Ocean Flower

This is very convenient for fish owners if you are in the area. They have pretty much any and everything fish related. They gave a good selection and they pack a lot of products in a very small space.

On the prowl for a goldfish (a surprisingly difficult task before 11am on a weekday morning in SF) for my company’s holiday white elephant gift exchange, I came across Ocean Flower. The staff was super helpful, let me know what I did and didn’t need (water conditioner, pellet vs. flake food, etc.) and had me out the door in under 10 minutes. I didn’t get the impression they were real experts, and the shop was hardly fancy, but they took great care of me and I’d definitely recommend them for basic fish needs.

Not a bad shop if you are going to be in the area. Not much selection for plants and ferts, but some decent prices on tanks and discus.

Our weekly grocery list includes milk, eggs, peanut butter, crickets, and mealworms. That’s life with a leopard gecko. But finding bugs for Doody Bear (named for his enormous shits, the result of a prodigious appetite) isn’t easy. Very few places in the city sell live insects, much less ones in good condition. The last crickets we bought from Petco were barely big enough for an amuse-​bouche! Thankfully, Ocean Flower is a lifesaver for lizard lovers in the ‘Loin. They have medium-​sized crickets and big, juicy, Doody-​approved mealworms. Cash only, and they’re not closed, as Unilocal currently says.

I have been going through the area for years and never knew that a place even existed because of the dirty appearance of the store but I overheard some people at the nearby restaurant so I thought I stop by and check it out. Its a small mom and pop store and I like it. Obviously the selection is limited but I can’t complain since this store is in a downtown area. The selection that they do have is not bad which has some pond fish, and freshwater fish. They have supplies such as tanks, fish food and live plants. They have fresh crickets and worms which is a plus for those in need and in the area. I bought a couple of fish here that have became one of my favorite fishes overall. As for advice, I am informed about fish and have gotten some correct advice here but as with any fish store, advice can vary from store to store because different people have different ideas and concepts about taking care of fish so do your research before even asking stores for advice. English is limited here so don’t expect a lot. Overall, this is a nice store in terms of fish but not in terms of cosmetics like the saying don’t judge a book by its cover and I would come back here again if I am in need of fish.

This place is ok. I’ve bought some nice fancy guppies, neon tetras, and pretty discus here which are all doing very well. The one thing that people should know is that the owners don’t speak English very well and hence makes it difficult to communicate effectively about tank upkeep, fish health, bacteria cycling, etc. They have been pretty tightlipped whenever I go in and hardly speak a word to me when I’m picking out fish. Luckily I’m very knowledgable about fish keeping but for those novices who need a guiding hand and helpful advice they can be in for a big disappointment.

they have crickets, i need crickets … done. its a mutually beneficial situation.

I really like this store a lot. It’s right by my job, so I come here a lot, which is dangerous b/​c it’s easy to find stuff to spend money on. It’s pretty awesome that this fish store exists right in the heart of the TL. They have great tropical fresh water fish stock, all very healthy, at amazing prices. They also have goldfish, koi, and some marine fish, plus a small but really limited selection of fresh water plants. Great prices on live and frozen foods, plus tons of dry goods at slightly inflated prices compared to Petco type stores.
Minus a star because the advice that you get here at Ocean Flower is not necessarily the advice that will make you the best aquarist, or be most humane (I feel like they definitely push you towards overstocking, always willing to push a sale instead of considering the actual needs of your fish.) If you can do your own research on fish keeping, and know what you need and what you are looking for, you can get some pretty sweet fish (and occasionally plants) at excellent prices.

Very cool place. Talked to the owner & discovered they have been around for over 10 years! He was very polite and even suggested a cheaper type of food for my fish when I was ready to buy the more expensive one. I definitely recommend this store, there’s something about small businesses that make me very happy. :)

don’t be foolled by this hole in the wall their fish are nice and healthy, plus they have discus at great prices!

The store is pretty small, but they have a very decent selection of fish, plants, and equipment. Great place to buy Arowanas and Discus. It’s not in the best location (Tenderloin), but if you’re in the area, I would stop by to pick up some needed products or stock up on some of the more common fish which for the most part are healthy.