Noah's Ark Pet Shoppe

09/12/2025

🐠Fish Fact Friday 🐠

🤎🤍Meet the Albino Marble Sailfin Plecostomus! 🧡🤍

These striking algae-eaters are not only helpful in keeping tanks clean but also absolutely stunning with their creamy-white bodies, marbled patterns, and flowing “sail-like” dorsal fins.

🌟 Fun Facts:
🔹 Can grow over 18 inches long
🔹 Peaceful bottom-dwellers
🔹 Excellent algae cleaners
🔹 Need a spacious tank with hiding spots and driftwood

The Albino Marble Sailfin Pleco is both practical and beautiful—a true showpiece for any large freshwater aquarium!

09/06/2025

Join us downtown for a fun time. Jefferson Street will not have parking this afternoon, but there is still parking behind our building for customers to use. Have a wonderful Saturday everyone!

🌟 Downtown Effingham Cruise Weekend - Kicks Off Tonight! 🌟

The wait is over! The excitement begins tonight at 6 PM with Mopar Muscle Night 2025 at Goeckner Bros Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram (6–9 PM), followed by Late Night after party at the Gabby Goat American Pub & Grill. Rev those engines!

** Here's what’s on tap - Saturday, Sept 6:**

8–10 AM - Coffee & Cars at Gabby Goat with a satisfying pancake breakfast to energize your morning.

10 AM - Hit the road for our Road Rally along historic Route 40 to Greenup, with lunch at Chances R and loads of riddles, trivia, and challenges along the way. (Registration not required)

2 PM - The Show & Shine Car Show takes center stage at the Courthouse Square, enhanced by live music - The Mutineers perform at the Old Courthouse Pavilion. (No entry fee & registration not required)

2 PM onward - Enjoy food trucks, music, and downtown festivities.

4:45 PM - Cars line up on Jefferson Ave for the cruise.

5 PM - The first official lap begins - cruise the streets and soak in the hometown spirit.

5 PM - The Beer Garden opens at Village Wine - comes with drinks, music, giveaways and good times.

7 PM - Danny Shelton and The Bird Dogs hit the Dust & Son Auto Supplies Stage at the Village Wine Beer Garden.

8 PM - Bourbon Auction at the Dust & Son Stage.

9 PM - 50/50 Raffle Drawing at the same location!

From classic rides to cruising down Jefferson, live music to bourbon bidding, this weekend has it all. Bring your ride, bring your smile, and bring your community spirit. Let’s make Friday and Saturday unforgettable!

09/05/2025

🐠Fish Fact Friday 🐠

🌊🐟 Meet the Freshwater Hi-fin Banded Shark! 🖤🤍

Despite their name, these aren’t true sharks—they’re peaceful, bottom-dwelling fish known for their striking banded patterns and tall dorsal fins that give them a “shark-like” appearance.

✨ Fun Facts:
🔹 Native to China’s rivers and streams
🔹 Can grow up to 3 feet long—so they need a BIG tank or pond!
🔹 They thrive in cooler water temperatures
🔹 Best kept with other peaceful community fish

Hi-fin Banded Sharks are stunning, graceful additions to large aquariums, and their unique look makes them a real show-stopper.

08/08/2025

🐠Fish Fact Friday🐠
Meet the Gold Panchax Killifish! 🌟

Add a touch of gold to your tank with the stunning Gold Panchax Killifish (Aplocheilus lineatus)! This freshwater beauty is known for its shimmering metallic body, peaceful nature, and graceful swimming style. ✨💛

💡 Fun Facts:
🔸 Also called the Golden Wonder Killifish, this fish is a color morph of the striped Panchax.
🔸 Native to India and Sri Lanka, they are surface-dwelling predators with excellent vision.
🔸 They often hang out near the top of the tank — and may even jump, so keep that lid secure!
🔸 Despite their elegant appearance, they’re hardy and beginner-friendly.
🔸 Males tend to have more intense color and a slimmer build than females.

🌿 Care Tips:
🌡️ Temp: 72–82°F
📏 Size: Up to 4 inches
🫙 Tank: At least 10 gallons (more for a group)
🪴 Provide plants near the surface for cover
🍤 Diet: Meaty foods like bloodworms, brine shrimp, flakes, and pellets

🐠 Tankmates?
They’re generally peaceful but may snack on tiny fish or shrimp, so pick companions wisely!

This glimmering goldfish isn't just eye-catching — it’s full of personality and thrives with proper care.

