Maidenhead Aquatics Shrewsbury

30/01/2025

Plants plants plants!! We’ve had another two deliveries this week! And look at the amazing range of colours we have for you this week 🤩😍😍

As always come get them quick to avoid disappointment! As many will tell you if you don’t buy them when you see them you will miss out!

28/01/2025

Second delivery of the year already and tonight we had our chief fish inspector helping to make sure the fish were acclimated properly and went into the correct tanks

27/01/2025

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25/01/2025

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24/01/2025

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23/01/2025

Not only have we recently been voted the number one Online Retailer by the PFK but today we're excited to announce that we have won the Feefo Platinum Trusted Service Award again for 2025. This is an independent seal of excellence, which recognises businesses that consistently deliver a world-class customer experience. Thank you to all our amazing customers for taking time to share their feedback on our service.

22/01/2025

Our exclusive Fishkeeper app is the perfect tool to help you record and monitor your pond or aquarium water health. This short article shows you step-by-step how to set up your profile on the app and where you can start recording and tracking the water parameters that are important to your set-up.
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21/01/2025

a look at some of the highlights of the beautiful fish which are currently in our store...

20/01/2025

Testing aquarium or pond water is both a critical and essential step in maintaining a healthy, thriving aquatic environment. It allows hobbyists to monitor a...

15/01/2025

Any ammonia present in the aquarium water will cause major health problems for the fish. Toxic ammonia can build up in aquaria where there are not sufficient beneficial filter bacteria to deal with the total waste from all the fish in the aquarium. This situation can commonly arise in new aquaria, when new fish are added, when the filter bacteria have been disrupted (e.g during cleaning), or during accidental mis-dosing of aquarium medications.

The AquaCare Ammonia Test Kit is essential for freshwater fishkeepers, available exclusively at Maidenhead Aquatics. It includes 40 tests to be done weekly or when fish health is a concern.

The test is user-friendly for first-time fishkeepers. Visit your local store for advice and solutions if ammonia is detected.

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14/01/2025

How to perform a water change

Too many people only test their water when things go wrong or not at all! Often the first sign of trouble is only visible when new fish are introduced to the tank and respond to the high levels of waste by dying or becoming ill. The first response is often to blame the new fish. Sadly, this is a common scenario familiar to anyone who has ever worked in a fish shop and this is why any good retailer will insist on a water sample as part of any livestock guarantee procedure. To avoid the loss of healthy fish it’s vital to carry out regular partial water changes - a regular chore that ensures the health of your pets! Here's everything you need to know step-by-step. As always if you have any concerns, please speak to your local store team for further advice and assistance.
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13/01/2025

We now have Kuhli loaches back in stock. These peaceful oddballs are best kept in a group within a well covered aquarium, as you can see some of ours are hiding under one of the catappa leaves that we also sell in store.

Come in and see our full range today!

10/01/2025

As aquarium hobbyists advance, understanding water quality and testing for nitrogenous wastes like ammonia, nitrite, and nitrate becomes crucial for the health of aquatic pets. While many fish species can adapt to varying water conditions, inappropriate chemistry can cause issues, especially for more delicate species. There’s more to our water parameters than nitrogen-based compounds though and some of these are more significant than others. Find out more: https://ow.ly/kXgQ50UEhxt

09/01/2025

A few shoaling fish need time to come into their own and are easily overlooked in stock tanks. One such species is the Copper harlequin (Trigonostigma espei) which glows like an ember once properly settled in. The perfect fish for planted aquascapes or Asian blackwater biotopes, this batch at St Mellons were looking gorgeous even before going into a furnished aquarium.

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07/01/2025

Big new year fish delivery and the first of two plant deliveries this week!! Soon we won’t have enough room 😅😂

06/01/2025

The Long-nosed fairy cory (Brochis sychri) is on the larger side of the commonly seen corys and is a great community fish for larger tanks. This batch at the Shrewsbury store were looking immaculate but those long noses are perfectly adapted for rooting around in sand. Those strong eye mask patterns enable them to keep in contact in habitats that might be turbid and as can be seen, they’re pretty social.

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04/01/2025

Resolve to be a better fishkeeper in 2025 by making regular water testing part of your routine!

No offence but it’s easy to fall into bad habits around areas such as testing and water changes. See what happens when you increase the frequency of changes and you’ll often be surprised – many of your fish come from breeders who perform daily changes.

Our AquaCare Aquarium Master Test Kit is easy to use with quick and accurate results, and is suitable for freshwater aquariums and ponds. With tests for ammonia, nitrate, nitrite, pH, phosphates and KH and 200+ liquid tests in the pack this kit should get you off to a flying start this January.
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03/01/2025