As many of you know, I buy a lot of my fish from this store. My discus, some of my peacocks, many of my gobies, my puffers, etc. all came from 6th Ave Aquarium.
I have no problem when tanks are " over stocked" when they stay healthy. In China they have very large amounts of fish in each tank and simply filter it better than is typically done in US commercial spaces. It's not the number of fish that counts; it's how well the tank is filtered.
Because of crowding, central filtration, and high turnover, quarantining would certainly be the key for any oddballs that showed up in good shape in this oddity of a store.
Oh god, self serve would give me nightmares. People can't even use the self serve air pump at a gas station and they expect people to bag their own fish? Lol
FYI the aquarium came first before the flowers. And the Altar is to worship God Guan Yu to protect the business. Been shopping at this place since the 1990s. Got all my cichlids from there but wouldn’t recommend to buy equipments or misc stuff from there because you can find cheaper prices on Amazon.
I lived and worked close to this store in the late 90's and it looks like things have improved. When I used to frequent the store, there was never a time I did not see dead or sick fish, so I tended to get equipment there but not fish. That said, quarantine is the way to go.
Hey Ben, What do you expect being in Frisco, one of the largest groupings of weirdos in the country, lol!!!! I've said it before I just wish I had a fish store of any kind near me. Tanks could have been a bit cleaner, but they were far better than the tanks and any Petsmart or Petco that I have been to. Prices seemed reasonable and fish appeared to be in good shape. The over crowding doesn't bother me so much as long as the water quality was good. I'm sure you have seen the videos about the Fish areas in China where there are fish on top of fish in tanks and most stores had hundreds of fish pre- bagged ready to go and the tanks were the cleanest I have ever seen in any store. My biggest concern is multiple tanks being filtered into the same sump. I understand why they do this but I also understand how fast fish problems can spread from tank to tank when filtered this way. If I owned a fish store the filtration would all be done by sponge filters and frequent water changes. Quarantine would be a must when buying from any fish store but especially one that is filtering multiple tanks with a single filter. Hope the rest of your trip was enjoyable and that you got to spend some quality time with your son. Mine is stationed at Minot AFB in North Dakota and I sure do miss him. I have to ask, does your son have tanks at his house? Have a great day my friend. God Bless
Kevin Lancaster Hello Kevin, I agree, and no, living in the city he pays an absurd amount of rent for a shared apartment with very limited space, too small even for a tank. And I hear you on missing our kids. I have 4 and only one is local .
Not sure why you would be so concerned with the size of the cubes; they’re all connected to a very large bio filtration system, like almost every aquarium store in the world. Anyway, glad you showed the store. Never been there, but will be visiting soon. Thanks.
Yes, as I moved through the store and saw the general condition of the fish, my concerns were less and less and by the time I left I felt that I would in fact be willing to buy a fish from them.
I remember going to this fish store when I was a kid. I walked into this store after a long break from aquariums and the same guy was behind the counter. He must in his 60s now but looks exactly the same!
Tanks were small but clean. Looks like they order in bulk. Some fish looked a bit stressed where they were just too tight. Fresh Flowers and Fish🤔 I guess you can buy the wife an apologetic bouquet of flowers before she gives you the stink eye for buying more fish lol...Touchè store owner
Yes, I agree. I would buy from that store because all the Petco, PetSmart, and small pet shop stores in my area combined do not have as much of a selection as this store in the video. Just the aquarium maintenance selection was better and the live fish was a bonus. What I was interested in was the live plants that looked particularly more appealing and vibrant compared to the preparation given to the plants where I live. I'm not worried so much about health of the fish because I do medicate and quarantine purchases when it comes to introducing new items into an established aquarium.
Fish are sold like that in many Asian countries if you watch videos on youtube. There's nothing wrong this because of the high turn over of the fish and well kept water quality with high aeration. I wouldn't have any issue with buying fish from there.
I would buy, tanks are small to keep aggression down, ease of maintenance, large stocking, fish look healthy. This store looks far better than 90% of petco or petsmart stores I have been to.
Very similar to the fish stores here in Hong Kong, I've made a video about it on my channel also. Btw that altar at the end has a statue of Guan Yu, a famous Chinese war general back in the Han dynasty. You'll find a lot of chinese will worship him for health, family harmony, justice, marriage, fertility, prosperity and luck but it's not necessarily a religion in itself.
I would buy from this store. I give him credit for finding a way to run his business and make a profit. I was impressed with his way of staying in business.
