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02/14/2025

We’ve got a lovely fish to learn about today: Sven’s Eartheater! Here are their five facts:

1. Sven’s Eartheater (Geophagus sveni) are a part of the Cichlid family and can grow up to 10 inches in length! Because of this, they will need a large tank to provide swimming room and comfort. They are generally peaceful for a cichlid, but refrain from housing them with smaller fish as they will try to eat a fish which can fit in its mouth.

2. Sveni’s originate from Brazil’s sandy-bottom rivers, so make sure to have a sandy substrate for them to sift through! The genus name comes from this sifting behavior, with ‘Geophagus’ translating from Greek to mean ‘Earth Eater’. Alongside a sandy substrate, Sveni’s love a dense vegetation with plenty of wood to explore.

3. As omnivores who sift in the sand, providing Sveni’s with a variety of sinking pellets will best support their dietary needs. Consider one food that’s meat-based and another that’s veggie-based! They also will love the occasional treat of frozen food like bloodworms or brine shrimp.

4. Across the Geophagus genus, it is difficult to decipher males versus females, but one thing stays true: they make great parents! Sveni’s are mouthbrooders, meaning the female Sveni will hold the eggs and newborn fry in their mouth until the fry can safely free-swim. Since the Sveni’s are difficult to s*x, it’s recommended to get a group of at least five of them and wait till they pair off naturally.

5. The Geophagus genus also has colorful body patterns which develop as they age, much like saltwater angelfish, but to a lesser extent. Pictures 1 & 3 are of juvenile Sveni’s at Rivershore where the body is nearly all gray with one dark spot on their mid-body. Picture 2 is of an adult Sveni (📸 Adobe) where the body is now decorated with turquoise lines and the fins have red and blue alternating stripes! It’s a perfect example of trusting the process.

Picture 2: 📸 Adobe, Commercial License

02/14/2025

Happy Valentine’s Day from our tanks to yours!

We’re open from 11am-7pm today, so feel free to swing by whether it be on a date, a family outing, or a quest for your new aquatic friend!

02/12/2025

Hi how’s your Wednesday going 👁️👄👁️

02/09/2025

Relax and enjoy thirty seconds of zen from one of our tanks ❄️ ••• Creatures featured in this video: Snow White Pleco (Ancistrus sp. var. ‘Snow White’), Green Neon Tetra (Paracheirodon simulans), Platinum Halfbeak (Dermogenys pusilla), Neocaridina Shrimp (Neocaridina davidi), Clown Killifish (Epiplatys annulatus) •••

02/06/2025

February’s Tank of the Month goes to the lovely Meredith! Here’s their story behind the tank:

“My inspiration for this tank came from the idea of movement—not the typical kind you’d expect from a fish tank. I’ll never forget the first day I walked into Rivershore and was immediately struck by the overwhelming sense of flow and motion that seemed to pulse through the space. I wasn’t there for an aquarium or fish, rather plants but that all changed the moment I opened the door. What amazed me wasn’t the hundreds of fish swimming in the tanks—it was the way the rocks, driftwood, and plants came together, creating a quiet yet constant movement that felt peaceful and alive. I knew I wanted to capture that same essence: calming, yet honest and real. I began with a single piece of driftwood that spoke to me, and from there, the tank slowly took shape, evolving into what you see now.”

01/31/2025

These little guys are cool, which must be where they get their name: the Kuhli Loach! Here are their five facts:

1. Kuhli Loaches (Pangio kuhlii) have an eel-like body and grow to about 4 inches long. They’re super peaceful, so they make good tank mates for any community tank! As they tend to be nocturnal and shy, make sure to get them a couple of friends to shoal with to promote activity. A soft substrate will also encourage them to dig while scavenging for food!

2. The most common species of Kuhli Loach is Pangio kuhlii, and oftentimes Pangio semicincta is sold interchangeable due to minor differences in their appearance—these species have brown and white vertical stripes. Other types of Kuhli’s you’ll sometimes find at Rivershore are the Black Kuhli Loach (Pangio oblonga), the Silver Kuhli Loach (Pangio anguillaris), and the Purple Kuhli Loach (Pangio filinaris). These are just five of the thirty known species under the Pangio genus!

3. In nature, Kuhli Loaches are found on the island Java in Indonesia as well as scattered spots across neighboring countries. They live in shallow waters that range from river to swamp, but most always these waters are soft with a sand or mud substrate. These habitats have plenty of leaf detritus and roots to hide in, so mimicking that with your hardscape is recommended!

