Alien Aquatics

06/06/2026

There’s just something about axolotls that makes them impossible not to love. 😍

Our axolotl section is looking better than ever, with a great selection of colors and morphs currently available, including GFP Golden Albinos, GFP Leucistics, GFP Leopards, and Black Melanoids!

Whether you’re an experienced keeper or thinking about bringing home your very first “water dragon,” we’ve got some incredible animals waiting for you. Watching these little aquatic oddballs explore, float around, and beg for food never gets old.

Stop by Alien Aquatics and check them out in person—you might leave with a new favorite pet. 🦎💚

Which axolotl morph is your favorite?

06/05/2026

🦋 Ever seen a butterflyfish go absolutely nuts for food?

Check out this Threadfin Achaara Butterflyfish putting our new Two Little Fishies Worm Bitz to the test—and passing with flying colors! 🎥🐟

Made from high-quality freeze-dried bristleworms, Worm Bitz are a fantastic option for butterflyfish and other finicky feeders that can be difficult to get eating prepared foods. The natural ingredients and enticing scent help trigger a strong feeding response while providing excellent nutrition.

If you’ve struggled to find a food your butterflyfish will actually eat, this might be the game changer you’ve been looking for.

05/30/2026

The bettas have officially taken over the fish room. 😅

This week’s shipment brought in some absolute showstoppers, including a Rosetail Radium, a Black/Blue Avatar Halfmoon, an American Flag Halfmoon, and a bunch of other bettas that are way too nice to sit in photos for long.

We’ve also been busy unpacking boxes all week, so the store is packed with new products, fresh livestock, and plenty of both freshwater and saltwater fish. Whether you’re hunting for that centerpiece fish you’ve been missing or just stopping by to see what’s new, there’s a good chance you’ll leave with a longer shopping list than you planned.

If it’s been a while since you’ve stopped in, now’s a good time to change that. The fish room is looking full, the coral tanks are stocked, and the betta selection is probably the best it’s been in a while.

Come see what’s swimming around at Alien Aquatics! 🐠🔥

05/22/2026

🇺🇸 Memorial Day Weekend Hours 🇺🇸

Just a quick update on our holiday weekend schedule at Alien Aquatics!

Friday: 11 AM – 7 PM
⚠️ Please note: today we will be temporarily closed from 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM for a doctor’s appointment.

Saturday: 11 AM – 6 PM

Sunday: 11 AM – 5 PM

Monday (Memorial Day): CLOSED

As we take time with family and friends this weekend, we also want to recognize and honor the brave men and women of our armed forces who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. 🇺🇸

Thank you all for your continued support, and we hope everyone has a safe and enjoyable Memorial Day weekend! 👽

05/04/2026

04/29/2026

It's been a long while but we FINALLY got our fish stocklist caught up and updated!
We will be bringing in more fish on Friday evening after we attend this years Carolina Aquatics open house! We can't wait for everyone to see what we come back with!
Link to the stocklist below 🫰👇

04/23/2026

Come say hi and visit us at the 2026 Boones Mill kids fishing rodeo this Saturday from 9 AM to 2 PM! 

FAQ: 2026 Town of Boones Mill Fishing Rodeo

No pre-registration. Registration will begin at 8am, Saturday morning.
Register when you arrive- registration tent will be located at Carter Park (signs will point you in the right direction). You'll receive a wristband and a ticket for a prize at the Alien Aquatics display at the registration locations.

Parking: available in the fenced in area off of Boones Mill Road (signs will be up), also available at the Depot.

04/19/2026

Lots of great deals to be had in our current coral selection! Our orange acan mini colonies are on sale for $40 each or 3 for $100! 🤩

03/24/2026

Not gonna lie, this might be one of the most oddly satisfying bettas we’ve seen in a minute. Spoken for already but absolutely had to share this “67” Blue Panda Betta 🤩 🤚 🖐️

03/22/2026

Sunday fun day 🤩 with high temps in Roanoke reaching into the 80’s today, we hope everyone enjoys themselves! We are open from 11-5 today! This beautiful plumed scorpionfish was hand picked by us at Carolina Aquatics
on Friday! This super unique species is sure to ✨ AMAZE ✨ your friends and family!