As long as the fish look healthy, I would buy them. There was a fish and hobby store like this by me, the front was model trains and the back was an aquarium-pet store.
I would take home fish from 6th Avenue, but I would definitely quarantine for a few weeks. They have been in buissness a long time must have a loyal following.
I shop here for supplies and that's about it. The store is dirty with crowded tanks. The Sunday bagged fish sale is like playing Russian roulette. Having lived in San Francisco for nearly 25 years, it's a shame that this place has survived while a lot a decent aquarium stores have closed.
I would buy from this store. Flower side of his business doesn’t bother me; he’s diversifying and maximizing his likely very expensive retail space. Smart business person. Tanks appeared clean and fish looked good, for the most part. Yep, I’d give him a shot.
Definitely an Asian theme going on, I have to say that although they may look healthy being stuck in a tiny tank, bag or tiny cup sized container for hours, days or even longer is not my idea of good husbandry. We only have to see the source of the Corona virus to see how little they care about the animals they sell whether that be for pet or food. Just because a Betta can survive in a tiny container doesn't mean you should keep one in it! Would I buy from there.. maybe? But mainly to save the creature from a stressful existence and as you and others have said quarantine would be an absolute must!!!
Jeff Harris I completely agree! Before I started watching Fishtube last August, I had no never heard about anyone selling Betta’s in a small cup, let alone bagged up, stacked up and ready to go as the UK animal welfare inspectors would be after them so fast, their feet wouldn’t touch the ground.
Ben Ochart I’ve been meaning to take a drive to Tampa Bay Cichlids for some time now. I spoke to the owner some time ago and I believe he said they were open to the public. I think they’re more of a fish farm type of set up? If it’s the same place. I did mark off a couple of stores that I was going to make day trips of. I’m pretty sure imperial Tropicals was one of them? I’ve unfortunately never been to a place around here that has wowed me yet. For now I have to live vicariously through all of my TH-cam pals.Thanks for the tips. As always, they are very much appreciated.
I have been shopping and selling my extra babies at this store for way over 15 years. This is a great store one thing I really like is they give you nets container to catch your own fish I am always picky about the fish I choose. I have never had any problems with any fish or plants that I have purchased here one of my favorite aquarium stores I have ever been in great shop and really nice people working there.
Still stresses the fish a lot and may cause parasites. I don't even turn my truck speakers on when there's a fish in there lol. Plus how long was he in there waiting for the customer to come find it? I'd wanna see them bag it. Am I over the top with the paranoia on the truck speakers though ? I always think they're gonna get bloat for sure if I change one factor 😬🥴
The advantages of a self-serve low overhead business is that you can pass on the savings to the consumer. Eyebiters at 2 or 3 for $10, that's a great deal. They were like 4" and close to coloring up.
I would definitely buy from this store. They’ve proven that they know what they’re doing by staying in business so long. I’m interested in the self service idea. There’s been many a time when I’ve run into rookie employees who didn’t know how to net or bag fish and I had to spend time teaching them how to do it. In that situation, I’d rather do it myself.
Interesting post from Tamara. Didn’t know that.I would didn’t see much disturbing to me. I would agree probably a high turnover of inventory. Live seeing fish stores around the country.
They must be something somewhat right, notice the discus. They actually looked happy and healthy. I think there a pretty good indicator of what's going on. Even upper end stores they can really show stress and makes you leery of purchasing
Love this place, ive been going there for over 30 years. Self serve. Owner is very knowledgeable but plays its off. I've raised many off spring from killie, Kribs, Barchardi, shrimp, and other common tropicals. Great place if you wanna try your hand at salt water hobby. Super sales every Sunday. Pre bagged. Absolutely love this gem. The aquarium store are a rare sight in SF or places in general. Sure you might catch a sick fish but that also happens at big box stores as well. Btw you can also sell your fish off spring back to them.
Been shopping here all my life. Just started taking care of Bettas from here but I still have a goldfish from here that I got when it was a baby and now its about 10-12 Human years old.
Hey Ben I work in the city I some time visit them here are the pro and cons they do have a lot of stuff at a reasonable price . The down sides are there customer service SUCKS even some times rude. They need more staff I've never been to a store where you have to catch your own fish, but they do have a lot of fish which is cool,, one last thing parking is pretty bad some times you have to park 2 blocks way for get about weekends .
