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Emperor Tropicals Aquatic Shop We have grown of course but we still keep the same philosophy as we did all those years ago. We also sell invertebrates for marine aquariums.

PET LICENCE NO - A043 (Plymouth Licensing) - STAR RATING (out of 5) - 5

Expert advice on all things aquatic with over 35 years of aquatic experience within the shop. We are a dedicated aquatic retail outlet who specialises in aquatics only.Emperor Tropicals originated in 1983 exactly as we are today as a fully rounded aquatic outlet. We quarantine and sell you only the best quality livestock fro

m around the world. We sell Tropical, Coldwater, Pond and Marine fish, plus, we also sell aquatic plants for tropical and coldwater aquariums, and in the spring and summer sell pond plants. There is a full range of dry goods for all aspects of the aquatic trade from all the major suppliers. We have a large range of aquariums for sale and as we are completely independent we sell from many manufacturers. We have weekly deliveries of fresh aquatic plants so that you have a fresh choice every week.

21/02/2025

Hello All....Couple of new products in this week to shout about.
As a Seachem Platinum Dealer we love anything new and they have just released some high quality Catappa Leaves and Tea Bags, perfect for Shrimp & Betta.
This week also TMC have released their new First Wave 48L Aquarium kit, this is a perfect starter kit which Includes a DC Skimmer, LED light and multi stage filtration with DC return pump.
Both Available in store now...

14/02/2025

Hi All

Aside from a large delivery of Tropical fish, we have had several deliveries of aquatic plants. A huge array of bunches, pots and bulbs are available. Large generously filled pots of Anubias, Amazon swords, Bucephalandra, and Monte Carlo. Bunches of stem plants include Mayaca sellowinia and fluviatius. Rotala wallichi and rotundifolia are particularly nice. Madagascan Lace bulbs and stellata alongside the other aponogeton species such as ulvaceus. For those of you who like their plants to grow up and out of the aquarium we have plenty of choice to add height, leaf shape, texture and colour. Alternifolius cyperus grasses and peace lilies too! There are also a good selection of tough leaves able to withstand the attention of even the most naughty goldfish! Invitro species include Cryptocoryne petchii , flamingo and Christmas Moss. Other mosses are potted or on wood…. Anubias nana on lava stone look great as a focal point for even the smallest aquarium also the mini moss covered coconut bridges.
Fish are plentiful, too many to fully list. XL Dalmation Balloon Mollies, Red Rummy Nose Guppies, Flowerhorn Cichlids, chunky female Guppies and vibrant Platties. Pop up to the shop and fill your tanks with the best quality fish and the freshest plants.
See you all soon
ET

13/02/2025

New Fluval Aquasky LED anyone…..?
The new Fluval Aquasky LED 3.0 and new PRO 4.0 are now in stock. The ultimate aquarium lighting solution designed for complete customization and convenience. Featuring RGB + dual bright white LEDs, this innovative light allows you to tailor your color spectrum and dynamic effects to create a stunning aquascape. With its programmable 24-hour light cycle, you can effortlessly mimic natural sun and moon settings, adding to a truly natural viewing experience. Controlled exclusively via the FluvalConnect mobile app, Aquasky 3.0 boasts seamless Bluetooth + Wi-Fi (2.4 GHz) connectivity, ensuring versatile and easy operation. Several mounting options come standard, including extendable brackets, under canopy hanging clips, and a T5/T8 retrofit kit. Expertly engineered in Germany, the light features advanced IP67-rated protection against water, moisture, and dust, along with a high quality glass lens for exceptional lighting performance and durability. ET

04/02/2025

We have exciting news for the world of Tropical Fish in particularly catfish fans! Plymouth Fishkeepers Society is hosting the famous catfish expert Ian Fuller for a presentation detailing catfish collection in South Eastern Peru on Wednesday 5th February at 7.45pm at Hyde Park Social Club, St. Gabriel’s Avenue, PL3 4JQ . If you are a fan of Corydoras (Corydoradinae) or any other catfish, this is an event you can’t miss. A great opportunity to meet loads of knowledgeable, friendly fishkeepers and it’s a free event open to all. ET

