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

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

Honestly this store is the best. I ALWAYS come here to get my fish, substrate, tanks, plants,…read moreadvice, water tests & of course the doggy pets for ceviche and peanut Ed & Allan are always super helpful and knowledgeable about all my fish needs. I would and always recommend Clear Water to everyone I know! 10/10 for sure

I was hit with a very fishy odor once I walked in, which is usually not the best sign. While…read morebrowsing through the tanks, I saw SEVERAL dead fish in SEVERAL tanks. Some of them looked like they were struggling to swim and there was even a skeleton which indicates to me that the fish had been dead for a while. I've honestly never seen so many dead fish in tank in my life, even Petco and PetSmart seems better compared to this. Prices were also high, especially for shrimp. They were charging $15/caridina shrimp. Some of the tanks seemed to have mislabeled fish or seemed incredibly overstocked. I understand that they may view the tanks as temporary holding tanks but it was still quite a lot of fish in some small tanks. I would recommend checking out other fish stores in the area before heading over here.

I was a bit worried about my visit due to some of the negative reviews…read more I only interacted with two staff members but both seemed enthusiastic to help me while also giving me space to shop. The conditions of these tanks are PRISTINE. I'm not sure if it's due to their lightning or something else but the water just looks very clear and clean. I didn't see a single dead fish while browsing. Based on this fact, I'd like to believe that their livestock is quite healthy. They also make their policies VERY clear. It's on their website and there are also signs around the shop. Maybe these policies aren't that shocking to me since I buy lots of livestock online that don't have a guarantee after you add it to your aquarium. They do not have a phone number to check stock but they do post updates on their website and email newsletter. They claim it's due to high foot traffic but it wasn't very busy when I was there (Friday afternoon) with that being said, all of the staff members were doing something while I was at the store. I think they just don't have enough people sometimes. Price wise, yes some of the fish are outrageously priced ($14 for a CPD is crazy) but many of them seem reasonable. I assume it's however they're getting their stock or the fact that they offer 20% discounts if you get a 40G+ kit. They also sell cycled media for $20/lb if you're impatient to cycle a tank! I would highly recommend as a place to visit if you're just setting up a new tank or need a more uncommon/rare fish. They'll have basically anything you need but you can definitely get more common fish like pygmy corys, pea puffers, CPDs, etc elsewhere if you're looking to save money. Below are some prices based on my June 2026 visit to give you a sense of their pricing: Keep in mind that not all of these were in stock so prices might change. PLANTS Bucephalandra 'Blue Metallic' - $20 Bucephalandra 'Brownie Purple' (loose) - $15 Bucephalandra 'Mahap Blue Round' (loose) - $20 Limnophila Hippuroides Aromatica (bunch) - $6 Rotala 'Ceylon' (bunch) - $8 Rotala 'Orange Juice' (bunch) - $8 FISH Betta - $25 to $45 Blue Rasbora - $8 Chili Rasbora - $5.60 Celestial Pearl Danio - $14 Ember Tetra - $4.65 Emerald Dward Rasbora - $8 Ghost Shrimp - $1 Gold Stripe Goby - $45 Gold Tetra - $6.50 Hillstream Loach (Red Fin) - $30 Otocinclus - $7.50 Panda Loach - $30 Pea Puffer - $14 Pencilfish - $5 Phoenix Rasbora - $5 Pygmy Corydoras - $7.85 Pygmy Spotted Maculatus Rainbow fish - $11 Rasbora - $3.25 Rhinotocinclus Isabelae Oto - $20 Scarlet Badis - $7.75 Spotted Danio - $7 Strawberry Rasbora - $4.25 Zebra Otocinclus - $29 SHRIMP Amano Shrimp - $5.50 SNAILS Assassin Snail - $5 Batman Nerite - $5-6 Pumpkin Striped Nerite - $6

Employee CAN NOT tell a chili from phoenix or boraras urophthalmoides. Keep telling me it's chili…read moreand they'll get their color back after a few days. Happen on more than once occasion now!!! No longer trust their employee anymore and no longer going back to this place. So annoying with this guy even when i pointed out to him. Instead of swapping, he just bagged them up.

Great freshwater shrimp variety. The prices are the best in the San jose area too! Every time I…read moreneed to get some quality shrimp, this is the place I hit up.

