Empire Pet Fish

Empire Pet Fish Welcome to our local aquarium shop. We have a wide variety of ornamental fish, including tropical fish, freshwater fish, and exotic fish.

Our knowledgeable staff can help you choose the perfect fish for your aquarium. Our knowledgeable staff can help you choose the perfect fish for your aquarium, whether you're a beginner or an experienced aquarist. We carry a diverse selection of fish species, including:
• Colorful tropical fish like guppies, neon tetras, and angelfish
• Hardy freshwater fish like goldfish, betta fish, and cichli

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• Exotic fish like discus, Datnoids, and Gar
Our fish are sourced from reputable breeders and suppliers to ensure they are healthy and of high quality. We also offer a range of aquarium supplies, including food, filters, and decorations, to help you create a thriving environment for your fish. Whether you're looking to start a new aquarium or add to an existing one, we're here to help. Visit us today and discover the beauty and wonder of the underwater world. We also offer discounts for bulk purchases and have a loyalty program for frequent customers. Come visit us today and let us help you find the perfect fish for your aquarium!

🌿 NEW AQUATIC PLANTS HAVE ARRIVED! 🌿Fresh shipment just landed and they’re looking amazing! Including beautiful Java Mos...
06/02/2026

🌿 NEW AQUATIC PLANTS HAVE ARRIVED! 🌿
Fresh shipment just landed and they’re looking amazing! Including beautiful Java Moss and a variety of other healthy aquarium plants ready for their new homes.
✅ Freshly arrived
✅ Healthy, vibrant growth
✅ Perfect for shrimp tanks, aquascapes, and community aquariums
✅ Limited quantities available
Whether you’re starting a new aquascape or adding some greenery to your existing tank, now is the perfect time to stock up.

06/01/2026

💎 Blue Topaz Guppy Available Now 💎
Add a touch of elegance and vibrant color to your aquarium with our premium Blue Topaz Guppies. Known for their striking metallic blue coloration, graceful finnage, and active swimming behavior, these guppies are an excellent choice for hobbyists looking to enhance their collection.
✅ Healthy and carefully selected stock
✅ Bright, high-quality coloration
✅ Peaceful community fish
✅ Ideal for planted and display aquariums
Our Blue Topaz Guppies are raised with care to ensure excellent health, beauty, and vitality. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced aquarist, these stunning fish will be a standout addition to your tank.
📩 Send us a message for pricing and availability.

05/27/2026

“Meet the Bala Shark 🐟
Fast, peaceful, and always on the move—these freshwater fish are known for their sleek silver bodies and energetic schooling behavior.”

05/21/2026

Pristella Tetra Information

The Pristella Tetra, also known as the X-Ray Tetra, is a hardy and peaceful freshwater schooling fish popular in community aquariums. Their transparent bodies and colorful fins make them a favorite for beginner and experienced aquarists alike.

Quick Facts

Scientific name: Pristella maxillaris
Common names: Pristella Tetra, X-Ray Tetra, Water Goldfinch
Type: Freshwater tetra
Origin: South America — coastal rivers of Venezuela, Guyana, and Brazil
Size: About 1.5–2 inches (4–5 cm)
Temperament: Peaceful and active schooling fish
Lifespan: Around 4–6 years
Minimum tank size: 15–20 gallons
Water temperature: 72–82°F (22–28°C)
pH range: 6.0–7.5
Diet: Omnivore — flakes, micro pellets, frozen foods, brine shrimp, daphnia
Care Tips

Keep them in groups of at least 6 for natural schooling behavior.
Very adaptable and beginner-friendly.
Prefer planted aquariums with open swimming space.
Compatible with peaceful community fish such as rasboras, corydoras, guppies, and small tetras.
Perform regular water changes to maintain good health and coloration.
Best Tank Mates

Corydoras
Harlequin Rasboras
Neon Tetras
Ember Tetras
German Blue Rams
Honey Gouramis



