Fish and Bits Aquatics

30/08/2024

A well-balanced community aquarium will see fishes swimming in all layers of the water column.
Fishes such as the livebearers have evolved to feed at the water's surface and their mouths are upturned (or superior), enabling them to continue to swim in a horizontal plane and keep their eyes monitoring their surroundings.
Conversely, many bottom-feeding omnivores such as loaches and catfishes have an ‘inferior’ mouth that is facing the substrate which similarly allows bottom-feeding without adopting a posture that would mean reduced vigilance for surrounding predators.
The majority of fishes have a ‘terminal’ mouth positioned in the middle of the snout allowing them to effectively feed in the midwater. When planning a community aquarium seek to have fishes of all three types to ensure movement in all layers of the tank.

26/08/2024

26/08/2024

Lots to choose from

26/08/2024

10am until 4pm today

24/08/2024

Hermet crabs fascinating

24/08/2024

Pond Sticks that float on your pond’s surface so you can watch your fish eating undisturbed.

It’s one of our go-to summer foods for the daily feeding of all pond fish. The optimum nutrient composition provides all-around, biologically balanced nutrition.

✔️ Suitable for all pond fish.
✔️ Softens quickly for easy feeding.
✔️ The essential nutrients, trace elements, vitamins and carotenoids provide balanced nutrition, healthy growth and a strong immune system.
✔️ Highly digestible for low water pollution and better for your water

24/08/2024

Open
Saturday 10-4
Sunday 10-4
Monday 10-4
Pop down and view our new fish plants pond items etc

23/08/2024

Hermet crab in today fascinating to watch

23/08/2024

Pond lettuce in today. As well as lots of pond plants

23/08/2024

White Clouds are one of our favourite beginner friendly fish! Not only are White Clouds suitable for cold water and tropical conditions, they stay small and are incredibly hardy.

From big community tanks to 20L nano tanks, these top-dwelling fish can thrive in all environments. Peaceful and easy to care for - White Clouds truly are one of the best beginner community fish

23/08/2024

Plants are more than just eye candy for your tank. They play a critical role in maintaining water quality, providing shelter for your fish, and even reducing stress. If you’ve been wondering how to elevate your aquarium, pop down to FISH AND BITS we are happy to advise , new plants weekly

22/08/2024

Hermit crabs can make great pets for anyone who likes them! They are relatively low maintenance and beautiful to look at as they explore their habitat, ours having its lunch for sale at FISH AND BITS

Hermit crabs love company, so have multiple crabs living together.

22/08/2024

Some of the new fish in today

21/08/2024

Flower horn interesting info

fish noted for their vivid colors and the distinctively shaped heads for which they are named. Their head protuberance is formally called a nuchal hump. Like blood parrot cichlids, they are hybrids that exist in the wild only because of their release. Flowerhorns first emerged for sale on the aquarium market in Malaysia in the late 1990s and soon became popular in many countries in Asia. They are commonly kept by hobbyists in the US, Asia, and Europe. Numerous cast-off flowerhorns have been released to the wild, especially in Singapore and Malaysia, where they have become an invasive pest animal. Their importation is banned in Australia.
* These large and aggressive cichlid hybrids .Male flowerhorn cichlids can and do grow to 12” in length.

21/08/2024

Do you need to feed aquatic plants?
Just as you would fertilise your garden regularly, aquatic plants need to be fed in order to ensure that they flourish, sold at FISH AND BITS AQUATICS

21/08/2024

Kulhi loaches

These adorable bottom-dwelling loaches are the perfect addition to your tank, These long and slender fish are scavengers, and spend their time searching for food on the bottom of your tank. If you often find uneaten food in your tank, then a clean up crew of Striped Kuhli Loaches is the perfect solution!

These loaches are often shy, and are most active at night and during feeding times. Keep your Striped Kuhli Loaches in small groups of 4 or more and see them explore with more confidence! These peaceful fish do well in community tanks and make a wonderful talking point.

Add some stripey personality to your community tank today

21/08/2024

Got a Blanketw**d problem? Pump not working efficiently, dirty water , ?etc

Leave the dirty work to us and Get the pond professionals to come and clean your pond

Contact us on 07740366607 or email: [email protected]

21/08/2024

Pond top tip 💡

Apart from looking unsightly, algae can cause numerous water quality problems. Algal cells and strands of blanket w**d can clog filters too.

Down at a chemical level, algae cause oxygen and pH levels to be unstable which is stressful for fish.

We need to remove algae and make sure we regularly test our pond’s pH and hardness levels and ensure the pond is maximally aerated during the summer months.

👉 Pop to FISH AND BITS with a water sample happy to advise

21/08/2024

Pond top tip 💡

✔️ At this time of year, fountains, waterfalls, air pumps and any other aeration device must be running maximally, 24/7.

⚠️ Warm water can hold less dissolved oxygen but fish and filter bacteria demand more.

❌ Do NOT rely on so-called oxygenating w**d as this will only supply oxygen during the day.

👉 Show us how your pond looks.

20/08/2024

Food Quality and Its Effects

The quality of the food fed to fish significantly impacts their health. High-quality foods are typically rich in essential nutrients and free from contaminants. Feeding fish low-quality food can lead to digestive issues and reduced immune function.

Freshness is another vital factor. Stale or outdated food may lose its nutritional value and lead to health problems. Moreover, food that has been contaminated with toxins or chemicals can be harmful. Ensuring food is stored in cool, dry places and checking the expiration date helps in maintaining its quality and effectiveness.

At FISH AND BITS we pride ourself in being a supplier of great fish food

18/08/2024

Aquatic plant food fertiliser 5-6 months controlled release , RHS award winning quality pond plant food .
These will feed your plants with great results , easy to use
Sold at FISH AND BITS

16/08/2024

Enjoy the exciting life of the ordinary goldfish. Lots of 2-3" ones waiting at Fish and Bits Aquatics to go to a new 'home' and don't forget it is now our SUMMER SALE!!

16/08/2024

Thanks for being a top engager and making it on to my weekly engagement list! 🎉

Mark Smith

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15/08/2024

Swam mussels

They are a Natural Filtration - Fresh Water Mussel
1 adult mussel can filter 50 liter a day.

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15/08/2024

Pond plants are in new arrivals
Micro Lilly’s , oxygenator, marginals , floating beautiful quality plants sold at FISH AND BITS

20% sale on

Why add plants ??

Plants can not only enhance the beauty of a pond, they're also great for wildlife, creating shelter both above and below the water, offering perching or resting sites, and helping creatures get in and out of the water. Some plants can also add oxygen to the water, while others play a vital role shading the surface.

14/08/2024

The garden centre is doing the electrics today so we are closing at 3 pm sorry for any inconvenience my number is +447740366607 if you need to call