Maidenhead Aquatics at Wilton - Salisbury

Maidenhead Aquatics at Wilton - Salisbury We are a freshwater specialist aquatic store on the outskirts of Salisbury with an extensive outdoor section for pond plants and fish.

Our store is located in a beautiful Blue Diamond Garden Centre in the historical town of Wilton. We are an established team of two with twenty plus years of experience between us. The welfare of our fish is our upmost priority and we pride ourselves on our fishkeeping knowledge and honest advice. We specialise in freshwater fishes with over 160 tanks brimming with aquatic life from lakes and river

s all over the world. We also boast an extensive aquatic plant and aquascaping section with a huge variety of wood and rocks. Outdoors we are blessed with a large area for pond plants during the Spring and Summer months and these are bordered by our range of Goldfish, Native Fishes and Koi.

26/01/2025

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HONEYCOMB DRIFTWOOD CATFISH(Duringlanis perugiae)The Honeycomb Driftwood Catfish, or Duringlanis perugiae, is a peaceful...
26/01/2025

HONEYCOMB DRIFTWOOD CATFISH
(Duringlanis perugiae)

The Honeycomb Driftwood Catfish, or Duringlanis perugiae, is a peaceful, shy species that thrives in aquariums designed to mimic its natural habitat of shallow, fast-flowing rivers. These catfish prefer tanks of at least 45 litres, with soft sandy substrates that replicate their native riverbeds. Their environment should include plenty of shaded hiding places such as rocky caves, driftwood, or bamboo tubes.

Although plants are not commonly found in their natural setting, hardy species like Java Fern or Anubias can be added for extra cover, especially to help shade the tank from bright lighting. These catfish are sensitive to water quality, so regular partial water changes and moderate to strong water flow are essential to keep them healthy. They do best in temperatures ranging from 22 to 26°c, with a pH between 6.0 and 7.5 and water hardness between 2 and 12 dGH.

Tankmates should be peaceful, community species that aren't too small to be seen as prey. Small fish or fry are not ideal, as adult Honeycomb Driftwood Catfish may eat them. Suitable companions might include tetras, rasboras, corydoras, or peaceful dwarf cichlids. This catfish is primarily nocturnal, spending much of the day hiding and becoming active after dark. Adding a blue moonlight to the aquarium can help you observe their natural behaviour in the evenings.

When it comes to feeding, the Honeycomb Driftwood Catfish is a carnivore and prefers meaty foods. They can be fed frozen or live options such as bloodworms, white mosquito larvae, vitamin-enriched brine shrimp, and daphnia. They will also accept slow-sinking catfish pellets or tablets. Feeding should take place at night or under dim lighting, as this is when they feel safest to venture out and eat. Care should be taken not to overfeed, as these catfish are enthusiastic feeders.

The Honeycomb Driftwood Catfish is a fascinating species for aquarists who can provide a stable, well-maintained environment. With the right care, they will display their unique nocturnal behaviour and thrive as part of a peaceful community tank.

For more information on this species, check out our website!🐠🌿

26/01/2025

Our cold water system is full of fish suitable for unheated tanks, ranging from very small species to larger ones and common fish to those which are rarely seen.

Many of these species (especially White Cloud Minnows and various Danio species), make excellent alternatives to fancy goldfish, being smaller in body size and therefore less messy and more compatible with each other.

Some highlights of the rarer species include:

Tchang's Loach - Leptobotia tchangi (very rarely seen Chinese species).
Taiwan Horsemouth - Candidia Barbata (rarely seen cyprinid).
Rainbow shiner - Notropis chrosomus (colouring up very nicely).
Golden-Spot Goby - Stiphodon ornatus.
Butterfly Hillstream Loach - Beaufortia kweichowensis (Chinese species).

Exciting Career Opportunities at Maidenhead Aquatics Wilton!Are you passionate about aquatics? Have you dreamed of worki...
25/01/2025

Exciting Career Opportunities at Maidenhead Aquatics Wilton!

Are you passionate about aquatics? Have you dreamed of working with specialist and knowledgeable staff in an award-winning aquatics shop? If so, this is the perfect opportunity for you!
Maidenhead Aquatics Wilton is seeking experienced and enthusiastic individuals to join our dedicated team. We are looking for candidates with a strong background in aquatics or hands-on fishkeeping experience.

What We Offer:

• A hugely diverse range of exclusively freshwater species.
• A vibrant and rewarding environment where your passion for aquatics can thrive.
• Opportunities to expand your knowledge and skills in fishkeeping and aquatic care.

