Uncle Ned's Fish Factory

- ABOUT US -

Uncle Ned's Fish Factory is located in Millis Massachusetts and is one of the New England Area's largest and most devoted tropical fish retailers. We have been dealing in rare and unusual tropical freshwater, tropical saltwater, and pond fish for over 15 years. Owner Ned Bowers has been working with fish all his life and brings his passion for the aquarium hobby to the store in the form of our unique, diverse, and healthy selection of fish. Ned, his brother Dan, and long time employee Sam each bring their own expertise to the store and will always be glad to share their knowledge and help costumers to explore this diverse hobby. To learn more about the store, to see our current livestock listings and equiptment specials, and to participate in active discussions please visit our Forums.

- OUR FISH SELECTION -

Cichlids:

Ned got his start in the fish business by importing and selling African Cichlids. These beginnings are still evident at Uncle Ned’s as we maintain one of the most diverse selections of African and South American Cichlids in New England.

At the store you will regularly find:

• East African Imported Wild and Bred Cichlids
• West African Imported Wild Cichlids
• South American Imported Wild Cichlids
• And many captive bred rare Cichlids coming from enthusiasts and Breeders across the country.

Discus:

Discus are also Cichlids, but worthy of special mention. We carry fish raised by Discus Hans, one of this countries top Discus sources. We try to always have some in stock, but are more than happy to special order any fish you are looking for. Discus Han’s Discus have always come to us healthy, eating, and beautiful. Check out the fish at Discus Hans' site. And some at our store here:

Rare Tropicals:

We do, of course, carry most of the common community fish, but we also use our connections in East and West Africa, South and Central America, and now the Czech Republic, and South East Asia, to bring in as many Rare and New species as possible. These include unusual members of the Cichlids, Tetras, Barbs, Catfish, Eels, Monster fish, and a multitude of other groups. Some examples include rare new species of West African Congo Tetra, large rare Polypterus, newly discovered South American Tetras, and a large list of fancy Plecos.

KOI and Pond Fish:

We have been carrying Koi and Goldfish for years, but have recently stepped it up a notch and began importing direct from Japan. Every spring you will find a selection of true Japanese Koi at Uncle Ned’s. Ned is able to hand pick monster koi for import as well as batches of smaller Ogon, Kohaku, Sanke, Showa, and a multitude of other breeds. We do also offer domestic koi, but have found the quality and health of our Japanese imports unbeatable.

Plants:

In the spring and summer we turn our parking lot into a small aquatic nursery with a large selection of hardy and tropical water lilies, marginals, and oxygenator plants. Throughout the year we are stocked with a wide variety of indoor aquarium plants, including, among others, many species of Aponogeton, Anubias, and Cryptocoryne.

Saltwater:

When it comes to Saltwater Fish and Invertebrates, we import hardy Hawaiian fish including all the favorites and a few more unusual species. Our goal is to bring in Salt water fish that will thrive under aquarium conditions and we avoid those species that only live for short times in captivity. We also carry both soft and stony corals and a whole suite of reef invertebrates.

Equipment:

Uncle Ned's offers a full line of freshwater aquarium, saltwater aquarium, and pond equipment. This includes specialty items such as metal halide lighting, drilled tanks, and pond liners as well as all the basics of aquarium maintenance. Whatever we don't have in stock at the store we can order for you in under a week – don't be afraid to ask! 

Tanks:    All Glass Aquarium (AGA) Tanks of various sizes, drilled and undrilled always in stock. Oceanic tanks and Reef Ready Oceanic tanks also available, along with any other brands - Perfecto,  Tenecor, Deep Sea Aquatics etc..  Inquire about Custom Made aquarium options.

Stands and Canopys:  AGA Pine, AGA Mission, AGA Modern in stock and/or easy to special order.  Oceanic stands and canopys also available. Many other brands and styles by special order - Just ask!

Lighting:  Full line of AGA single, double, and triple tube strip lights.  Other fluorescent fixtures by special order.  T5 fixtures, Compact Fluorescent Fixtures, and Metal Halide Fixtures in stock and by special order.  Omega Sea, Current, and other companies. Easy to get your Reef and planted aquarium systems here!  

Filtration: Hagen Aquaclear Filters always in stock, replacement cartridges always in stock.  Ehiem and Cascade Canister Filters in stock and by special order.  All other brands either in stock or by special order.  Also available are Oceanic Sumps and Wet Dry filtration systems.

Other Equipment: We carry or can order for you a large assortment of aquarium equipment - UV Sterilizers, Protein Skimmers, Heaters, CO2 Systems, Water Changing Systems, RO units etc.  Always in stock or those items that we, as long time hobbyists and suppliers, feel are the most necessary and most reliable.  

Pond Equipment: Pond Liners, Pond Pumps, Skimmer Boxes, Waterfall Filters, Canister Filters, Wet Dry Filters, UV Sterilizers, Hosing, Bulkheads, and more are all stocked and or available upon request.  Savio, Pondmaster, Tetra, and Laguna are just some of the brands we like to carry.

Maintenance and Installation:

Professional Maintenance and Installation is available through "The Fish Guy" Josh Wolfson.  The Fish Guy specializes in custom tank installations & piping, full service aquatic maintenance, aquascaping & ponds.  Delivery services are available both here at the store using our "Fish Factory Mobile" and through "The Fish Guy".  For more information contact us or Josh at www.the-fish-guy.com (508-314-1992).