Do Black Phantom Tetra prefer shade / low lighting?

Do Black Phantom Tetra prefer shade / low lighting?

Tetra
The Black Phantom Tetra thrives best in aquariums with lower pH, heavily planted tanks with loose leaves on the bottom to create a more natural habitat. Black Phantoms make a stunning contrast fish when paired with their red-hued cousins such as the Red Phantom, Jewel, or Serpae tetra to shoal.
Do Black Phantom Tetra prefer shade / low lighting?

Do Black Phantom Tetra prefer shade / low lighting?

Tetra
The Black Phantom Tetra thrives best in aquariums with lower pH, heavily planted tanks with loose leaves on the bottom to create a more natural habitat. Black Phantoms make a stunning contrast fish when paired with their red-hued cousins such as the Red Phantom, Jewel, or Serpae tetra to shoal.
Are Black Phantom Tetra a shoaling fish?

Are Black Phantom Tetra a shoaling fish?

Tetra
The black phantom tetra Hyphessobrycon megalopterus, or simply phantom tetra, is a small freshwater fish of the characin family of the order Characiformes. The black phantom tetra is native to the upper Paraguay basin and upper Madeira basin in Brazil and Bolivia. 
Will Corys clean my tank?

Will Corys clean my tank?

Catfish
As a small bottom feeder, the corydoras catfish is an extremely efficient cleaner. It will scavenge the leftovers that have sunk to the bottom, cleaning up after messier fish that feed at the surface and midlevel of the tank.
Do Panda Cory's produce venom?

Do Panda Cory's produce venom?

Catfish
Corydoras have the ability to breathe air intestinally, so a gap should be left between the water surface and the fish tank hood/lid to allow the Cory to come up to the surface and take air in. It is perfectly normal for a Corydoras to do this many times a day.
Are Panda Corys a shoaling fish?

Are Panda Corys a shoaling fish?

Catfish
Corydoras thrive in well-oxygenated planted aquariums with plenty of shady areas amongst driftwood and rocks. The presence of mid-swimming fish will help to encourage the Corydoras out more often. 
Do Butterfly Hillstream Loach eat a lot of algae?

Do Butterfly Hillstream Loach eat a lot of algae?

Loaches
Hillstream Loach need highly oxygenated water and a ready source of algae - ensure you have a steady water flow, or an air stone bubbling in order for it to thrive. Rocks plants and driftwood make an ideal habitat for Hillstream Loaches.
What kind of fish is a Neon Rainbowfish?

What kind of fish is a Neon Rainbowfish?

Rainbowfish
The Neon Dwarf Rainbow Fish is a lively species that like to shoal in groups towards the middle and top of the aquarium. Their colouration is quite unique as they shimmer when swimming.
Do Neon Dwarf Rainbowfish need lots of plants?

Do Neon Dwarf Rainbowfish need lots of plants?

Rainbowfish
Though not essential, neon dwarf rainbowfish will thrive in planted aquaria with wide swimming spaces, and prefer dimly lit conditions. Floating or surface plants would be ideal to help diffuse the light.
Are Neon Tetra's easy to care for?

Are Neon Tetra's easy to care for?

Tetra
Neons are a shoaling fish and thrive in higher numbers, so having a larger aquarium with plenty of swimming room and good filtration is highly recommended.
Fish Deliveries - More Areas Covered

Fish Deliveries - More Areas Covered

Announcements
Much of our delivery capability was scaled down during lockdown, and we're glad that areas are once again open for us to fulfil. We have APC and DX courier to thank for this
Live Fish | Shipping Fee Increase | July 2022

Live Fish | Shipping Fee Increase | July 2022

Announcements

We are sorry to have to announce that our shipping fee for LIVE FISH orders below £25 will be increasing to £23.99 from 12/07/2022.

Packaging costs have increased significantly, and our designated couriers (APC & DX) are levying high 'fuel surcharges' because of the current cost of fuel - sometimes up to 24%. We can no longer absorb such costs.