4. Kuhli Loaches are scavengers who will eat most any sinking foods that other fish don’t get to first. A mix of protein-based and plant-based sinking foods will yield healthy and happy Kuhli’s! However, though part of the loach family, Kuhli’s do not actively eat pest snails you may find around your tank, so don’t expect them to be your pest assassin!

5. The Kuhli Loach has a unique ability to breathe via facultative breathing—essentially, this process allows temporary breathing of air without water should the shallow water dry up or the water be too turbulent/dirty to intake, though Kuhli’s will avoid doing this unless necessary due to exposure to surface predators!

01/23/2025

New home owners (or tank owners?)! Come watch these young fish grow up in their new aquarium here at Rivershore! •••

01/17/2025

It’s Friday, and we have a cool fish to share Five Facts about: the Peppered Cory!

1. The Peppered Cory was recently reclassified (along with all its Corydora siblings) to Hoplisoma paleatum. It used to be known as Corydoras paleatus, of which its other common name comes from: the Paleatus Cory. They grow up to 3 inches and are very peaceful, so they can be paired with most any community fish. Make sure to give these guys some friends to increase their activity around the tank!

2. Peppered Cory’s are omnivores and scavengers, so make sure to feed them a variety of veggie- and meat-based foods which find their way to the bottom of the tank. They’re most active feeding time is dusk/early night, so feeding them just before the tank lights go out will provide them the best access to nutrition!

3. As are most Corydora, the Peppered Cory lay eggs on a surface they’ve cleaned such as the glass, filter intake, or plant leaves. The females will generally grow to the full 3in size while the males grow to a 2in size, and the females will show a reddish hue along their stomach when they have eggs ready. Peppered Cory’s are one of the earliest fish to be captive bred dating all the way back to 1878!

4. In nature, Peppered Cory’s are found in the Rio de la Plata Basin in South America. This environment is dimly lit and holds plenty of hiding spots, so make sure to have plenty of decorations and plants in order to create an environment these Cory’s will feel most content in!

5. The original name, Corydoras paleatus, is derived from the Latin words cory, doras, and palea, which mean helmet, skin, and strips of foil, respectively. It’s a very accurate name given their plated scales (scutes) which act like armor and their coloration being reminiscent of aluminum foil. Scutes are also found on turtles as the main pieces which form their shells!

01/10/2025

Join Dan, Chase, and Alisha as they unbox the new fish we got in!

Did you spot any fish you’ve been hoping to add to your tank? Head in to Rivershore this weekend to pick out your newest friends!

The Arrivals (A-Z):
Adolfoi Corydora
Albino Senegal Bichir
Asst. Guppy
Asst. Mystery Snail
Asst. Nerite Snail
Asst. Platy
Cardinal Tetra
Celestial Pearl Danio
Dwarf Chain Loach
Dwarf Rasbora
Ember Tetra
Fantail Goldfish
Glo-Skirt Tetra
Gold Dust Molly
Gold Neon Tetra
Gray Senegal Bichir
Koi Angelfish
Neon Tetra
Oranda Goldfish
Panda Angelfish
Pantodon Butterflyfish
Pea Puffer
Pearlscale Goldfish
Powder Blue Dwarf Gourami
Reed Fish
Rummynose Tetra

01/09/2025

Welcome to Tank of the Month!

We want to highlight the hard work put into planning and creating a fish tank, and what better way to do so than showcasing your aquariums! This month, we have Tim Davis’ beautiful, freshwater tank. Here’s what he had to say about the tank’s story:

“I always wanted to have a school of small fish in a big aquarium. A recent move provided the opportunity to get a really big tank (for me), so I went for it. While I waited for its arrival I drew out potential aquascapes. I landed on a setting that would have a flow from left to right. The filter spray bar is on the left side which pushes the Giant Val across the top. I have 2 islands of hardscape with some of the wood angled with the water flow. I have a raft of red root floaters and Red Ludwigia growing above the Giant Val on the left side creating a darker space below for low light plants. Lillypads also cover a lot of surface area at the top, which some of the smaller rasboras really seem to like. I went with Harlequin Rasboras for the large school of small fish, but I also have some larger wild type bettas. They might be my favorite fish in the tank. It has just been a joy to watch the tank come together.”

