Ultimate Aquarium Inc

2625 S El Camino Real, San Mateo, CA 94403, USA

Address:	2625 S El Camino Real, San Mateo, CA 94403, USA
Phone:	+1 650-212-3474
Rating:	4.4
Working:	10AM–8PM 10AM–8PM 10AM–8PM 10AM–8PM 10AM–8PM 10AM–6PM 10AM–5PM

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A Private User

Everyone is in business to make money. But with these guys, you know it. They charge a hefty price and really dont have a whole lot of time to help you out unless theres a buck or 2 in it for them. Luckily they are conviently located and they do have a great selection of freshwater and marine animals that typically look healthy. If you come on the right day, you can get that rare specimen. They also give you credit for any non-fish products returned, live animals, I guess 50% credit if you return it live, no cash back - of course...;) While they could use some competition and lessons in customer service, they are generally nice and knowledgeable people that have helped me out.

A Private User

I really like this fish store because I can always just pop in and ask questions. It is a small store so there are usually only 1-4 customers at a time so the staff is always available to you. They really know what they are talking about as opposed to going to Pet Club or some other larger store were you search endlessly to find someone just to get your fish. Prices for supplies are a bit steep as others have said. But for fish they seem more reasonable and considering that fish I bought from this store have never died prematurely and many have lived for years paying a bit more for them is well worth it.

Quinton Smith

This store is great! The staff is very knowledgeable. They acclimate their fish with the lights on which is not good! However it is the only store around here that accepts donations for fish and plants and they even give you some store credit. The fish are more expensive than the other commercial chain stores. Their torpedo barbs are 17 dollars! They have a variety of driftwood such as Malaysian, African, and spider driftwood. They have a very large selection of saltwater fish, corals, and live rock. This Privately owned shop is great!

Siming Zhang

Nice selection of fish, but unfortunately noticed a lot of sick and dead fish. One tank had a really bad outbreak of ick and it looked like they were still selling them. A ton of the freshwater fish had fin rot. Also the bettas are really overpriced (Petsmart/Petco have better condition bettas for cheaper) and if you want fancy coloration bettas, its better just to order online. The staff did seem helpful when they spoke with customers, so thats something at least.

A Private User

Ive trying to find a new place that sells pond stuff, since my fav. place in mountain view went outta business a while back. This place doesnt have much live stock now, but they got all the pond stuff i need. They also have a buncha stuff for fish tanks, saltwater and freshwater, id recommend them for ppl who keep any sort of fish. They said theyll have big tubs full of fish in the spring. now if only i can get rid of those darn raccoons.

Spencer Sim

Good selection of freshwater and salt water fish. Parking is kind of hard. I was only able to see the flower shop parking lot. You probably have to do street parking unless the fish shop has a deal with the flower shop. But honestly what kind of flower shop needs all those parking spots? The fish probably gets more business. Anyway fish store needs to up their fish condition game. Saw some sad sick bettas there.

Vanessa Cheung

Staff was super helpful with my questions on maintaining an Opae ula ecosystem. They were kind enough to concoct brackish water to match the salinity of my aquarium. The store is kempt and filled with all sorts of fish/plants. I only needed a bit of marimo moss and they were willing to give me half of what they had in stock for half the price.

Houston Midkiff

While it has a small storefront, this place goes fairly deep and has a nice selection of gear and fish for the aquarium enthusiast. The help there leaves you alone unless you ask for something, or at least they did when I was there, and that takes the pressure off from a shopping experience. I recommend looking at this place.

rabid pandaren

Great selection of fish and they seem to get new stock all the time. The staff is very friendly and knowledgeable and theres tons of different supplies to choose from. The fish all look bright and healthy and the koi selection is great. I love coming here and I would spend all day here if I could.

Curtis Sanford

Very complete stock and very knowledgable. Also look out for the customer; I just needed some saltwater to babysit a hermit crab, and they suggested I come back with my own container so I didnt need to buy their smallest size of 5 gal for $15.

A Private User

if u got money and dont care how u spend it i suggest u go there. in my experiance everything was double almost triple the price for some for the lowest quality supplies. Above all esle the staff was nice but didnt no jack about the fish.

Kevin Abas

Very friendly staff, they were able to answer all my questions, great saltwater livestock and dont forget to check out the baby coi!! Oh and they carry filtered saltwater!

Iris Alvarado

We are starting our first fish tank and we were able to get just what we needed and had a great experience, our fish are happy and our plants are thriving!

The MsTender

Good shop for folk who are passionate about fish. Tanks are clean and fish are happu5. Staff has great knowledge about all you need for a home hobby.

Victor Alvarado

Only specialized aquarium store in the peninsula! The have healthy fish and a variety of aquarium supplies.

Christie Reji

They do have a lot of variety in fish and starter kits for aquariums. Staff were friendly and helpful

Wobbe gong

They employees are very helpful and helped me get everything I needed to start my aquarium.

Kevin Simon

Pricey. There are better places in the Bay Area.

Christopher Field

Inventory of the gods! I love this store :)