4.7 (174)
109 Balboa St, San Francisco, CA 94118
(415) 668-3676
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Jessica Tiwari
2024-05
This place is amazing! Steve got us set up perfectly for our first fish, they’re thriving and we’re thrilled with all the advice and help he provided us with.
Pauline Luke
2024-02
This is my favorite fish store to visit and purchase from. Steve is so genuine, knowledgeable and fun to talk to. He cares about the health of the fish and has given me so much great advice. Please support this store, it’s the best!!
Steven Shapiro
2023-11
Lucky Ocean is the best Tropical fish store in the Bay area. I have been coming to Steve for over 20 years. All the fish I buy from Steve last a good long time. He is very knowledgeable and always will remember you. Why shop any where else.
Gamerprorobloxx _x
2024-01
This Fish store/shop is the best place to buy fish, and the guppy fish cost $2.00 and the owner steve is super kind and generousalso their goldfish are so pretty and cool also their guppies too I recommend this fish store/shop! :DDDDDDDDD
Kelly Banh
2023-08
The owner is super knowledgeable and when I asked about certain fish, he had great suggestions on how to help them thrive in my tank at home. I will be going back here the next chance I get.
stefany leui
2023-05
This place is A++++++++We made a new friend with the gentlemen that owns this aquarium. Highly knowledgeable!!!! Gave us the best advice and educated us and our child on how best to care for our tank and fish. I am so happy we came in! We will be forever lasting customers here. Great selection of fish and tiny bitty frogs, snails. Salt water and fresh water fish. THANK YOU
Eddy ledezma
2023-05
Steve made me feel like I been there for years. I could stay there all day listening to him telling me about fishes. Service was the best in the world, service like this is hard to find now a days. Steve really takes his time to explain to you about the fish you buying an what kind of care it needs.
Cuong Nguyen
2023-05
I was in the area and wanted to take my toddler to pick up some new fish for his tank. The shop is right in the neighborhood and has everything you need for your pet fish. Steve was very helpful and knowledgeable about the fish that we were interested in. This guy knows what he's talking about. We picked up a black moor and oranda goldfish - show quality for a good price. He provided some freebies such as aquarium salt and PH regulator for our tanks. Not many shops will give you this type of service and use their own products to give away. Definitely a great place to pick up your pet supplies, gain more information, and just hang out to check out their stock!We need to support more businesses like this especially if you are a fish/aquarium hobbyist!
KKOCHI CEO
2023-05
U love this place. The owner always nice and kind every time he sees me or my BF he always asks about our fishes. And how all doing. Always helps us in case of any questions we might have. And honest with his answers. He didn't let us buy new fish shipment he had until the corantine for them is over. Wich is shows his patience to work and what he do. All the fishes we got on this place are happy and alive. . No sign of sickness or stress. I highly recommend to support and get your fish from this place. They always have great selection coz the place is good size. Not too small. Thank you so much for your business Lucky Ocean Aquarium.
Thomas Neiman
2022-05
They have everything you need to start and maintain an aquarium. The selection of fish (salt and fresh) is great and rotates pretty often, so it’s always worth a trip to see what’s in stock. It’s also noteworthy that all of the fish for sale have been quarantined for 2-4 weeks, so you know the animals are in good shape. I will be returning soon!
Nicolle Holt
2022-05
Great spot in convenient location especially for parking! The owner is very knowledgeable, friendly and gave me some great advice on which products to use for ideal water parameters. I will definitely be recommending this store to fellow fish keepers and will be back again to buy some fish soon.
J Lee
2022-05
This place is different than the one on 6th & Clement. It's a lot smaller and price is a little higher but the fishes look super healthy. I have bought fishes from both and would highly recommend coming here. Very knowledgeable owner and willing to test your water to ensure it is the right parameters to save you the headache of dead fishes
Brian Hom
2022-05
Great place if you are looking for home aquarium supplies. My family has been using this shop for all things related to our salt water fish. Steve is nice and very knowledgeable. Highly recommend!
Dan G
2015-05
The owner, Steve, is a very knowledgeable and honest guy to deal with. The fish he sells are of good quality and free of typical parasites commonly seen in high volume fish stores. He provides good advice and his prices are very competitive. I have done business with him for several years and have recommended many friends to him. He is top rate guy in this business. 5 stars in my opinion!Dave G,Marin
Liam O
2023-05
The fish are healthy and different varieties than in other stores.