What We’re Looking For:

• Knowledgeable individuals with experience in fishkeeping.
• A commitment to providing exceptional customer service.
• A proactive and positive attitude.
If this sounds like the role for you, we’d love to hear from you!

How to Apply:

Email your CV and cover letter to [email protected], or visit us in-store to apply directly.

Start your journey in aquatics today with Maidenhead Aquatics Wilton 🐠🌿

FRESH LIVEFOOD BACK IN STOCK🦐-Large Bloodworm-Small bloodworm-Tubifex-Brine shrimp-Daphnia-River shrimp
24/01/2025

FRESH LIVEFOOD BACK IN STOCK🦐

-Large Bloodworm
-Small bloodworm
-Tubifex
-Brine shrimp
-Daphnia
-River shrimp

We are absolutely inundated with plants at the moment! 🌿We have a brilliant selection of rheophytes such as anubias cong...
23/01/2025

We are absolutely inundated with plants at the moment! 🌿

We have a brilliant selection of rheophytes such as anubias congensis, barteri nana, nana coin, bucephalandra varieties, and java ferns!

There's also some amazing giant vallisneria available, perfect for those looking for a taller, fast growing, unfussy plant, as well as a few smaller varieties. Cryptocorynes are also a great option for someone who's starting out with live plants, of which we also have plenty!

We certainly have something for everyone at the moment, and we hope to see you soon!

Happy fishkeeping! 🐠🌿

22/01/2025

We received some chunky Bamboo Shrimp in yesterday's delivery. They should hopefully be on sale for the weekend.

21/01/2025

Our newly refurbished discus sump with Vietnamese discus, which are currently very active after enjoying a hearty frozen feed.

Reds, blues, yellows and pigeon bloods available.

These will hopefully be on sale within the next week.

NEW LIVESTOCK AND PLANTS ARRIVING WEDNESDAY 🎉🐟LIVESTOCK •Sunset Blonde Guppy•Flamingo Guppy•kohaku swordtail•Red Swordta...
20/01/2025

NEW LIVESTOCK AND PLANTS ARRIVING WEDNESDAY 🎉🐟

LIVESTOCK

•Sunset Blonde Guppy
•Flamingo Guppy
•kohaku swordtail
•Red Swordtail
•Black marble Swordtail
•Red & white platy
•Assortment of high-grade male Siamese Fighters
•Black Widow tetra
•Congo tetra
•Clown Killie
•Bronze Corydoras
•Albino Bronze Corydoras
•Harlequin Rasbora
•Bamboo Shrimp
•Red Cherry Shrimp
•Blue Velvet Cherry Shrimp
•Nerite snails

PLANTS

Variety of vallisneria
Variety of cryptocorynes
Variety of echinodorus
Variety of Nomaphila
Egeria densa
Hygrophila polysperma
Alternanthera lilacina
Hornwort
Variety of Lilaeopsis
+ lots lots more!

Livestock will be available after a quarantine period subject to the managers discretion, we look forward to seeing you all soon - happy fishkeeping! 🐠🌿

🐟BARBS🐟At Wilton, we have a huge Assortment of Barbs, but today we'd like to focus on our larger mid-size Barbs, perfect...
18/01/2025

🐟BARBS🐟

At Wilton, we have a huge Assortment of Barbs, but today we'd like to focus on our larger mid-size Barbs, perfect for those with a larger fish community who want an alternative to Silver Sharks or Tin foil Barbs. Some of our prime candidates would be:

•Arulius Barbs
•Lined Barbs
•Clown Barbs
•Melon Barbs
•Dawkinsia Barb sp (suspected mascara)
•Spanner Barbs

All species are as seen in the photos, and all available to purchase in store. Please don't hesitate to speak to a member of staff or message us for more information on these amazing additions to your large fish community! 🐠

16/01/2025
Earlier this week, we had our first livestock and plant delivery of the year, and we've started the year with a bang! Ev...
12/01/2025

Earlier this week, we had our first livestock and plant delivery of the year, and we've started the year with a bang! Everything is settling in brilliantly, with some species already on sale, as well as a massive array of gorgeous live plants!