Sure, I would buy fish there. My concern is that the fish look healthy. Unfortunately people often get too caught up in the size of the enclosures when reviewing retail stores. As you said, this is typically a short-term living situation for the fish, and although overcrowding can be stressful, as long as water conditions are good and food supply is good then It won't be detrimental to the long-term health of the fish. I raise baby fish and often have aquariums packed with grow outs. All those fish care is that the water is crystal clean and that their bellies are satisfied! Good video, sir. Thanks for sharing.
When I lived in Monterey, I used to drive 2 hours to get there. Always bought healthy fish, and they have the best variety. I miss 6th avenue aquarium now that I'm in the East coast.
It's not about how big is the tank but how clean is the water. Fish store is temporary only and they make money buy selling more fish. It make sense they have small tank but big big filter and drip system.
I believe I would, in fact, buy a fish from there. Maybe that flowerhorn just to save him lol. But the fish themselves looked healthy and mostly content. So any fish you buy you are saving it's well being/life. Just quarantine it for 6 months lol. Never judge a "hole in the wall" before you first give 'em your business. Because most never cease to impress and surprise
This is similar to some Fish stores in that area where there are a lot of pet stores in Tokyo. I've never been there, but there are pictures of it out there.
Nice video Ben! I used to live 5 mins away from that store. Many people wouldn’t buy anything from that store as they were considering this as torturing and mal treating fishes with the size of their enclosures. I bought few fishes there, they’re doing fine. I was at Aquarium Fish Depot down San Diego next to HWY 5. They have a pretty good of fish selection there. If you have a chance, you should go visit. Also, next time you come up nor cal, come visit Exotic Aquarium in Sacramento where I am now. I’m sure Exotic is the biggest aquarium store on the West Coast and will amaze you.
I did a video on AFD a few years ago. I was impressed with Ron and his vision. Since that SF fish and flower shop is circulating so much water, it’s almost like the fish are in a much bigger tank. If I’m ever up that way I’ll visit Exotic for sure!
Thanks for the video as always Ben, I will buy from the store with qurantine as usual. You showed a fish that Ifg had in one of his videos in Houston tx. It was labelled Protologus in your video, but could not find a fish by that name on google or Yahoo. Do you have another name the fish is known by?
Yup I’d definitely buy fish from that spot... I quarantine everything I buy for 4-6 weeks, 4 weeks minimum... so no issues there... the fish looked healthy and active .. great store in my opinion
I will definitely buy fish from this store. Unfortunately I live in the other side of the country.Seem like this man(owner)have lot knowledge & experience on this business. Nice video sir, thank you for share this great experience to all the enthusiast of this dish hobby.👍
Greetings from Berkeley. The fish look healthy to me as well. The tanks were not designed to be permanent homes after all. Was hoping to see some multifasciatus though. The TH-cam crowd has gotten me more interested in tanganyikan fish.
I've recently seen another video about this same store. Different concept for sure, but, as they say if it works don't fix it! I assumed from the first video I saw that they had to have a good turnover rate. The fact that he's been in San Francisco for 35 years speaks for itself. If he wasn't doing things right he wouldn't have lasted that long.
I plan to go this summer I live like 2 hours away so i will bring a air pump and a cooler to get some fish I seen the cool experience qnd the cheap fish and verities amount of fish
It is most likely Buddhism that you were wondering about with the altar.. Just my opinion, don't know for sure.. I am half German, half Native American and a Buddhist myself.. Weird combination huh ??
As many of you know, I buy a lot of my fish from this store. My discus, some of my peacocks, many of my gobies, my puffers, etc. all came from 6th Ave Aquarium.
Tazawa Tanks They spoke very highly of you Zenzo😀👍🏻
oh shit, really? cool
It looks like the fish stores you see in Asian markets.
For all you naysayers... notice the bubble stones in most of the tanks... either in sponge filters or by themselves... fish weren’t gasping.
I would definitely buy fish from that store. Nothing around me like that selection. Thanks for the cool video.
Rent is most likely so expensive they have to utilize every inch of space
They should have bigger tanks and less dry goods
If you watch aquarium Co-OP you'd realize this is how all aquarium stores are in Asia.
I have no problem when tanks are " over stocked" when they stay healthy. In China they have very large amounts of fish in each tank and simply filter it better than is typically done in US commercial spaces. It's not the number of fish that counts; it's how well the tank is filtered.
Lol..... Funny. I love this store. So odd. Almost walked right by it because of the flowers.
