Nu Aqua Shipping Policy
At Nu Aqua, we take great care to ensure your order arrives safely, securely, and in a timely manner. Please review our shipping policy below for details on how and when your order will ship.
Shipping Schedule
All orders are shipped Monday through Wednesday only. This policy is in place to avoid the risk of shipments being held in transit over the weekend. Orders placed after 10AM on Wednesday will ship the following week.
Shipping Destinations
We currently ship to the contiguous United States only (lower 48 states). We do not ship to Alaska, Hawaii, or internationally at this time.
Shipping Methods & Rates
Live Fish and Invertebrates:
All livestock orders ship via UPS Next Day Air Saver.
Shipping rates for livestock orders are determined by your location and are calculated at checkout. Please refer to the following regional breakdown for a clear understanding of what to expect:
Zone 1 – Midwest ($29.99):
Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Wisconsin
Zone 2 – Northeast & Mid-Atlantic ($39.99):
Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont
Zone 3 – South & Southeast ($44.99):
Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia
Zone 4 – Central & Mountain West ($49.99):
Colorado, Idaho, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Wyoming
Zone 5 – West Coast ($54.99):
Arizona, California, Nevada, Oregon, Washington
Free shipping is available on all orders over $249.
Orders Containing Only Plants and/or Dry Goods:
These orders may ship via either:
UPS Next Day Air Saver at the rates listed above
USPS Priority Mail (1–3 Business Days) at a rate of $21.99
Customers can select their preferred shipping method at checkout.
Local Pickup
We offer local pickup at no charge. Simply select the pickup option during checkout and we’ll notify you when your order is ready.
Shipping Delays & Carrier Responsibility
Nu Aqua is not responsible for carrier delays, including weather-related or logistical issues once a package is in the hands of the carrier. We do not offer refunds or reimbursements for shipping delays caused by UPS or USPS.
Live Arrival Guarantee
For full details on our livestock guarantee, please visit our Live Arrival Guarantee.
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Tiny, outgoing, and adorable, Rosy Loaches are an exceptional choice for a small planted aquarium.
pH 6-8
Temp 68-78
Adult size 1-1.25"
Diet: micropredator/omnivore- readily takes dried, frozen, or small live foods
Super tiny, but relatively outgoing- Tucanoichtys tucano are a fantastic fish for a nano tank or as a dither for Apistogramma. They come from Brazil, and are a rarely seen fish in the hobby.
Tucanoicthys tucano- Tucano Tetra
adult size .6-.75
pH 4-6.5
Temp 72-82
Laubuka dadiburjori- Indian hatchet/Dadio
pH 6-7.5
Temp 68-75
Diet- Micropredator
Rachel lives in York, PA where she maintains planted aquariums, a greenhouse, carnivorous bog gardens, and numerous planted mini ponds. She travels the world to adventure, study ecosystems, as well as to lecture and educate people on her passion for all things aquatic. She is the co-author of the best selling Aquarium book 101 Best Freshwater Nano Species as well as a contributing author to Amazonas Magazine, and The Aquatic Gardener.