08/01/2025

🐠Fish Fact Friday🐠

Boesemani Rainbowfish Edition! 🌈

If you're looking for a fish that brings the rainbow to your tank, look no further than the Boesemani Rainbowfish (Melanotaenia boesemani)! Known for their striking color split — deep blue up front and bright orange or yellow in the back — these fish are real showstoppers. 💙🧡

💡 Did You Know?
🔹 Boesemani Rainbowfish are native to Indonesia, specifically Lake Ayamaru.
🔹 Males are more brightly colored, and their hues become even more intense during mating displays.
🔹 They’re peaceful, active swimmers that thrive in groups of 6 or more.
🔹 With proper care, they can live up to 8 years in captivity!
🔹 Their colors may look dull in the pet store but brighten dramatically with age and good water quality.

🌿 Care Tips:
🌡️ Temp: 75–82°F
🌊 Clean, well-oxygenated water with room to swim
🪴 Add plants and open swimming space
🥦 Diet: A mix of flakes, pellets, frozen, and live foods for best color!

Boesemanis are a perfect mix of beauty, energy, and peaceful temperament — ideal for community tanks!

07/30/2025

Meet the Sandfish Skink!

Also known as the "sand swimmer," the sandfish skink is a fascinating little reptile that literally swims through sand! Native to the deserts of North Africa and the Middle East, these skinks have sleek, shiny scales that help reduce friction as they dive and glide beneath the surface like a fish in water. 🏜️

✨ Fun Facts:
✅ They’re not fish at all — they’re lizards!
✅ Their movement through sand helps them escape predators and regulate body temperature.
✅ Their scales help repel sand and reduce water loss, making them desert survival pros.
✅ They have strong, shovel-like snouts and short limbs perfect for digging.
✅ Their diet mainly includes small insects like crickets and mealworms.

💡 In Captivity:
Sandfish skinks are relatively low-maintenance pets with simple needs:
🌡️ A warm, dry environment
🦗 A diet of live insects
🌞 UVB lighting for bone and skin health
🏖️ A deep layer of fine, clean sand for burrowing

They’re shy but fun to observe, especially when they “disappear” into the sand in seconds!

07/27/2025

🦎 Adventure Awaits!

Take your reptile out in style with our reptile leashes — perfect for safe outdoor exploration, enrichment, or just soaking up the sun! 🌞

✅ Adjustable fit
✅ Comfortable & secure
✅ Great for bearded dragons, iguanas, and more!

📸 Tag us in your lizard walks!

07/26/2025

🐸💨 Red-Leg Running Frogs – The Frogs That Don’t Hop!

Say hello to the Red-Leg Running Frog – a unique little amphibian that prefers to walk or run rather than hop like most frogs! Native to parts of sub-Saharan Africa, these quirky creatures are also called spotted reed frogs because of their beautiful black spots and reddish leg markings. 🐾

✨ Cool Frog Facts:
✅ Instead of jumping, they use a weird “walk” or “run” motion to move around – it looks like a tiny frog jog!
✅ Their legs are marked with a reddish-orange color that gives them their common name.
✅ They are nocturnal and love to hide during the day and explore at night.
✅ These frogs have soft, velvety skin and are excellent climbers thanks to sticky toe pads.
✅ They make chirping or squeaky calls, especially during breeding season!

🌿 In Captivity:
Red-Leg Running Frogs are becoming more popular in the exotic pet world. Here’s what they need:
🌡️ Temps around 72–80°F with some humidity
🍃 A bioactive or semi-aquatic setup with hides and plants
🦗 A varied diet of small insects like fruit flies and pinhead crickets
🌙 Low lighting – they’re nighttime explorers!

They’re peaceful, low-maintenance, and super fun to watch – especially when they start “running” around their tank!

07/23/2025

With their beautiful spotted feathers and sweet personalities, pearl cockatiels make wonderful companions. These little birds love to whistle, socialize, and brighten up any room with their playful antics!

Thinking about adding a feathered friend to your family? A cockatiel might just be the perfect fit!

07/18/2025

🐠Fish Fact Friday🐠
Cleaning crew, but make it golden! ✨

The Gold Algae Eater is a hardworking bottom-dweller that helps keep your tank clean by munching on algae—all while showing off that striking golden glow! 🌟

Great for larger aquariums, these little guys can grow up to 10 inches and do best with the right tankmates and plenty of hiding spots.

Add a touch of shine and function to your freshwater setup!

07/17/2025

🌍🎉 It’s World Emoji Day, and Sydney, our cockatoo, is officially an emoji now! 🦜💕

This sassy, sweet, and slightly spoiled queen has her own custom emoji—and we think it captures her perfectly. 😍👑

Celebrate with us by dropping your favorite animal emoji in the comments and telling us which pet should get its own next! ⬇️