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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.

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.

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.

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!

NEW Fluval Liv Microscaping Tanks

| Sep 01, 2025

New Fluval Liv Microscaping Tanks – Now at Uncle Bill’s!

Love aqua-scaping but short on space? The Fluval Liv Microscaping Aquarium Kit is your new favorite nano tank. If you’re craving a dose of aqua-scaping artistry on your desk or countertop, the Fluval Liv Micro-scaping Aquarium Kit is here to inspire! Available in white and a sleek teak-wood finish, it’s compact, elegantly designed, and built for seamless integration into contemporary spaces.

With its modern white or teak design, pump and 6800K LED lighting that draws as little as 3W, and hidden 3-stage filtration, it’s perfect for creating a stunning planted scape on your desk or countertop.

At just 1.6 gallons, it’s best suited for plants or ultra-light setups—think a Zen aqua-scape with moss, driftwood, and stones. Threadleaf daggers, mini Bucephalandra, or candy moss can create lush, low-maintenance scenes in your Liv tank, too! For any livestock like shrimp, careful water changes, small gravel, and opting for low-bio-load options are key.

Why you’ll love it:

Compact & beautiful: a true conversation starter, especially in the teak finish.
All-in-one convenience: filtration, lighting, and structure come neatly bundled.
Under-gravel filtration with a discreet rear compartment and easy 3-in-1 filter cartridge (*Replacement cartridge 3-packs are also on sale!)
Elegant, circular design with unobstructed 360° viewing.
All-in-one system with energy-efficient LED that mimics natural sunlight.
Ideal for micro-scaping, shrimp and plant lovers.

The Fluval Liv micro-scaping tank is a gorgeous little setup for aqua-scaping lovers — a sleek, compact piece of aquatic design that can transform your space with your own living mini-world.

Best part? It’s on sale this month at 10% OFF until 9/28/25 at Uncle Bill’s Pet Centers with your Extra Value Card!

Stop by your local store and start your next miniature aqua-scaping project today!

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.