Lucky Goldfish has been around for a while, though in the last few years it moved from its location nearer to chinatown/jack london area up broadway. easy to find parking on sidestreet. store is good size and even though is has all kinds of other animals (birds, rodents, etc.) it has a well stocked fish and coral selection. Hunter is the person to talk to, he is knowledgable and helpful, as are the other workers. both planted freshwater and full reef saltwater display tanks (both around the 150 to 200 gallon range) are some of the best eyecandy around the east bay. equipment selection is pretty good, with most food, supplement and basic equipment available.
saltwater fish as priced a little on the higher side, but people often come for quality and variety of fish available. same can be said for the freshwater selection. in terms of corals, in addition to the display tank (which you can ask for frags out of from some colonies) across from the saltwater fish there are about 5-7 tanks which have a variety of softies and LPS. there is a newer SPS prop tank on the side of the display… in addition, ask hunter to check out the ‘coral alley’ in the middle area to see more SPS and clams.
definitely a good place to check out along with new alameda aquatic, aquatic concepts, etc. if you are doing an east bay run and are in the area.
SaltyDog Rating System: 1-5; 1=worst, 5=best
Store Size: medium
Atmosphere: 3
Customer Service: 4
Ratio of Tanks: 1/2 Salt, 1/2 Fresh
Freshwater: 3
Saltwater Fish: 3
Corals: 4
Dry Goods: 3

2301 Broadway
Oakland, CA 94612

Telephone: 510-836-3039
Fax: 510-465-3173
Website: http://www.luckygoldfish.com/
Cost: 0 USD per person
Hours: Mon-Sat: 10:30am-6:30pm, Sun: Noon-6pm

Tips:

1) defiinitely ask hunter to see the ‘coral alley’ if you are into SPS and are in the area..

Type: Sights & Activities
Tags: fish store Broadway san francisco bay area coral reef saltwater freshwater corals aquarium fishtank SF zoas blastos alley oakland