Maidenhead Aquatics Wenvoe

31/08/2025

Graceful, intelligent, and strikingly beautiful — herons are always a delight to spot in the wild. These incredible birds have mastered the art of patience and precision, making them fascinating to watch. 🪶✨

But as amazing as they are, herons can sometimes cause real frustration closer to home. For anyone with a garden pond, these clever hunters can quickly turn a peaceful haven into their personal buffet — and sadly, that can mean our beloved fish and pond pets become part of the menu. 🐟

Thankfully, there are plenty of ways to protect your pond without harming wildlife. From simple cover nets to motion-sensor heron scarers that gently spray water, there’s a wide range of solutions to keep your pond safe. 🌿💧

It’s all about balance — keeping our fish safe while respecting and coexisting with the wildlife around us. 💙

30/08/2025

✨ Guppies are nature’s little jewel of the water world! ✨

Guppies have been brightening aquariums for centuries, loved for their dazzling variety of colors and patterns. From fiery reds to shimmering blues, spotted tails to metallic scales, no two guppies ever look quite the same. 🌈

Native to South America, these hardy little fish are not just beautiful – they’re also among the most popular tropical fish ever kept. Their lively personalities, ease of care, and breathtaking range of colors have made them a favorite for beginners and experts alike. 🐠

Think of them as living rainbows in motion, bringing vibrancy and energy to every tank they swim in. 💫

29/08/2025

🌿✨ Fresh in this week — a stunning selection of aquarium plants, including some you haven’t been able to get your hands on for months!

💚 Madagascan Lace Plant (Aponogeton ulvaceus)
A true showstopper — with its delicate, lace-like leaves, this plant makes an incredible centerpiece in any aquascape. Perfect for creating that natural, flowing look in your tank.

🌱 Water Sprite (Ceratopteris siliquosa)
Fast-growing, versatile, and vibrant! Water Sprite thrives either planted or floating, offering brilliant cover for fish and fry while soaking up excess nutrients to keep your tank balanced.

💜 Bacopa Purple (Bacopa salzmannii ‘Purple’)
Add a splash of rare color! This striking plant develops beautiful purple hues under the right lighting, making it a must-have for aquascapers who love bold contrasts.

🔥 Don’t forget — this is the last week to grab Alternanthera cardinalis as our Plant of the Month! With its rich red tones, it’s the perfect complement to these new arrivals.

🌊 Come see the collection while stocks last — these beauties won’t be here for long!

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23/08/2025

Do you recognise these women? Is this you??

We noticed that on your last visit to us you slipped an entire tub full of Animix toys into your backpack while your child was crying and stamping his feet

Perhaps you thought that this was a valid reason to steal from us?

We would be very grateful if you could return the tub and it's full contents to us. If you would also like to pay that's fine too!!!

We have CCTV footage of the incident if you happen to have forgotten what you did

Many thanks!!
Team Wenvoe

22/08/2025

📸 PHOTO COMPETITION! 🐟
Win a £50.00 Fish Voucher to spend at Maidenhead Aquatics Wenvoe!

To enter:
1️⃣ Visit us in-store at Maidenhead Aquatics Wenvoe
2️⃣ Take a photo while you're here (📍 No flash photography)
3️⃣ Post your photo on TikTok, Instagram, or Facebook
4️⃣ Tag us in your post so we can see it!

✅ Entries must be taken in our Wenvoe store
🎁 Fish voucher is redeemable only at the Wenvoe branch

📅 Closing date: 27th September
🏆 Winner will be chosen and announced shortly after!

Good luck – we can’t wait to see your photos!

22/08/2025

Planning to visit our shop between 5pm and 5.30pm??

Please be sure to use our entrance located to the right hand side of the main garden centre

Monday to Saturday after 5pm only!

21/08/2025

Keep your garden pond healthy and beautiful all summer with our top tips on algae control, aeration, feeding fish, and water maintenance. Discover expert advice and must-have pond care products.

17/08/2025

Blanket w**d, also known as string algae, silk w**d or filamentous algae, is a type of fast-growing green algae that forms long, hair-like strands. It often floats just below the surface or attaches to rocks, plants, pumps, and pond liners — creating unsightly, tangled masses that can quickly take over your pond if left unmanaged.

Discover what blanket w**d is, why it's a problem for your pond, and how to control it all year round. Learn effective prevention tips, seasonal treatment plans, and recommended products to keep your

08/08/2025

🌿 Free Water Sprite Cuttings This Weekend Only! 🌿

We’ve just taken a huge cutting from our large display of Water Sprite (Ceratopteris siliquosa) — and we’re sharing the love!
Pop in this weekend and grab a piece for your aquarium before it’s all gone.

This glorious, easy-growing fern is known for its luscious fine green leaves and its ability to thrive with minimal fuss. It naturally produces baby plants along its leaves, which can be planted or even used as beautiful floating greenery on the surface of your tank.

💡 Fun fact: Water Sprite not only adds a lush, natural feel to your aquarium, but it also helps improve water quality by absorbing excess nutrients — making life better for your fish and shrimp!

📅 Available this weekend only – once it’s gone, it’s gone!

07/08/2025

🎉🎉 AND THE MYSTERY CATFISH IS… 🎉🎉
🥁 Drumroll please... 🥁

It’s the one… the only… the ZEBRA SHOVELNOSE CATFISH!
(Brachyplatystoma tigrinum, if you're feeling fancy 🧐)

🌟 This rare and stunning predator is a true Amazon showstopper, and not something you see in stores every day! With its sleek striped body and elongated “shovel” snout, the Zebra Shovelnose is a highly sought-after species among serious catfish enthusiasts.

✨ Did you know?

It's native to the fast-flowing rivers of the Amazon Basin.

It can grow quite large, making it a perfect addition to a large display tank.

Despite its fierce looks, it’s a peaceful species with other similarly sized tankmates.

Those stripes? They're unique to each fish — like a fingerprint! 🐾

If you're looking to add a true river legend to your aquarium, this is the one. Come check them out in-store before they disappear! 👀🐟

Thanks to everyone who played along — and stay tuned for the next round of MYSTERY CATFISH! 🎤

07/08/2025

Join Paul Tapley as we install a Laguna Clear-Flo kit in his pond. The Laguna Clear-Flo...