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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!

Tetra Pond Products

| Mar 14, 2023

Pond Season is Coming - Check Out These Tetra Pond Items!

Tetra has multiple pond products that are ideal for maintenance, nutrition, longevity, and overall health of your pond fish - now on sale at Uncle Bill's Pet Centers. tetra-collage-pond-sticks-1The Tetra Pond Sticks are one of the most popular pond foods in our stores, and can be fed in Spring, Summer, and Autumn as long as water temperatures are 50F and above.
From Koi to Goldfish, your fish will receive a complete diet full of beneficial proteins, fiber, and essential vitamins. Pond Sticks are highly digestible, which promotes cleaner water due to minimizing waste, and they are designed to soften quickly for easier eating for toothless fish. Bonus: using higher quality fish food also helps keep your pond overall cleaner and clearer!

Some benefits that keep your fish in peak condition include:
*Vitamins - For growth, health, and metabolism. Contains stabilized Vitamin C;
*Protein - Contains amino acids for growth and maintenance;
*Fats - A concentrated energy source;
*Fiber - For healthy and efficient digestion.

tetra-pond-spring-fall-diet-medium-bag Looking for something season-specific that goes along with the feeding habits of your pond fish? The Spring and Fall Diet is wheat germ-based and great for transitioning fish in and out of winter! It works well even at low temperatures, thus reducing contamination, particularly in the Spring and Fall months (as long as water temperatures are above 39F.) Wheatgerm's exceptional digestibility at low temperatures is a very important component here since fish metabolism and the pond's ammonia reducing biological activity are greatly diminished in colder months. 

If Koi are your joy, try the Koi Growth Formula - a high-protein diet containing essential amino acids that help your younger fish grow. To be fed when water temperatures are 50F and above, this Tetra pond food for Koi is ideal for late Spring and early Summer when younger fish are growing most rapidly. For maintaining brilliant and vibrant yellow and orange Koi and Goldfish colors, you can even continue adult feeding with the Koi Vibrance Formula!
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General Feeding Instructions per Tetra's site:  "Feed at least two to three times daily only as much food as your fish will consume within five minutes. When water temperature is below 50 degrees pond fish should only be fed Tetra Spring and Fall diet. Fish should not be fed when the temperature is below 39 degrees."

On sale now until 4/10/23 at 10% OFF, you can save up to $7.49 on these pond-specific fish foods at your local Uncle Bill's Pet Centers with an Extra Value Card



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.