01/07/2025

And now: a Keyhole Cichlid discovers the camera 🔑

01/05/2025

Relax and enjoy thirty seconds of zen from one of our tanks 🐼 ••• Creatures featured in this video:Kribensis (Pelvicachromis pulcher), Panda Barb (Haludaria fasciata), Long-Fin Rosy Barb (Puntius conchonius), Blue Gourami (Trichopodus trichopterus), Zebra Loach (Botia striata) •••

01/03/2025

It’s Friday, so it’s Fish Facts time! Today we’re looking at the Reticulated Hillstream Loach (RHL)—here are their five facts:

1. The RHL (Sewellia lineolata) grows to a max size of 3 inches and can be found naturally in rocky, high-flow waters in Vietnam. The water is highly oxygenated due to the rapid movement, so simulating that in your aquarium will help the RHL feel content! However, many RHL’s have adapted to typical tank conditions of warm water and average water movement.

2. RHL’s are herbivores primarily but will feed on frozen or dried foods in an aquarium setting. Their main source of food is benthic algae which is most commonly seen as the green or brown algae that grows on flat surfaces like wood, rocks, and substrate.

3. The body-shape of RHL’s looks like that of a stingray, but its mechanics behave like that of a plecostomus. RHL’s are able to use their pectoral and pelvic fins to form a “suction cup”! They’ll also use these fins to stir up the substrate when looking for food as if they are little shovels!

4. RHL’s are safe for community tanks with fish of similar or smaller size. They do enjoy having friends of the same species around, but we recommend having either a single RHL or three or more to avoid aggression, especially if you only have two males. Male RHL’s will have a more distinct separation of their pectoral fins to their head, almost like they’re wearing shoulder pads! Female RHL’s will have a smoother connection between their pectoral fins and their head, forming an oval-esque shape.

5. There are many types of loaches which have similar features to that of the RHL, most notably the stingray-like body shape. Some of the relatives that you can find at Rivershore are the Borneo Sucker, the Blue-Tail Hillstream Loach, and the Bloody Mary Hillstream Loach, among a few others! Head in to the store today to check out these other cool variants!

01/01/2025

Did you know our hardscape wall is updated weekly with new wood, rock, and substrate? Head in to Rivershore this week to plan out your next design!

12/31/2024

We couldn’t be more grateful for your support over the last two years. 2024 held so many milestones, and we can’t wait to see what 2025 has in their tank! Till next year, just keep swimming 🐠

12/27/2024

The Lemon Tetra is a bright addition to any community tank and allows you to enjoy the flavor of a lemon without the puckered lips! Here are their five facts 🍋:

1. The Lemon Tetra (Hyphessobrycon pulchripinnis) will grow to a max size of 2 inches and loves to school, so try to keep them in a group of 6 or more to have them feel the most content! A 10-gallon tank for 6 Lemon Tetras will suffice, but the more space the merrier for these active swimmers.

2. They are found naturally in the Amazon River, making their preferred habitat a medium-flow, highly-planted tank with fish of similar size! They prefer softer water, so a pH of 7.5 or less is preferred. Driftwood and dried leaf litter will help maintain the lower pH as well as add to the feel of their natural environment!

3. Lemon Tetras are omnivores with their main diet in nature being small invertebrates and hair algae, so a diet containing dried spirulina and bug larvae will suffice. Any frozen foods sprinkled in will greatly benefit the fish’s health and coloration!

4. While difficult to determine s*x, the males will generally have more vivid coloration while the females will be wider while carrying eggs when viewed from above. They are egg-scatterers and do not take care of their young, and it is unlikely that eggs will be laid in a typical aquarium—the Lemon Tetras will want a tank very similar to their natural environment to trigger their reproduction.

5. There are over 150 species recognized in the Lemon Tetra’s genus, some of which are also very popular in the fish-keeping community! Some of these exclude: the Ember Tetra, the Bleeding Heart Tetra, the Black Neon Tetra, and the Black Phantom Tetra. You could easily make a tank with just species in the Hyphessobrycon genus that would be full of vibrant color!

12/26/2024

Somehow, some way, and thanks to an awful lot of support from all of you, we've reached an important milestone for our small business. Two years in, and going strong.

Come celebrate our second birthday with discounts across the store!

Sales run until December 30, while supplies last.