Empire Pet Fish
16413 Northern Blvd
Flushing, NY 11358
Tel: 718-321-1977
www.empirepetfish.com

05/21/2026

Black Ram Fish Information

Scientific name: Mikrogeophagus ramirezi
Type: Freshwater dwarf cichlid
Origin: South America, especially the Orinoco River basin
Size: About 2–3 inches (5–7 cm)
Temperament: Peaceful but territorial during breeding
Tank size: Minimum 20 gallons recommended
Water temperature: Warm water, around 80–86°F (27–30°C)
Diet: Omnivore — flakes, pellets, frozen foods, brine shrimp, bloodworms
Lifespan: Around 2–4 years with proper care
Best tank mates: Tetras, corydoras, rasboras, peaceful community fish

Care Tips

Keep water very clean and stable.
Sensitive to ammonia and sudden parameter changes.
Prefer planted aquariums with hiding places.
Soft, slightly acidic water is ideal.



Empire Pet Fish
16413 Northern Blvd
Flushing, NY 11358
Tel: 718-321-1977
www.empirepetfish.com

05/21/2026

The Japanese trapdoor snail is a large freshwater snail often kept in ponds and aquariums for algae control and cleanup. It is native to parts of East Asia and is known for its calm behavior and live-bearing reproduction.

Quick Information

Scientific name: Viviparus malleatus
Common names: Japanese trapdoor snail, Chinese mystery snail
Size: Usually 1.5–2 inches
Lifespan: 3–5 years, sometimes longer
Diet: Algae, biofilm, decaying plant matter, sinking foods
Water temperature: 65–82°F (18–28°C)
pH range: 7.0–8.0
Behavior: Peaceful and slow-moving
Reproduction: Livebearer (gives birth to live young instead of laying eggs)
Benefits: Helps reduce algae and leftover waste in ponds/aquariums

Care Tips

Provide calcium-rich water for healthy shells.
Avoid copper-based medications, which are toxic to snails.
Keep with peaceful fish and invertebrates.
They prefer stable water conditions and good oxygen levels.







Empire Pet Fish
16413 Northern Blvd
Flushing, NY 11358
Tel: 718-321-1977
www.empirepetfish.com

05/20/2026

The Albino Threadfin Acara is a beautiful South American cichlid known for its long flowing fins, peaceful personality, and pale albino coloration. It’s a color variant of the Threadfin Acara. Mature fish develop dramatic thread-like fin extensions that make them stand out in large aquariums.

Quick Information

Scientific name: Acarichthys heckelii
Common names: Albino Threadfin Acara, Albino Heckelii
Origin: Amazon Basin, South America
Size: 6–8 inches (15–20 cm)
Lifespan: 8–10 years with proper care
Temperament: Peaceful to semi-aggressive
Care level: Moderate
Diet: Omnivore — pellets, frozen foods, bloodworms, brine shrimp, insects
Tank size: 75–125+ gallons recommended
Water temperature: 75–82°F (24–28°C)
pH: 6.0–7.5
Substrate: Fine sand preferred because they sift through sand naturally

Personality & Behavior

Generally peaceful for a cichlid
Likes digging and moving sand
Best kept with calm medium-sized fish
Avoid fin nippers because their long fins are delicate
Can become territorial during breeding

Good Tank Mates

Geophagus species
Severums
Angelfish
Corydoras
Plecos
Larger peaceful tetras

Care Tips

Keep water very clean with strong filtration
Use driftwood and hiding spots
Moderate lighting helps colors stand out
Feed varied high-quality foods for best fin growth and coloration
They grow more beautiful as they mature over 2–3 years







Empire Pet Fish
16413 Northern Blvd
Flushing, NY 11358
Tel: 718-321-1977
www.empirepetfish.com

05/20/2026

The Oscar fish (Astronotus ocellatus) is a large, intelligent freshwater cichlid native to the Amazon Basin in South America. They are one of the most popular aquarium fish because of their personality, bright colors, and ability to recognize their owners.

