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Aquatic Pets and Aquariums

What’s the best freshwater aquarium fish combination? What size tank does a pet pufferfish need? Does an aquarium need to have plants? Are saltwater aquarium fish right for me? Uncle Bill’s can answer these questions and help you find the right pet fish or other aquatic friends, along with all the aquatic pet supplies you need to give it a comfortable home.

Best Aquatic Pets for Beginners

Pet fish habitats can range from a simple rectangular tank to nano reef or betta tanks to a saltwater aquarium holding 100 gallons or more. Uncle Bill’s generally recommends that people who are new to maintaining an aquarium choose a fish that’s low-maintenance. Here are some excellent freshwater fish for beginners:
Guppies
Mollies
Platies
*These three types of freshwater fish above get along well with each other, and can live in a large enough tank in same-sex groups.
Bettas
*Smart, showy, but only female Bettas can share a tank since males are aggressive to each other, but male Bettas may share a tank with Neon Tetras.
Cichlids
*While fairly aggressive, some of the most colorful and popular freshwater fish in the hobby.

Other Aquatic Pets

In addition to fish, Uncle Bill’s has a wide variety of water-loving animals: 
Frogs
Sideneck Turtles
And Axolotls!
*Our inventory varies by location, so please contact us if you’re looking for a specific type of aquatic pet or stop by an Uncle Bill’s location near you.

Aquarium Care

Uncle Bill’s has everything you’d expect in an aquatic pet store: aquariums, filtration systems, fish food, and more. Our friendly associates can help you choose an appropriately sized saltwater or freshwater aquarium for your pet and provide tips on aquatic plants and fish tank accessories.

Quick tips for freshwater aquariums:
*Avoid direct sunlight to deter algae growth
*Once a week
    -Change about 10-20% of your tank water (varies by tank size and number of fish)
    -Use a siphon when removing water so you can do it slowly
    -Set aside water you siphon off to use when you clean the filter
    -Only add pre-treated or R/O water to the tank

 


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Aquariums are great learning tools.

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Whether you’re an adult hobbyist or have kids interested in science, building and perfecting an aquarium habitat is a fun and exciting way to learn about nature and ecology.

Aquariums promote responsibility without being too demanding.

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Kids (and adults) of all ages can participate in various tasks related to maintaining an aquarium, and they often become deeply invested in the saltwater fish or freshwater fish they select. Aquariums can also be a relatively low-maintenance hobby, which is perfect for busy households.

Aquariums reduce stress and anxiety.

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Have you noticed how many doctors’ offices have aquariums? That is not a coincidence! Experts, including the former Surgeon General of the United States, advocate aquariums for their proven health benefits, including reducing blood pressure!

Read more on our Aquatics blog!

The Silver Arowana!

| Jun 15, 2021

The Silver Arowana!

Silver ArowanaThe Silver Arowana is a bony fish native to the South American freshwaters of the Amazon. The generic name Osteoglossum means "bone-tongued" and the specific name bicirrhosum means "two barbels." They can be found naturally in both black and whitewater environments, such as flooded forests. 

The drawbridge-like mouth of these incredible fish can open into 3 pieces at the head of the body, most of which have teeth.  They are covered in silver, pearl-like scales that can shift in color shades as the fish ages.  Arowana's can live up to 10-20 years in captivity and reach lengths of up to or over 30-40 inches!

silver arowanaThe placement of the mouth allows the Arowana to eat prey from below while swimming near the surface. In the wild, they have fantastic eyesight and a unique hunting method where they may hide parallel to a fallen tree in the water, waiting to jump out and attack their prey. In fact, Silver Arowanas can jump up to 5 feet out of the water and swim with a snake-like grace, often giving it the nicknames of "dragon fish" or "monkey fish"!

The Silver Arowana is arguably one of the most popular ornamental South American fish species, although it can be quite territorial and predatory as a tankmate.  They tend to be a bit hardy to water conditions, but grow rather large so a big tank will be necessary.  However, while they prefer a solitary lifestyle, they can learn to recognize their pet parents and even be trained to eat from your hand!

Right now we have a 3-foot Silver Arowana at our Greenwood location that is pretty spectacular - visit him (or take him home) while you can!

 

 

 

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Are you ready to find a saltwater or freshwater fish store near you? Then visit the nearest Uncle Bill’s Pet Center today! We’ll help you learn more about how to get started with an aquarium, or you can view our amazing selection of pet fish as well as other aquatic animals and accessories.

Uncle Bill’s Pet Center is an ethical, humane source for a wide variety of pets, including Dogs, Cats, Fish, Birds, Rabbits, Guinea Pigs, Reptiles, Amphibians, and other small and exotic animals. We are the premier pet store in the Indianapolis area, with locations on the east, northeast, and west sides of Indianapolis, as well as in Fishers, Greenwood, and Ft. Wayne. Uncle Bill’s Pet Center carries a large inventory of pet supplies, and is committed to helping our customers understand and care for their animals throughout their lives.