Rivershore Aquariums

11/12/2024

It’s Tuesday, so that means it’s time for a tank tip! ••• To get the most out of your tank, consider getting at least one of each type of swimmer: top, middle, and bottom. This will promote activity throughout the whole water column and make fish feel comfortable in their space! ••• What would your dream fish be for each level of the water column? •••

11/09/2024

Welcome back to Friday’s Fish Facts!

Today, we’re looking at our algae-loving friend the Otocinclus (or Oto, for short). With their 1.5-2 inch size, they make a great addition to any smaller, community-based tank! There are over 19 species of Oto’s, but today we’ll specifically look at the Otocinclus Hoppei. Here are their five facts:

1. While difficult to determine an Oto’s s*x when young, the full-grown females will have a more prominent teardrop shape body when compared to the male’s torpedo shape. The females also have more vivid coloration than the males.

2. Oto’s are diurnal, meaning they will be awake and active during the day. As they are a catfish, this is atypical as most catfish are nocturnal (awake and active during the night).

3. Oto’s are herbivores and remain that way their whole life, and their favorite snack is soft algaes. Their cousin the Plecostomus (Pleco, for short) is an omnivore, which marks an important difference between the two common ‘algae-eaters’.

4. Oto’s are social fish, so having at least two of them in a tank will make them feel most content. Just make sure to not add too many or else they’ll run out of algae to eat!

5. Their natural environment is dark-water, meaning they enjoy having wood, catappa leaves, and alder cones in their tank to add tannins to the water.

11/05/2024

Welcome to Tuesday’s Tank Tips! This week: heaters 🌡️ ••• Most freshwater tropical fish like temperatures between 68°-82°F, with an ideal average being 76°F. While this means fish will tolerate typical room temperatures, most will feel best with a heater maintaining their environment at or around 76°. ••• Saltwater fish and corals require temperatures of 76°-82°F, so they will need a heater preferably set to the middle ground of 79°F. ••• Featured in this video is the Aquatop 200 Watt Submersible Heater which is one of many types and sizes of heaters we carry. Stop in this week to learn more about heating your aquarium and finding the right heater for your setup! •••

11/01/2024

Welcome to Friday’s Five Fish Facts!

Today’s fish is the Cherry Barb—the vibrant red, 2-inch, barbel-bearing friend! Here are their five facts:

1. The male and female Cherry Barb are easy to identify because of their coloration- both are vibrant, yet the males are a true red while the females are an orange-red hue.

2. They are egg-scatterers, meaning they lay sticky eggs in a protected area of the tank but wont take care of their offspring.

3. They are bottom swimmers, meaning they will spend the majority of their time in the lower third of the water column.

4. Barbs are notorious for being semi-aggressive fin-nippers, but Cherry Barbs are the exception to that idea. They are peaceful by nature and can be kept in community tanks with most other community fish, especially if the Cherry Barbs are kept in a school of six or more.

5. The genus name of “barb” stems from the Latin word “barba” meaning ‘beard’, which adds up when you notice the Cherry Barbs have a little goatee (called barbels)!

10/24/2024

The Praecox Rainbowfish (aka the Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish) is an iridescent schooler perfect for a tank of 25 gallons or more!

They’ll feel most content in a group of 6 or more with plenty of swimming space, so consider putting them in a longer and/or a larger tank to support their needs. They enjoy a planted tank and are compatible with most fish and invertebrates of similar size, making them a great choice for a larger community tank!

Head in to Rivershore today to check these Rainbowfish out!

10/21/2024

And they called it clownfish love 🎶 ••• A clownfish pair hanging out by their anemone is a classic symbiotic relationship! Do you have a favorite type of clownfish? •••

10/07/2024

Hopping its way to Rivershore is the Marbled Hoplo Catfish!

These whisker-bearing fish are bottom-dwelling omnivores and love to be in groups of their own kind. With their 6”+ max size, we recommend keeping them with medium to large fish in a heavily planted tank to keep you and the hoplo’s as happy as possible!

09/05/2024

Say it with me now: ✨perch mode✨

The Buffalo Head Cichlid (Steatocranus tinanti) has a comically large mouth considering its peaceful nature! What cichlid do you want to add to your aquarium?

Also pictured: Platinum Convict, Blue Gourami
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08/23/2024

We’re at the Minnesota State Fair!

Come say hi to Dan and our crew today and check out our aquarium and terrariums setup—it’s our last day with a booth so make sure to head our way! You can find us in the Agriculture Horticulture Building
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08/20/2024

fish staring at the camera like 👁️👄👁️

08/10/2024

Heard there’s a plant sale at Rivershore this weekend. Take advantage of bulk discounts on good quality, while supplies last!

*15% off all live plants
*30% off live plants when you spend $75 or more

📍6015 Lyndale Ave S
Sat: 11am-7pm
Sun: 11am-7pm

07/30/2024

🚨new tank alert!🚨

We’ve expanded our saltwater section with a brand new Red Sea tank! Head in to Rivershore this week to see what’s made their home in the tank. Stay tuned for some behind-the-scenes content of the setup process!
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07/14/2024

07/06/2024

This Similis Cory wants to hang out with you! What kind of Corydora do you have or dream of having?
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07/04/2024

We’ll be closed Thursday, July 4, but will be back to our normal hours on Friday. We hope to see you then!

07/01/2024

Look at all those Chili’s!

Chili Rasboras are great for nano tanks since their max size is 3/4 inches. The classic Chili has a line through the body, and their close cousin (the Phoenix Rasbora) has a dot on the body. Head in to Rivershore to check them out today!