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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!

Fluval LED Lighting!

| Feb 14, 2024
1078835_Fluval-Prism-Mutli-Color-Underwater-Spotlight-LED Looking to advance your aquarium lighting game? Fluval has plenty of customizable, high-performing options, in both Nano and larger tank sizes! LED lighting for aquariums has quickly become the preferred choice of many, if not most, aquarists and hobbyists. Energy efficiency, design advantages and controllability, along with a few other factors, drive the attraction - while on the tech side the quantity and quality of LED output and spectrum continues to advance.  Fluval's LED technology is also very interesting thanks to greatly increased light control of numerous parameters, such as light spectrum, dimming, and special effects! 

fluval led lighting coverage In terms of quality, given the sensitivity and risks of an LED to water and humidity, IP67 has been made the water and dust ingress protection standard in the category. This degree of protection is achieved when the light fixture can be submerged to a depth of one meter for a minimum of thirty minutes - and ALL Fluval LED lighting systems carry an IP67 rating!
Plus, each individual LED casts 120° of illumination for wider, uniform lighting without dead spots. 

fluval light cycles 1078833_Fluval-SEA-Marine-Nano-LED-with-Bluetooth The light spectrum for the type of photosynthetic life you plan to keep is key, too; freshwater and marine systems require their own optimal spectral mix, for example. The Marine and Sea LEDs are designed to help you grow brighter, more robust corals, with intense lighting and adaptable spectrums ranging from sunrise, mid day, sunset to night. Some, such as the C.O.B. (Chip on Board) Nano LED or Prism LED lights, offer a hybrid spectrum for tanks that require lower light levels or conversely offer more powerful mood lighting for fun and dramatic effects too. 

1078834_Fluval-Plant-Nano-Bluetooth-LED1078837_Fluval-Plant-Spectrum-LED-with-Bluetooth---24-36in The Plant LED's are designed to help you grow bigger, thriving, more vibrant plants in a planted aquarium. With super bright lighting, app-controlled adaptable color spectrum, pre-set habitat light configurations, and full 24-hour light cycle settings, you can mimic the natural cycle of the sun and moon for your aquatic life!

1078838_Fluval-Aquasky-LED-with-Bluetooth---24-36in Meanwhile, Aquasky allows you to control the light output of red, green blue and super bright 6500K white LEDs for infinite color blends, from sunrise to sunset. They include a customizable color spectrum and multiple weather effects, capable of replicating various wild aquatic environments from stormy lightning to sunshine to dense cloud cover! 

fluval smart app What's more, all of these are conveniently controllable and customizable via the FluvalSmart App on your mobile device with no additional equipment! Now through 3/11/24, you can save 10% OFF Fluval's LED Lighting at Uncle Bill's Pet Centers with your 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.