Jeff Dam
2021-05
Great local fish store. Steve is super knowledgable. Supplies are well stocked at a fair price. Fish are healthy and look good. They quarintine the fish for a few weeks so you know you're getting fish that don't have diseases. This has been my go-to fish store for the last 7 years.
ray bautista
2023-05
Very helpful and knowledgeable about African cichlids. Good amount of inventory as well. Everything is definitely fairly priced like Amazon prices
Louis Imershein
2023-05
Honestly it's the best marine tropical fish store we have in the city of San Francisco, but they'll be the first ones to tell you it's a just a shadow when compared to the great legacy of tropical fish stores in San Francisco. They're honest and provide great service, but the SF real estate costs limit their selection. One thing is for sure, I'd be cautious about shopping for saltwater fish or invertebrates anywhere else in town.
Lien Brent
2019-05
Steve is sensational!!! He is extremely patient in explaining how to properly and successfully prepair your tank for your fish to survive. All you have to do is listen:) Customer service is great. If there's a problem, just call. This man is a KnowledgableMaster Craftsman. Again, he's great!!! Lien & Philip
David Strong
2018-05
This is the best aquarium store in San Francisco and Marin. Can't speak to other areas of the Bay Area. The owner is friendly, and knows his stuff. He will sell you what you need and not what you don't. He has a wonderful selection of fresh water fish, which is the sort of tank we have. As for salt water, his selection looks solid, but I am not a salt water expert. Much better than the general purpose pet stores which seem far more focused on dogs and cats with fish being an afterthought.
Sue Y
2022-05
Amazingly knowledgeable owner. Feel in good hands. High standard of fish health and safety, including quarantining new supply to ensure they don't harbor diseases.
Aleksandr Mukomelov
2023-07
People here are great — always open to answering questions and providing helpful recommendations! Extensive range of fishes and accessories!
Leonardo Espinoza
2019-05
Very nice local fish store. I think it doesn't make them justice to be overshadowed by stores like 6th Avenue. They had very knowledgable staff and they offered very pretty and healthy fish, I loved that when I visited they had a large frontosa as well as smaller ones, fish that are not as easily found all healthy and looking happy. They also had a decent selection of shrimp and some imported bettas. Definitely a store I want to stop by again when I visit SF.
Deanna Borbon
2023-05
Wonderful experience. I took my 4yrs old daughter to pick out her 1st pet fish. The owner was very helpful, patient with my daughter helping her pick out a fish just for her. Thank you
James Xie
2021-05
The owner is very nice. He is willing to answer your questions and give advices . I drops by once a while and see he has different fish. A 5-star community aquarium store.
Dylan Siavash Parsi-Almeida
2017-05
These guys really care about the fish in their store and have extensive knowledge of aquarium care. Youtube videos will only get you so far, but talking to Steve or the other employees is always very educational.
Ethan Silvers
2020-05
The owner is great. Very knowledgeable and extremely friendly and so helpful. He tries to talk me out of buying expensive stuff. But I like supporting a local business. And I like supporting him. He helped us get everything set up.
L & A Maneschi
2020-05
This has been my go to aquarium support shop for 5 years. Small, high quality fish, very knowledgeable and helpful. They will check your water quality and help with fixing problems, choosing fish and plants. Support small businesses!!
Tori Lesikar
2014-05
Lucky Ocean is the place to go if you want quality sea life for your aquarium OR if you're just starting out with an ecosystem, the owner and staff are VERY knowledgeable about what to add to your aquarium and when to add it. My roommate started a saltwater tank and kept killing his fish, little did he know that he needed to add corals and rocks first before introducing fish. My roommate has now successfully kept animals alive for more than a month :) When compared to other aquarium stores (specifically on Geary) this is the place to go. It is clean and has everything you need for a fully functioning fish tank!
Khoko Kaie
2023-06
Friendly owner, who is passionate to help his customers or anyone who is interested to learn more about fishes.
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11 AM-5 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM-5 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM-5 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM-5 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM-5 PM |
| Sunday | 12-5 PM |
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