Great video ben the flowers and fish made me laugh for the wife 🤣👍
Shawns Aquarium Anyone with a spouse not in the hobby can relate 🤣
Because of crowding, central filtration, and high turnover, quarantining would certainly be the key for any oddballs that showed up in good shape in this oddity of a store.
Oh god, self serve would give me nightmares. People can't even use the self serve air pump at a gas station and they expect people to bag their own fish? Lol
FYI the aquarium came first before the flowers. And the Altar is to worship God Guan Yu to protect the business. Been shopping at this place since the 1990s. Got all my cichlids from there but wouldn’t recommend to buy equipments or misc stuff from there because you can find cheaper prices on Amazon.
Best fish store in the city and I’ve been going there since 90’s
I also like Aqua Forest Aquarium and Ocean Aquarium wasn't bad either.
I would buy fish from this store in a heart beat!!!
I lived and worked close to this store in the late 90's and it looks like things have improved. When I used to frequent the store, there was never a time I did not see dead or sick fish, so I tended to get equipment there but not fish. That said, quarantine is the way to go.
Hey Ben, What do you expect being in Frisco, one of the largest groupings of weirdos in the country, lol!!!! I've said it before I just wish I had a fish store of any kind near me. Tanks could have been a bit cleaner, but they were far better than the tanks and any Petsmart or Petco that I have been to. Prices seemed reasonable and fish appeared to be in good shape. The over crowding doesn't bother me so much as long as the water quality was good. I'm sure you have seen the videos about the Fish areas in China where there are fish on top of fish in tanks and most stores had hundreds of fish pre- bagged ready to go and the tanks were the cleanest I have ever seen in any store. My biggest concern is multiple tanks being filtered into the same sump. I understand why they do this but I also understand how fast fish problems can spread from tank to tank when filtered this way. If I owned a fish store the filtration would all be done by sponge filters and frequent water changes. Quarantine would be a must when buying from any fish store but especially one that is filtering multiple tanks with a single filter. Hope the rest of your trip was enjoyable and that you got to spend some quality time with your son. Mine is stationed at Minot AFB in North Dakota and I sure do miss him. I have to ask, does your son have tanks at his house? Have a great day my friend. God Bless
Kevin Lancaster Hello Kevin, I agree, and no, living in the city he pays an absurd amount of rent for a shared apartment with very limited space, too small even for a tank. And I hear you on missing our kids. I have 4 and only one is local .
Not sure why you would be so concerned with the size of the cubes; they’re all connected to a very large bio filtration system, like almost every aquarium store in the world. Anyway, glad you showed the store. Never been there, but will be visiting soon. Thanks.
Yes, as I moved through the store and saw the general condition of the fish, my concerns were less and less and by the time I left I felt that I would in fact be willing to buy a fish from them.
Very similar to how fish are kept in stores in Asia. Aquarium Co-op has a bunch of tour videos of Asian fish stores.
Great I would buy fish from them. liked your enthusiasm!
I got no problem with this place....pretty good selection.
That was my feeling coming away from it.
I remember going to this fish store when I was a kid. I walked into this store after a long break from aquariums and the same guy was behind the counter. He must in his 60s now but looks exactly the same!
Tanks were small but clean. Looks like they order in bulk. Some fish looked a bit stressed where they were just too tight. Fresh Flowers and Fish🤔 I guess you can buy the wife an apologetic bouquet of flowers before she gives you the stink eye for buying more fish lol...Touchè store owner
Hoffa Oudi Exactly 🤣
Nice tour. This is the best aquarium in SF. More frankly this is the only aquarium left in the city. I'm heading there today to see what they have.
It was certainly an interesting set up. I would buy fish from them and just do my usual one month QT.
Yes, I agree. I would buy from that store because all the Petco, PetSmart, and small pet shop stores in my area combined do not have as much of a selection as this store in the video. Just the aquarium maintenance selection was better and the live fish was a bonus. What I was interested in was the live plants that looked particularly more appealing and vibrant compared to the preparation given to the plants where I live. I'm not worried so much about health of the fish because I do medicate and quarantine purchases when it comes to introducing new items into an established aquarium.
Why don't you explain why they were bagged??? They are bagged for sunday bag sale. Where the fish are priced at 50% off retail.
Heck yea I would buy fish from that store. I could get my wife flowers too while I’m there to keep her from killing me for buying more fish 😂
Yeah seriously..!
