 connies has fish that you cant find anywhere else they got vieja buttikoferi dovii long fin oscars motaguense and some other rare cichlids they have african cichlids too tanks are clean but lots of aggressive fish and salt water is a good rare selection of fishes too go connies 01:32:11 4/30/2012 |
Excellent Shop, Quality customer service. Fish are in good condition and they stock up on really nice tropical fishes. I love this place and their prices are very competative. Excellent fish store to shop at. Liz 08:39:17 4/28/2012 |
Good service staff is friendly and helpful I buy the feeder guppies or minnows from them as well as their goldfish plants and i went there yesterday and bought me a magazine for fish care Love them They also sell reptiles and birds too! |
I love This Place The employees Are Very kind and intelligent and my son says that He loves it they always greet you and one time my cousian couldent take care of its turtles and they said we will make shure they go to a very great family (They have really low great prices) Shane 12:43:46 1/05/2012 |
 I've been to connie's for years. They have better selection in fish and now are taking mine off my hands. I have over 6000 variety of Angelfish and I'm trying to sell more to them. Best fish store ever. Saved all of my angelfish. Better than petsmart, walmart, superway aquarium, and all of them have the knowledge to help when needed cheetahgirl 15:23:49 12/02/2011 |
I love Connie's! It is the best fish store!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I love going in there to buy fish that look tropical! They have so many fish. i have never seen any fish that are sick when I go there. You guys who say it is bad are VERY crazy. I have never seen any dead fish in there before that they weren't getting rid of. YOU GUYS WHO SAY IT IS BAD ARE TALKING ABOUT SOME BS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! katherine 17:23:44 11/04/2011 |
connies tropical fish on castro valley blvd has the best selection their cichlids look real good they have a real cool staff the tanks they keep the fish in are nice looking the tanks are packed with fish they have salt water fish and fresh water fish come to connies its one of the best dubz 16:02:54 6/14/2011 |
Been going to Connie's for many years, and I've had three thriving tanks stocked with fish from there...The only time my fish died were because of user errors like quick temperature changes....prices are pretty close to WalMart for freshwater fish...can't really beat the prices...Filter medium pretty normally priced, too, and I shop around.... Temple 16:52:19 3/23/2011 |
WE HAVE BEEN GOING TO CONNIES FOR ABOUT 6 MONTHS NOW AND HAVE SPENT A GREAT DEAL OF MONEY THERE ,WE HAVE LOST NOT A SINGLE LIVESTOCK FROM CONNIES (WE HAVE 5 TANKS FOR A TOTAL OF 243 GALLONS) SO WE HAVE A LOT OF LIVESTOCK BETWEEN FW & SW FISH PLUS CORAL AND INVERTS ,WE HAVE A L W A Y S BEEN TREATED WELL AND HAVE A L W A Y S GOT GREAT DEALS ON ALL THE LIVESTOCK WE PURCHASED THERE (EVERYONE NEEDS TO REMEMBER IN ORDER TO KEEP PRICES LOW ON LIVESTOCK OTHER ITEMS MUST BE A LITTLEBIT HIGHER ! SO ASK YOURSELF DO YOU WANT TO PURCHASE HEALTHY GREAT PRICED LIVE ANIMALS WHICH ARE IN EXTREEMLY CLEAN TANKS OR DO YOU WANT TO SAVE A FEW BUCKS ON EQUIPTMENT ? WELL I PERSONALLY WANT HEALTHY ANIMALS AND CONNIES IS SURELY THE PLACE TO GO FOR HEALTHY REASONABLY PRICED ANIMALS AND THE STAFF ARE FANTASTIC ! THANKS TO ALL AT CONNIES YOU HAVE OUR BUSINESS ,YOU HAVE EARNED IT Terry Ann Hannah 20:15:13 11/27/2010 |
Bob is talking out of his butthole... Bobstinks 18:30:57 11/19/2010 |
 Don't go to connies they sell sick fish every one go to Mikes Feed and Pets in San Leandro bob 19:04:40 11/11/2010 |
Don't go to connies they sell sick fish every one go to Mikes Feed and Pets in San Leandro bob 19:03:43 11/11/2010 |
connies is a cool fish store just look at the picture of the shark outside they have always had monster fish connies tropical fish has lots of cool cichlids come check connies out its a real cool store its my favorite fish store connies is cool 09:59:59 6/19/2010 |
used to go and get feeder fish for my turtles once or twice a week. i loved to spend extra time just checking out the colorful fishies :) staff was always helpful and friendly. always had everything i needed. i got my second tank for my turtles here and some pretty rocks lol. never had any problems. what? 13:24:27 3/25/2010 |
