Emmons Tropical Fish

09/23/2023

Happy first day of autumn, Fish Fans! 🐠💕

There's a lovely crisp breeze in the air and the leaves are beginning to fall. Now's the time to stock up on netting and cover your pond to make your spring cleaning easier. We have netting in all sizes, as well as air pumps and de-icers to get you ready for the colder months ahead.

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

09/13/2023

Happy Hump Day, Fish Fans! 🐠💕

Come in, wait out the rain and get yourself a new friend or two. 😎 We're open daily from 10-5. We look forward to seeing you soon!

09/04/2023

Happy Labor Day!

We will be CLOSED TODAY (Monday 9/4/23) for the holiday.

We'll see y'all for our regular 10-5 when we open back up Tuesday 9/5. We hope you have a great day, Fish Fans! 🐠💕

09/01/2023

Rabbit, rabbit, Fish Fans! 🐠💕

Hard to believe we're in September already. This weekend is Labor Day weekend. We will be closed Monday 9/4 but open every other day our usual 10-5.

We look forward to seeing you soon!

08/29/2023

If this little guy was an athlete, he'd be a surfer because "COW-abunga, dude!" The longhorn cowfish makes a great addition to a saltwater tank if you're looking for a personable fish AND a good conversation starter.

Stop in today to meet him and all our other beautiful fish. We're open daily 10-5. We look forward to seeing you soon!

08/19/2023

Happy weekend, Fish Fans! 🐠💕

Am I implying with this picture that our marvelous Tetradon Lineatus Fahaka Puffer is part of a super trio that protects the citizens of Townsville?

Probably not! (There might be a copyright issue there...) But I am implying that this pufferfish and the many other kinds we stock (pea puffers, spotted, dogface, porcupine, etc.) are pretty SUPER.

Stop in today and see what we've got in store...and if there's something you're looking for and don't see... don't hesitate to ask! We've got a long, solid history with our distributors and will always do our best to help you build the tank of your dreams.

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

08/08/2023

A lot of folks think of August as the end of summer, but apparently our pond plants never got the memo. Our flowers are in full bloom and we are expecting another shipment of pond fish before the weekend. Stop in and check it all out~

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

08/01/2023

Happy August, Fish Fans! 🐠💕

The start of a new month is a great time to start something new or add a little razzle dazzle to something old. We've got ✨️treasures✨️ tucked away all around the store. New tank set ups, used tanks, ornaments galore...

Stop in and check it all out~ We're open daily 10-5. We look forward to seeing you soon!

07/22/2023

Happy Saturday, Fish Fans! 🐠💕

Let's sail into this weekend with the help of our resident sailfin tang~ Stop in and meet this beauty and many others.

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

07/16/2023

UPDATE: Phones are back!

Good morning, Fish Fans! 🐠💕

Our phones are down due to the storm, but we're still here ready to rock and roll. We will be here our normal 10-5. Be safe out there and we'll see you soon.

07/12/2023

Happy Wednesday, Fish Fans! 🐠💕
If you've been following our page long enough, you know there's one day a year where I traditionally break form and get a little sentimental. Eleven years ago, I wore Steve down and he gave me a job here. He hasn't managed to shake me loose yet, so I've become a part of the family. It's a great family to be a part of and I wouldn't change it for the world.

Here at Emmons, they've taken a hobby and turned it into a way of life. The Emmons family is a crew of fish experts with over 150 years of combined knowledge and experience in all things tropical fish. (If they don't know it, it's probably not worth knowing.) It's not just the brains though, it's a whole lot of heart. I'm grateful and honored to be a part of that.

This post wouldn't be complete without also taking a moment to thank all of you. Without our customers and loyal Fish Fans, we wouldn't have been able to keep this wholesome environment going for our 50+ years in the biz. Thank you all for continuing to rely local and support our Emmons family!

