Fantasea Aquariums and Terrariums

03/02/2025

🪨🚨 AQUA NATURAL LAVA ROCK 🚨🪨

We now have Lava Rock available here at Fantasea Aquariums & Terrariums !
With 3 different types to choose from, we have you covered for your underwater master piece 😱🤩

List of Lava Rock:
🪨 Smooth 7kg
🪨 Red 3kg
🪨 Black 3kg

New Zealand Lava Rocks are unlike any other. With unique colours and textures have not been discovered in any other volcanic location worldwide.

Not only are they beautiful for creating an exceptional scene for any aquarium, but act as a biological filter bringing balance and promoting positive bacteria growth which helps maintain crystal clear waters.

Aqua Natural hand picked authentic range of natural aquascaping rock is exclusive in Australia. Great care has been taken by master designers to deliver you the perfect natural scenic rock for use in Iwagumi and Amano style aquariums, biotope aquariums, terrariums, bonsai and traditional Japanese style rock gardens.

Each bag will contain a mix of rock sizes and shapes.

01/02/2025

Fantasea aquariums are hiring!🐟🐠

Are you crazy about fish and all this aquatic? Well this might be the job for you! Fantasea aquariums is looking for a highly motivated, passionate new team member ready to be thrown in to all aspects of the aquarium world.

Applicants with prior fish knowledge is a huge plus.

We are looking for a passionate, experienced and motivated aquarium enthusiast looking to
Join our growing team.

We are looking for a casual that may lead into full time for the right applicant.

What is required:
- Availability over a 6 day roster
- Drivers Licence
- An understanding & passion for aquatic life
- Training is available for the right candidate
- Are able to communicate with colleagues and customers in a positive and confident manner
- Show a willingness to learn and work in a safe manner
- Are able to work independently or as part of the team when required

If you think this may be you then send us a resume to [email protected] or drop one into the shop

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31/01/2025

Red Line Cleaner Shrimp are now available in store !! 🦐🤩

This active cleaner will set up shop on live rock or coral outcroppings and wait for fish to come and be cleaned or ectoparasites or dead tissue. Many fish value its services so highly that they even allow the Red Line Cleaner Shrimp to clean inside of their mouths without harming the shrimp.

Also known as the Red Skunk Cleaner Shrimp for their distinct pair of bright red stripes that outline the single white stripe running down its back. The Red Line Cleaner Shrimp is often found in groups amongst the live rock or coral. In the home aquarium, they require a similar habitat and peaceful tank mates. Some fish, such as Hawkfish and Lionfish or predatory shrimp or crabs may see this member of the Hippolytidae as food.

Like other invertebrates, the Red Line Cleaner Shrimp is intolerant of copper-based medications, high nitrate levels, and fluctuating water parameters. They need to be drip acclimated prior to introducing to your main system.

Also, proper iodine supplementation is necessary to promote moulting and growth. To supplement their diet, feed freeze dried, frozen and flake foods.

🦐 Care level: Moderate
🦐 Temperament: Peaceful
🦐 Reef Safe: Yes
🦐 Diet: Omnivore
🦐 Max Size: 6cm
🦐 Origin: Australia

31/01/2025

🚨🚨 NEW ARRIVALS 🚨🚨

Our Saltwater orders have now entered the building !!!
We have everything from fish, inverts and coral 🪸🐠🐌

List of fish:
Epaulette tang
Two-spot bristletooth tang
Regal angelfish
Copperband butterfly
Bluestreak cleaner wrasse
Gold goatfish
Arceye hawkfish
Gold spot rabbitfish
Red leopard wrasse
And many more….

Come on down this weekend and check out all of these goodies 🚨🤩🛍️

Weekend trading hours
Saturday 10am to 5pm
Sunday 10am to 4pm

30/01/2025

Care guide
Spiny Leaf Insect, Extatosoma tiaratum
Food: Fresh healthy gum leaves - ensure fresh leaves are always available for
your insect. Don't let the leaves dry out before you change them. The leaves
can be put into a jar of water to keep them fresh for as long as possible. Make
sure the jar has a lid or covering with holes in it to stop the young stick insects
from falling In and drowning. Place a few different types of gum leaves in the
enclosure to give your insects a choice. Spiny leaf insects may also feed on
Rose leaves, some Wattle leaves, Tree Lucerne Cadagi and Guava.
Water: Mist-spray the leaves around your insect once a day - it will drink the
droplets.
Enclosure: The enclosure needs to be large enough to allow your stick insect
o shed its exoskeleton properly. An enclosure should be higher than it is wide
as stick insects like to climb upwards. Minimum size requirements are 35cm
nigh x 30cm wide x 30cm deep. Place the enclosure in a spot where it gets a
oit of daylight each day, but be careful it doesn't over heat in direct sunlight.
Make sure there is plenty of ventilation in your enclosure,
Life span: Around a year.
This species will do best at 22 - 26° C, but will tolerate 10 - 20 C and have a
slower growth rate
Handling: They should be picked up gently, by coaxing them onto your hand.
They always prefer to climb up, so use this to your advantage when picking
them up and putting them back onto the leaves. They do have small hooks
on their feet that they use to hang on with - these may tickle a little
Reproduction: Adult males will mate with adult females all year round
Females may also lay eggs even when she hasn't been mated. Once the
female starts to lay eggs, they can be collected from the bottom of the
enclosure and stored in a small container. From 3 -9 months, the eggs will start hatching. They will hatch faster at 22- 25 degrees. The hatchlings should be fed on soft young leaves, and can be housed in the same enclosure as the adults.
Common issues: Sometimes stick insects will not shed their exoskeleton
properly. This may be because there isn't enough room in the enclosure for
them to do so, or that their environment is too dry and their new exoskeleton
nardens before they can free themselves from the old one. They can also lose
imbs through the moulting process if they aren't hanging correctly whilst
moulting. They can regrow lost limbs at their next moult, but need at least two
moults to regrow a limb to a usable size. If you find your Spiny Leaf insect isn't
eating, try offering another type, or a few different types of gum leaves to try
to find a leaf that it likes to eat.