James Moore Well said
Fish & Flowers
Fish are sold like that in many Asian countries if you watch videos on youtube. There's nothing wrong this because of the high turn over of the fish and well kept water quality with high aeration. I wouldn't have any issue with buying fish from there.
I would buy, tanks are small to keep aggression down, ease of maintenance, large stocking, fish look healthy. This store looks far better than 90% of petco or petsmart stores I have been to.
Very similar to the fish stores here in Hong Kong, I've made a video about it on my channel also. Btw that altar at the end has a statue of Guan Yu, a famous Chinese war general back in the Han dynasty. You'll find a lot of chinese will worship him for health, family harmony, justice, marriage, fertility, prosperity and luck but it's not necessarily a religion in itself.
Very interesting point on that general! I'll check out the video on your channel. Thanks for watching.
I used to visit there a lot when I lived in SF years ago. I was put off buying stock there though.
I would buy from this store. I give him credit for finding a way to run his business and make a profit.
I was impressed with his way of staying in business.
As long as the fish look healthy, I would buy them. There was a fish and hobby store like this by me, the front was model trains and the back was an aquarium-pet store.
Hey, there used to be a store like that in Columbus, Ga. Models in the front and fish in the back. Loved that place.
Thanks for a good video.
I would buy fish at the store, but as you say, Quarantine always! 👍🏻
I would take home fish from 6th Avenue, but I would definitely quarantine for a few weeks. They have been in buissness a long time must have a loyal following.
They do. I walked away with the impression as you.
I shop here for supplies and that's about it. The store is dirty with crowded tanks. The Sunday bagged fish sale is like playing Russian roulette. Having lived in San Francisco for nearly 25 years, it's a shame that this place has survived while a lot a decent aquarium stores have closed.
I would think about it. Thank you again.
The flower part for your wife is the best. Thank you for sharing
Thank you Myko, I appreciate your support!
That's cool, I'd go!!!
You are hilarious! When you laugh at your own joke.
Looked cool, I would shop there if I lived there.
I think I would too.
i love going there, great shop. only suggestion is quarantine the fish you buy. would definitely recommend!!
I would buy from this store. Flower side of his business doesn’t bother me; he’s diversifying and maximizing his likely very expensive retail space. Smart business person. Tanks appeared clean and fish looked good, for the most part. Yep, I’d give him a shot.
Definitely an Asian theme going on, I have to say that although they may look healthy being stuck in a tiny tank, bag or tiny cup sized container for hours, days or even longer is not my idea of good husbandry.
We only have to see the source of the Corona virus to see how little they care about the animals they sell whether that be for pet or food.
Just because a Betta can survive in a tiny container doesn't mean you should keep one in it!
Would I buy from there.. maybe? But mainly to save the creature from a stressful existence and as you and others have said quarantine would be an absolute must!!!
Jeff Harris I completely agree! Before I started watching Fishtube last August, I had no never heard about anyone selling Betta’s in a small cup, let alone bagged up, stacked up and ready to go as the UK animal welfare inspectors would be after them so fast, their feet wouldn’t touch the ground.
The flowers came first, it was just a flower shop 20 years ago. I would buy a fish, i like hole in the wall shops like this.
Thanks for the info. So the fish part is actually around 20 years old then. Still, very impressive track record in today's competitive world.
Sorry no, i was in that store 18 years ago and they had no fish. Upstairs was just for the inventory. Not sure when the fish came to be.
Good enough for Zenzo, good enough for me. I wish there was a place like that in the Tampa Bay Area.
You ever visit Tampa Bay Cichlids or take a trip to Imperial Tropicals?
Ben Ochart I’ve been meaning to take a drive to Tampa Bay Cichlids for some time now. I spoke to the owner some time ago and I believe he said they were open to the public. I think they’re more of a fish farm type of set up? If it’s the same place. I did mark off a couple of stores that I was going to make day trips of. I’m pretty sure imperial Tropicals was one of them? I’ve unfortunately never been to a place around here that has wowed me yet. For now I have to live vicariously through all of my TH-cam pals.Thanks for the tips. As always, they are very much appreciated.
Tampa Bay Cichlids looks like it might be the ticket. Over 600 tanks and something like 100 vats. If they don’t have it, I probably don’t need it.
