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Big Al's Vaughan The Aquarium Specialists, Big Al's currently operates 14 superstores across Canada
https://bigals.ca/specials/vaughan-specials

26/05/2026

Big Al’s Vaughan Tent Sale 2026
May 22nd - May 31st

13/05/2026

What is Flaring?

Flaring is when a betta spreads its gill covers, fins, and tail to look larger and more intimidating. It’s a natural territorial display, and in moderation it can actually be healthy for Betta fish!

Here’s why controlled flaring is considered beneficial:

Exercise for muscles and fins — Flaring engages the body, fin rays, and gill muscles, which can help maintain strength and flexibility.
Mental stimulation — Bettas are intelligent and highly territorial. Brief flaring sessions can reduce boredom in tanks with little stimulation.
Natural behavior expression — Preventing all territorial behavior can leave them under-stimulated. Short displays mimic what they’d naturally do in the wild.
Can improve posture and finnage — Some keepers notice healthier fin extension and more active behavior with occasional exercise.
That said, moderation matters:
Aim for very short sessions (about 1–5 minutes, a few times per week).

Common methods include using a mirror briefly or allowing the fish to see another betta safely through glass.
Constant exposure to rivals or reflections can cause stress, exhaustion, fin damage, or weakened immunity.

01/05/2026

I like that Bolder, that is a nice Bolder

16/04/2026

GABBA Productions presents Shipment Day!

02/04/2026

Big Al’s Vaughan Presents - The Gabba Show

Stars and Stripes Pufferfish facts: 🐡

🌊 Did You Know?
The Stars and Stripes pufferfish is one of the most recognizable reef fish thanks to its bold “star” spots and striped underside.
📏 Size:
These puffers can grow up to about 50 cm (20 inches) long—pretty big for a pufferfish!
🐡 Cool Facts:
• They can inflate like a balloon when threatened to scare off predators
• Their skin (and organs) contain tetrodotoxin, a powerful toxin for defense
• They have strong beak-like teeth that can crush shells, crabs, and coral
• Despite their tough look, they’re known to be curious and even interactive with divers
• They don’t have scales—instead, they have thick, leathery skin
🌍 Found in warm tropical oceans, especially around coral reefs, these puffers are both beautiful and surprisingly smart.

24/02/2026

Come Shopping At Big Al’s Vaughan for all your aquarium needs



📍 3300 Rutherford Road, Vaughan
☎️ 905-303-3662

🔥🐠 FRESHWATER & MARINE SPECIALS – LIMITED TIME! 🐠🔥Looking to upgrade your aquarium? Don’t miss out on these must-have de...
09/01/2026

🔥🐠 FRESHWATER & MARINE SPECIALS – LIMITED TIME! 🐠🔥
Looking to upgrade your aquarium? Don’t miss out on these must-have deals—once they’re gone, they’re gone!
🌿 FRESHWATER SPECIALS 🌿
✨ Wild Cardinal Tetra – ONLY 10 for $10.00
✨ Select Red Wagtail Platy – $1.99 ea
✨ Male Multicolour Lyretail Guppy – $2.99 ea
✨ Select Plecostomus (Algae Eaters) – $2.99 ea
✨ Albino Cory Catfish – $2.99 ea
✨ Select Powder Blue Dwarf Gourami – $3.99 ea
✨ Celestial Pearl Danio (CPD / Galaxy Rasbora) – $4.99 ea
✨ Apistogramma agassizii – $7.99 ea
✨ Select Roseline Shark / Denisoni Barb – $7.99 ea
🌊 MARINE SPECIALS 🌊
🔥 Large Chocolate Chip Starfish – $18.99 ea
🔥 Niger Triggerfish – $34.99 ea
🔥 Large Mandarin Goby – $39.99 ea
🚨 Limited quantities available – act fast!
💬 Looking for something specific? Drop a comment or DM us!
Come by and visit us at 3300 Rutherford Road
🕒 Mon–Fri: 11am–8pm | Sat–Sun: 10am–6pm
📞 (905) 303-3662


25/12/2025

Address

3300 Rutherford Rd

L4K5Z2

Opening Hours

Monday 11:00 - 20:00
Tuesday 11:00 - 20:00
Wednesday 11:00 - 20:00
Thursday 11:00 - 20:00
Friday 11:00 - 20:00
Saturday 10:00 - 18:00
Sunday 10:00 - 18:00

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