Fish Happens Indy - Aquarium and Plant shop

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OPEN 🐟 Wednesday- Sunday 12-8pm, Saturday 10am-10pm 5575 Elmwood ave suite a indianapolis indiana 46203 (back building) 🥰 order fish - fishhappensindy.com

The legend himself Charley Grimes came in the other day for the first time. He said "Most authentic and unique fish stor...
06/06/2026

The legend himself Charley Grimes came in the other day for the first time. He said "Most authentic and unique fish store in the state. Truly an amazing setup and operation you have here"

Which is absolutely an amazing feeling. That's like Michael Jordan telling a basketball player that hes pretty good at basketball.

06/06/2026

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06/03/2026

The best carpeting plant… If you want that lush, green carpet look in your aquarium, Crypt Parva is one of the best plants to try. 🌱

It stays small, spreads slowly, and gives your tank that clean, natural foreground without being super demanding. Unlike some carpeting plants, Crypt Parva doesn’t need crazy high light or CO₂ to look good — just patience and a little time to settle in.

Perfect for shrimp tanks, nano tanks, and anyone who wants a low-maintenance carpet that actually looks natural. 🐟✨

New store hours ❤️ Wednesday- Sunday 12-8pm, Saturday 10am-8pm 5575 Elmwood ave suite a (back building) You have to see the newest fish store in Indianapolis Indiana!

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06/01/2026

Tiger lotus bulbs are seriously one of the coolest aquarium plants. They start as a plain little bulb, then turn into a bold, colorful centerpiece with big red or green leaves that can make your tank look like an underwater jungle. Don’t bury the bulb all the way—just set it on the substrate and let it do its thing. Watching it wake up and grow is half the fun.

05/31/2026

Tiger lotus bulbs (often Nymphaea lotus) are one of those planted tank “sleepers” that completely change a setup once they take off. At first, they just look like a strange, brown, potato-like bulb sitting in the substrate… and then suddenly you’ve got massive lily pads taking over the surface.
They’re fast growers under good conditions and can send up both submerged leaves (which are usually mottled and elegant) and floating leaves that spread across the top of the tank. That dual growth habit is what makes them so useful — they can provide shade, reduce algae by blocking light, and give shy fish like bettas and dwarf cichlids a ton of cover near the surface.
They do best in nutrient-rich substrate and appreciate a bit of patience while they establish. Once they settle in, they’re hard to stop.
Just be ready for maintenance pruning if you don’t want a full jungle canopy.
Find aquarium plants and supplies here: https://www.fishhappensindy.com/

05/31/2026

Bristlenose plecos are basically the perfect answer to the “I want a pleco, but not a tank-sized monster” problem. Unlike common plecos that can grow over a foot long, bristlenose plecos usually stay around 4–6 inches, making them much more manageable for community aquariums.
They’re peaceful, hardworking algae grazers with huge personalities, and the males develop those iconic facial “bristles” that make them look like tiny underwater dragons. They also spend most of their time rasping on driftwood, glass, rocks, and biofilm, constantly cleaning while still needing supplemental foods like algae wafers and vegetables.
Honestly, they’re one of the best beginner-friendly catfish in the hobby — hardy, weird-looking, useful, and surprisingly full of personality.
Find more fish and aquarium supplies at Fish Happens Indy

05/29/2026

These beautiful bloodthroat cichlids are growing fast and ready for a new adventure. Males sport a stunning red throat, and we have both males and females. A unique breeding project at a great price – only $25 each. Will you give them a loving home? https://www.fishhappensindy.com/

05/28/2026

Raising daphnia from a starter culture is actually pretty simple once you stop trying to keep the water “too clean.” Daphnia thrive in green, microbe-rich water because they feed by filtering suspended particles like algae, yeast, bacteria, and other microorganisms from the water column.
A simple setup can be:
• A small tub, bucket, or spare aquarium
• A sponge filter or very gentle aeration
• A light source or indirect sunlight
• Aged/dechlorinated water
• Your starter culture
The key is feeding lightly but consistently. Many people use green water, spirulina powder, yeast, or powdered fish food mixed into water. The culture should look slightly cloudy, but not thick or foul-smelling. Overfeeding crashes cultures much faster than underfeeding.
Daphnia reproduce quickly when conditions are stable, and you’ll often start seeing babies within days. Avoid strong filtration or aggressive bubbling because they’re weak swimmers and can get stressed easily.
The best long-term strategy is honestly neglect with supervision: stable water, gentle aeration, light feeding, and not constantly messing with the culture. Once established, they become an amazing live food source for fish fry, bettas, tetras, and nano fish. https://www.fishhappensindy.com/

05/28/2026

OMG my dog is in the pond 🤣🤣🤣 I think she got too hot. LUCKILY I dont have fish in there yet! New store hours ❤️ Wednesday- Sunday 12-8pm, Saturday 10am-8pm 5575 Elmwood ave suite a (back building) You have to see the newest fish store in Indianapolis Indiana!

05/27/2026

One of the biggest mistakes in planted tanks is trying to keep everything too clean.
That layer of “gunk” in your substrate and filter? It’s not just waste — it’s part of the ecosystem. Fish p**p, decaying leaves, leftover food, and mulm all break down into nutrients your plants actually use. In nature, aquatic plants don’t grow in spotless gravel vacced every week. They grow in nutrient-rich sediment full of decomposing organic matter.
A little mulm in the substrate can feed root tabs naturally, support beneficial bacteria, and help heavy root feeders like crypts, swords, and vallisneria thrive. Even biofilm and detritus become food sources for shrimp, snails, and microorganisms that keep the tank balanced.
Obviously, there’s a difference between a healthy mature tank and neglect. You still want good flow, stable parameters, and reasonable maintenance. But a planted tank doesn’t need to look surgically sterile to be healthy.
Sometimes the healthiest aquariums are the ones that look a little “alive.”

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5575 Elmwood Avenue
Beech Grove, IN
46203

Opening Hours

Wednesday 12pm - 8pm
Thursday 12pm - 8pm
Friday 12pm - 8pm
Saturday 10am - 10pm
Sunday 12pm - 8pm

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+13172231799

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