Aqua Forest Aquarium

11/10
I want to start off saying that the workers were extremely kind and helpful with any questions I had about adding C02 to my tank, water quality and fish compatibility. Tanks are GORGEOUS. I spotted 0 dead fish in the tanks, they were all clean, and the fish were all very healthy. This place is sick.

Wow. The most beautifully kept aquarium store in the entire Bay Area. All high end tanks and aqua scapes. Incredible plant collection, great fish selection but the plants are the main event. It was busy when I went even late on a Sunday which is awesome to see. I bought 4 lime rasboros and 2 white tetras and a bunch of plants- all happy at home and clearly high quality. Will be back again soon!

Great customer service with clear communications for shipping updates, my products were shipped on time and delivered earlier than expected. Products were well packaged and protected. Will definitely order another ADA product through them again.

Awesome store. They had a great variety of fish I was impressed. They even had a fish I've been looking for for years. The staff was knowledgeable and friendly and it was clean.

I don't think I saw a single dead fish floating around.

I was initially nervous about ordering a tank from AFA and having it shipped cross country. I called with tons of questions on accessories and to check if my concerns on tank shipment had any basis in reality. They quickly answered all my questions and assured me that they constantly ship tanks without issuses.I can now say that there is no reason to question their ability to get you a tank in one piece. My entire shipment arrived in perfect condition and probably the most securely packed of any package I have received. I would highly recommend AFA for all your aquarium needs.

Walked in here with my coworker on our lunch break and we both love the variety of fish they had here and how well preserved everything was. Also it was a very clean environment which I also really appreciate. Everyone seem pretty friendly there didn't really ask any questions but was impressed by the environment and presentation of business. I recommend coming here for any of your fish needs.

Decent selection of fish and plants. Price was reasonable for a specialty shop like this in the heart of SF. It is quite a hassle finding parking nearby so be aware before driving in.

This is a serious Aquascaping store. This is not a run-of-the-mill pet store. Aquascaping is an art and began in Japan. This store is like visiting the fine art items in another country.

Very helpful staff. A great selection of plants and fish. Probably the best tropical fish shop in the City.

Best store
For ADA products and planted tanks in general..awesome staff with a lot of knowledge! Thank you for helping set up my tank!

This is a nano and aqua scapers paradise the staff are very competent and the prices are very fair price range for all budgets really I love this place hands down the best in the city

I’ve gotten plants here several times and they have always been healthy and nice specimens. George has emailed with me and is very helpful and nice. Love this place!

They sell the most beautiful tanks and plants. They are more expensive than other stores but it is the best and cleanest store you will ever find, with knowledgeable staff. A rare find.

Gorgeous and inspiring - worth a visit just to see the beautifully designed and maintained tanks. A must visit for folks equally interested in the flora to go with the fishes 🐟🐠 Deeply knowledgeable staff, willing to work with customers to bring a vision to life. Prices are commensurate with quality 😉 so save up.

I love ordering products from their online store. I know there are many different places/sites to order from in this hobby, but this is always my go to first choice. Will def visit the retail store next time I’m in San Francisco!
Thank you AFA

For all the people who gave this store a bad rating, y’all gave the lousiest reasons. I mean, if you’re not communicating properly, they won’t communicate back. It’s a store for hobbyist and aquascapers, not people who give bad ratings just because they only have small fish and that the prices are huge. Might as well just go to Petco. The people there are kind and helpful, and they have the largest variety of things to help you get started with aquariums 👍

Great family owned aquarium shop! The employees and the owners are really helpful and will help you get the perfect set-up.

Don't let the fact that they sell high end products fool you into thinking everything is over-priced. Not everything is marked up. Admittedly there are some things in the store that makes you think "what?! you can't be serious". But for most items the prices are fair (some things like plants are even cheaper than online), and the quality is above average. I have been to almost all of the available fish stores on the peninsula, and no one else has come close to the number of cool stuff this store offers. I have always been a pragmatic person when it comes to tools. My philosophy is that if the tool does the job, then there's really no need to buy the brand name ones. But I will admit that while eBay/Amazon aquarium tools will work just fine, the quality and feel of using a set of high end aquarium tools is definitely worth the extra money. But most of all the pride of ownership in owning high end tools, a well made aquarium, and stocking it with the best plants makes it worthwhile. Do it once, do it right, and enjoy the process. If you are remotely serious about this hobby, you should do yourself a favor and pay them a visit.

They care about what they do, and they're willing to help you by giving thorough advice on starting a tank. Fish are incredibly healthy, and they sell fresh, in vitro plants. When it comes to planted tanks, if you want to talk to / buy from someone who has seen it all, this is your best bet in the Bay Area.
If there's a better aquarium store stateside, I haven't seen it.
I used to go here and just soak in the beauty...

Bottom Line: High quality products, considerate customer service. Had a fairly large order from this store on their online site. Excellent quality tank, light fixture and other supplies for planted aquariums all packaged carefully. There was a minor mistake with my order, but they responded immediately and got back to me and then quickly shipped the item to remedy the situation. I hope they keep stocking quality aquarium products and maintain their good customer service. Will shop here again.