Planted Aquaria

09/03/2024

Who else loves it when their plants start to pearl?

08/30/2024

Labour Day Sale
• 10% off all dry goods
• 20% off all live goods


Come on in and check out our selection!

08/29/2024

Hygrophila Pinnatifida looking nice and healthy. It’s a show off!

08/27/2024

Keeping up with our water changes and making sure everything and everyone is healthy!

08/26/2024

A Lemon Tetra showing off its good side.

08/22/2024

The Clown Killifish is an extremely colorful, peaceful fish whose small size makes it absolutely perfect for nano or planted aquariums. This fish is native to the swamps and slow-moving streams in Western Africa, this fish is fantastic for aquariums with very low water flow.

The Clown Killifish hangs out mainly at the top surface area of the water column almost all the time. They an be good jumpers, so ideally, it is recommended to have them kept in an aquarium with either a lid/hood/canopy or at least a significantly lowered water level. It will not eat or bother plants and it will appreciate the cover, especially with floating plants.

08/20/2024

I can take a long time to get your tank looking great. But there’s nothing like the view of a mature scape.

08/16/2024

Dive into the serene beauty of your aquascape with Limnophila Sessiliflora. This lush, feathery plant brings a touch of the wild to your underwater world, creating a vibrant, green backdrop that makes your tank come alive.

Perfect for beginners and experts alike, its delicate fronds sway gently with the water, adding depth and tranquility to your aquatic scene. Easy to care for and fast-growing, Limnophila Sessiliflora is your go-to for a low-maintenance, high-impact aquascape.

08/15/2024

Plants, fish and water…everything you need to get started.

08/13/2024

You can almost feel the leaves moving in the water.

08/12/2024

Celestial pearl Danos are amazing to look at, aren’t they?

08/09/2024

Make an anubias the star of a tank.

08/08/2024

This neon trying to show us its good side.

07/29/2024

Bleeding heart platy fish showing off a little!

07/16/2024

An angel fish living its best life. Do you guys keep angels, what’s your favourite?

07/15/2024

Just a Mickey Mouse Platy waiting for an aquascaper to take it to its new magic kingdom.
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07/13/2024

Huge thank you to Kaity's Cichlids for coming to Canada and featuring us in one of her videos!

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Check it out and show some support! 💚

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07/12/2024

✨ Platies are incredibly easy to care for and full of personality. Keep them in groups to see their playful interactions! They’re peaceful with other fish, but watch out for fin-nipping if you have long-finned tankmates.

🔍 Pro tip: Maintain a ratio of 2-3 females per male to keep the peace. Identify males by their smaller, pointier bottom fin, while females have a wider fan-shaped fin.

🌊 Quick Facts:

• Size: Up to 2.5”
• pH: 6.8 – 8
• Temp: 68-78°F (20-26°C)
• Care Level: Easy
• Lifespan: 2-3 years
• Tank Size: 10+ gallons
• Groups: 6+ (thrives in 12+)

Bring some vibrant energy to your tank with Platies! 🌟

07/11/2024

A Venus fly trap is waiting for its next meal.
Do you keep carnivorous plants?

07/09/2024

One of our new display tanks coming along nicely! 😍

07/08/2024

Guppies, one could say these fish are THE most popular and widely distributed and known in the whole world. There are over 200 varieties of guppies, ranging from all sorts of colors, and shapes. These fish are native to South America, are live bearers, and they like to be kept in groups.

These fish are extremely easy to care for, and they have lots of personality to them. If you get them in groups, you will see them interact with each other.

They are super peaceful and not aggressive to any other fishes at all. However, they may nip at fishes with longer fins, mistakening them for food. Another reason is if you have too many males to females, the rule of thumb should be 2-3 females per male.

Generally, if you want to breed, guppy males and females are either sold separately, or in other cases be sold in pairs and could be more expensive for rare/exotic guppies. We will always try to bring in both Male and Female version of the guppies, but in many cases our wholesalers don’t offer the female guppies.

