Mama T's Aquatics

10/21/2026

New plants coming in today!
Java Moss
Christmas Moss
Crypt Lucens Md
Potted Wisteria (back in stock)
Hornwort (back in stock)
Banana Plant

Remember to those of you local can avoid shipping and pickup by selecting PICKUP on the website Mama T’s Aquatics!

10/18/2026

Aquarium friends near Sterling, IL! 🐌 Skip the shipping cost with local pickup from Mama T’s Aquatics.
Shop at Link in Bio. On the website select Pickup at checkout, and arrange an appointment to collect your order. Pickup is by appointment only, so please wait for confirmation before heading over.
Thanks for supporting my small business!

10/07/2026

Shop healthy, premium freshwater invertebrates, mystery snails, fish, and live aquarium plants. Hand-raised with care for your planted tanks.

10/06/2026

Help spread the word about Mama T’s Aquatics! 🐟

I’m a small aquarium business based in Sterling, Illinois, offering freshwater fish, mystery snails, live aquarium plants, foods, and supplies.

If you know someone who loves aquariums, please share this public post or tag an aquarium friend! You don’t have to buy anything to support a small business. A share, a recommendation, or a follow can help new people find us.

Browse the store: https://mamatsaquatics.com

Local pickup is available by appointment in Sterling, IL.

Thank you for helping Mama T’s Aquatics grow. Your support means so much to me!

Shop healthy, premium freshwater invertebrates, mystery snails, fish, and live aquarium plants. Hand-raised with care for your planted tanks.

10/02/2026

Fish-room update from Mama T’s Aquatics! I’m working toward future full-color Red Cherry, Fire Red, and Orange and Green Jade shrimp listings, breeding different Corydoras, and adding an RO system to the fish room. More fish are in the plans, too!

These projects are still in progress, with no launch date yet. I’ll share photos and availability as they’re ready. Local pickup is available by appointment in Sterling, IL. Thanks for following along!”

09/30/2026

Something blue is coming to Mama T's Aquatics. 🦐

Our home-bred Neocaridina shrimp packs are being prepped for launch: Blue Dream, Orange, Skittles, and a budget cull pack for cleanup crews. They're being photographed right now, so keep an eye on this page, because they're coming very soon.

While you wait, our purple mystery snails are live and ready, and the Build Your Cleanup Crew collection is stocked with all your tank's helpers.

And to our new folks: welcome! Take 10% off your first order of $30 or more with code WELCOME10 at checkout.

We ship nationwide with care, and local pickup in Sterling, IL is always free. Order online and we'll text or email you to schedule a pickup time.

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09/24/2026

Just added Purple Mystery snails to the website. Limited quantity. Get yours while they last!

09/15/2026

Come and see me Quad City Fish Swap on September 20th! I will be at B9-10!

08/06/2026

🌱 NEW PLANTS IN STOCK AT MOMMAT'S AQUATICS! 🌱🌿

Just checked on yesterday's shipment and everything is looking green and healthy!

Now available on the site:
• Potted Water Wisteria
• Dwarf Water Onion Bulbs

Grab yours today to give your tank a refresh!

🗓️ P.S. Save the date—our next big Plant Restock is coming in September!

🛒 www.mamatsaquatics.com

07/09/2026

High-protein starter cultures available for local pickup or shipping. Great for fry and picky nano fish. PM for details or visit

Shop healthy, premium freshwater invertebrates, mystery snails, fish, and live aquarium plants. Hand-raised with care for your planted tanks.