I have been searching myself for a good LFS. Yesterday I went to Atlantis and Aquarium Gallery. I would say Aquarium gallery has some nice livestock but it is a tad pricey. Atlantis was cool and the dude was throwing in hella **** when I got a cleaner package, a cool shop.
A couple of weeks ago I went to Connie's in Castro Valley, and I wont be going back. Just wasn't my style of place.
The new aquarium concepts in dublin looks really nice, but when I was pricing equipment seemed kinda pricey, I didnt see prices on livestock.
I will most likely be stopping by some other shops in the east bay area, and I'll keep you updated.