24/01/2025

Hi All
We’ve had a busy week of deliveries, stocking up with plenty of fresh plants, fish and all your extras needed for a happy tank!
Something for all from salty new friends to beautiful L number Plecos.
Here’s a short list of what maybe of particular interest…..
Cold water fish include Bristol Shubunkin, Black Velvet Dragon Eye Fancies and Calico Dragon Eyes, premium Red and White Ryukin.
Tropicals include L190 Royal, L173B False Zebra. Chunky Panda and Leopardis Corydoras, Thai Glass Cats, Kuhli Loach and many more…. Too many to list!
Saltwater delivery has brought us Regal Tang, Foxface, Aptasia File Fish, Pistol Strimps, Emperor Cardinals, Red Firefish and many more.
Fresh plants and live food here every Saturday with more plants due in mid week. That’s more than enough reading….! On to the pictures…..ET

08/01/2025

Plant delivery now in….OK so we underestimated the amount of plants we would sell at Christmas and ran out pretty much completely by the end of last weekend! So we called in some favours and now the first delivery has arrived and the front cascade is back full..with more deliveries arriving at the end of this week we will be back to our usual stocking levels very soon…see you all soon ET

24/12/2024

Hello All. Just a reminder of our Christmas and New Year opening hours....Merry Christmas to you all from all @ Emperor.

22/12/2024

5 Star Pet Licence ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️...Big congratulations to the whole team and especially Sarah for another 3 year - 5 Star pet shop licence received.
Shop with confidence at your local independent 5 star rated aquatic shop.

20/12/2024

It's now officially CHRISTMAS...🎅🎅🎅🎅🎅

We are OPEN everyday except Christmas Day / Boxing Day and New Years Day.

Fabulous Fish This Christmas for You All!

We’ve had a very busy few weeks filling the shop with lots of deliveries ready for Christmas. From Bogwood, Frozen and Livefoods, to Plants and Fish we are packed to the rafters and ready….!!
Fish include chunky sized Tiger Platy, rainbow choices of live bearers including some very nice Japanese Red & Black Endlers. We have Rainbow Garra, Orange Rabbit Snails, Otocinclus, Sterbai, Venezuelan and Juli Corydoras. Galaxy Rasbora, Ember Tetra, Silver Balloon Rams, Rummynose, Silvertip, Bristol Shubunkins and Gold Tetra too!
Hillstream loach, Japonica and Armoured Shrimp and brightly coloured Crystals. Some super cute Amazon Puffers and Pigmy Puffers as well.
Plants are stuffed everywhere 😂
A huge choice of Bunched and Potted, carpeting species, mosses (really nice Fissidens noblis on pads), Bolbitis heudelotti potted and lots of bulbs; Aponogeton ulvaceus, madagascariensis and henkelianus. All you need to aquascape like a pro.
Pop in and we’ll help get your tank looking fab for the big day!!

09/12/2024

Perfect gift for the fishkeeper in your life....Emperor Tropicals GIFT VOUCHER available for any value 😀😀😀😀

26/11/2024

BLACK FISHDAY OFFERS....
Lots of offers in store on Aquariums / Co2 Kits / Lighting / Filtration and more.
Before pressing that online button why not pop in and see us. You will receive excellent customer service from our award winning friendly & professional team alongside an in store warranty completely FREE 😉

Some of our in store offers....

FLUVAL SIENA 272L / 332L - Free £253.15 Bundle Pack
FLUVAL SHAKER 345L - Free £253.15 Bundle Pack
JUWEL RIO 125 / 180 / 240 (all colours) - Save £50
JUWL LIDO 120 / 200 (all colours) - Save £50
FLUVAL FLEX 57L (Black) - Free £61.13 Bundle Pack
EHEIM VIVALINES 126 to 240L (all colours) - Huge Savings!
INTERPET AQUAVERSE 120L - Now Only £199.99
INTERPET HALFMOON - Now Only £59.99

Also a few one off sale aquarium sets also available at clearance prices....

PRICE MATCH policy available in store and we also offer CLEARPAY.

21/11/2024

THANK YOU to all our loyal customers for voting for us in the Practical Fishkeeping Readers Poll 2024.
You even surprised us this year!

We are extremely proud to have won the following,

- WEST REGIONAL WINNER (2024/25)
--9 times winner in the last 12 years--

- AQUASCAPING RETAILER OF THE YEAR (runner up) (2024/25)
…………4 times winner & 2 times runner up in 12 years ……

- TOP 40 SHOP (12 years in a row)

A massive thank you to our very special team here at Emperor without which we could not bring you the best selection of quality Fish, Plants and everything you could ever need for your underwater world. To all who voted for us and keep coming into the shop THANK YOU from everyone in the Emperor Team.