NEW LIVESTOCK

Golden pencilfish
Spice rasbora
Neon green rasbora
Wrestling halfbeak
Pao suvattii (pignose/ arrowhead puffer)
Spanner barbs
Dwarf chain loach
Six banded barb
Apistogramma Macmasteri
Apistogramma Borelli Opal
German Rams
Black German Rams
Neolamprologus brevis (Giant Shell dweller)
Electric Blue Acara
T bar cichlid
Clown Angelfish
Red cap koi Angelfish
Koi Angelfish
Blue Zebra Angelfish
Glass catfish
Parambassis Ranga (Glass fish)
Beacon tetra
White cloud mountain minnow
Rummynose tetra
Green tiger barb
Torpedo Barb
Glowlight danio
Pearl gourami
Adolfi Corydoras
Scarlet Badis
Amano shrimp
White wizard snail
Snowball cherry shrimp
Variety of male siamese fighting fish
Blue diamond discus
Red marlboro Discus
Yellow Marlboro discus
Red pigeon blood Discus

We look forward to seeing you all soon! Happy fishkeeping! 🐠🦐

29/12/2024

For those of you who might have been gifted a new tank or aquarium for Christmas for the first time, this short video series is just what you need to get you started on your fishkeeping journey with top tips on setting up, planting and filling your aquarium, understanding filter bacteria, introducing fish and learning about algae as well as carrying out water changes, being aware of potential illnesses and treatments and so much more.

You can of course pop into your local store at any time with any questions you might have and one of our friendly team will be more than happy to help you. Happy fishkeeping!
https://ow.ly/FJ3J50UvXwj

The Hugo Kamishi Mi Tank Kensho is a versatile aquarium with LED lighting, priced at £59.99. It has a 57-liter capacity ...
22/12/2024

The Hugo Kamishi Mi Tank Kensho is a versatile aquarium with LED lighting, priced at £59.99. It has a 57-liter capacity and measures 60 x 30 x 31.5 cm.

Ideal for beginners, you can add a filter from £18.49 or turn it into a tropical setup by adding a heater for £21.99. Its detachable hood and base allow for an open-top design, perfect for seamless viewing.🐟🌿

The countdown is officially on for Christmas, and we may have treated ourselves early! We've had a Peru, Indonesia, and ...
21/12/2024

The countdown is officially on for Christmas, and we may have treated ourselves early! We've had a Peru, Indonesia, and Sri Lanka delivery this week containing some amazing fish. Some highlights include the Tatia reticulata (sometimes known as reticulated driftwood catfish), which Josh seems particularly taken with! We have also finally received a lovely batch of Pygmy puffers, which we know have been in high demand recently!

As for plants, we may have gone slightly overboard! Whilst making sure that we didn't run out before the festive period, we now have an underwater jungle 😂

Hoping you all have a wonderful Christmas, and hope to see you soon! Happy fishkeeping 🎄🐠

NEW LIVESTOCK

●Spoonface whiptail
●Dwarf pufferfish
●Tatia reticulata
●Otocinclus sp.
●Forktail Rainbowfish (Pseudomugil Furcatus)
●Black Lancer Catfish
●Zebra Danio
●Pearl Danio
●Panda Garra
●Sunset Dwarf Rainbowfish
●Steel Blue Killifish (Fundulopanchax gardeneri)
●Firemouth Cichlid
●Variety of female guppies
●Variety of platys
●Variety of high-grade male Siamese Fighters

🎄HOLIDAY OPENING HOURS 🎄
14/12/2024

🎄HOLIDAY OPENING HOURS 🎄

CHRISTMAS GIFTS🎄🐠As the countdown to Christmas continues, many of us may be wondering what to get that certain fish-obse...
13/12/2024

CHRISTMAS GIFTS🎄🐠

As the countdown to Christmas continues, many of us may be wondering what to get that certain fish-obsessed person in our lives!

At Wilton, we've got some great choices available, fishkeeper socks, towels, and bags - perfect stocking fillers! We also, of course, have gift vouchers available for those who just can't choose!

Happy fishkeeping as always! 🐠🎄

NEW LIVESTOCK AND PLANTS THIS WEEK🐟🌿●Cupid Cichlids●XL Peruvian Angelfish (spotted rio nanay)●Imperial Blue Rainbow Tetr...
08/12/2024

NEW LIVESTOCK AND PLANTS THIS WEEK🐟🌿

●Cupid Cichlids
●XL Peruvian Angelfish (spotted rio nanay)
●Imperial Blue Rainbow Tetra (hyphessobrycon margitae)
●Large German Rams (back by popular demand!)
●Blue Dwarf Gourami
●Tiger Barb
●Rosy Tetra
●Assorted Female Bettas
●Blue Dream Cherry Shrimp
●Red Cherry Shrimp
●Sunkist Yellow Cherry Shrimp

Also, a large variety of plants, including crytocornes, bucephalandra, anubias, guppy grass, assorted ludwigia and bacopa +more!

Address

Salisbury Road
Salisbury
SP20BJ

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 6pm
Saturday 9am - 6pm
Sunday 10:30am - 4:30pm

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