Aquatic Zoo llc

02/21/2026

We’ll update y’all when we’re back to on call status!
Thank you all always for the love and support 🫶🏼 🐳

01/05/2026

STARTING FEBRUARY 💕

Hours for January will stay the same
Tuesday- Thursday 10-2 and 5-6:30
And Fridays 12-6pm
Weekends will stay on call!

Starting February, some days we may be there cleaning tanks or getting orders in, if we’re not there when you go we’ll gladly run over!

12/16/2025

Good Morning y’all!
We will not be opening our evening shift today! Sorry for the inconvenience and short notice! Hope everyone has a beautiful Tuesday!

12/12/2025

Getting ready for your New Christmas Tank? Let us help you with some important info! The perfect time is now to be ready in time for Santa to bring the fish!

🎄🐳 A VERY FISH-MAS TANK SETUP!
Before Fish Come Home for Christmas…
Good fish keepers know:
Waiting = Happy Fish! ❤️

🧑‍🎄 STEP 1: Set Up the Tank
✔️ Add water
✔️ Add gravel, plants & decorations
✔️ Turn on the filter & heater
🎁 Fish need clean, warm water to stay healthy!

⏰ STEP 2: WAIT PATIENTLY! (This Is Important!)

🗓️ Let the tank run 7–14 DAYS
🌀 Filter ON the whole time
🌡️ Temperature steady

❗ New tanks need time to grow good bacteria that keep fish safe.

No waiting = sick fish 😢

🐳 STEP 3: Acclimation Time!

When it’s finally fish day…
🎈 Float the fish bag in the tank
⏱️ Wait 15–20 minutes
💧 Add a little tank water to the bag
⏱️ Wait a few minutes and repeat
🎄 This helps fish feel calm and cozy!

🐟 STEP 4: Welcome Home, Fishy!

✔️ Gently place fish into the tank
❌ Don’t pour store water into the tank
🎉 Fishy Christmas move-in complete!

❤️ WHY DO WE WAIT & ACCLIMATE?

🐠 Fish can get stressed easily
🌡️ Sudden changes can hurt them
🫧 Slow changes keep fish happy and healthy

🎄 FISH-MAS RULES TO REMEMBER

⭐ Set up the tank FIRST
⭐ Wait 1–2 weeks before adding fish
⭐ Always acclimate slowly
⭐ Happy tank = Happy fish!ime

12/11/2025

🎄🐳 How to Acclimate Your New Freshwater Fish

So they stay happy, healthy, and ready for their new home!

1️⃣ Float the Bag (10–15 minutes)

Place the unopened fish bag gently into the tank.
✨This lets the water inside the bag slowly match the temperature of the tank
✨super important so the fish doesn’t get shocked!

2️⃣ Add a Little Tank Water

After the bag warms up, open it carefully.
Add a small cup of tank water into the bag.
This helps the fish get used to your tank’s water little by little!

3️⃣ Wait 5–10 More Minutes

Let the bag sit again.
Your fish is now adjusting to new temperature, pH, and water chemistry
✨just like warming up before swimming!

4️⃣ Gently Release the Fish

Use a net to scoop the fish from the bag into the tank.
✨Try not to pour bag water into the aquarium — it keeps the tank cleaner and safer.

5️⃣ Let Them Explore!

Give your fish quiet time to swim around and learn their new home.
No feeding for the first 1–2 hours so they can relax.

⭐ Why Acclimating Is Important
• It prevents temperature shock
• It helps reduce stress
• It keeps your fish healthy and happy
• It gives them the best start in their new home!

12/11/2025

Fish arrival Ft. Peach and Sofia 🫶🏼

12/08/2025

Store hours this week!
Tuesday 10am- 2pm and the 5pm-7pm
Wednesday 12pm-6pm
Thursday 10-2 and again 5-7pm
Friday 10am-6pm

Address is 228 Railroad Ave, suite C, Rifle CO 81650 right next to sweet coloradough!

12/04/2025

If y’all are attending any of the Hometown Holiday events for today and tomorrow, we’ll be open!
Thursday the 4th open from 5-7
And Friday 5th open from 12-7

Hope to see you all!
228 Railroad Ave, suite C, Rifle CO 81650

12/03/2025

Snowing outside, setting up christmas lights, and live on tiktok come say Hi 👋

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11/29/2025

See y’all today for more fish sales 🐳

11/29/2025

We’re OPEN on Small Business Saturday 🐳
Hours are 9am-2pm
228 Railroad Ave, suite C, Rifle CO 81650

Thank you all for the love and support y’all have been keeping us busy! 🐳

11/28/2025

Black Friday Sale is here!
Early bird splash sale!
10-1pm all fish 25% off
1pm-5pm all fish 15% off
228 Railroad Ave, suite C, Rifle CO 81650