Name: Guppy
Science Name: Poecilia reticulata
Temperament: Peaceful

Max Size: 0.5 – 2.5″
pH: 6.5 – 8.5 (Ideally around 7-7.4)
Temperature: 68-78F° (20-26°C)

Care Level: Easy
Life Expectancy: 2-3 years

Minimum Tank Size Recommended: 5 Gallons for smaller guppies / 10 Gallons for bigger guppies
Groups: Recommended in groups 6+ / Thrives in groups 12+

07/02/2024

Straight from the enchanting waters of the Paraguay Basin in southern Brazil, meet the Black Neon Tetra! 🐟 These striking schooling fish bring an extraordinary touch to any community tank. Introduce them in groups of 6 or more, and watch as they dance around your aquarium, creating a captivating and harmonious spectacle.

Details:

• Name: Black Neon Tetra
• Scientific Name: Hyphessobrycon herbertaxelrodi
• Temperament: Peaceful
• Max Size: 1.5”
• pH: 6.8 – 7.8
• Temperature: 73-81°F (23-27°C)
• Care Level: Easy
• Life Expectancy: 5 Years

Bring some natural elegance into your home with these serene and stunning swimmers! 💧✨

06/27/2024

🇨🇦 Canada Day weekend is almost here, and we’re celebrating with a fantastic sale! 🎉🎊

Join us and enjoy amazing deals while you have a great Canada Day weekend! 🎈🎁 Don’t miss out! 🛍️

06/25/2024

🌊🌿 A great aquascape begins with a solid hardscape foundation. Whether it’s rocks, driftwood, sand, or gravel, we’ve got everything you need to bring your aquarium vision to life! Dive into your next project with confidence. 🌱🐠

06/24/2024

🌿✨ The finger-shaped leaves of the Hygrophila Difformis, also known as Water Wisteria, are a bright green that glistens like they’re freshly rained on! 💧🍃 This stunning aquatic plant is a favorite among aquascape enthusiasts for its vibrant color and unique texture. 🌊🏞️ Have you added Water Wisteria to your tank yet? Share your experience! 🐠💬

06/20/2024

Betta Fish, also referred to as the Siamese Fighting fish. These beautiful fish, specifically the males, should not be kept with other male betta fish, or else they could quite literally fight to the death. There has been cases where people keep male betta fish in a community, while that is a possibility, each fish is different in personality by nature, and what works for you, may not work for others. Please keep in mind!

There are hundreds of varieties of bettas with different colors, shapes, patterns, and fins!

These male betta fish are only kept in a small jar/holding tank separately from other bettas to avoid fighting, it is recommended to at least house betta fishes in 5 gallons minimum. While they can live in small tanks, they will not get the opportunity to thrive compared to having larger aquarium home.

It’s a great idea to also give your betta a good mixture of diet between live/frozen food and dry pellets. Their colors will really show and pop if you feed them right.

06/18/2024

These Otocinclus, which most people refer to as Oto’s, are used widely in the aquarium hobby as working fishes to help eat any unwanted algae that grows in your planted aquarium. These are small and peaceful fish and they stay out of other fishes way. Great bottom dwellers to have in your tank, and you may even find a couple sticking on to the side or top of your aquarium! Feeding them can be quite a challenge if you don’t have any plants in your aquarium, make sure you have algae wafers ready in that scenario!

06/17/2024

🐟 Neon tetras, originally imported from South America, are undeniably some of the most beloved tetras in the hobby. 🌎 Found in aquarium stores across the globe, these hardy and peaceful shoaling fish can bring a stunning splash of blue and red to your aquarium. 🌈

So, I’m curious – do you have any neon tetras gracing your tank? 🤔💧

06/13/2024

The Honey Gourami are a favorite amongst fish keepers for their beautiful bright yellow coloration, they can be kept singular, in pairs, or even groups. Gourami’s are labyrinth fish, meaning they have an organ to breath air from the surface of the water, just like a betta fish. Though, you should still provide oxygen through the water for these fish because it’s their primary method of intaking oxygen.

06/11/2024

🐠 With its captivating metallic hues and striking iridescence, this rare beauty is a showstopper in any aquarium. Its origins are shrouded in mystery, making it a fascinating addition for fish enthusiasts and collectors. Ever wondered what it feels like to have a piece of the cosmos in your home? 🌌✨