High Tide Aquatics

Kenny has one of the cleanest and most interesting saltwater aquarium stores out there! Quarantined and healthy fish mean you never have to worry about bringing home a diseased fish. Plus all the lectures and events are really well done.

Best reef shop in the Bay Area hands down. Kenny is dedicated to the hobby and it shows! Quarantined Fish along with rare corals for a reasonable price vs Tidal Gardens / Jason Fox. Kenny is also always willing to help if you have any questions or if you need advise on your home reef. Awesome shop and dope vibe. Fry said it best in the animation tv show Futurama, "Shut up and take my money"!! High Tide Aquatics is my new main go to shop!

Kenny is very knowledgeable and is able to get all kinds of interesting salt water fish and coral. Went in with my kids and they watched him basically bottle feed a puffer fish. Was a very experience for them they couldn’t stop talking about!

He’s also got a quarantine process that no other fish store anywhere around can beat. It basically guarantees the fish you buy from him can be added to your existing tank without passing along diseases. Good protection for your investment!

One of the best reef/saltwater store in the bay! High quality livestock and you can see them in action. It also has a family friendly atmosphere as you enter the store. I look forward to be going here more often and more dry goods in the near future so I can support local than buying online

What Kenny has built with High Tide is really rad. Healthy corals, quarantined fish, and a focus on fostering access to quality info and community by hosting some really cool talks.

Nice to find a shop that's run by somebody who has clearly been around in this hobby and industry long enough to understand that pairing things down to what works reliably is the way to go (feed your corals, they have mouths!, investing time or money in fish quarantine will save you a lot in the long run!, don't arbitrarily chase numbers unless you really know why you're doing it!). Can't recommend this place enough.

I rarely ever write reviews, but this store is seriously the real deal. I've been here several times now, and I've never seen such healthy, happy fish and corals. Kenny is a master of his craft, and also just a really helpful, patient, and chill guy.

The moment you step in his store, it is instantly obvious the deep care and respect he has for these saltwater animals. And it is also clear how much he cares about the hobby and everyone in it. When I first visited and told Kenny I had just set up a tank, he even offered me a little bit of pre-seeded biological filter media from his tank, to help jumpstart my tank. It was a small gesture, but still something he did not need to do at all. Truly thoughtful and incredible service.

The cherry on top is that even with top notch livestock (and supplies), Kenny is fair with his prices. When you add in the fact that he also fully quarantines all of his fish, I know I can shop here with complete confidence. Simply amazing.

I highly recommend a visit to this store whether you are new to saltwater, ultra-experienced, or simply are curious to see some beautiful animals. I've probably been to all of the aquarium stores in the bay, and this is hands-down the best.

Ken, the owner At High Tide Aquatics, Is the only place in the entire Bay area. Who everybody should be buying salt water fish from? He does proper Fish Quarantine and has a very good selection of healthy fish and coral 🪸. He is very knowledgeable and helpful. Thanks Ken.

Nice seating area up front for family members while they wait. Kenny showed me his quarantine area for fish, nice to know all fish are quarantined and eating before being put up for sale. Nice little coral area that is only going to grow as the shop grows. Definitely coming back, especially since he carries Reef Blueprint products and everything looks great!

Kenny is knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. Super patient with explaining what things are/how to do something, and doesn't try to sell you anything you don't need. You can tell he truly cares about the livestock in his store, and the hobby as a whole. Always enjoy a trip here!

Great local fish store! Corals are super clean and very affordable. All livestock looks impeccable! Good selection of dry goods and frozen food. Great shop for new reefers like me! Will definitely be coming back!!!!

This will be my new go to local fish store. All the fish and corals look awesome and healthy. And they quarantine all their fish! I'm one of those dummies that doesn't quarantine... and it finally bit me in the butt, I wish I knew of high tide aquatics a few months ago.

The display tanks are amazing, plus there is a couch up front so the family can relax while I spend way to much time chatting or trying to figure out which corals I want to get. Kenny is super knowledgeable and took the time to help me work through a problem I've been having.

Best I've seen. You can tell he really cares & loves what he does. Tanks are clean & the fish look happy!

This saltwater aquarium store is one of the best i have ever seen. All the fish are quarantine and that means no ich in your tank. Ken was really friendly and let my daughter feed some of his fish on one of the display tanks. I would gladly drive from livermore to high tide aquatics for all of my fish and coral supply.

Well put together saltwater fish & coral shop. Good husbandry practices here with 2 week+ fish quarantine. They're healthy and eating when they hit the sales tanks. Frozen or refrigerated foods along with some dry goods and trusted supplements, treatments etc. One of the best shops in the SF Bay Area.

Spent a long time chatting with Kenny this afternoon. He’s a passionate and engaged owner - walked me through his fish sourcing and QT process, talked reef tanks, and gave me some good advice. Cool shop with a great selection of fish and coral!

Saltwater only.
Amazing selection of Corals, inverts, & Fish! Fish are quarantined for 2weeks minimum. There is equipment and additives available (Carbon,gfo,fish food (frozen and dry) and much more!

Staff is very knowledgeable and would help you out in anyway possible.

There are some amazing display tanks everyone should stop by and check out, even if you don't have a tank or don't want to buy anything. Highly recommend checking out those display tanks!

Not your average saltwater aquarium supply store. Gorgeous inside, super nice and passionate owner ready to help with anything. Happy fish and coral! A must see even for non aquarists.

Saw the sign while I was on the bus today. When I get my housing I am going to buy an aquarium and become a customer. Will update the review soon. I like the name of the aquarium store

Really appreciate the care you take with your animals! Thanks for being a store that says animals and education first! Also, thanks for taking the time to talk with Reefbeef!

I have visited many other reef stores nearby and I do believe this store exceeds in many aspects such as fish, equipment, and quality. I see myself as a regular customer.