Who we are
We do not have a storefront. We work closely with existing pet stores to provide our clients with the widest range of products at the lowest price. This allows us to create partnerships rather than competitors while providing our clients with superior service. Through Kawartha Aquariums, you can continue to support your favorite pet store, save money on your favorite products and have a professionally designed, care-free aquarium.
In addition to our goal of providing the highest quality of life to your aquatic pets, our passionate staff love to focus on the creative element of aquariums. These living works of art should provide a sense of relaxation, inspiration and even fun. As one of our clients, you can benefit from FREE designs and changing decor. As a client you also become part of an aquarium community, connecting you to benefits such as free aquatic plant swaps, homes for fish that have perhaps outgrown your aquarium, access to hospital tanks and much more.
In addition to our goal of providing the highest quality of life to your aquatic pets, our passionate staff love to focus on the creative element of aquariums. These living works of art should provide a sense of relaxation, inspiration and even fun. As one of our clients, you can benefit from FREE designs and changing decor. As a client you also become part of an aquarium community, connecting you to benefits such as free aquatic plant swaps, homes for fish that have perhaps outgrown your aquarium, access to hospital tanks and much more.
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Sheila Smith
owner, freshwater and marine specialist Sheila has been enthralled with fish and aquariums since 2007. She was just finished an Honours Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology majoring in zoology and found work at Paulmac's. She quickly become head of the fish department and eventually store manager. She became the person who took work home with her and ended up with up to 15 tanks with lizards, frogs, salamanders and many fish, and 2 cats! Her love of the biotic world means she is always surrounded by things that grow, and is striving to provide the best habitats for our fish friends. She will forever be indebted to Deanna for starting and growing the company to great success, and for allowing Sheila to be part of the journey. Deanna Hunt
Freshwater specialist Deanna has over 18 years experience working in the pet and animal care industry. She has worked at the Peterborough Riverview Park and Zoo as a seasonal fulltime zookeeper, at Animalia as an animal caretaker for aquatics and at Paulmacs in aquatic and reptile care/sales. While completing her degree at Flemming College she worked in fulltime placement at The New Zealand Marine Studies Centre. In New Zealand she was responsible for organizing the aquariums educational special events and animal care. Deanna's entrepreneurial vision, professionalism and experience is the driving force behind Kawartha Aquariums. |
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Nate Maraldo
Freshwater and pond specialist Nate is passionate about all walks and swims of life, and loves to learn about biology and anything interesting. He has worked in several pet stores, including Animalia for 3 years and owned a whole variety of animals. Nate is an outdoorsy person, full of stories from camping and giving the best life to his golden retrievers, Mila and Murphy. Nate is always willing to jump into a new adventure and will offer help before requested. Nate is a valuable asset to our team with his knowledge and enthusiasm . Dexter
Golden retriever, official mascot Dexter takes his duties as official mascot very seriously. He often joins his aunt Sheila on short appointments, especially to help with holiday decor drop off. Dexter has lots of experience as a East Central therapy dog, and behaves himself around all who love their tanks. He is still in training around ponds - he loves to jump in them! Dexter loves anyone who calls him handsome, and is working on figuring out how elevators work! We're hiring for the 2021 pond season!
Do you have experience with landscaping, water features, pond plants or have other pond/aquarium related skills? We're looking for a strong individual to work part time, alongside our pond specialists. Please send a resume and cover letter to kawartha.aquariums@gmail.com
Kawartha Aquariums is always looking for eager volunteers! If you have a willingness to learn and a great attitude, we would love to hear from you. Volunteers can learn a great deal about aquarium and pond care in a short period of time, working with us. You'll benefit from networking, hands on experience, free food, possibly even free aquarium stuff! We could really use your help with general aquarium cleaning duties and business development! We are also seeking dedicated volunteers to help develop our community betterment missions. Contact us with your skills and interests for more info. kawartha.aquariums@gmail.com |
Meet some of our Volunteers
Pictured at right is two of our amazing volunteers, Tori and Eric at our trip to
Ripley's Aquarium. These two have helped us a lot, THANKS!
Our Mission
Kawartha Aquariums takes pride in our knowledgeable staff, creative designs and exceptional customer service. We strive to provide our clients with professional care, at an affordable rate. Kawartha Aquariums is devoted to life long learning and to continually improve our services. We strive to become the number one aquatic service company in the Kawartha Lakes.
How it all Began...
Kawartha Aquariums development came from a direct response to personal requests for aquarium services in homes and office spaces. As a registered business, Kawartha Aquariums is now within it's 9th operating year and while we are proud of where we are today, we strive to continually improve our services. We appreciate all of the support we have received from our clients, friends, local stores and families. A special thanks goes out to Rebbecca Braithwaite, Sheila Smith, Jessy Robinson, and Aaron Hunt for going above and beyond to help us get here. THANK YOU!
Where We're Headed
The future of Kawartha Aquariums is looking bright. We are very excited to grow into pond maintenance, provide custome decore and other online sales, start public forums for used aquarium sales/trades, support environmental education and introduce educational outreach programs. It's all part of our goals to continually improve our services and exceed your expectations. It will take us some time to achieve our long term goals and become the comany we imagine and so we thank you for your patience and support.
If you are interested in helping us get there we may be looking to hire in the near future....please send us your resume and cover letter to kawartha.aquariums@gmail.com.
If you are interested in helping us get there we may be looking to hire in the near future....please send us your resume and cover letter to kawartha.aquariums@gmail.com.
