Aquarium Services Plus

11/01/2026

Happy November friends. Here are store hours for next week. You'll notice Monday we have split hours. We have to step out for a few hours in the afternoon. Have a great week everyone and we hope to see you soon.

10/31/2026

Happy Halloween fish fans! We are open today till 9pm so bring the kids by for some spooky treats! Cheers!

10/29/2026

Today's fish order. Enjoy!

10/28/2026

Fish spotlight: The Turkana Jewel Cichlid

(Rubricatochromis exsul, formerly Hemichromis exsul) is a small, vibrant African cichlid native to Lake Turkana in Kenya.

Key Characteristics

• Size: Reaches an adult size of about 3 to 4 inches (7 to 10 cm).
• Coloration: Displays a brilliant blood-red or peach body with metallic blue spangling on the fins and dark, blackish fin rims, missing the typical lateral blotch found on most other jewel cichlids.
• Temperament: Generally more peaceful than other Hemichromis species, though they become territorial and aggressive when pairing and breeding. Most users on Reddit agree that they are too aggressive for a standard community tank.

Aquarium Requirements

• Tank Size: Minimum of a 30- to 40-gallon aquarium for a pair.
• Water Parameters: Hard, alkaline water with a pH of 7.0–9.4 (ideally 8.0+) and temperatures between 73–82°F (23–27°C).
• Setup: Sand substrate with plenty of rockwork, caves, slate, or clay pots to create visual barriers and territorial boundaries.
• Diet: Omnivorous; accepts quality flakes, pellets, granules, and frozen or live foods like bloodworms and brine shrimp

Photo and info courtesy of Google

10/27/2026

Todays unboxing. Really cool fish that are not very common in the hobby. Enjoy! Open till 9pm today.

10/26/2026

Good evening friends. Here are store hours for next week. Now that the cooler weather has arri ved, we are available for extended hours! Fish and plants arriving Tuesday as well as more fish Thursday. Should you need anything specially ordered for Thursday, cut off is Tuesday 6pm. Cheers!

10/24/2026

Time to showcase a few fancy plecos again. Still a great selection and more varieties arriving all the time. Stop in and check them out! Cheers!

10/23/2026

Good afternoon. We are open till 9pm but will be stepping out from 6pm till 7pm for an appointment. Feel free to call if you are coming from out of town. Cheers!

10/23/2026

10/22/2026

Fish spotlight: The Halfbeak Celebes

The Celebes halfbeak (Nomorhamphus liemi) is a rare, livebearing freshwater fish native to shallow streams on the island of Sulawesi (formerly Celebes), Indonesia. Known for its unique elongated jaw and bright red and black fins, it grows up to 3 to 4 inches long and requires a tightly covered aquarium.

Natural Habitat & Origin

• Region: Endemic to the freshwater creeks and rivers of Sulawesi, Indonesia.
• Size: Males reach about 2.5 to 2.7 inches, while females grow larger up to 3.5 to 4 inches.
• Sexual Dimorphism: Males feature more intense red and black coloring along their fins and a dark lobe on the lower jaw, whereas females are larger with muted colors.

Aquarium Care Requirements

• Tank Size: Minimum of 15 to 20 gallons with a long footprint and a secure, tight-fitting lid (they are prone to jumping).
• Water Parameters: Temperature of 75–82°F (20–28°C), pH of 6.0 to 7.5, and moderate water flow.
• Environment: Include floating plants, dense surface cover, and driftwood to help them feel safe.
• Diet: Surface feeder that accepts meaty frozen, live, and high-quality flake foods (such as daphnia, bloodworms, and brine shrimp).

Breeding & Behavior

• Livebearer: Females give birth to small broods of about 5 to 10 relatively large fry after a 3- to 8-week gestation period.
• Mating Behavior: According to discussions on Aquarium Co-Op Forum, users note that male halfbeaks selectively fertilize eggs only when signaled by the female via a chemical or urine release, making them less prolific than standard livebearers.
• Social Structure: Best kept in small groups (one male with multiple females) to reduce aggression.

Photo and info courtesy of Google