*10% off Chihiros ultra-premium LED lights
*20% off all creatures
*40% off select items in store

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Looking for shrimp enrichment? Try some cholla wood! Between the tannins it releases and the hiding spots it provides, cholla wood is a perfect complement to any shrimp tank. ••• #rivershoreaquariums #rivershore #aquarium #fishtank #fishkeeping #fish #chollawood #shrimp #neocaridina #smallbusiness #minneapolis #richfield #tuesdaytanktips

Relax and enjoy thirty seconds of zen from one of our tanks 🫶 ••• Creatures featured in this video: Macmaster’s Cichlid (Apistogramma macmasteri), Hawaiian Variatus Platy (Xiphophorus variatus var. ‘Hawaiian’), Bronze Cory (Corydoras aeneus), Long-Fin Albino Pleco (Ancistrus cf. cirrhosus var. ‘Albino Long-Fin’), Emperor Tetra (Nematobrycon palmeri), Emerald Eye Rasbora (Brevibora dorsiocellata), Gold-Ring Danio (Danio tinwini), Guppy (Poecilia reticulata), White Fin Candy Cane Tetra (Hyphessobrycon bentosi var. ‘White Fin’), Filament Moth Catfish (Hara filamentosa) ••• #rivershoreaquariums #rivershore #aquarium #fishtank #fishkeeping #fish #thirtysecondsofzen #fyp #smallbusiness #minneapolis #richfield

New plants = happy hobbyists ••• Head in to Rivershore this weekend for a fresh pick of live plants! We’re open 11am-7pm both Saturday and Sunday ••• #rivershoreaquariums #rivershore #aquarium #fishtank #fishkeeping #fish #liveplants #aquaticplants #plantedtank #smallbusiness #minneapolis #richfield

Saltwater restock! Head in to Rivershore this week to see who can join your home reef 🪸 ••• #rivershoreaquariums #rivershore #aquarium #fishtank #fishkeeping #fish #saltwater #reeftank #restock #smallbusiness #minneapolis #richfield

Relax and enjoy thirty seconds of zen from one of our tanks 🫶•• Creatures featured in this video: Wapoga Rainbow (Chilatherina alleni), Balloon Molly (Poecilia sphenops var. ‘Balloon’), German Blue Ram (Mikrogeophagus ramirezi), Koi Angelfish (Pterophyllum scalare var. ‘Koi’), Super Red Pleco (Ancistrus sp. “Super Red”) ••• #rivershoreaquariums #rivershore #aquarium #fishtank #fishkeeping #fish #thirtysecondsofzen #smallbusiness #minneapolis #richfield

Our saltwater selection continues to expand with newcomers including Anthias, Hawkfish, and more! Head into Rivershore this week to find your newest saltwater tank inhabitant or to see some bright and active fish! ••• #rivershoreaquariums #rivershore #aquarium #fishtank #fishkeeping #fish #saltwater #reeftank #saltwaterfish #smallbusiness #minneapolis #richfield

Happy Monday! Here’s a reminder that even the pros spill water sometimes 🤪 ••• #rivershoreaquariums #rivershore #aquarium #fishtank #fishkeeping #fish #bloopers #smallbusiness #minneapolis #richfield

Relax and enjoy thirty seconds of zen from one of our tanks ✏️ ••• Creatures featured in this video: Diptail Pencilfish (Nannostomus eques), Phoenix Rasbora (Boraras merah), Neocaridina Shrimp (Neocaridina davidi var. ‘Blue Dream’ & ‘Goldenback’), Gertrude’s Rainbowfish (Pseudomugil gertrudae), Pumpkin Nerite (Vittina waigiensis) ••• #rivershoreaquariums #rivershore #aquarium #fishtank #fishkeeping #fish #thirtysecondsofzen #smallbusiness #minneapolis #richfield #ifyourereadingthisyourecool

New home owners (or tank owners?)! Come watch these young fish grow up in their new aquarium here at Rivershore! ••• #rivershoreaquariums #rivershore #aquarium #fishtank #fishkeeping #fish #praecoxrainbow #kribensis #smallbusiness #minneapolis

Tuesday’s Tank Tips spoken by Dan himself! This week, we’re looking at the most common and most useful filter medias we use at Rivershore. What Dan’s Guide would you like to see next? Vote in the poll on our story, or let us know in the comments! ••• #rivershoreaquariums #rivershore #aquarium #fishtank #fishkeeping #fish #tuesdaytanktips #filtermedia #filterpads #filtration #dan #smallbusiness #minneapolis

Have you ever wondered how to properly use a siphon to clean your tank? Look no further than Dan as he explains his method! ••• #rivershoreaquariums #rivershore #aquarium #fishtank #fish #fishkeeping #tankcleaning #siphon #smallbusiness #minneapolis

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