YOU GUYS ARE [...] STUPID CUZ THIS STORE KICKS [...]! My dad owns the store so I would know he doesn't charge more then he has to. He sells things for a great price and is very generous with regular costumes. Our employee's try there harderest to help costumes no matter how much we want to rip there head off sometimes. If a fish is sick its because it has been shipped in from another state with that sickness and we havent checked it yet. If our prices seem expensive its because the fish is from another state and its VERY rare. You dont have to buy the expensive fish, you can buy the 12 for a dollar goldish in the front, they last years. Were sorry if your not satisfied but instead of saying it here why won't you tell us and we'll see what we can do to make your choice to shop at Connies a better one, thanks(= Beatris deWaal. 16:44:26 3/17/2010 |
This store [...] sucks!What kind of name is lil'Hank!I miserably say that petco is better.Don't waste any of your time in this [...]!It is like dump express to the max!!!!I wouldn't give on cent to this mother ******! fat boy911 16:03:49 3/15/2010 |
 at petco the black moores were 12 cents at connies 12 bucks dom 15:16:25 10/03/2009 |
the store is a rip off .i paid 60 bucks for 4 fish sara 09:57:03 9/27/2009 |
 Connies is getting better all the time...I go in about once a week & they are always making upgrades to tanks & I haven't noticed any ill fish there in a long time. However prices on the hardware, filter media, etc. are higher than average for East Bay stores. Carney 09:15:43 9/07/2009 |
connies great,but RIPOFF donny 19:16:09 9/04/2009 |
connies is a great place,but they should make the prices a bit cheaper. i went to this other fish store last yesterday their koi were 3 bucks. i went to connies yesterday the heaters were for 35 bucks. kind of rippoff. donnie 19:14:19 9/04/2009 |
Had great help choosing a pet for my little daughter. We got some healthy fire-belly toads and they are thriving. Person who helped us even threw in some plants for their little pond. We are not experts in fish stores, but we were happy with Connie's and are going back today for crickets and more plants. madeleine 10:01:45 8/30/2009 |
 They have a unique selection, but they mark up the prices super-high, then pretend that things are on sale- even though you pay more than neccesary. In general, the service wasn't as fast as I'd heard it would be, and the store has seen better days. I think Concepts is better in general. At least they don't lie about fish prices. Corinne 15:18:05 6/25/2009 |
I agree with the store is a cheat one. I found the problem too. Last time I got a can supply from them with only 1/3 powders inside. I was a regular-base customer before, but after that I decided never go back. Their price on some items are ridiculous high, you may find a $12.99 fish net price at petstore.com which is 1/3 cheaper than the same one in Connie's store. Cathy 19:32:06 5/31/2009 |
It a truly sneaky store to me. I doubt it's a cheat store too. They tore off the interior paper covers of each can or container and poured 1/2 powders(even more) and 1/3 liquid out to form more containers or cans to sell to their customers. In this way, you bought their product at even more expensive price than other store. The tricky thing is you won't open can's lid when you purchased it as you trusted the store. When you got home to use it, you found the trick, but it's too late to claim it to the store. They told you all containers are the same as the one you bought which have same amount powders inside cans and without inside covers. Tony 18:57:53 5/31/2009 |
[Inappropriate content redacted.] However, when it come to price matching her staff is clues and rude. Prices are twice as high at Connie's than other places. When asked what the cheapest price we found for a pond liner was, the clerk laughed and stated "well buy it form them"...Nice customer service. Anyone looking for pond accessories go to discount pond liners, even with shipping we saved over $70.00. for the same exact product. Good luck staying in business...not! Terri Hylton 12:23:41 5/21/2009 |
this place is the best to all u haters [...] ow ya for get concepts lil bear 14:59:13 5/02/2009 |
