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📍6015 Lyndale Avenue South

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

🕚 11am-7pm daily except for Tuesday
📍 6015 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis

12/25/2024

We’ll be closed Wednesday, December 25. We’ll be back on Thursday with an exciting announcement. See you soon! 🐟

🕚 11am-7pm, every day of the week except Tuesday
📍 6015 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis

12/21/2024

How many fish can you find in this photo? Let us know in the comments!

A dense vegetation leads to fish feeling safe and at-home— Consider trying to replicate a natural environment in your next aquascape!

12/20/2024

Today’s Fish Facts are about the Green Severum, the cichlid which could pass as a fraternal twin to the Bluegill! Here are their five facts:

1. The Green Severum (Heros efasciatus) grow to an average of 8 inches in length and are considered a community fish as long as the other fish medium to large in size. They can adapt to a wide range of water parameters and love to find a cave to call home! And, if you have a sand substrate, you’ll even see the Severums dig!

2. Green Severums are found throughout slow-moving waters in Peru and Brazil. They prefer to be in groups of their own species, but keep in mind that, much like the Angelfish, a mating pair will become territorial to all other tank mates. The males will have a blue cheek marking which you can see well in picture two!

3. A mated pair will take care of their fry for up to 6 weeks! They make great parents overall, protecting the young from egg to free swimmer. Green Severums will need soft, acidic, and warm water to trigger their mating response.

4. Green Severums are omnivores with a preference toward vegetable-based foods like spirulina flakes or pellets. They also love frozen bloodworms and tubifex worms as their protein supplement! Making sure the Severums have a variety of foods will provide best color and longevity of life, which can be upwards of 10 years with proper care!

5. A pair of Green Severums need at least 55 gallons of water, and any additional Severums will need at least 10 gallons more added on. This size tank gives space for the Severums to swim, explore, and find a cave to call home.

12/13/2024

Walk the dog? No, catch the fish! Meet the Yo-Yo Loach, this Friday’s star of Five Fish Facts! 🪀

1. The Yo-Yo Loach (Botia almorhae) is a mostly peaceful, pest snail-loving friend that is named after the distinct ‘yoyo” patterning along their side, highlighted in red on picture 3! They can grow up to 6 inches in length and are very active around the tank. If you have a group of 3 or more, you’ll see increased curiosity throughout the tank! Make sure to have at least 20 gallons for one Yo-Yo Loach so there is plenty of room to explore their home.

2. Their natural habitat is slow-flowing water in India and Pakistan. They love plenty of hiding places whether it be in rock, wood, or plants. They tend to be more active at night, but a dimmer light will promote activity during the day, especially once they’re used to their tank!

3. Yo-Yo Loaches are omnivores with a strong preference for live foods. Many fish owners will get a Yo-Yo Loach to help curb the pest snail population as they’ll actively hunt any snails in the tank! Despite their preference, Yo-Yo Loaches will eat pretty much anything you feed the whole tank, making their care level fairly easy.

4. It is not known for Yo-Yo Loaches to spawn in captivity even though the females are known to hold eggs in captivity. Female Yo-Yo Loaches tend to be oval-shaped when viewed from above rather than the torpedo shape the males will have. Mature males will also have a red coloration around their barbels.

5. Yo-Yo Loaches are known to play dead, so don’t fear the worst immediately because they might be pranking you. They are also very human-oriented, with many recognizing their owners and loving the active interaction like a Betta would!

12/11/2024

Jen Hall is the talented, fish-loving artist who creates the pieces we have in our store!

From pins to greeting cards to canvas pieces, Jen’s art includes all types of fish and sayings which shout “I love being an aquarist!” Not only that, but she also works here at Rivershore!

Jen specializes in watercolor, graphite, and digital mediums. If you want to learn more about her work, check out her instagram page and head over to her website jenhallart.com

12/10/2024

Aquatic fertilizers raise your planted tank’s potential without the need for a CO2 system!