I've been going to this fish tour for over 10 years or more
It apparently has a loyal following 😀👍🏻
Looks like those videos from the Chinese fish markets. Pre-bagged saves times due to high turnover and customers on a daily basis
I have been shopping and selling my extra babies at this store for way over 15 years. This is a great store one thing I really like is they give you nets container to catch your own fish I am always picky about the fish I choose. I have never had any problems with any fish or plants that I have purchased here one of my favorite aquarium stores I have ever been in great shop and really nice people working there.
Yes, since having done this video I’ve gotten a lot of positive feedback from people who have shopped there😀👍🏻
I want to go to San Francisco just to use the sidewalk as a toilet.
def gotta get the flowers for the wife after the fish purchase lol
Shopped here before. Sunday mornings they do a bag sale and will sell the fish that were freshly shipped in. Really low prices during the sale.
I might buy fish from that store they look good, but pre- bagged fish might be pushing it.
Prebagged was probably preordered. Waiting for pickup.
Like when u walk through a antique store... SOLD
Still stresses the fish a lot and may cause parasites. I don't even turn my truck speakers on when there's a fish in there lol. Plus how long was he in there waiting for the customer to come find it? I'd wanna see them bag it. Am I over the top with the paranoia on the truck speakers though ? I always think they're gonna get bloat for sure if I change one factor 😬🥴
I kinda like those overstocked stores. Lots to look at. I probably would buy.
Fahaka puffers usually sell for twice that price.
The advantages of a self-serve low overhead business is that you can pass on the savings to the consumer. Eyebiters at 2 or 3 for $10, that's a great deal. They were like 4" and close to coloring up.
I would definitely buy from this store. They’ve proven that they know what they’re doing by staying in business so long. I’m interested in the self service idea. There’s been many a time when I’ve run into rookie employees who didn’t know how to net or bag fish and I had to spend time teaching them how to do it. In that situation, I’d rather do it myself.
My thoughts exactly on both of your points.
Interesting post from Tamara. Didn’t know that.I would didn’t see much disturbing to me. I would agree probably a high turnover of inventory. Live seeing fish stores around the country.
They must be something somewhat right, notice the discus. They actually looked happy and healthy. I think there a pretty good indicator of what's going on. Even upper end stores they can really show stress and makes you leery of purchasing
I'm subscribed to a fishtuber who works in this store.
Colin Barsby who?
@@BenOchart Philthy Tanks th-cam.com/channels/-DAPxBmDyMTB6K0afqEbqg.htmlabout
Love this place, ive been going there for over 30 years. Self serve. Owner is very knowledgeable but plays its off. I've raised many off spring from killie, Kribs, Barchardi, shrimp, and other common tropicals. Great place if you wanna try your hand at salt water hobby. Super sales every Sunday. Pre bagged. Absolutely love this gem. The aquarium store are a rare sight in SF or places in general. Sure you might catch a sick fish but that also happens at big box stores as well. Btw you can also sell your fish off spring back to them.
Cool Store tour Mr. Ben 👍👍👍
Been shopping here all my life. Just started taking care of Bettas from here but I still have a goldfish from here that I got when it was a baby and now its about 10-12 Human years old.
One of my favorite stores, but quarantine is a must.
Don't mess with David,man
Yes, I would buy there.
every petshop here in the philippines looks like that
Hey Ben I work in the city I some time visit them here are the pro and cons they do have a lot of stuff at a reasonable price . The down sides are there customer service SUCKS even some times rude. They need more staff I've never been to a store where you have to catch your own fish, but they do have a lot of fish which is cool,, one last thing parking is pretty bad some times you have to park 2 blocks way for get about weekends .
Good points. Thanks!
Sure, I would buy fish there. My concern is that the fish look healthy. Unfortunately people often get too caught up in the size of the enclosures when reviewing retail stores. As you said, this is typically a short-term living situation for the fish, and although overcrowding can be stressful, as long as water conditions are good and food supply is good then It won't be detrimental to the long-term health of the fish.
I raise baby fish and often have aquariums packed with grow outs. All those fish care is that the water is crystal clean and that their bellies are satisfied! Good video, sir. Thanks for sharing.
When I lived in Monterey, I used to drive 2 hours to get there. Always bought healthy fish, and they have the best variety. I miss 6th avenue aquarium now that I'm in the East coast.
I think I’d go for the decor and the experience love from 🇨🇦
It's not about how big is the tank but how clean is the water. Fish store is temporary only and they make money buy selling more fish. It make sense they have small tank but big big filter and drip system.
love your last comment about the wife
I believe I would, in fact, buy a fish from there. Maybe that flowerhorn just to save him lol. But the fish themselves looked healthy and mostly content. So any fish you buy you are saving it's well being/life. Just quarantine it for 6 months lol.
