
Fish Momma
Fish Tanks So Clean, Even the Snails Brag
Professional Aquarist Serving Chapel Hill, Durham, Apex, Hillsborough, and Pittsboro, NC
Setup · Maintenance · Fish Rescue & Rehoming Support
Free Estimates · Free Consultations · Local References
At Fish Momma, I provide calm, professional freshwater aquarium services for real homes and families. From aquarium setup and routine maintenance to fish tank cleaning and troubleshooting, my goal is to help your aquarium thrive without stress, confusion, or guesswork.
Freshwater Aquarium Services
I offer personalized, in-home aquarium services designed to fit your tank, your fish, and your lifestyle:
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Aquarium Setup & Design
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Regular Maintenance & Cleaning
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Fish Rescue & Rehoming Support
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Vacation Care & Tank Check-Ins
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Plant & Water Quality Support
Why Choose Fish Momma
I’m Heather, a professional aquarist with over 30 years of hands-on freshwater fishkeeping experience.
I’ve combined decades of real-world aquarium care with formal training in aquarium husbandry, service, and maintenance through Animal Behavior College. My approach is practical, compassionate, and focused on long-term success, not quick fixes.




Recent Blog Posts:
Many aquarium owners assume something is “wrong” the moment a fish starts acting differently. But in freshwater tanks, stress is far more common than illness.
If you’ve ever walked up to your aquarium and thought, “Why does my tank look cloudy all of a sudden?” you’re not alone.
In this post, I walk through a real 20-gallon long aquarium that developed ammonia spikes and biofilm due to overfeeding.




