Scarlet Aquatics

Scarlet Aquatics Our mission is to provide top-notch products and personalized service while building a strong community of fellow fish enthusiasts. Welcome to Scarlet Aquatics!

Stay tuned for our grand opening date — we can’t wait to meet you and help you dive into the world of fishkeeping! Life’s Better With Fish! NOTE: We are not shipping at this time. Licensed Storefront - Location: North Platte, NE
We offer Freshwater fish, invertebrates and plants! My husband and I started Scarlet Aquatics in July, 2017. Our passion for our pets and our need for locally available

quality options is what led us to start our business. Join Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/240800129770260/?ref=bookmarks

We still have many tanks available for sale. We have two 55s, four 40 breeders, eight 20 longs and two 29s. Pictured is ...
04/09/2026

We still have many tanks available for sale. We have two 55s, four 40 breeders, eight 20 longs and two 29s. Pictured is a 29 gallon. All tanks are $1.00 a gallon. (Also, one 10g tank for $5.00). Message us if interestee.

03/14/2026

$1.00 A GALLON USED TANK SALE

We have some used tanks available for sale from the store. Three 55 gallon, two 40 gallon breeders and one 10 gallon. There will be more available as we get the store torn down.

Message the store, Bob Nielsen or Heather Nielsen to come check them out.

Thank you, Bob and Heather Nielsen

01/13/2026

Today’s the last day I’ll be in!
I’ll be here until 5 PM — no later, so swing by while you can!

I’ve still got a few fish left, including:
🐟 Goldfish
🐠 African cichlids
Tiger barbs
Plenty of bristlenose plecos
Anchor catfish
Bolivian rams

I also have 4 full 20-long tanks with established shrimp colonies that I’m letting go as-is. Each tank comes with:
🌿 Plants
🧽 Filter
🐠 Fish & shrimp
🪟 Lid

All you’ll need is a heater and a light and you’re all set!

First come, first served — once they’re gone, they’re gone. Hope to see you before 5! 💙

01/12/2026

🚨 Last Chance Today! 🚨

Today is the last day to come grab what you need before I wrap things up. I will be in tomorrow, but I’m not sure what time and it won’t be for long, so if you’ve been meaning to stop by — today’s the day.

⏰ Today only: 3–6 PM
🔥 Everything is 50% OFF 🔥

💧 Tank Deals:
• 10-gallon fully set up and ready to go — includes a small colony of blue Neocaridina shrimp 🦐
• 10-gallon tank with filter, heater, and lid (no light)

Come grab supplies, tanks, livestock, and anything else you’ve been needing while it’s half off. Once it’s gone, it’s gone!

Hope to see you this afternoon! 🐠

01/10/2026

Heads up friends 🐠🌿

Tonight and Monday will be the last nights I’ll be in for a bit.
I’ll be here tonight from 4–6 and Monday from 3–6.

Come snag whatever food we have left, plants, and the few fish still available before they’re gone.

I’ve also got some tank setups ready to let go 👇

• 29-gallon tank available
• Breeder setup bundle – $200
– 20-gallon tall on a stand
– 10-gallon below it on the same stand
– Lights, filters, heater, substrate, and plants included
– Lights are high-end and great for plant growth
– Would make a perfect little breeder setup

First come, first served.
Really appreciate everyone’s support — hope to see you tonight or Monday 💙🐟

01/09/2026

🚨 Tanks Available – Fully Set Up & Running! 🚨

I’ve got 4 tanks at the shop that I can personally let go — all up and running and in great shape.

🐟 3 × 29 Gallon Tall Tanks
• Filters & lids included
• Sand substrate
• Live plants
• Set up as-is
• Just need a heater and light
💲 $100 each

🐠 40 Gallon Breeder
• Stand included
• Lights, filter, and heater
• Black sand substrate
• Live plants
• Currently running

👉 $200 — tank setup only (no fish)
👉 $250 — includes fish

These are solid setups and perfect if you’re looking to get started or upgrade without the hassle of building everything from scratch.
First come, first served — message or stop by the shop if you’re interested!

Merry Christmas 🎄🎁
12/25/2025

Merry Christmas 🎄🎁

12/24/2025

In my opinion this is one of the coolest shrimp in the aquarium hobby! Here are some crazy facts about this creature!🃏

⭐️ They only eat starfish
Harlequin shrimp are extreme specialists. They only eat starfish. No pellets, no frozen food, nothing else.

😱 They keep their food alive
Instead of killing the starfish, they slowly eat it alive over days or weeks, starting with the tube feet.

⚠️ Reef-safe… with a catch
They won’t touch corals or fish, but any starfish in your tank is doomed, including Asterina.

🦐 Slow, clumsy… but deadly
They look awkward and slow, yet they can take down a starfish many times their size.

Take a look at the shrimp’s back — the pattern actually looks like a tiny clown face 🤡
Do you see it?

12/21/2025

🎄 Holiday Update from the Shop 🎄

With the holidays in full swing and so many of you shopping with us (thank you ❤️), our vendors have been pretty picked over. Unfortunately, they don’t currently have enough stock to fulfill the orders we’d like to place, so we’ll be holding off and doing a large restock order right after the holidays to make sure we can bring in a great variety for everyone.

Because of this low fish stock, and with two little ones at home who are sick, we will be closed for now.

👉 If you need fish food, water treatments, or essentials, please send us a message and we can set up a time. I’ll be in town briefly today getting medication and a few things for the kids, and I should be around about 1-ish while they’re napping—if you catch me then, that would be perfect.

Thank you all so much for your patience, understanding, and continued support during the holiday season. We truly appreciate every one of you and can’t wait to come back strong after the holidays! 🐟✨

12/19/2025

Happy Little Hours Update 🫧🐠
We’ll be popping into the shop for a short while today from 4:30–6:30 PM! Saturday & Sunday 12-5pm

If you need to grab fish food, water treatments, or any tank essentials, now’s a perfect time to swing by. We’re always happy to help keep your tanks happy and healthy!

Stop in, say hi, and let us know how your fish are doing—we’d love to see you! 💙🐡

🚨 Today’s Store Hours 🚨We’ll be open today from 12–3, and we’d love for you to stop in and see us! 🐠✨ Whether you’re com...
12/14/2025

🚨 Today’s Store Hours 🚨
We’ll be open today from 12–3, and we’d love for you to stop in and see us! 🐠✨ Whether you’re coming to check on fish, ask questions, or just say hello, we’re happy to have you.

That said, please use extra caution if you’re heading out — it is slick outside today. We have salted the area around the store to help, but road and sidewalk conditions can still be slippery. If you decide to come by, drive safe, take your time, and watch your step when you arrive.

Your safety is incredibly important to us, and we truly appreciate everyone who makes the effort to support our small business. Stay safe, stay warm, and we hope to see you between 12–3 today! 💙🐟

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North Platte, NE
69101

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+13085397221

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