Ripple Effect Aquatics

26/08/2026

🌿 A little update on our new plant & shrimp tank! 👀🦐

You might remember we shared this project a while back, a dedicated tank we're putting together with plans to eventually bring in aquarium plants and Neocaridina shrimp.

Progress has been a little slower than planned, but we're still working on it behind the scenes!

One of the next steps was building the matten filter, which is now installed and ready to become the main filtration for the future shrimp colony. 🦐

Why a matten filter?

They're a great option for shrimp tanks because they provide plenty of biological filtration while creating a large, gentle filtration surface that is much less likely to suck up tiny shrimp and shrimplets.

We've also put together a guide showing how we built our matten filter, including the materials and setup.

👉 Want to build your own? Check out the guide on our website:

https://www.rippleeffectaquatics.com.au/blogs/how-to-set-up-your-aquarium/matten-filters-how-they-work-how-to-build-one-why-theyre-great-for-aquariums

There's still plenty more to do before this tank is finished, but we're slowly getting there! 🌿🦐

Stop losing fry and shrimplets to aggressive filter intakes. Learn how to build a gentle, zero-risk DIY shrimp filter that doubles as a giant feeding wall.

22/08/2026

❤️ Look who's starting to grow!

Our locally bred Dragon Blood Peacock juveniles have been settling in really well and are starting to put on some good size. At around 5cm now, they're becoming much more confident, exploring their surroundings and looking happy and healthy.

It's always cool watching young cichlids grow and seeing their personalities and colours start coming through.

As they mature, the males will develop that deep red/pink colour they're known for, absolutely stunning fish! ❤️ The females will generally retain more of the colouration you can see here.

It's always exciting watching them grow and seeing those colours develop! 👀🐟

Want to learn more about Dragon Blood Peacocks?
Check out their page on our website for more in-depth information, including size, temperament, tank requirements and water conditions. 🌊

https://www.rippleeffectaquatics.com.au/products/dragon-blood-peacock-cichlid

06/08/2026

🐟 New African Cichlids have arrived! 💙❤️

We've just added two stunning African cichlid favourites to the fish room!

💙 Cobalt Blue Zebra Cichlids
We have just four large adults available (2 males & 2 females). Sourced from a local breeder, these are a one-off opportunity, so once they're gone, they're gone!

To make things even better, if you're looking to take home the whole group, they're 12% off with free shipping when all four are purchased together.

❤️ Dragon Blood Peacock Cichlids
We also have a small batch of juvenile Dragon Blood Peacocks Sourced from a local breeder. These colourful cichlids are growing well and will continue to be available as stock becomes available.

If you've been thinking about adding some vibrant African cichlids to your aquarium, now's a great time!

🌊 Available now at Ripple Effect Aquatics.

02/08/2026

🌊 Introducing Ripples Rewards, our new rewards program! 🐟

We’re excited to launch Ripples Rewards, our new loyalty program at Ripple Effect Aquatics! 💙

The idea behind Ripples is simple, every purchase creates a ripple effect in the aquatics hobby, helping us continue to grow, breed and provide quality freshwater fish, plants and aquarium essentials.

Now, those ripples can come back to you! 🌊

Here’s how you can earn Ripples:

🛒 5 Ripples for every $1 spent
🎁 500 Ripples ($5) just for joining
🎂 1,500 Ripples ($15) on your birthday
📱 50 Ripples for following us on Instagram or Facebook, or sharing our homepage on Facebook
🤝 Refer a friend and you both get $5 off, your friend’s first order must be $25 or more

Ready to redeem?

Once you reach 500 Ripples, you can start putting them towards your next order!

💙 500 Ripples = $5 off
💙 1,000 Ripples = $10 off
💙 1,500 Ripples = $15 off
💙 2,000 Ripples = $20 off

You can redeem up to 2,000 Ripples ($20) at a time, giving you plenty of ways to put your rewards towards your next aquarium purchase.

