Vance's Tropical Fish and Exotic Pets

Vance's Tropical Fish and Exotic Pets We over 50 years experience in Aquarium keeping .and a huge variety of Healthy, Fresh and Marine
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Vance has the best there is to offer when it comes to the healthiest marine & tropical fish, coral, and all the supplies needed, including live rock and live sand. Whether you are just starting out or an expert hobbyist, Come and enjoy the fabulous atmosphere while gazing at some of the most beautiful and interesting creatures you can see on land and in the ocean. Vance will be more than happy to

answer any questions you may have, take special orders or talk to you about custom tank designs. Also, don’t forget the main attraction at Vance’s, The 1400 Gallon Lagoon! Vance Peters, owner of Vance’s Tropical Fish, has been involved in the aquarium-keeping industry for over 32 years. The past 14 years have seen him operating his store in Bucksport, Maine with a focus on customer education. Specialties include reef keeping, a natural approach to keeping fresh water fish, custom filters, and custom built aquariums and aquarium cabinets. With his eye toward simple and effective aquarium keeping, Vance has continued to educate himself and others in this second leading hobby in the world. Trips to the Virgin Islands and Hawaii have enhanced his aquatic artistry, enabling him to create and showcase natural tank set-ups, including a 1400-gallon exhibit and Polynesian Room. In the past couple of years, Vance has been honored with three different awards:

2004: Outstanding Non-Personal Interpretation Award for The Living Stream Exhibit at Craig Brook National Fish Hatchery in East Orland, Maine.

2003: Best Billiards Bar of the Year (Classics in Bangor, Maine) – 2nd Place in Billiards Digest where Vance installed and continues to maintain a twelve foot, 500-gallon acrylic reef tank, which is the focal point of the bar.

2002: Volunteer of the Year Award from Craig Brook National Fish Hatchery. With the loving support of his wife Cheryl and sons Justin and Kyle, Vance has continued to pursue his love of aquarium keeping in both personal and retail settings

Looky ,looky what we have here this week! Aloha!
08/07/2026

Looky ,looky what we have here this week! Aloha!

Nice pic of our banded pipefish (lower right)
08/01/2026

Nice pic of our banded pipefish (lower right)

08/01/2026

Here this week we have a bonded, simbiotic paired Pistol Shrimp with an Orange spot goby! Sooo cool beans! :)

Lots of new salt water fish and corals here this week! Also quite a variety of cool freshwater too! Thanks for looking.....
07/31/2026

Lots of new salt water fish and corals here this week! Also quite a variety of cool freshwater too! Thanks for looking..Aloha!

Also..i 'd Like to give a shout out to the Great crew at Central Mass Aquatics for supplying us with these wonderfull Tr...
07/24/2026

Also..i 'd Like to give a shout out to the Great crew at Central Mass Aquatics for supplying us with these wonderfull Tropical Fish! Well done you guys!

6 huge boxes IN this week! Take a look...lots more that did nt get in this weeks pics! Hope you all have a great weeke...
07/24/2026

6 huge boxes IN this week! Take a look...lots more that did nt get in this weeks pics! Hope you all have a great weekend! ALOHA!

An other Alien Betta!
07/17/2026

An other Alien Betta!

This called an "Alien Betta"
07/17/2026

This called an "Alien Betta"

Beautiful fish color on many new arrivals this week! See you soon! ALOHA!
07/17/2026

Beautiful fish color on many new arrivals this week! See you soon! ALOHA!

Aloha!..I just completed my 4th Tiki Carving!..weighs about 300 pounds! Have a vreat Sunday!
07/12/2026

Aloha!..I just completed my 4th Tiki Carving!..weighs about 300 pounds! Have a vreat Sunday!

Address

25 Beech Lane
Bucksport, ME
04416

Opening Hours

Thursday 12pm - 5pm
Friday 12pm - 5pm
Saturday 12pm - 5pm
Sunday 12pm - 5pm

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+12074696310

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