Fish and Bits Aquatics

04/11/2025

Christmas at FISH AND BITS

Aquarium Christmas ornaments

Christmas decor is used for fish tanks to create a festive aesthetic, but it also provides functional benefits like offering hiding places for fish, reducing stress, and encouraging natural behaviors. It's crucial to only use decorations specifically labeled as "aquarium-safe" to ensure they are non-toxic and won't leach chemicals into the water.

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02/11/2025

FISH AND BITS Tank clean information

Cost factors for tank cleans

Tank size
Maintenance or deep cleaning

Type of service: A one-time deep clean will be more expensive than a routine visit.

Our Services include cleaning, water changes, water testing, filter cleaning, and algae control.
We can also supply new fish and plants and aquatic products
We do various packages .

Location: Your geographic location can influence the price, with costs potentially being higher in certain area not local to us .
Ring us for a chat if you need a quote
07740366607

01/11/2025

These clears balls containing millions of beneficial bacteria and enzymes designed to treat aquariums and ponds. They break down harmful ammonia and nitrite, reduce waste and sludge, and help keep water clear and healthy for fish. They can be dropped directly into the filter or water, and are safe to use with fish, plants, and other wildlife. They also have fast-acting bioactive enzymes that help break down ammonia, nitrite, dead algae, and uneaten food.

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31/10/2025

Bacterial bloom

They are most common in new tanks that have not yet established a mature colony of beneficial bacteria to process waste. Wait until this goes clear to add fish

31/10/2025

Are you thinking of asking for a fish tank for Christmas? Or your birthday? Or giving one as a gift?

A fish tank makes a great gift because it can be calming and beautiful, offering therapeutic benefits like stress and anxiety reduction. It also provides educational opportunities for both children and adults, teaching responsibility, compassion, and curiosity about nature. Furthermore, an aquarium is a beautiful decorative piece that can bring a sense of tranquility and nature into a home.

Stress reduction: Observing fish swim can lower blood pressure and heart rate, promoting relaxation and a sense of well-being.
Aesthetic appeal: The gentle movement of fish and plants creates a tranquil, beautiful centerpiece that enhances any room's ambiance

Teaches responsibility: Caring for a fish tank teaches valuable life lessons about responsibility, as it requires consistent feeding and cleaning.
Stimulates curiosity: Watching the fish and their interactions can spark curiosity and an interest in learning about different species and their natural habitats.
Promotes compassion: Taking care of a living creature helps children develop compassion and a respect for other life forms.

We sell many types of tanks for all needs and budgets pop in for a chat

31/10/2025

All fish need air ( Siamese fighter fish are air breathers but the rest all need it )

Your fish tank needs an oxygenator to provide fish with the necessary dissolved oxygen (DO), as they have limited access to it in an enclosed environment. Oxygen is vital for fish to breathe and perform metabolic functions, and it is supplied through water agitation, which allows oxygen from the air to mix with the water. Without sufficient oxygen, fish can become stressed and eventually die.

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31/10/2025

Beautiful rabbit snail 💙

31/10/2025

Lots of new plants just in

31/10/2025

29/10/2025

Half price Axcoloti for one week only or until we have run out of.
07740366607 ring if you want one
We’re £49.99 now £24.99
Starts today

28/10/2025

Why Your tropical fish most likely died ? It could be from poor water quality, stress, or disease. To address this, immediately remove the dead fish,

test the water parameters (\(NH_{3}\), \(NO_{2}\), \(NO_{3}\), pH), and ensure proper temperature and feeding,

If parameters are high do a clean and water change always add tap safe ,light off to reduce stress
Look at fish for signs of disease this will helps save others in the tank if you can locate the problem .

Testing water is key to any aquatic life , parameters slowly rise until lethal if left .
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26/10/2025

Black neon tetra
adult size of little more than 1 inch, black neons are suitable for small aquariums. They are a schooling fish and should always be kept in groups of a half dozen or more. They also make a nice addition to a larger community aquarium, as they are peaceful and easy to care for.

Black neon tetras thrive in community tanks if tankmates are not large or aggressive. They mix well with peaceful fish .

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