Rescue
Life happens.
We're here to help.
Tanks get broken down, situations change, and sometimes fish need a new home. At The Aquatic Garage, we believe every fish deserves proper care — if you can no longer keep your freshwater fish or aquatic animals, we'll do our best to take them in and find them a good home.
Why we accept rescues
Not every fish story ends the way it started. A tank gets too big to manage, a move doesn't leave room for an aquarium, or a hobby just isn't the right fit anymore — and none of that is anyone's fault. What matters most in those moments is that the fish still end up somewhere safe.
We accept rescues because we've built our business around genuinely caring for aquatic life, not just selling it. If we have the space and the fish are a good fit for our stock, we'll take them in, give them the care they need, and find them a new home with someone who wants them.
"We only sell what we would keep ourselves — and that same standard applies to every rescue that comes through our doors."What we accept
Tropical Fish
Community fish, tetras, gouramis, catfish, plecos, and other common freshwater species
Cichlids
African and South American cichlids, including outgrown or overcrowded tank situations
Livebearers
Guppies, mollies, platies, swordtails — including unexpected fry population booms
Invertebrates
Shrimp, snails, freshwater crabs, and crayfish looking for a new setup
Aquatic Plants
Healthy stem plants, mosses, and carpeting species from tanks being broken down
Case-by-Case Review
Every rescue is evaluated individually based on current capacity and compatibility with our existing stock
How it works
Contact us
Reach out with details about what you have — species, size, quantity, and current tank conditions. Use the form below or our contact page.
We'll respond
We'll let you know whether we're able to take them in and, if so, help arrange a drop-off time that works for you.
Drop off
Bring your fish to our local facility, transported in sealed bags or appropriate containers to keep the trip low-stress.
Submit a rescue request
Request received — thank you
We've got your message and one of our team will be in touch within 1–3 business days to talk through next steps.
Have questions first?
If you'd rather talk it through before filling out the form, reach out on our contact page and we'll help you figure out the best plan for your fish.
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