae out of our pond but they don't carry much in supplies. Would have been 5 star but a couple dead fish in tanks. read more

We have been going to All About Fish for a very long time. I have been recently disappointed with the quality of the fish as well as the quality of the service. I was searching for an alternative and came across Concord Aquarium. One visit with my son and I can say, WOW! Not only is the service tremendous (from the owner himself I suspect...) but the fish are beautiful and in great health. I did not see a single dead or ailing fish which, honestly, is very surprising in my experience as an aquarist. Check this place out! read more