This OG in Local Fish Stores Shares Their Secret to Fish and Planted Tanks
In this video, I had the wonderful pleasure to visit the wonderful shop of Ocean Aquarium, in San Francisco, CA. This shop is located in a small and quiet one way street in San Francisco, with a paid garage lot just across the street.
I absolutely adored this local mom pop fish store, and happy to see its tanks full and thriving, to see a mom and pop shop of fish is a rare sight - and incredibly nice people. Operated by Jason and his wife Ari, they take pride in their work and have been operating for more than 35 years, and through the major Earthquake that ran through a lot of San Francisco.
Jason explained to me how he balances his c02 in each of his tanks, and explains to me how his acclimation cup works and why it's so important to acclimate new fish store purchases to your home aquarium.
For those living in the San Francisco Area and passing through, STOP HERE, its an amazing sight to see if you love that, "Experienced True hearted Hobbiest turned into a business that cares" feel.
Ocean Aquarium
120 Cedar Street, San Francisco, CA 94109
(415) 771-3206
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Every inch is covered with a tank love it !
@fishegirl
5 ай бұрын
Isn't it cool! I believe the store has been at that location since 1996 so there has been a lot of time to collect tanks!
Nice to see his store still running till now. His is no water change, deep gravels, alot of plants. You can see all his fishs are very healthy. This man is a good idea to ask him any question that you don't know or unsure. I think he know more than anyone of us.
@fishegirl
Жыл бұрын
Absolutely Kevin! I agree! I had such a blast talking with both of them during my stay. They are a TRUE, mom and pop shop that care about your relationship with fish and aquariums and truly know how to learn through experience☺.
@kernalbert4939
Жыл бұрын
When you see a trick shot, they usually don't show you all the misses or all the practices.
Love it. Just so natural amd beautiful. ❤
@fishegirl
2 ай бұрын
Absolutely one of my favorite stores to visit!!
@AmosNg555
2 ай бұрын
@@fishegirlPoor Bettas. 😢
Thanks for sharing. 💚 10:50 acclimatization the new fish to your aquarium Guide.
@fishegirl
5 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching! It was such a fun tour!
In my mind, this is what a Studio Ghibli aquarium store would look like.
@fishegirl
9 ай бұрын
Haha it was definitely a wonderland; I ended up spending hours there when I visited 😅😂😂
This is the best store in the world...
@fishegirl
Жыл бұрын
I love this store too!! The owners have such a big heart and have time to talk to anyone. :) do you have a favorite memory of this store?
That guy IS a god, even if you mess up with the Ph. His knowledge and creativity are unsurpassed. Totally amazing. Wish I could pick his mind for weeks.
@fishegirl
11 ай бұрын
He is incredibly hospitable, I'm sure if you kept buying things in his store he wouldn't mind! haha, you'll just have to find a tank for each week haha
I used to live in SF and went to Justin's store every week. He and his family are so wonderful. I watch any video done about his store.
@fishegirl
Жыл бұрын
I love his relationships with his community and customers! Any customer through his door is recognized and appreciated 💚, thanks for stopping by :)
I’m here for the Fish 🐠
Beautiful and beautiful very nice
@fishegirl
Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much! I had a wonderful time visiting; have you ever been to this store?
Hey you found heaven! 😊 always my favorite fish store and owners always happy to help you. SF
@fishegirl
Жыл бұрын
Omggg yessss! I’ve been dreaming of visiting this shop for so long! And when I got there I definitely was impressed. The health of the fish and plants, and their interactions with the public are top class :)
His CO2 diffusers are absolute genius, I'm so copying it for my tank.
@fishegirl
Жыл бұрын
I completely agree! I love when hobbiests find a way to a solution, because they love their craft. 💙💙💙
@afifahzulkefli2647
10 ай бұрын
Did you figure out how to diy it?
@DEXTER-TV-series
6 ай бұрын
@@afifahzulkefli2647he doesn't have co2 diffusers. Only the open bottles.
The upside-down drink bottles are used to dispense CO2 in the aquarium.
@fishegirl
Жыл бұрын
They are!! A nice and easy passive way to add CO2 To your tanks!!
What a clever man!🇦🇺❤️
@fishegirl
Жыл бұрын
I had such a blast at this LFS!
Great presentation
@fishegirl
Жыл бұрын
Thannnnkkkk youuuuu :3 🐟
wow i like this store simply and yet very nice set up I watch justin who interview by aqua-coop.
@fishegirl
Жыл бұрын
It is a wonderful store! I’ve also watched aquarium co-ops video with Justin! He is a wonderful host :)
Would you advise running no water change aquariums like Justin does or is something that is really unique to his shop and location?
@fishegirl
2 ай бұрын
Hello! This is a great question! Yes I always advise water changes! I like to think of water changes as beneficial annnnndddd It may initially seem like Justin doesn’t do water changes at his store, and relies heavily on his plants; however in actuality, this store sells many fish and plants, where each sale takes a small portion of the tank water and in turn, reducing the water volume over time(apart from evaporation). This is a form of water changing that we don’t really experience at home unless we too are selling fish or moving fish from one tank to another. So… technically he is still performing water changes, just not in the same fashion as many home aquarists taking 15-30% of their tank volume at one time :)
Neat place but did I just see a 20 gallon tank balanced on a 5 gallon bucket which is stacked on top of another 5 gallon bucket?
@fishegirl
5 ай бұрын
Possibly? you'll have to timestamp it! haha
Those are passive CO2 containers. The drink bottles that is.He let's in CO2 via a hose and it dissolves naturally into the water. It's a low budget effective way to do it.
@fishegirl
Жыл бұрын
YES! THEY! ARE! Very good!! Have you tried it? I’m extremely tempted, but I know it’ll be like TURBO PLANTS!
8:04 Diy CO2 refill container
@fishegirl
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching 💙
What a shitty environment for those bettas jeez
@fishegirl
Жыл бұрын
It does seem that way, however these bettas were pretty active regardless. This store utilizes deep substrate beds which can be beneficial for the beta vs those traditional small empty cups!!
@littlematt293
Жыл бұрын
@@fishegirl Oh hell yeah! Those tiny cups are insane. I have never witnessed them in cups in the UK. Most common way I see them here is on a rack style display or in tanks with other fish.
@fishegirl
Жыл бұрын
@@littlematt293 that’s super cool that the UK places them in tanks with other fish; unfortunately some stores are still pretty basic and rocking the old fashioned Betts cups here in the US, however some stores are definately moving up in the betts displays as the years go on and the hobby expands :)
@Twowheelsonelens
Жыл бұрын
Before you judge ... check the video with the owner of the shop...and learn lots of things from him . He is dedicated ! kzread.info/dash/bejne/pJtl14-RhrC7Y7Q.html
@littlematt293
Жыл бұрын
@@Twowheelsonelens Nice video, the guy seems knowledgeable. However I don't think it is fair to keep a fish in a coffee cup that has less than a litre capacity let alone being half full of gravel. He taught me nothing in that video unfortunately. Thanks for sharing the vid though!
I wanna check it out!!! When are u gonna invite me to go see it??? Lol!!! 😊❤❤😊 i got the beers & pho homegirl!!! 😂😊❤
@fishegirl
Жыл бұрын
It’s an awesome little spot! I don’t get to visit often as it’s far away from home, but let’s go next time I’m in the area!!
@marcoscastillo1650
Жыл бұрын
@@fishegirl im down!!! I live in Denver but ill get vacation time!!! 🤣😂😂🤣😁😁😁😁👍🏼😊