Whether you're picking up a new fish, adding plants to your aquarium, stocking up on food or simply grabbing something you've had your eye on, every order helps create another ripple in the hobby.

And now, those ripples can come back to you. 🌊💙

Thank you for supporting Ripple Effect Aquatics and being part of our growing community.

Ready to start earning?

👉 Visit our store click on the REWARDS button and join Ripples Rewards today!

www.rippleeffectaquatics.com.au

09/07/2026

A new project is starting in the fish room 👀🌿🦐

We've been a bit quiet lately, but there's something exciting in the works!

We’re putting together a dedicated planted aquarium with the goal of expanding into aquarium plants and Neocaridina shrimp in the future.

The tank is currently cycling, with plenty of plans ahead, including upgrading the setup (RGB lighting for plant health and substrates), building a matten filter and creating a healthy environment for a future shrimp colony.

It’s only the beginning, but we’re excited to share the journey as this tank develops!

11/06/2026

A bit of fish room reality 👀🐟

Not everything in fishkeeping goes to plan, and that’s just part of it.

Sometimes you’ll see hundreds of fry appear out of nowhere, and other times you’ll get full breeding behaviour with nothing coming of it.

At the end of the day, fish will be fish.

The biggest part of it all is the day to day maintenance, keeping every tank stable, healthy, and consistent.

But when it does come together, watching fish display their true colours during breeding, watching fry grow out, and seeing them go on to good homes makes it all worth it in the end!

P.s. Always appreciate getting updates when fish are thriving in their new home tanks, it’s always great to see! Thank you all so much 💙

Feel free to share your setups, ask questions, or message us anytime, always happy to help.

02/06/2026

Want to breed your Bristlenose Plecos but not sure where to start? 👀🐟

Breeding bristlenose can be easier than many people think, but getting consistent results often comes down to a few key factors.

In our latest blog, we cover:

• How to s*x males and females
• Conditioning and diet before breeding
• Water changes and spawning triggers
• Choosing the right caves
• Tips for improving breeding success

If you've ever wanted to raise your own batch of bristlenose fry, this guide is for you 👍

Check it out here:
https://www.rippleeffectaquatics.com.au/blogs/breeding-fry-care-guides/how-to-breed-bristlenose-plecos

25/05/2026

Big moment in the fish room 👀🧡

After such a long time, our Orange Spot Bristlenose pair are finally showing breeding behaviour again!

You can see the female sitting inside the cave while the male guards the entrance and makes sure she stays tucked away safely. If all goes well, hopefully there will be eggs very soon 🤞

Orange Spot Bristlenose (Rio Ucayali) are a rarer type of bristlenose pleco, so seeing this behaviour again is pretty exciting.

Now we wait and see if the male gets the cave full of eggs 🥚🐟

21/05/2026

Plenty happening in the fish room lately 👀🐟

• Shell dweller fry continuing to appear 🐚
• Ellioti fry growing fast and colouring up nicely
• Longfin calico bristlenose numbers building again
• Albino bristlenose have had a new batch of fry
• Peppermint bristlenose sizing up well, may have some Large Male , Female & pairs avaliable by the end of the year
• More breeding activity starting as cooler weather settles in

Lots more favourites and higher stock numbers on the way 👍

07/05/2026

New fish room addition - Pygmy Corydoras (Corydoras pygmaeus) 🐟

These tiny little corydoras stay around just 2.5–3cm fully grown, making them an excellent choice for nano aquariums and small peaceful community tanks.

Unlike larger corys that spend majority of their time on the floor, Pygmy Corydoras like to spend more time midwater swimming in little schools! Their peaceful nature makes them a great option for beginners, planted tanks, and community setups with other small, non-aggressive fish.

✔ Peaceful community fish
✔ Great for planted and nano aquariums
✔ Beginner friendly
✔ Best kept in groups

Just make sure tank mates are peaceful and small enough not to see them as food.