Vance's Tropical Fish and Exotic Pets

Vance's Tropical Fish and Exotic Pets We over 50 years experience in Aquarium keeping .and a huge variety of Healthy, Fresh and Marine

Vance has the best there is to offer when it comes to the healthiest marine & tropical fish, coral, and all the supplies needed, including live rock and live sand. Whether you are just starting out or an expert hobbyist, Come and enjoy the fabulous atmosphere while gazing at some of the most beautiful and interesting creatures you can see on land and in the ocean. Vance will be more than happy to

answer any questions you may have, take special orders or talk to you about custom tank designs. Also, don’t forget the main attraction at Vance’s, The 1400 Gallon Lagoon! Vance Peters, owner of Vance’s Tropical Fish, has been involved in the aquarium-keeping industry for over 32 years. The past 14 years have seen him operating his store in Bucksport, Maine with a focus on customer education. Specialties include reef keeping, a natural approach to keeping fresh water fish, custom filters, and custom built aquariums and aquarium cabinets. With his eye toward simple and effective aquarium keeping, Vance has continued to educate himself and others in this second leading hobby in the world. Trips to the Virgin Islands and Hawaii have enhanced his aquatic artistry, enabling him to create and showcase natural tank set-ups, including a 1400-gallon exhibit and Polynesian Room. In the past couple of years, Vance has been honored with three different awards:

2004: Outstanding Non-Personal Interpretation Award for The Living Stream Exhibit at Craig Brook National Fish Hatchery in East Orland, Maine.

2003: Best Billiards Bar of the Year (Classics in Bangor, Maine) – 2nd Place in Billiards Digest where Vance installed and continues to maintain a twelve foot, 500-gallon acrylic reef tank, which is the focal point of the bar.

2002: Volunteer of the Year Award from Craig Brook National Fish Hatchery. With the loving support of his wife Cheryl and sons Justin and Kyle, Vance has continued to pursue his love of aquarium keeping in both personal and retail settings

08/16/2025

Pulsing Xenia frags

Here s this weekends fish prevue..lots of new arrivals! We also have lots of used aquarium set ups, and new selection of...
08/16/2025

Here s this weekends fish prevue..lots of new arrivals! We also have lots of used aquarium set ups, and new selection of aquarium decorations!

ALOHA!. This is high lights and Close-Ups of Tropical inventory this week! Gorgeous, Male Dragon Scale Bettas! Lots of ...
08/08/2025

ALOHA!. This is high lights and Close-Ups of Tropical inventory this week! Gorgeous, Male Dragon Scale Bettas! Lots of Lg Neon tetras, big selection of live plants too! We have 7 various sizes of Used Aquarium set ups now , many with matching Stands. Have a great week end folks! :)

Desjardin ,Red Sea Tang!
08/02/2025

Desjardin ,Red Sea Tang!

Emperor angel
08/02/2025

Emperor angel

Lots of New salt water cleaning crew , sifter gobys and tropicals this week..
08/02/2025

Lots of New salt water cleaning crew , sifter gobys and tropicals this week..

Aloha!...so here s some of what we have this week! Nice new live Aquatic plant shipment in this week as well as fresh wa...
07/26/2025

Aloha!...so here s some of what we have this week! Nice new live Aquatic plant shipment in this week as well as fresh water and salt water arivals ..have a Great, and Safe weekend !

Huge delivery of Tropical fish in this week!.... if your down this way stop in,..... this weekend is the Bucksport Bay F...
07/18/2025

Huge delivery of Tropical fish in this week!.... if your down this way stop in,..... this weekend is the Bucksport Bay Festival Aloha!

07/11/2025

Welcome to Oscar Ville USA!!!

"These pictures tell a story".......That we have some really coool fish here this week! :)
07/11/2025

"These pictures tell a story".......That we have some really coool fish here this week! :)

07/11/2025

Our freshwater Motoro Stringray. ...riding the wave!

Aloha,! I 'd say we have some really great Tropical fish this week!..Come and check out my very first TIKI Carving! ATTE...
06/27/2025

Aloha,! I 'd say we have some really great Tropical fish this week!..Come and check out my very first TIKI Carving! ATTENTION! WE WILL BE CLOSED july 3rd,4th,5th,and 6th..on vacation!..Thankyou for all your support!

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Bucksport, ME

Opening Hours

Thursday 12pm - 5pm
Friday 12pm - 5pm
Saturday 12pm - 5pm
Sunday 12pm - 5pm

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+12074696310

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