Plants need a variety of nutrients in order to thrive, and it’s unlikely any one tank has all the nutrients desired without some sort of supplement. We love to use the Flourish Series by Seachem due to it having a mix-and-match style which allows for catering to a specific tank’s needs, whether that be carbon, phosphates, manganese, or another nutrient! We highly recommend dosing your tank with a fertilizer like Flourish to make sure your plants stay lush, healthy, and happy.

Head into Rivershore this week to learn more about what fertilizer would be best for your plants!

12/06/2024

This week’s Friday Fish Facts is about the staple micro rasbora which shares its name with a food: the Chili Rasbora! 🌶️ Here are their five facts:

1. The Chili Rasbora (Boraras brigittae) grow to roughly 3/4 inch long, making them an ideal species for any nano tank! Despite their size, they get along well with most community fish as long as the Chili’s are kept in a group of at least six.

2. The Chili Rasbora (first picture) is one of five micro rasboras which have similar appearances and qualities. The other four are Exclamation Mark Rasbora (Boraras urophthalmoides), second picture), Phoenix Rasbora (Boraras merah, third picture), Strawberry Rasbora (Boraras naevus), and Dwarf Rasbora (Boraras maculatus).

3. Chili Rasbora’s are from rainforests in Borneo and Indonesia where the aquatic vegetation is lush and the water is dark due to leaf tannins. Their natural environment has a slow water flow, so make sure to have a low-current filter!

4. Believe it or not, the Chili Rasbora is a micro predator! But only if you’re a tiny bug or nearly microscopic zooplankton. They’ll accept most dried foods like flakes or pellets, but supplementing with live or frozen foods will help the Chili’s reach their full color potential.

5. Chili Rasbora’s are egg-scatterers, so they will not take care of their young once hatched. The easiest way to s*x the Chili’s is by size and color—females are generally slightly rounder-bellied while males are more vibrant in color, especially during their mating season. They aren’t the easiest to breed, but give them plenty of dense vegetation and food, and you’ll likely see some fry appear!

12/04/2024

Did you know we have gift cards?

With the new year quickly approaching, consider getting a Rivershore Gift Card for a family member or friend (or yourself if you want an excuse to come back)!

The gift card is digital, so a QR code will be sent to the desired recipient via text or email. The cool cards by are a bonus!

11/30/2024

It’s Small Business Saturday!

It’s hard to put into words how endlessly grateful we are for the support of every single person who supports us whether it’s in store, online, or by word of mouth. We strive to create a calming, welcoming, and supportive community, and every one of you makes that goal achievable! So, from the bottom of our gills, THANK YOU!

We hope to see you this weekend—don’t forget about the sale running till the end of Sunday!

11/29/2024

It’s Small Business Day on Saturday, so we’re having a sale to celebrate!

5% off ALL tanks and stands!

15% off ALL live stock (fish, shrimps, etc)!

25% off ALL aquatic plants!

The sale will run Friday 11/29 through Sunday 12/1, so make your way over this weekend to celebrate our small business!

11/28/2024

We will be closed Thursday, November 28th. Normal hours resume on Friday—we hope to see you then, and stay tuned for Small Business Weekend deals! 👀

11/27/2024

Did you know that Bettas can live in community tanks?

Bettas are known as aggressive for good reason—a male betta wouldn’t stand being in the same tank as another male, and they’d only tolerate a female betta during the mating process. However, a solo betta is fine being with community fish as long as the fish doesn’t provoke them nor the fish look like a betta.

An extra fun fact is that female bettas can tolerate other female bettas if there is an abundance of space and hiding places! A group of female bettas is called a ‘sorority’.

Head in to Rivershore this week to find a Betta perfect for your community tank!

11/26/2024

Tuesday’s Tank Tips: Plant Edition!

There are three main spaces for plants to fill, with those spaces being the foreground, mid-ground, and background. Utilizing all three spaces will make your aquarium feel like a truly lush garden! There are hundreds of plants to choose from, so swing by Rivershore this weekend to see what plant combo will make your tank flourish!

Plants pictured:
Green Wendtii Crypt (Cryptocoryne wendtii var. ‘Green’)
Red Foxtail (Myriophyllum heterophyllum)
Broad Leaf Barteri (Anubias barteri var. ‘Broad Leaf’)
Umbrella Hairgrass (Eleocharis vivipara)
Oval Ludwigia (Ludwigia ovalis)

11/16/2024

Friday means more Fish Facts!