 Connies is a store to look at cichlids,some kois when they aren't iched out and the shorty behind the counter. Prices are too redikulous!! Checkout the best fish store in the bay area - 6th avenue in the sco!! mek 21:30:42 3/05/2009 |
Nice store. [Inappropriate content redacted.] Tit Master J 13:10:41 2/13/2009 |
Connie's is a great place. We have several tanks and almost all our fish from there. The staff has always been very helpful and knowledgeable. They wont sell you something just to get the sale. If it's not compatible, they will tell you. Even on Saturday mornings when it is extremely busy, they help everyone. Prices are very good in my opinion. We will make the 40 mile one way trip quite often with no regerets. Greg 06:19:46 1/24/2009 |
[Inappropriate content redacted.] Bob 13:58:53 12/14/2008 |
The staff, starting with lil hank at the head of the line can for sure be [Inappropriate content redacted.], but again they simply follow hank's morose lead. joe 17:12:16 10/07/2008 |
nice store bought some goldfish there but their cheep! Liz 17:22:41 6/17/2008 |
A very nice selection of fishes..I remember back in the day, when Connies was in Oakland, CA about 10 years ago..They had a very huge selection of tropical fish and the place was huge... Now Connies is getting back to its glory like it was in Oakland before..The selection of fishes are very good..Prices are competitive and not a rip off... The owner/manager was Hank in Oakland and in Castro Valley Hank is still there.. |
 ALL FISH INFESTED!!!!! HIRRIBLE!!! DONT GO!!!!! fish88 22:33:14 1/03/2008 |
great store,you need to get to know the workers there and you will fit in just fine,just BS and be a cool person and they will treat you like family. plus they ordered a fish i could never find anywhere else and they had it that same week. aquatics 19:32:11 10/21/2007 |
If you are looking to set up a tank for the first time (or in my case second time with 20 years in between), you couldn't go to a better place for assistance. Hank spent numerous visits with me going over everything I would need and answering all of my questions. Aquarium Concepts answered my questions as well, but it was Hank that gave me the confidence I needed to begin my saltwater journey again. You really can't go by these reviews to decide where to purchase your fish-- things change from day-to-day. The first few times I went to Aquarium Concepts at their new location in Dublin the fish looked great, but I went in yesterday and one whole section of tanks on the left (about 20 tanks) are infested with ich-- almost every fish is either laying on its side, breathing hard, or are covered with spots. I don't see how they are going to save them, and there are so many! Sal 12:29:30 3/30/2007 |
connies is off tha hook...i go there daily.they have tha coolest fish an tha most knowledge about them...tha staff is friendly an is always lookin out 4 ur pets... CONNIE'SisBALLIN'510 23:20:23 3/21/2007 |
 No picking individual feeders! But p.m@rtz lets you pick! Not a great selection of plecs or goldfish. Worth a visit. Staff will say hello but not overly friendly. |
80 percent of fish are sick. Prices are not competitive and rediculous, they say 40 percent off salt water fish, but they are marking it down from a really high price. You save nothing and end up with a sick fish. No way. never shopping there again. Connie's is LAME 03:48:30 2/09/2007 |
I went in and bought a Red Goatfish today for an amazing 12 dollars. Who can beat that? I get excited when I go to Connie's every single time. They always have a good deal on something. I was more excited when the fish were half off, but eh. I dont know how they could stay in buisness with prices like that. Hank is always very helpful, nice guy. You know how some places make you feel stupid for asking questions, like they are totally ellitist. However, I never get that at Connie's. GREAT STORE. Saltwater Junkie 15:19:32 2/03/2007 |
