OnlyFins - Aquatics & Rescue

I've got two egg sacks that are about a week old, and they just laid a fresh one today! We're gonna have plenty of these beautiful babies ready within the next few months, and these guys in the picture are ready to go to their new homes! I've got 8 available!

Introducing our OnlyFins mascot, Vesper Tide, all dressed up for Spooky Season! You may have noticed we've updated our social media images... We chicks here believe that Spooky Season starts on July 5th, because Independence Day is the last Major US holiday before Halloween, but we celebrate it all year round! Of course, we can't wait to see what she has hiding in her closet for all the other holidays, too~

Vesper Tide's Lore

Meaning: “Vesper Tide”
“Vesper” is Latin for evening or evening star, often associated with Venus.
In gothic and horror literature, the name carries mystery, melancholy, and a haunting beauty.
"Tide" brings the ocean, which is essential for our little mascot, and evokes cycles, change and hidden power-Tides can be calm or deadly, much like a mysterious character.

Backstory:
🦇 Vesper Tide – The Phantom of the Drowned Hour
Long before she swam in the safe waters of OnlyFins, Vesper Tide was whispered about in seaside villages as a warning and a wonder.

Sailors told tales of a dark evening star that rose over the black horizon, just before a storm — a single glimmer in the twilight they called Vesper’s Lantern. Those who followed it too far from shore never returned, their ships found days later, torn apart and barnacle-covered, as if the sea itself had claimed them.

They said Vesper was once a beautiful sea guardian, sworn to guide lost fishers home. But one fateful night, a jealous tide spirit cursed her, binding her to the hour between sunset and nightfall. Now she roams the shadowy shallows, her scales shimmering like moonlight on oil, her eyes glowing with the knowledge of every secret the deep keeps hidden.

Yet, Vesper is not purely malevolent — she protects the creatures of her domain, guarding them from harm.
Those who earn her favor find luck in their nets and safe passage, while those who disrespect the ocean find themselves caught in the riptide that bears her name.

It’s said that on Halloween night, when the veil between worlds thins, you can hear her haunting lullaby beneath the waves — a song that chills the bones but draws you closer to the shore. If you look carefully, you might see her shadow swimming just beyond the pier… watching.

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Here are five tips to have a happy Betta fish:

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🐠 1. Provide a Proper Tank Size

Avoid small bowls! Bettas need at least 5 gallons (19 liters) of water to swim comfortably and stay healthy.

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🌡️ 2. Maintain Warm Water

Keep the temperature between 76–82°F (24–28°C) using a heater. Bettas are tropical fish and need warm, stable water.

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🌿 3. Add Hiding Spots and Plants

Bettas love to explore and rest. Use live or silk plants and decorations with no sharp edges to avoid tearing their fins.

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💧 4. Keep the Water Clean

Use a gentle filter and do regular water changes (25–50% per week) to prevent toxins like ammonia from building up.

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🍽️ 5. Feed a Balanced Diet

Give high-quality Betta pellets, and occasionally treats like bloodworms or daphnia. Feed only what they can eat in 2 minutes, once or twice a day.

We have been fostering Silver Angelfish and Demosani Cichlids, and they're now healthy and available for rehoming!

The Angelfish MUST go together as an entire school, the pairs are unidentified. Please do not fill out an application for them unless you want all of them!

I know I'm late on this, sorry for that guys, it was a busier day than anticipated as we moved our babies to the nursery and are fostering a very beautiful betta girl. We've started working on nursing this pretty girl back to health and also getting all of the aquariums cleaned and water changed and everyone happy. I'll update with a video tomorrow, I've got to finish editing it, but for now here's the official August platy catalogue. We've got more stuff coming soon!

These guys are Pick-up or Local Scheduled delivery ONLY. Prices are not negotiable.

You MUST fill out an application using the link in the bio if you're interested in purchasing any of these babies. We'll review them as quickly as we can! There's limited numbers of each available at this time, we will update who's available as we find them their fin-tastic new homes!

Wanted to share some of the pictures I got today of some of our baby platies and golden mystery snails!! How cute are these guys?? We've got littles that are ready to go to their new home!!

I'll be posting tomorrow with some info and pricing on these guys, and stay tuned for Friday evening when we're posting up something EXTRA special you'll wanna see!