Maidenhead Aquatics at Stapleton

17/09/2025

Save 20% off all Fluval LEDs for a limited time only and while stocks last!
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07/08/2025

These African Cichlids hail from the numerous rift lakes across the heart of the continent.
Boasting some of the most incredible, chromatic colouration of any aquarium suitable species, these hardy fish make a great choice for those that want to set up a large, hard-scaped aquarium.
Peacock cichlids are a particularly impressive group, these captive bred forms are especially vibrant!

25/07/2025

Voting for this year's Practical Fishkeeping's Reader's Poll is now open and is your chance to help shine a light on your favourite UK aquatics store.

To thank you for taking the time to vote, Pettex Aquatics - a trusted name with a fresh look - are delighted to support this year's poll by offering five lucky winners a 10kg bag of Pettex Aquatics General Purpose Mixed Sticks, worth £40 (RRP)* each.
Cast your votes here:
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18/07/2025

Loads of aquarium plants in stock at the moment, including some really cool Rotala amongst other species!

27/06/2025

As the summer days stretch on and the mercury inches up the thermometer, it can be all too easy to enjoy the sunshine and forget about the effects of the heat on your fish. But if you find that the water in your aquarium is slowly hotting up, don’t be alarmed, as there are plenty of easy ways to keep things cool and keep your fish happy.
https://www.fishkeeper.co.uk/stories/beat-the-heat-keep-your-aquarium-cool-this-summer

22/06/2025

With the temperature rising this weekend, it’s essential to make sure your pond stays well oxygenated, as higher temperatures can reduce the amount of dissolved oxygen in the water, something that can quickly affect the health of your fish and overall pond balance. At Maidenhead Aquatics, we understand how important it is to maintain a healthy environment for your aquatic life during hot spells, which is why we offer a wide range of exclusive pond pumps, available in a variety of sizes to suit ponds both large and small, designed to improve water circulation and boost oxygen levels efficiently. Whether you're upgrading your current setup or starting fresh, our pumps combine reliability, performance, and value to help keep your pond in the best condition all summer long.
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16/06/2025

These beauties are now in store!

The Rainbow Shiner is known from a variety of temperate fast-flowing habitats, including small rivers, springs, clear streams, creeks, and riffles. This is a peaceful shoaling species, which is best kept in groups of 6 or more. The aquarium should be spacious, mature, and well filtered. Be sure to provide the fish with plenty of hiding places (rocks, bogwood, robust planting) and a decent current from additional powerheads. The higher the temperature of the water, the greater the level of oxygenation that is required.
Rainbow Shiners are primarily a mid to top dwelling species, and they would mix well with other fish of similar size and temperament and which enjoy the same fast-flowing conditions. Good tankmates could include some of the torpedo shaped nemacheilid loaches such as Schistura, Nemacheilus, and Mesonomacheilus which will occupy the lower levels of the aquarium; some of the sub tropical botiid loaches would work well too, e.g. Sinibotia pulchra and Ambastaia nigrolineata; and also Weather loaches (Misgurnus anguillicaudatus) would mix well, providing that the tank is large enough to accommodate these inquisitive bottom dwellers, which can attain 20cm (10"). Rhinogobius sp. gobies also make great companions. Although the Rainbow Shiner is generally a peaceable species, long-finned tankmates are best avoided.

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10/05/2025

Betta Splendens - A common fish to keep in aquariums that are on the slightly smaller side. These fish like to be in tanks of around 40L upwards. Tank mates of the Betta will vary depending on the individuals behaviour, however, typically small non nippy fish such as neon tetras usually are great tank mates.

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26/04/2025

Kohaku, Goshiki, Yamato Nishiki, these are a few of my favourite things 🎶
Pond season is upon us, pop in today to see what we have in store!

18/04/2025

EASTER WEEKEND 🐣🐠 is here! Come and find the 10 hidden eggs and win a mini chocolate rabbit!🐰🐡

Opening hours -
Friday 8:30-5:30
Saturday 8:30-5:30
Sunday CLOSED
Monday 8:30-5:30

13/04/2025

These are already available at our Atherstone store and should be with us shortly.

Coming soon to stores and online!

Keep your aquarium clean, clear and healthy with our new and exclusive Ecoflow Internal Filters from Oase. Designed to keep your aquarium water crystal clear, removing debris and maintaining optimal water quality for your fish and plants. It combines biological and mechanical filtration, ensuring a balanced environment by breaking down waste and preventing harmful toxin build-up.

OASE UK
https://www.fishkeeper.co.uk/oase-ecoflow-internal-filter

13/04/2025

Keep your pond water clear and healthy with the Laguna Pressure-Flo Pressurised Pond Filter. This high-quality filter combines mechanical filtration, biological filtration, and UVC sterilization to provide optimal pond water management. With its unique vortex filtering system and user-friendly backwash feature, the Laguna Pressure-Flo is designed to make pond maintenance effortless. Available EXCLUSIVELY at Maidenhead Aquatics - online and in-store! Find out more.
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