Today we’re looking at the understandably popular Cardinal Tetra! Here are their five facts:

1. The Cardinal Tetra grows to about two inches in length and is very peaceful in demeanor! They live best in a school of six or more of their kind.

2. Tetras are difficult to s*x overall, but you can s*x the Cardinals by looking at the stripe separating their blue and red colors! The males will have a straight line while the females will have a warp in their line around the dorsal fin.

3. Cardinal Tetras are native to northern South America’s rainforests, oftentimes found in schools of hundreds! They love shade and slower-moving water.

4. The preferred pH for Cardinals is around 5, with the vibrancy of their colors lessening the higher you go above 5 on the pH scale. In the case of having a higher pH in your tank, a dimmer light will help the Cardinals show their colors as it’ll feel more like their natural environment.

5. The Cardinal Tetra has a similar-looking cousin called the Neon Tetra—the difference is in the red strip of color on the bottom of their bodies! Neon Tetras have red from the dorsal fin to the tail, while Cardinal Tetras have red from the mouth through the tail. The extra red on the Cardinals is where they get their name: a reference to the bird!

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6015 Lyndale Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN
55419

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Monday	11am - 7pm
Wednesday	11am - 7pm
Thursday	11pm - 7pm
Friday	11am - 7pm
Saturday	11am - 7pm
Sunday	11am - 7pm

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Videos

Relax and enjoy thirty seconds of zen from one of our tanks 🐠 ••• Creatures featured in this video: Silver Angelfish (Pterophyllum scalare var. ‘Silver’), Gold Medaka Ricefish (Oryzias latipes var. ‘Gold’), Black Medaka Ricefish (Oryzias latipes var. ‘Black’), Guppy (Poecilia reticulata) ••• Plants featured in this video:Dwarf Lily (Nymphaea stellata), Crypt Retrospiralis (Cryptocoryne retrospiralis), Java Fern (Microsorum pteropus) ••• #rivershoreaquariums #rivershore #aquarium #fishtank #fish #thirtysecondsofzen #angelfish #ricefish #medaka #guppy #dwarflily #cryptocoryne #javafern #smallbusiness #minneapolis

Relax and enjoy thirty seconds of zen from one of our tanks 🦈 ••• Creatures featured in this video: Roseline Shark (Sahyadria denisonii), Red-tail Shark (Epalzeorhynchos bicolor), Albino Congo Tetra (Phenacogrammus interruptus var. ‘Albino’), Albino Kribensis (Pelvicachromis pulcher var. ‘Albino’), Celebes Rainbow (Marosatherina ladigesi) ••• #rivershoreaquariums #rivershore #aquarium #fishtank #fish #fishkeeping #thirtysecondsofzen #shark #smallbusiness #minneapolis

We got plants, and we’d love for you to get them too! Head into Rivershore today to check out our fresh batch of live plants waiting to join your dream aquascape! We’re open 11am-7pm every day but closed Tuesday’s #rivershoreaquariums #rivershore #aquarium #fishtank #fish #plantedtank #liveplants #smallbusiness #minneapolis #danpoppedoffwiththesechoices

Tuesday’s Tank Tip is one of Dan’s favorite tricks: when in doubt of how to hardscape a tank, make ‘The Archway’ and build from there! ••• ‘The Archway’ makes a strong focus point for any tank, and it’s very easy to move it around, attach plants to, and place plants near to make a quick hardscape that looks awesome! ••• Head in to Rivershore this week to plan or get help planning your newest hardscape! ••• Creatures in this video: Drapefin Barb (Oreichthys crenuchoides), Neon Tetra (Paracheirodon innesi), Black Neon Tetra (Hyphessobrycon herbertaxelrodi), Porkchop Rasbora (Trigonostigma espei), Guppy (Poecilia reticulata) ••• #rivershoreaquariums #rivershore #aquarium #fishtank #plantedtank #fish #hardscape #aquascape #inspo #fishlife #dansfavoritetrick #tuesdaytanktips #smallbusiness #minneapolis

