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Vance's Tropical Fish and Exotic Pets

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Vance's Tropical Fish and Exotic Pets

We over 50 years experience in Aquarium keeping .and a huge variety of Healthy, Fresh and Marine
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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

06/23/2024

I redid Mud Skipper Lagoon today!..they bit me! ..i took it as a Thank you! :)

06/22/2024

Redid our Dicus and specialty fish display

06/21/2024

......and More fish!...more used complete saltwater set ups here too!

06/13/2024

Pink Cerianthus anemone s

06/13/2024

Here s a few clearer pics..after adjusting my camera! :)

06/13/2024

Torh corals

06/13/2024

New coral and Salt fish this week! Lots of colorfull Torch...Zooanthids and rare purple and green Palys,...Colered Mushrooms, Hammers....Tangs ,Bangaii cardinals, Angels Gobies and Blennies! Have a great week and ,Aloha!

06/08/2024

Nice assortment of Tropical fish here this rainy weekend!

05/30/2024

Aloha! Check out these beautifull corals we have this week!

05/24/2024

We are open Saturday and Sunday..12n till 5pm! Have a terrific Memorial Day Weekend! Aloha!

05/17/2024

Here s what looked great for sale this weekend at Vances Tropical !..Aloha !

05/10/2024

Happy Mothers'day Weekend!...Bring your Mom on in ...Tropical fish last longer than Flowers?..I have a few specials for a dollar nintynine each!..ALOHA! TO MOMS EVERYWHERE!

04/27/2024

This is just under a gallon! Set up last Sunday...it has 3 fish, 1 shrimp,crabs ,snails and corals! It ha built in hi spectrum led light and filter system in the back.

04/27/2024

Beautiful Day and we have lots of Beautifull Fish this weekend!..come on over..Afterwards you can head down the road to the Dairy Mart for an Ice Cream? Aloha!

04/20/2024

New shipment of salt water fish and corals ,Clams in this week!....Also great delivery of many Freshwater Tropicals and plants here this week!...we have several "used Aquarium set ups..90 bow front ,drilled w sump, A 36 gallon bow front, a like new 55 gallon set up and a like new, 33 gallon bio cube with led and built in filter,also comes with a protein skimmer! Custom matching stand by Vance! Aloha! "

04/14/2024

Has anyone else seen how high Fuel prices have gotten lately?

04/12/2024

Angelfish,Rainbows, golden Hecklii cichlids,Geo. Juripari

04/12/2024

Dwarf Turquoise gouramis,Odessa barbs

04/12/2024

Red banded pipe fish...related to the seahorse, love to be in pairs! :)

04/12/2024

ALOHA!..for your viewing pleasure we offer these!..tanks are full...new live plants shipment in, and snall, assorted, import ,grade A goldfish

04/09/2024

Aloha!..so here are some of my Eclipse pics taken with my galaxy 24 Ultra phone by placing one lens of my cardboard solar glasses over my phone's camera lens..zoomed out at 100%

04/08/2024

Twilight on Vance s Reef this evening, peaceful, like today during the Eclipse.

04/06/2024

We have a wo derfull variety this weekend! Saltwater...Freshwater...supplies...Frozen Fish foods...used 90 gallon bow front tank setup..new 55 complete set up..and a 36 gallon bow front set up!..Aloha..have a nice weekend! :)

03/31/2024

Aloha! .and Happy Easter to all!..Vance s Tropical Fish will be closed today..have a great Sunday Easter! :)

03/23/2024

Well...we got the fish! Im open today..but use caution if your traveling here please! Aloha!

03/08/2024

This week ..new Saltwater order..and Beautifull live plants from Dustin's fish Tanks! Aloha!

Address

25 Beech Lane
Bucksport, ME
04416

Opening Hours

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

Telephone

+12074696310

Website

http://www.vancestropicalfish.org/

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This is just under a gallon! Set up last Sunday...it has 3 fish, 1 shrimp,crabs ,snails and corals! It ha built in hi spectrum led light and filter system in the back.