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The Ultimate Aquarium

4.6

About this business

We specialize in answering your questions and being extremely helpful. Our customers enjoy the specialized customer service we provide for them on a daily basis. We specialize in sorting through the hundreds of products available and offer our customers only those we think are the best. Our specialty is showing our customers the difference between a Mega-Petmart and a dedicated aquarium store. So come on in and see what our customers have seen for nearly a decade. 

Location details

2625 S El Camino Real, San Mateo, CA, 94403, United States

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WeekdayScheduleStatus
Mon10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Tue10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Wed10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Thu10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Fri10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Sat10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Sun10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
4.6365 reviews
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Sandy Eberhard 
recommend  Recommended
4 years ago

The people that work here are so helpful. I occasionally take my grandson in, and they take time for any questions you have. They also have available a diverse selection of fish and supplies. 

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Denis Aroma 
recommend  Recommended
4 years ago

This Fish Store lives up to its name completely.Above and beyond customer appreciation.. Respectful , professional courtesy comes out naturally with all their employees... I cant put into words about how Grateful my fish and I are with Ultimate aquarium ... Very knowledgeable and Professional Grade service ...Ultimate aquarium is Truly Ultimate.... 

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Daniel Lipton 
recommend  Recommended
5 years ago

Always helpful friendly and knowledgeable 

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Peter Storm 
recommend  Recommended
5 years ago

I've worked with TUA since they opened. Their willingness to help and share makes them a great partner to have in the hobby. I have six aquariums and they are my go to store. 

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Chris May 
recommend  Recommended
5 years ago

Pretty good stock options at a reasonable price on most fish. The rarer species are much more expensive, of course. Smaller space than most other stores I've been to, but they utilize it well. Lighting in the tanks could be a little brighter, but it does accentuate the livestock well. I noticed their plant options are a bit limited to lower light options. Staff are pretty diligent and check in on you to see if you need help. This review was about the freshwater section. I know nothing about saltwater so I ignored it. 

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Allyson Bolotin 
recommend  Recommended
5 years ago

everyone is super nice! staff is so helpful and knowledgeable about all things fishy and aquatic chemistry. thanks for helping me set up my tank guys! 

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Barbara Kilpatrick 
recommend  Recommended
6 years ago

In the company of many schools of fish, they are a young company and have the foresight to tend to the fish 🐟 🐠 community of San Mateo, CA. Just ask the legendary Ah Sam 🌹, who is their next door neighbor. 

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Steve V Nevada 
7 years ago
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Jennifer Culpepper Bernardo 
7 years ago

Ian was very knowledgeable and patient as he answered my questions about a new tank cycle. I feel his advice kept me from losing fish and made my tank get through a rough phase of stress for my fish. Thanks, Ian! 

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How is The Ultimate Aquarium rated?

The Ultimate Aquarium has a 4.6 star rating with 365 reviews. 

When is The Ultimate Aquarium open?

The Ultimate Aquarium is closed now. It will open at 10:00 a.m. 

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