24/01/2025

Freshwater orders have now arrived 🚨🐠🌱

5 boxes of freshwater fish and 2 boxes of plants are now available 🤩😱

Here’s a sneak peak of this weeks stock !!

List of fish:
Neon tetra
Albino lemon tetra
Golden flame tetra
Paraguay tetra
Albino red eye angelfish
Con river rainbow fish
African butterfly fish
Assorted male guppies
Assorted balloon molly
And many more

Trading hours
Saturday 10am to 5pm
Sunday 10am to 4pm
Monday 27th CLOSED

23/01/2025

Looking fresh after a water change..
Have you ever noticed our yellow shrimp in our display Lagoon tank?

23/01/2025

Hikari order has now arrived 🚨🍽️

Be sure to come in and grab some !
Or come in and talk to one of our staff members more about this brand 😊

Our trading hours
Fri - Sat 10am to 5pm
Sun 10am to 4pm
Mon (27th) CLOSED

15/01/2025

What's Hank up to today?

14/01/2025

🍽️🚨 BACK INSTOCK 🚨🍽️

Ocean Nutrition Community Crumbles are now back on our shelves 🤩
Alongside with a whole restock of all Ocean Nutrition range !! Aqua Blue Distribution

🐠 Slow sinking crumbled food (0.5-0.8mm)
🐠 A nutritionally complete, highly attractive daily diet for small freshwater tropical fish.
🐠 Also recommended to raise young freshwater tropicals.
🐠 Enriched with krill and natural carotenoids for super colour enhancing properties.
🐠 With increased vitamin levels, immunostimulants and garlic to improve the resistance against parasites.
🐠 Formulated and tested by aquaculture biologists. Does not cloud the water.

11/01/2025

After a change of scenery? Come in and check out our range of aquarium and terrarium backgrounds 😄

10/01/2025

Freshwater Shrimp (Neocaridina davidi) have now entered the building 🚨🦐

There are many species of shrimp available in the aquarium hobby, each with their own unique requirements and personalities. There are three species available to the hobby, Neocaridina, Caridina, and Sulawesi.

Neocaridina davidi is a species of freshwater shrimp native to Taiwan. Although their natural colour is green/ brown, they’ve been selectively bred into different colour variations such as red, yellow, blue, black, among others. These shrimp are omnivores and have an average lifespan of 1 to 2 years.

Care requirements:
🦐 20L aquarium, no smaller unless heavily planted and regular weekly 10-20% water changes.
🦐 Beware of what filtration you use, as shrimp are very small and can get sucked up intakes, which can be harmful. Sponge filters are suitable, but also can use fine mesh or stockings to cover the intake.
🦐 High quality pellets, as well as algae wafers. Alongside with blanched vegetables like zucchini, spinach, and carrots can provide additional nutrients.
🦐 Be careful to what species of fish you add, as they can pose a threat to your baby shrimp.
🦐 Provide ample hiding spaces, cover, and dense plant growth.

10/01/2025

🚨🚨 NEW ARRIVALS 🚨🚨

Our Freshwater section is now all stocked up for this weekend !!
Come on down and check these little freshies out 🤩🛍️

Weekend trading hours
Saturday 10am to 5pm
Sunday 10am to 4pm

08/01/2025

Rodents have now arrived for your scaley friends 🚨🐍🦎

07/01/2025

🤩🚨 Fighter Fish Spam 🚨🤩

Here’s a few fighters that we still have available from last week’s order !

P.S we’ll be getting more in this week 😉🤫

Trading hours
Monday - Saturday 10am to 5pm
Sunday 10am to 4pm

04/01/2025

First fish order of the year has arrived!!!
We have recieved a MASSIVE order of all
⭐️our favourites⭐️
Come in store to check them out before they swim away!!

03/01/2025

🌊 Transform Your Outdoor Space with a Custom Pond! 🌿

We recently helped a client bring their dream pond to life, and we couldn’t be more excited about the results! Here’s what we created for them

💦 A stunning 98,000L pond centerpiece, perfect for relaxation and adding natural beauty to their backyard.

We have also added plants and fish for a natural feeling!

We have also incorporated advanced filtration and UV steriliser systems for ongoing low maintenence.

Thinking about adding a pond to your space? Let us help you design and create your very own aquatic haven! From initial planning to final touches, we’ll guide you every step of the way.

📞 Contact us today to get started at 43210911
📍 Or visit us in-store for inspiration and expert advice.

03/01/2025

Looking for the perfect gift for the fish lover in your life?
We’re excited to announce that Gift Cards are now available in store!!!

Our gift cards are:
🐟 Flexible & available in a variety of denominations, so you can give as much (or as little) as you like!

Give the gift of choice, and let them create their perfect aquatic setup!

📍 Available in-store or online!
📞 Call us at 43210911 for more details.