I used to ONLY shop at Connie back when the salt water fish were 50% off. Now they are only 30% which is still cool, but thats pretty much what every other store charges. So now I shop other places too. Hank is pretty cool. [Inappropriate content redacted.] Prices on accessories are a bit high, but still okay and I do worry about the Heniochus' overall health. I'm worried about them by it everytime I go in there. Connies is a pretty cool place to shop, as long as you know what your doing, that is. Like I said about the Prices, they used to be incredible, now they are pretty much in with all the other stores. But I still shop there because I trust Hank AND they always have cool fish. Anonymous 14:16:11 2/03/2007 |
You won't find fish or coral priced lower in the Bay. Their bag sales on the weekend offer even lower prices on fish and are definitely the way to go - you'll want to rescue the fish before they touch the miserable water conditions in the store. I've had good luck with the corals I've bought at the store and from the bag sale but wouldn't recommend anything from their fish tanks... Bay 17:12:57 1/15/2007 |
I go there every time I need crickets or mealworms. I also bought the gecko there he is off-the hook!!! He is so good he is the only pet I need. there is also more than enough fish too choose from, I mean com'on "Connies(tropical Fish)"no dought I will shop ther for a long time. Nico 15:52:10 1/09/2007 |
A few good staff. Marine fish are more than fairly priced and most are healthy. A few "bad apples." Nothing shocking to say the least. Not much enthusiam spent answering Questions, but I guess you should do your own research before you buy. (Although others views and expirences are essential/useful to the fine world of Aquaria.) Selection usually not too large but surficeable, due to lots of loyal customers. I Have yet to attend Connie's during a bag lot sale. However, I am eager to check it out and will most likely buy a new friend. All the fish I own from there have all survived. Connie's, by my standards earns a 4 fish score for great prices and decent overall friendlyness. Molly M. 01:48:07 9/29/2006 |
The staff needs [Inappropriate content redacted.]. Too much time talking among themselves. The fish prices expecially African cichlids are Outrageous! Supplies like food and filtration are astronomically high! And they carry those damn hybrid flowerhorns. Waste of tank space. |
 I agree about the atmosphere of the store but I was in there recently and they have some awesome new pine stands. You should check it out!!!!! As for lil' Hank he is very knowledgeable and helpful. I would give this one a chance Sarah 22:38:09 8/25/2005 |
Any manger named lil Hank (this isn't the Dukes of Hazzard) says it all. Connies is a dump! Aquarium Concepts is the best aquarium store in the bay area and I have been everyone at one time or another. Jerome 16:37:00 7/20/2005 |
Went into the store to buy a whole new 20-30 gallon setup. In the 15-20 minutes I spent in the store. Not one person asked me if I needed help or paid attention to the customers. Kids were too busy gossiping and picking out dead fish with their hands. Won't be going back there. |
Recently bought a couple turtles from Connies, and I was very pleased with the knowledge the staff and the health of the turtles. I feel their accessories were limited for turtles, but they are more of a fish shop. I'd go here for nay fish needs, or if I ever wanted more turtles. Jason 10:21:04 5/10/2005 |
Here's a serious, unbiased opinion; This is, easily, the absolute, best place to buy fish for your aquarium. My wife and I drive one hundred miles to get there as often as possible. They always have great, healthy and LOWEST-price fish. I must say that I am reluctant to inform people of this place. I'll probably be sorry when too many people are picking out the best fish ahead of us. If you prefer to just SEE fish, go to Aquarium Concepts where you'll find a big store with BIG prices. Happy fishing!! Alan 22:11:54 3/30/2005 |
Connie's is over priced on most everything and most of the fish are sick looking or just not doing well. Aquarium Concepts on foothill in hayward is much better. Matt 09:10:55 10/02/2004 |
This place is a dump. It is tiny with a poor selection. Most of the stock is sickly, dying, or already dead. Fin rot, swollen eyes, etc. The plants are just as bad. Don't waste your time. Julie 13:23:18 9/16/2004 |
i go in there at least 3 times a week, ive always had a good experience, good prices, and i am treated by knowledgeable and friendly staff. lil Hank (the boss) is always willing to help me out and go the extra mile matt 01:32:47 7/15/2004 |