07/07/2023

It's been a short week, but let's end it with a laugh. Enjoy this Friday Funny, Fish Fans! 🐠 💕

And remember, you don't necessarily have to take your fish out when you clean your tank if you use a gravel vac. We have them in all sizes and videos on our website about how to use them 😎

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

07/04/2023

Happy 4th, Fish Fans 🐠💕

We will be closed today for the holiday, but back to our normal 10-5 tomorrow. Enjoy your day with friends and family and we look forward to seeing you soon! 🎆🎇

06/30/2023

Good afternoon, Fish Fans! 🐠💕

Hard to believe the 4th of July is just around the corner. We'll be open our normal 10-5 daily with the exception of Tuesday 7/4 for the holiday.

We may not have this particular Red, White & Blue betta, but we have several red, white & blue bettas (and plenty of other colors) in stock. Stop in and see them~ We look forward to seeing you soon!

06/28/2023

Good morning, Fish Fans! 🐠💕

As they say, bird's the word. We don't often carry birds anymore but we have two available. If you're looking for just one, it's a unikeet; however, we recommend getting both for a parakeet 😉

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

06/18/2023

Happy Father's Day, Fish Fans! 🐠💕

Whether you're a kid dad, a pet dad, a fish dad, or any other kind of dad, we hope you have a great day. And if you're still looking for a last minute gift or something fun to do today, stop in and see us! We've got you covered and we're open daily from 10-5. We look forward to seeing you soon!

06/08/2023

Today is WORLD OCEANS DAY, Fish Fans! 🐠💕

Sure, you can't keep the whole ocean in your living room... but we can certainly help you enjoy a sample of it! Stop in today (or any day from 10-5) and check out the tanks, fish, and other marine life.

We look forward to seeing you soon!

05/29/2023

Good morning, Fish Fans! 🐠💕

A reminder that we are CLOSED today (5/29) in observance of Memorial Day. We will resume our regular 10-5 hours tomorrow. We look forward to seeing you then!

Be safe, be well and be sure to enjoy the sunshine 🌞

05/28/2023

Hey there, Fish Fans!

Just an FYI that Facebook Messenger has been very glitchy on our end. If you need to get a hold of us, please stop in or call 860-658-5401 any day* between 10-5. Thanks for understanding and sorry for any inconvenience!

(* barring the major holidays that we are closed for)

05/27/2023

Happy Saturday, Fish Fans! 🐠💕

It's Memorial Day weekend so this handsome bearded dragon wanted to let you know the scoop. We'll be open our normal 10-5 today and Sunday, but closed Monday (5/29) for the holiday.

Stop in and see us, the critters, the fish and a little paradise of outdoor plants. We look forward to seeing you soon 🌞

05/20/2023

Happy Saturday, Fish Fans 🐠💕

The sky might look a little gray, but our pond yard is bursting with color. Stop in and add some brightness to your day!

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

05/08/2023

Happy Monday, Fish Fans! 🐠💕

It's a beautiful start to a beautiful week. We have even more plants blooming in the pond yard, so be sure to stop in and see them!

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

05/01/2023

To every single one of you Fish Fans, we have a Monday motivational message:

This is a starfish, but YOU are a STAR 🌟

Happy Monday and Happy May 1st! We look forward to seeing you soon 🐠💕

04/23/2023

It's pretty rainy for a SUNday, but we don't mind. Our greenhouse is chock full of water hyacinths and other goodies. The rest of the pond yard is beginning to fill up with plants as well.

Stop in and see what we've got. And, of course, if you don't want to walk in the rain, we always have plenty to see inside. We're open daily 10-5. We look forward to seeing you soon, Fish Fans 🐠💕

04/18/2023

Have you ever seen a cuter face? We are FERRETLY certain you haven't!

Stop in today or any day between 10-5 to meet this sweet little lady. We look forward to seeing you soon!

04/14/2023

Here at Emmons , "TGIF!" stands for "Thank goodness it's FISHday!"

It's not officially springtime till we start stocking the pond yard. Come meet the new pond fish we got in this week. Nothing adds a pop of color to your pond like a fresh batch of goldfish or koi.

Stop on down and meet the new additions any day from 10-5. We look forward to seeing you soon! 🐠💕

04/09/2023

Happy Easter from all of us at Emmons. We are closed today but look forward to seeing you all tomorrow 🐰

Enjoy the beautiful day 🌞

04/08/2023

Happy Saturday, Fish Fans! 🐠💕

We will be OPEN today from 10-5 so stop in and see us~

However, we will be CLOSED tomorrow (Sunday 4/9) for Easter.

