Mama T's Aquatics

09/07/2026

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.

26/06/2026

✨ MAMA T’S AQUATICS HAS A BRAND NEW HOME! ✨

To all my awesome fish, snail, and aquatic hobbyist friends: We have officially migrated our entire store over to Shopify! 🐌🐟🌿

The old domain hasn't changed—you can still find us right at 👉 www.mamatsaquatics.com 👈 but the shopping experience is now faster, smoother, and better than ever before.

🛒 What’s new?

A gorgeous, easy-to-use checkout system

Fully restocked inventory

Brand new, deep-dive Snail & Fish Care Guides live on the site right now!

Go click the link, check out the new look, and read our latest guide on the ultimate mystery snail treats. Thank you all so much for supporting my small business journey—we are officially OPEN for business on our new platform! 🥳🥳

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

05/06/2026

Mystery Snails, white worm culture, banana worm cultures, microworms, Walter worm cultures are booming and fish are ready to go! Check out my website www.mamatsaquatics.com.
UPDATE: Unfortunately, if I don’t get any orders I will have to shut down my website because of costs. I have local pickup availability to cut costs for shipping and free samples of Kat’s Aquatics calcium chips with every order. Every first order gets 10% off! Go check out the site! Appreciate you visiting my page!

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11/05/2026

Exciting news from Mama T's Aquatics – Live Food Cultures are now available! Banana worms, Microworms, Walter worms and White worms! 🐠 Boost your fish's health and vitality with our fresh, nutrient-rich live food options. Perfect for picky eaters and breeders alike, these live cultures provide natural nourishment that your aquatic friends will love. 🌿 , IL

01/05/2026

🔥 NEW ARRIVALS & MAY MADNESS SALE! 🔥

The wait is over! I’ve been conditioning some incredible new livestock, and they are officially hitting the site. If you’ve been looking for those "Unicorn" snail colors you can’t find at the big-box stores, now is the time!

✨ WHAT’S NEW:

Designer Mystery Snails: Rare Jades, Purple Blacks, and those stunning Purple Albinos are live!

Japanese Trapdoor Snails: The ultimate hardy pond and tank cleaners (limited quantities!).

💸 MAY SAVINGS:

10% OFF your first order all month long with code: spring10

FLASH SALE: I’ve marked down select Anubias (including my last two Half shell Coconut huts!) and our premium Catappa Leaves to just $10 to move them fast!

Skip the generic pet store stress and get healthy, home-quarantined livestock from a local hobbyist who cares.

Shop the drop here: https://www.mamatsaquatics.com

📍 Sterling Locals: Message me if you’re interested in the local pickup options we discussed!

01/05/2026

We want to hear from you! 🐠🌿 What kind of fish or plants are you looking for to add to your aquarium? Let us know in the comments below! With local pickup available, you can enjoy your new aquatic treasures without any shipping costs. Share your wishlist with us! 💬

28/04/2026

Exciting new arrivals are swimming their way to Mama T's Aquatics this week! 🐌 We're thrilled to announce the arrival of Mystery Snails and Trapdoor Snails in an array of beautiful colors – Albino, Jade, Ivory, Purple Albino, Black, and Purple Black. These peaceful, algae-eating tank mates are perfect for keeping your aquarium clean and vibrant. With 12 of each color variant and 15 Trapdoor Snails coming in, don't miss your chance to add these fascinating creatures to your aquatic setup. Visit us soon to pick your favorites before they're gone! Pre-orders will be available, and orders will go out Monday, May 20th! Pictures of actual snails will be on the website Thursday. 🌿💙

15/04/2026

Website is back up and running! I am extending Pre-orders for the Quad City Fish Swap until Friday! I apologize for the issues with the website over the last few days which was out of my control. Visit Mama T's Aquatics for your orders, Thank you!

12/04/2026

Hey everyone! We're having a minor technical glitch with the website host. To make sure nobody misses out, I’m extending the pre-order deadline to Tuesday, April 14th at 5:00 PM! If you have trouble with the link, just DM me directly to claim your fish for the swap! 🐠💧

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