Line: none Parking: lot in front…read moreService: nice Came here looking for shrimp and plants - they have both. They have a great selection of fish as well. And their betta fish are not in cups. Note the plants are not labeled and would have to ask the staff.

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.

Great store! Friendly employees; nice new larger location; fantastic selection of shrimp, fish,…read morecorals, and decor/supplies. I always love supporting local shops, and this one makes it easy. Everyone is knowledgable and willing to help without being condescending or pushy. I by no means am expert and only have a few small fresh water tanks, but they have all I need and definitely have what others with more advanced tanks need. Would highly recommend.

The owners are cooling likeable people. The inventory is mostly high end corals and clownfish. If…read moreyou're in Gilroy, Morganhill, or hollister don't waste your time going anywhere else. These guys are fair with pricing and very knowledgeable

Recently met Chris and made a purchase through his shop! He was very reliable and easy to talk to…read more He puts a lot of pride into his livestock and gives me the confidence to buy from him again in the very near future! Thanks Chris for the great Desjardini Sailfin, which has been a wonderful addition to my tank

Well sadly, the scarlet badis that we got a few months ago was not a female but just a very pale,…read morenon dominant male. We had to give it a shot since it was so promising and I was glad to support them. On the other hand, the cpd that we got from this store are the most vibrant in my tank. They have distinct dots and stripes beyond just the male and female differences. I'd say that the fish here are high quality :)

Store hours are purely cosmetic, do not expect them to be open just because it says so online. I…read moredrove over several times just for the store to be closed despite being within their own assigned working hours. Staff is disinterested in helping customers and prices are the highest here than in any other store, at least from Felton to Capitola. I was criminally overcharged for some plants recently. The only thing they have going for them is that they are the only aquatic store around Scotts Valley. Staff is also disinterested in the well being of the fish; the tanks are dirty and their inhabitants look visibly unhealthy. I never thought about going to a large pet store because of animal cruelty, however I would rather drive to Capitola than walk to Fintastic Fish in order to get supplies. The owner ("Wade") is a pervert for sure, and potentially a paedophile, though not fully confirmed. I will strongly advise not taking children and especially young women to this location under current management. I miss the previous management, this store used to be what they claim to be, until this Wade individual shows up and enshitifies the place. Do not support this business by making purchases there. The people who review this location positively have not seen the cleanliness standards and prices in other locations, which is highly unfortunate because this place does not deserve any review over one star.

Great visit to Monterey Bay Aquarium yesterday with family. When we visit, we typically like to…read morevisit during the weekdays versus the weekends as it can get pretty busy. Our Friday visit was a breeze as we arrived shortly after it opened and the number of visitors was much lower making it easy to move about the aquarium. The aquarium is very well kept and maintained, the staff is very helpful and the volunteers take pride in providing good service in answering questions and providing assistance. The exhibits are top notch and some of the best I have ever seen. Our favorites are the deep sea, jellyfish, and kelp exhibits - phenomenal! So glad this aquarium is close and we can visit every few years and offer it to family and visitors when they attend!

Worth a visit if you're in the area - truly an impressive space, so much to see and do. I love how…read morethis aquarium is set right in the bay, there's both an outdoor and underwater area to view it, and the option to add on experiences to get in the water. That being said, it's quite pricey to visit at $65/adult. That being said, you could spent most of a morning or afternoon here. The most impressive parts for me were the massive open ocean and kelp forest tanks, several jellyfish tanks, the pacific octopus (they have two), and the immersive "diner" exhibit that explicitly discusses seafood - farmed vs wild, what fish to avoid, safecatch options to make better choices, etc. Really I could spend half an hour just gazing into the larger tanks. We timed our visit well to be able to catch the morning otter feeding, and the staff were great about discussing the animals and taking questions - bonus points for having a bilingual format (English and Spanish). Look up their schedules ahead of time if there's anything you know you want to see - and heads up, this place is always busy, expect a long line at opening. You might have a better experience waiting til late morning or early afternoon when families leave for lunch or naptime. There is a cafe/restaurant on site and yes they do serve seafood. As a parent, I do appreciate that we are not required to drag our kids through the gift shop to leave. You can also get your hand stamped to leave and return later in the day!