We look forward to seeing you soon!

04/06/2023

Happy Thursday, Fish Fans! 🐠💕

We have hippity-hopped into spring with the help of our newest bunny friends. Stop in and snuggle up to the latest additions to our Emmons crew. 🐰

We're open from 10-5 daily. (Closed this Sunday 4/9 for the holiday.) We look forward to seeing you soon!

04/05/2023

Happy Wednesday, Fish Fans! 🐠💕

We're halfway through this week and this seemed like as good a time as any to introduce a couple of our newest friends. Stop in and meet our baby Beardies.

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

03/27/2023

Good morning, Fish Fans! 🐠💕

It's starting to look like spring out there. Our pond yard doesn't look like too much yet, but it's all coming together. In the next few weeks, you'll be seeing quite the transformation. We'll keep you posted each step of the way! 😎

Please note: Comcast is working on the lines in town, so our phones are currently down but WE ARE OPEN. We're here for our usual 10-5, so don't let the radio silence deter you. We look forward to seeing you soon!

03/20/2023

Happy Monday, Fish Fans! 🐠💕

Not only is it the first day of spring, but our dwarf frogs would like to wish you a happy World Frog Day! Make sure to give our amphibious friends a little extra love today! 🐸

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

03/17/2023

Happy St. Patty's, Fish Fans! 🐠💕

Today is the day where everyone's Irish and it's important to wear at least a touch of green. If you're lacking in green stuff, between our fish, plants and ornaments, we definitely have you covered! 🍀

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

03/14/2023

Good afternoon, Fish Fans! 🐠💕

Our fish and animals are cozy and fed and we are calling it a day. We'll see you tomorrow Wednesday 3/15 for our normal 10-5. Enjoy your snow day! ❄️❄️❄️

03/14/2023

Good morning, Fish Fans! 🐠💕

Depending where you are, looking out the window is a bit different...but we can all see a whole lot of snow and wintry mix. ❄️ We will be open today for limited hours to take care of our critters, but don't anticipate being there all day. Please call first at 860-658-5401 before making the trek out.

Thanks, be safe, and enjoy your snow day!

03/01/2023

It's March 1st and that means Rabbit Rabbit! 🐰

Wishing you all the best in the month ahead, Fish Fans! 🐠💕

We're open daily 10-5. Look forward to seeing you soon~

02/27/2023

Here at Emmons, we have an elite team of Angels. They may not be private investigators (or are they?), but they are definitely the top of their class. Meet (from left to right) : Majestic Angel, Blueface Angel, and (adult) Emperor Angel.

We promise this reboot is waaaaay better than the 2019 one 😜😎

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

02/20/2023

Happy President's Day, Fish Fans! 🐠💕

As a fin (get it 😂) bit of trivia, did you know that there were fish tanks in the White House once upon a time? FDR was a fish fan, too. (Image has more information on the history of "The Fish Room")

We're open today (and every day) 10-5. Stop in and let us help you with your own Fish Room. We look forward to seeing you soon!

02/14/2023

From all of us at Emmons -
Happy Valentine's Day, Fish Fans! 🐠💕

If you're still looking for something special for your Valentine, don't hesitate to stop in today. We're open 10-5. Look forward to seeing you soon!

02/12/2023

Looking to join an awesome work family? Look no further! Stop in any day to apply 😎

Hey there, Fish Fans! 🐠💕

We are looking for someone to join our crew to help with in store animal and fish care. This is a part-time position -- a few days a week including one weekend day.

This position is open to folks over the age of 16. We are looking for someone hardworking who loves animals. Experience with the aquarium hobby is helpful but not required. All training will be provided. The majority of your work will be maintenance, but being able to communicate with customers and co-workers is important.

A driver's license and/or your own transportation is a MUST. For any high school students interested, we are looking for people who don't have prior engagements like sports (it makes scheduling very difficult). This is a very physical job and the ability to comfortably lift 40lbs and be on your feet for the majority of a shift will be crucial.

If you are interested or have further questions, please call 860-658-5401 and ask for Steve. You can also stop in any day between 10-5.

Please spread the word. Thanks!