Aquarium Concepts opened in 1992 and is currently one of the largest stores in the East Bay. Ken, the current owner, as well as his managers are knowledgable and helpful. Store is well setup with one of the largest and varied equipment and supply area around, inlcluding tank and stand selections, often rivaling some of the online stores. Prices on equipment are decent, with some equipment being somewhat comparable to online stores after shipping.
Nice mixed reef (softie, LPS, anemone focused) around 250-350 gallon display in addition to a ‘tank entry’ gateway when you walk in that is also an aquarium. Coral selection is well developed, though at times their SPS selection is great, then other times they aren’t that impressive. SPS are all housed in one large, shallow tank towards front, with LPS and softies in 4-5 other larger tanks around the side. Great variety of both LPS and softies regularly in addition to very reasonable prices.
Saltwater fish are along side and back wall. One of the largest saltwater selections around, often coming in with a few exotics, but definitely a well stocked selection of both more common and uncommon saltwater fish. Definitely focus on saltwater, though their freshwater selection is still about the same size as most smaller fishstores anyway.
Again, on my standard run of stores to check out in East Bay, along with Lucky Goldfish, New Alameda Aquatics when I’m in the area.
SaltyDog Rating System: 1-5; 1=worst, 5=best
Store Size: larger
Atmosphere: 4
Customer Service: 3
Ratio of Tanks: 3/4 Salt, 1/4 Fresh
Freshwater: 3
Saltwater Fish: 4
Corals: 3
Dry Goods: 5

22398 Foothill Blvd
Hayward, CA 9454

Telephone: 510-583-9000
Fax: 510-583-9020
Website: http://www.aquariumconceptsinc.com/
E-mail: aqconcepts@sbcglobal.net
Cost: 0 USD per person
Hours: Monday - Friday 11:00 - 7:00, Saturday & Sunday 11:00 - 6:00

Tips:

1) Check online before you drive over as they will be moving to a new store in Dublin in the spring 2007, sounds like an expansion with over 9000 square feet of room.

Type: Sights & Activities
Tags: fish store san francisco bay area reef saltwater freshwater corals aquarium fishtank SF zoas blastos sps lps hayward foothill