Never judge a "hole in the wall" before you first give 'em your business. Because most never cease to impress and surprise
Never been to a prebagged self serve fish store. Looks like they had some good selection.
This is similar to some Fish stores in that area where there are a lot of pet stores in Tokyo. I've never been there, but there are pictures of it out there.
i would because they are in great shape. water is clear without hookworm etc. scales are healthy.
Great video as always Ben, very informative. On a side note what has happened to IFG ?
Joseph Burns He apparently had his TH-cam channel hacked so isn’t able to upload at the moment.
That looks like their ancestral offering. I don't think you want to eat that fruit. They won't appreciate that.
I would love to
Nice video Ben!
I used to live 5 mins away from that store.
Many people wouldn’t buy anything from that store as they were considering this as torturing and mal treating fishes with the size of their enclosures. I bought few fishes there, they’re doing fine. I was at Aquarium Fish Depot down San Diego next to HWY 5. They have a pretty good of fish selection there. If you have a chance, you should go visit.
Also, next time you come up nor cal, come visit Exotic Aquarium in Sacramento where I am now. I’m sure Exotic is the biggest aquarium store on the West Coast and will amaze you.
I did a video on AFD a few years ago. I was impressed with Ron and his vision.
Since that SF fish and flower shop is circulating so much water, it’s almost like the fish are in a much bigger tank.
If I’m ever up that way I’ll visit Exotic for sure!
Thanks for the video as always Ben, I will buy from the store with qurantine as usual. You showed a fish that Ifg had in one of his videos in Houston tx. It was labelled Protologus in your video, but could not find a fish by that name on google or Yahoo. Do you have another name the fish is known by?
Mark Agbolade Reminded me of a young flag tail.
Thanks Ben, you just made my day....😀
They look healthier than in my LFS. I could stop paying for shipping if my LFS was like this
Smart combo, plants love fish water!
Yup I’d definitely buy fish from that spot... I quarantine everything I buy for 4-6 weeks, 4 weeks minimum... so no issues there... the fish looked healthy and active .. great store in my opinion
Wish we had grms like this in tx. Houston/pearland
I will definitely buy fish from this store. Unfortunately I live in the other side of the country.Seem like this man(owner)have lot knowledge & experience on this business. Nice video sir, thank you for share this great experience to all the enthusiast of this dish hobby.👍
Looks like any pet store in ontairo, hate to admit it but yeah. Edit hes right I'd be less mad if my man brought me flowers with the fish.
My Smiley Ben 😃....I would buy fish there, believe me I seen worse...thanks for vid
Lflower1 Stars Hello L! Thanks for stopping by 😀
Looks awesome
Your a good dad you accept your son's lifestyle in sandfran
Damon Behnke how so?
Greetings from Berkeley. The fish look healthy to me as well. The tanks were not designed to be permanent homes after all. Was hoping to see some multifasciatus though. The TH-cam crowd has gotten me more interested in tanganyikan fish.
yup they look ok and yes it needs to be in quarantine before putting in my system eheheh
I did a video there...I love that shop ...the alter is to the god "guan yu"
I've recently seen another video about this same store. Different concept for sure, but, as they say if it works don't fix it! I assumed from the first video I saw that they had to have a good turnover rate. The fact that he's been in San Francisco for 35 years speaks for itself. If he wasn't doing things right he wouldn't have lasted that long.
I plan to go this summer I live like 2 hours away so i will bring a air pump and a cooler to get some fish I seen the cool experience qnd the cheap fish and verities amount of fish
It was a very interesting experience. Like no other store I’d been in before.
I would buy fish from there, just for the fact it looks cool and with the flower shop lol
I Would buy fish from that store because they do look healthy and I do like your videos keep up the good work.
Bruce Bjornson Thank you Bruce 😀👍🏻
I love that store , i would definitely shop there !! ✌💞
Did I see painted glass tetras? I haven't seen those since I was a kid!
It is most likely Buddhism that you were wondering about with the altar.. Just my opinion, don't know for sure.. I am half German, half Native American and a Buddhist myself.. Weird combination huh ??
SwannyDee Hosinpepper Great combination!😀👍🏻
id have bought there.. you should see the place in nj i got my redbelly's at.. scary clean but newark is wild
New subscriber here. I enjoyed the video