Website: https://aquaticcritter.com/
The Aquatic Critter is a local fish and pet store located in Nashville, Tennessee. The store specializes in freshwater fish, saltwater marine animals, ponds, and reptiles, and describes itself as “Middle TN’s Most Complete Aquatic, Pond & Reptile facility.” It serves hobbyists ranging from beginners setting up their first aquarium to experienced keepers.
Products
The Aquatic Critter carries freshwater fish, saltwater and marine animals, and reptiles. The store regularly posts new arrivals across these categories, including new freshwater arrivals, new saltwater marine arrivals, and new reptile arrivals. A dedicated reptile room houses the store’s reptile selection.
The reptile department offers several types of snakes and other reptiles. The site highlights Kingsnakes, which belong to the family Lampropeltis, noting that “Depending on the type, sizes can range from sixteen inches to six feet in length with colors varying from earth tones to hi-fi reds and orange.” The store describes Kingsnakes as relatively tolerant of handling, making them suitable for beginners, and lists examples such as Mexican Black and Black and White California Kingsnakes, with several types priced below 100 dollars.
The store also supports pond keepers, with information and supplies related to pond setup, pond plants, pond thermometers, pond medication, and general pond care.
About
The Aquatic Critter opened years ago to serve a public that, in the store’s words, “was tired of the old-fashioned way of doing things and was hungry for change.” The store provides educational resources for customers under a “Getting Started” section, covering topics such as selecting and setting up a freshwater aquarium, aquarium maintenance, a brief introduction to the saltwater aquarium, and pond information.
The store also maintains a blog with articles on topics including overwintering ponds, raising Discus, and dealing with green water and algae. Its frequently asked questions section addresses common beginner concerns, such as how long to wait before adding fish to a new tank, recommending that a tank run for at least one week with water, filter, and water conditioner before adding hardy fish.
Location & Contact
The Aquatic Critter is located at 5009 Nolensville Pk, Nashville, TN 37211. The store can be reached by phone at (615) 832-4541. Store hours are Monday through Friday from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm, Saturday from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm, and Sunday from 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm.
The store maintains a presence on Facebook and Instagram and offers an email subscription for updates.
Additional Information
The website includes sections for getting started, new arrivals, the reptile room, an FAQ, a blog, store policies, and contact information. The store emphasizes care for its animals, noting in a weather notice that staff remain on-site with a generator during severe weather to ensure that all animals remain safe and well cared for.
Profile compiled from the company’s official website (aquaticcritter.com).