Northern Arizona Aquarium Rescue

Northern Arizona Aquarium Rescue Rescue, Rehabilitate, Rehome, Educate At Northern Arizona Aquarium Rescue we believe that every life deserves a second chance.

Our mission is to provide sanctuary, care, and advocacy for aquarium animals in need while inspiring a national movement of compassion and conservation. We are dedicated to rescuing neglected, abandoned, or at-risk aquatic life, rehabilitating them with expert care, and finding them safe, loving environments. Through education, collaboration, and community empowerment, we aim to establish and support a network of aquarium rescues across the nation, fostering a future where every aquatic animal thrives in environments that prioritize their well-being. Together, we are committed to creating a world where the beauty and diversity of aquatic life are cherished and protected for generations to come.

10/06/2026

We will be there!

Would you guys be interested in a patreon with once or twice a month content or would a youtube channel be better? Let m...
09/26/2026

Would you guys be interested in a patreon with once or twice a month content or would a youtube channel be better? Let me know in the comments, Thanks guys!

Do you wanna check out the best fish food in the industry. head over to https://agcorefoods.com/ or send me a message to...
09/24/2026

Do you wanna check out the best fish food in the industry. head over to https://agcorefoods.com/ or send me a message to learn more about Agcore foods!

Today is National Native American day, and I thought it would be a great day to highlight one of my favorite native fish...
09/24/2026

Today is National Native American day, and I thought it would be a great day to highlight one of my favorite native fish!

Anyone who was a kid with a rid and reel knows the joy of hooking your first blue gill. But what most people dont know is that Bluegill make surprisingly awesome pets.

They are interactive, incredible eaters, long lived and amazingly beautiful.

However there are several things to keep in mind before getting one of these guys.

The first is to remember that in many places blue gill are classified as a game fish. This means you cannot catch them and bring them home for your aquarium, there are many more reasons for this that we will cover in a different post but suffice it to say remember to get all of your stock from reputable breeders for the best success.

Its important to keep in mind that these guys are aggressive, especially around spawning time but there are always going to be a little spicy. I find them best as singe tank fish in a min of a 75 gallon tank (with a 125 or bigger preferred) and 25 gallons per fish for every one after that. If you are going to do groups, I would recommend groups of 6 or more with a heavy emphasis on females.

These things combined make blue gill a challenging fish to keep but, in my opinion, well worth it!

Picture courtesy of the Georgia Aquarium.
https://www.georgiaaquarium.org/animal/bluegill/

As always if you appreciate what we do a like, share, or follow helps us spread our message and keep the rescue alive. Thank you all so much! Have a wonderful day!
John Apsega

The best show of the year! Come out and see us!
09/24/2026

The best show of the year! Come out and see us!

The best fish show of the year. come check out any of our wide selection of fish friends up for adoption!
09/22/2026

The best fish show of the year. come check out any of our wide selection of fish friends up for adoption!

Bosephus got to spend the summer outside in a 270 gal pond. Unfortunately, his 200 gal tanked sprung a leak and I have y...
09/22/2026

Bosephus got to spend the summer outside in a 270 gal pond. Unfortunately, his 200 gal tanked sprung a leak and I have yet to reseal it. With summer coming to a close Ive bumped up resealing the 200 on the to do list but if you are interested in giving him a new home send me a message for more information. Rehoming fee applies.

09/20/2026

3 tips for less breeding
1)Keep temperatures on the colder end of the range.
2)Keep a more moderate feeding schedule, fish do not need to eat once a day.
3)Remove smaller hides or add predators like bettas to manage the population.

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