Quick Facts

Scientific name: Astronotus ocellatus
Common names: Oscar, Tiger Oscar, Velvet Cichlid, Water Dog
Size: Usually 10–12 inches
Lifespan: 10–20 years with proper care
Tank size: Minimum 75 gallons for one Oscar
Temperament: Intelligent, territorial, semi-aggressive
Diet: Carnivore/omnivore — pellets, insects, shrimp, worms, frozen foods
Water temperature: 74–81°F (23–27°C)

Oscars are famous for:
Recognizing their owners
Begging for food
Rearranging tank decorations
Strong personalities similar to “water puppies”

Care Tips

Use strong filtration because Oscars create a lot of waste
Perform weekly water changes
Avoid keeping them with very small fish
Provide hiding spots and open swimming space
Feed high-quality cichlid pellets with protein-rich supplements

Fun Facts

Oscars can change coloration based on mood and environment
They can live for decades with proper care
Many owners train them to hand-feed
They are considered among the smartest aquarium fish







Empire Pet Fish
16413 Northern Blvd
Flushing, NY 11358
Tel: 718-321-1977
www.empirepetfish.com

05/02/2026

🐟 Thorichthys ellioti Info

Common name: Ellioti Cichlid / Spotcheek Cichlid
Origin: Mexico (Papaloapán River basin)
Size: ~5–6 inches (12–15 cm)
Temperament: Semi-aggressive (more territorial when breeding)
Lifespan: ~3–7 years

🌡️ Water Parameters

Temperature: 75–82°F (24–28°C)
pH: 7.0–8.0
Tank size: 50+ gallons recommended

🎨 Appearance

Iridescent yellow/orange body
Red belly & fins
Bright blue speckles around face and body
👉 Known for its colorful, shimmering look in aquariums

🍽️ Diet

Omnivore
Eats pellets, flakes, and frozen/live foods (bloodworms, brine shrimp)

🪨 Behavior & Tank Setup

Likes sand substrate for digging
Needs rocks/driftwood for territories
Can be peaceful with similar-sized fish but territorial during breeding



Empire Pet Fish
16413 Northern Blvd
Flushing, NY 11358
Tel: 718-321-1977
www.empirepetfish.com

04/28/2026

Gunther’s killifish

Scientific name: Nothobranchius guentheri

Gunther’s killifish is a small, colorful freshwater fish native to East Africa (especially Zanzibar). It belongs to a group called annual killifish, meaning it lives in temporary pools that dry up seasonally.

Key Facts

Size: ~1.8–2 inches (4.5–5 cm)
Lifespan: ~1–2 years (short due to seasonal habitat)
Temperament: Males can be territorial; best kept 1 male with multiple females
Diet: Carnivorous (live or frozen foods like brine shrimp, insect larvae)
Water temp: ~72–77°F (22–25°C)
pH: Neutral to slightly alkaline (7.0–8.0)

Unique Traits

Annual lifecycle: Adults die when pools dry; eggs survive in dry mud and hatch when water returns
Fast growth: Can mature in just a few weeks
Bright colors: Males are especially vibrant compared to females
Jumpers: Need a covered tank

Habitat & Behavior

Gunther’s killifish naturally lives in temporary rain pools, so it’s adapted to unstable environments. Like many killifish, it prefers:

Low to moderate lighting
Plenty of plants or hiding spots
Calm water conditions







Empire Pet Fish
16413 Northern Blvd
Flushing, NY 11358
Tel: 718-321-1977
www.empirepetfish.com

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16413 Northern Boulevard
Flushing, NY
11358

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Monday 11:30am - 8pm
Tuesday 11:30am - 8pm
Wednesday 11:30am - 8pm
Thursday 11:30am - 8pm
Friday 11:30am - 8pm
Saturday 11:30am - 8pm
Sunday 11:30am - 7pm

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