Emmons Tropical Fish

08/07/2026

What a beautiful Friday, Fish Fans! 🐠💕

Some of our pond yard flowers are especially ready to greet and celebrate the weekend!

Stop on in and say hello. We're open daily 10-5. We look forward to seeing you soon!

07/29/2026

Don't let the rain get you down, Fish Fans... 🐠💕

Come on down and say "Hi[biscus]!" We still have a variety of plants in our pond yard looking for a home. And, of course, lots of exciting things inside where it's dryer 😎

We're open daily 10-5. We look forward to seeing you soon!

07/15/2026

❗️❗️❗️Please note: NOT just a summer position. We intend to hire someone for year-round.

❗️PART TIME POSITION

❗️Job responsibilities: cleaning fish tanks, cleaning animal cages, feeding/watering animals

❗️In the words of an old wholesome meme: "It ain't much, but it's honest work."

Ideal candidates are:
⭐️ 16 years or older
⭐️ have consistent during the week or after school availability
⭐️ have at least one weekend day available
⭐️ can comfortably lift 40lbs (those water buckets get awfully heavy after a long day)
⭐️ have own transportation (or independent means to get to work)

Please call 860-658-5401 or stop in and ask for Steve or leave your information with one of the managers. Thanks!

07/12/2026

Happy Sunday, Fish Fans! 🐠💕

If you've been following the page for awhile, you know that these posts can get a little sentimental this time of year (in a good way!)

Fourteen years ago, I started working here at Emmons. Anywhere else, 14 years is a long time... but here, well, I'm still just the baby of the group. Steve learned the trade from his dad's side when he was just a kid. Dave is getting close to his second gold watch-iversary. Jeff has gone through three major life stages: teenager, pond manager, and Santa. Pam, Andrew, and Tony all have 20+ years under their belt as well.

Emmons has been a staple in Simsbury for over 55 years. It's not just a store. It's a place where kids and adults alike can experience the joy of the aquarist hobby. It's a place where people can pick the brains of fish experts. And it's a place where your family becomes part of ours.

We look forward to seeing you soon!

07/12/2026

Thank you to our Summer Reading Sponsors: Emmons Tropical Fish and Fun Max Indoor Adventure Park ! You can earn a raffle ticket each time you visit the library if you are signed up for the Summer Reading Program (one per person per day) or by donating to the Simsbury Food Pantry.

06/29/2026

CANNA you believe it's a holiday week, Fish Fans? 🐠💕

The 4th is just around the corner. We are open our normal 10-5 all week, but CLOSED Saturday 7/4. Come see us and get what you need to make your ponds look great in time for any festivities!

We look forward to seeing you soon!

06/06/2026

STILL LOOKING FOR A PART-TIME BOOK-KEEPER WHO IS SAAVY IN QUICKBOOKS (DESKTOP)

Contact the store at 860-658-5401 OR Steve directly 860-205-8313. TIA!

05/18/2026

Happy Monday, Fish Fans! 🐠💕

It's one week to Memorial Day and our pond yard is brimming with plants and other goodies. We are OPEN every day 10-5 until the holiday (Monday 5/25) when we will be CLOSED.

Come on by and say hello. We look forward to seeing you soon!

05/12/2026

ONCE AGAIN LOOKING FOR A PART-TIME BOOK-KEEPER WHO IS SAAVY IN QUICKBOOKS (DESKTOP)

CONTACT THE STORE 860-658-5401 OR STEVE DIRECTLY 860-205-8313. TIA

STILL LOOKING FOR A PART-TIME BOOK KEEPER

We need someone with a strong knowledge of Quickbooks for managing business account information, etc.

Not a huge time commitment: a few hours weekly or every other week in person at our store

Contact Steve Emmons directly for more information 860-205-8313 (cell) or 860-658-5401 (store)

Please share if you know anyone who might be interested. Thanks in advance!

05/11/2026

Howdy, Fish Fans! 🐠💕

We hope you don't think the lack of posts is us playing coy with you... it's more that we have been playing KOI with you. 😏

Spring has sprung here at Emmons. Our pond yard is brimming with fish and plants. We are getting new shipments weekly and each warmer week leads to a variety of new pond plants.

We're open daily 10-5. Stop in and see us. We look forward to seeing you soon!