Today’s Five Fish Facts are about a genus we must discuss: the Discus! Here are their facts: ••• 1. Discus fall under the Cichlid family, and, much like their cousin the Angelfish, they have a ‘flattened’ body shape when compared to most other fish in their family. Discus will grow up to 8 inches in length, prefer their water temperature around 82°F, and like a pH between 6.5-7.0. ••• 2. Discus can be found naturally in the Amazonas region of the world in a range from clearwater to whitewater to blackwater. They prefer low-current water, so stray from a powerful output on the filter in their tank. ••• 3. As many in the Cichlid family do, Discus actively raise their young. A mucus from the parents’ skin is what the fry use to feed until they are old enough to hunt for themselves. This level of care makes Discus have a very high fry survival rate per spawn. ••• 4. The Discus are naturally peaceful—more so than most ‘peaceful’ cichlids. They do prefer being in a school but will pair off and separate from the group during breeding season. Because of this separation from the group, it is recommended to have at least a 75 gallon tank if keeping more than a pair of Discus to make sure the pairs have a safe space. ••• 5. The Discus’ common name derives from the disc-shaped body they have, but their scientific name is Symphysodon. There are three species widely recognized under the genus Symphysodons, with those three being S. aequifasciatus, S. discus, and S. tarzoo (brown, red, and green). Two other species will likely be added to the genus, with those being S. haraldi and the Xingu Group (blue and gold). ••• #rivershoreaquariums #rivershore #aquarium #fishtank #plantedtank #fishkeeping #fish #discus #symphysodon #cichlid #funcolors #itsgivingkaleidoscope #fridayfivefishfacts #smallbusiness #minneapolis

Did you know that Rivershore Aquariums has the largest selection of live, aquatic plants in the Twin Cities area? ••• Head into the store this weekend to see the fresh batch of plants coming in! ••• #rivershoreaquariums #rivershore #aquarium #fishtank #plantedtank #fish #aquascape #aquaticplants #liveplants #plants #smallbusiness #minneapolis

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? #rivershoreaquariums #rivershore #aquarium #fishtank #plantedtank #fish #smallbusiness #minneapolis #fishkeeping #tuesdaytanktips #watercolumn #swimmers #themoreyouknow

Tuesday’s Tank Tips | Three Layers of Swimmers

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? ••• #rivershoreaquariums #rivershore #aquarium #fishtank #plantedtank #fish #smallbusiness #minneapolis #fishkeeping #tuesdaytanktips #watercolumn #swimmers #themoreyouknow

It’s Dan’s turn to show five fish he would want to bring home if he had the tank space! ••• Head in to Rivershore this weekend to check out these five fish in person! ••• #rivershoreaquariums #rivershore #aquarium #fishtank #plantedtank #orangeminibeecatfish #dwarfanchorcatfish #pearlscalegoldfish #pantadonbutterflyfish #farlowellacatfish #catfish #goldfish #butterflyfish #favorites #danpoppedoffwiththisone #didsomeonesaycatfish #smallbusiness #minneapolis

Tuesday’s Tank Tips #1

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! ••• #rivershoreaquariums #rivershore #aquarium #fishtank #fish #plantedtank #heater #heatedtank #freshwater #saltwater #aquatop #sicce #fluval #aqueon #smallbusiness

Did you know that if you buy 6 or more of a schooling fish that you’ll get 10% off of that school? Considering trying it out with these Wapoga ‘Red Laser’ Rainbows or another schooling fish that you love! We are open every day 11am-7pm except Tuesday. ••• #rivershoreaquariums #rivershore #aquarium #fishtank #plantedtank #schoolingfish #whatadeal #wapogarainbow #rainbowfish #discount #smallbusiness

Relax and enjoy 30 seconds from one of our tanks. ••• Featured in this video: Fantail Goldfish, Oranda Goldfish, Pearlscale Goldfish, Ranchu Goldfish ••• #rivershoreaquariums #rivershore #aquarium #fishtank #goldfish #plantedtank #fantail #oranda #pearlscale #ranchu #peaceful #relax #pearlscaleorpingpongball #smallbusiness