15/11/2024

Feast your eyes on our newest aquascape.
We asked our hugely talented aquascaper Hayley to design a new aquascape for the shop and this is the result.
Pop in for a look and ask Hayley about her design process and plant choice.

Just to let everyone know that this week has seen lots of deliveries arrive including Tropical fish, Plants, Marine and plenty of new hardscape options.

01/11/2024

Hi All
Sorry for the later than normal post, we’ve had a very busy week in the shop. Lots of fish arrived earlier in the week and are now ready, we are fully stocked back up with plenty of fish and plants. Loads of betta to choose from including a few female Koi, Tri colour, Half moon, Dumbo and Crowntails. Platinum male guppies, Red and Sunset Mickey Mouse Platties, nice chunky Neon tetra also plenty of Algae Eaters from the small Otocinclus, Shrimps and Snails to the larger Pleco catfish. Blue Phantom, Flash and Polkadot Cactus are a few posh ones to add to a community set up. As always we are here to help you realise your ambitions in fish keeping whether it’s an aquascape or a brightly coloured peaceful community. We have everything in store needed to support you on your journey.
See you all soon
ET

11/10/2024

Hello All....
Lots of new ornaments have arrived in the last couple of weeks including the new Space Wolf, Happy Avocado, Dancing Octopus, Tarantula Rock, Astronaut, Spaceship Wreck....+ many more crazy names😂😂....
WIO has arrived in store....Lots of lovely aquascaping substrates and accent sands etc, this is a stunning looking brand with lots of exciting items of which we will be adding to the shop over the coming weeks.
Halloween ornaments available including a humongous creepy castle!
We have had a good selection of Bonsai trees, Bonsai storks, Ancient Pine Bonsai, Dragon Tree's, Bonsai Kiss & Redwood statement aquascaping wood pieces arrive.

FLUVAL SPECIAL OFFER While stocks last...
Fluval Shaker 345L
Fluval Siena 272L
& Fluval Siena 332L
All now come with a £253.15 bundle FREE including UVC / Substrate etc

See you all soon....ET

04/10/2024

Hello All..
We have loads of fabulous fish for you this week…..
L200 Green Phantom, L128 Blue Phantom, L177 Queen Gold Nugget, L173B False Zebra, Corydoras Arcuatus & Leopardus. XL sized Albino, Peppered & Bronze too.
Shrimp available are Giant armoured, Cherry, Crystal, Bloody mary, Yellow fire & Blue diamond.
Petricola cats are back, Snowflake Guppy, Geophagus Surinamensis & Torpedo Barbs.
Loads of Betta to choose from
Galaxy, Crowntail, Halfmoon Dumbo, Double Tails and Standard Halfmoon.
Plenty of plants for you all including some really impressive Java Bonsai Trees, Moss on wood and Windelov Bonsai. Lots of bunched and potted choices for everyone.
See you all soon

27/09/2024

Hello All...Fluval Roma in Grey now available. Limited stock available in store to take way today...

Aquarium - Includes Filter / Bluetooth Lighting and Heater.

Aquarium & Cabinet complete
Roma 90 = £283.99
Roma 125 = £359.99
Roma 200 = £430.99
Roma 240 = £579.99

price above for any colour combination

Address

Plymouth: 9, St. Erth Road, Manadon
Plymton
PL23SW

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 5pm
Tuesday	10am - 5pm
Thursday	10am - 5pm
Friday	10am - 5pm
Saturday	10am - 5pm
Sunday	10am - 5pm

Website

http://www.emperortropicals.co.uk/

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Expert advice on all things aquatic. We are a dedicated aquatic retail outlet who specialises in aquatics only. Emperor Tropicals originated in 1983 exactly as we are today as a fully rounded aquatic outlet. We have grown of course but we still keep the same philosophy as we did all those years ago. We quarantine and sell you only the best quality livestock from around the world. We sell Tropical, Coldwater, Pond and Marine fish, plus, we also sell aquatic plants for tropical and coldwater aquariums, and in the spring and summer sell pond plants. We also sell invertebrates for marine aquariums. There is a full range of dry goods for all aspects of the aquatic trade from all the major suppliers. We have a large range of aquariums for sale and as we are completely independent we sell from many manufacturers. We have weekly deliveries of fresh aquatic plants so that you have a fresh choice every week.