Three Rivers Fish Rescue | Pittsburgh Aquatic Sanctuary & Rehabilitation

🛡️ Dedicated Aquatic Animal Rehabilitation, Quarantine & Rehoming

Protecting Aquatic Life Across Western Pennsylvania

Three Rivers Fish Rescue provides a safe, ethical sanctuary for surrendered freshwater and marine fish, giant monster species, and amphibians—preventing invasive waterway releases and educating the next generation of conservation-minded keepers.

1,000+

Gallons Active Sanctuary Volume

28-Day

Clinical Quarantine Protocol

100%

Zero Invasive Release Mission

PA NONPROFIT

Registered Nonprofit Corp

🐟 Official Aquatic Animal Surrender & Intake Form

Outgrown tank? Moving? Overwhelmed by a monster fish? Never release aquarium pets into local rivers—surrender them safely to our Pittsburgh sanctuary.

Routes to: threeriversfishrescue@gmail.com

Your Full Name *

Phone Number *

Email Address *

Water Environment *

Neighborhood / City *

Species / Common Name & Quantity *

Current Size (Inches) *

Current Tank Conditions, Diet, Temperament & Reason for Surrender *

Permanent Custody Transfer & Quarantine Agreement: I certify that I am the legal owner of the animal(s) listed above and permanently surrender ownership to Three Rivers Fish Rescue, Inc. (Pittsburgh Sanctuary). I have honestly disclosed any known exposure to contagious diseases within the past 30 days.

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Official Kids Club

Meet Oscar the Outgrown!

Oscar is our lovable mascot! Outgrown your tank? Clean algae, vacuum detritus, feed the rescue fish, and win shiny Sanctuary Coins!

🪙 Coins: 100

Junior Sanctuary Keeper Studio

🛠️ Active Tool:

👉 Oscar says: "Swipe glass to clean algae & earn coins!"

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OSCAR'S TIP

Tank looks great!

TRFR SANDBOX Algae: 0% Water: 88% Waste: 0/6

Status: Needs Cleaning

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Tamagotchi Fish Health & Live Care Clinic

Stats decay over time! Feed and care daily to earn coins.

🥗 Fish Hunger:65%

🛡️ Slime Coat Health:70%

🌡️ Water Stability:75%

🎨 1. Biome & Substrate

🐟 2. Tap or Drag Fish Into Tank

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Oscar

🌺

Flowerhorn

🦎

Axolotl

🤡

Clownfish

🟡

Yellow Tang

🐊

Gar

🌿 3. Big Decor & Ruins

🏴‍☠️

Pirate Ship

🗿

Mayan Ruins

🪵

Big Wood

🦈 Sponsor a Real Sanctuary Fish

Meet actual rescued residents currently living in our Pittsburgh sanctuary! Sponsoring helps cover their specialized diet, medical care, and oversized filtration.

100% Tax-Deductible Nonprofit Support

🐠 "Big Mac" the Tiger Oscar 14 Inches • 5 Years Old

Surrendered Due to Tank Size

Big Mac was surrendered after outgrowing his owner's 40-gallon tank. He loves hand-fed earthworms, glass-surfing when visitors walk by, and lounging near his favorite driftwood log.

🦎 "Sparkly" the Albino Axolotl Chilled 62°F Biome

Coldwater Amphibian Resident

Sparkly lives in our specialized chilled water system. She requires pristine soft water, frozen bloodworms, and live red wigglers. She is a favorite among student visitors!

🐊 "Gator" the Alligator Gar Monster Sanctuary Resident

River Monster Ambassador

Rescued from an illegal indoor tank in Western PA, Gator represents our core mission: educating the public against releasing large predatory fish into local rivers.

Three Rivers Fish Rescue, Inc.

Protecting Aquatic Life Across Western Pennsylvania

🐟 Official Aquatic Animal Surrender & Intake Form

⚙️ Aquarium, Filtration & Supply Donation Form

Meet Oscar the Outgrown!

Junior Sanctuary Keeper Studio

Tamagotchi Fish Health & Live Care Clinic

🎨 1. Biome & Substrate

🐟 2. Tap or Drag Fish Into Tank

🌿 3. Big Decor & Ruins

💬 Pittsburgh Aquarist Community Forum

🏆 Weekly Random Showcase & Community Tank Catalog

All Submitted Aquariums (0 Entries)

📚 Sanctuary Husbandry, Reef Chemistry & Quarantine Guides

🔬 1. Nitrogen Cycle & Pittsburgh Tap Water

🌊 2. Saltwater Reef: Salinity & Big 3 Balance

Dispatched to Three Rivers Fish Rescue!

Sunken Nuclear Submarine

Rescue Blue-Ringed Octopus

Rescue Reef Blacktip Shark

Protecting Aquatic Life Across Western Pennsylvania

🐟 Official Aquatic Animal Surrender & Intake Form

⚙️ Aquarium, Filtration & Supply Donation Form

Meet Oscar the Outgrown!

Junior Sanctuary Keeper Studio

Tamagotchi Fish Health & Live Care Clinic

🎨 1. Biome & Substrate

🐟 2. Tap or Drag Fish Into Tank

🌿 3. Big Decor & Ruins

🦈 Sponsor a Real Sanctuary Fish

Surrendered Due to Tank Size

Coldwater Amphibian Resident

River Monster Ambassador

💬 Pittsburgh Aquarist Community Forum

🏆 Weekly Random Showcase & Community Tank Catalog

All Submitted Aquariums (0 Entries)

📚 Sanctuary Husbandry, Reef Chemistry & Quarantine Guides

🔬 1. Nitrogen Cycle & Pittsburgh Tap Water

🌊 2. Saltwater Reef: Salinity & Big 3 Balance

Dispatched to Three Rivers Fish Rescue!

Oscar's Sanctuary Coin Shop & Adoptions

Sunken Nuclear Submarine

Rescue Blue-Ringed Octopus

Rescue Reef Blacktip Shark

Oscar's Emergency Rescue Intake!

💬 Create Pittsburgh Aquarist Discussion

Sponsor Sanctuary Animal

$1/Month Sanctuary Tank Keeper Pass

🏆 Submit Custom Tank & Showcase Photo

Oscar's Aquarist Assistant