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Will Corys clean my tank?
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 Butterfly Hillstream Loach eat a lot of algae?
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?
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?
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?
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
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
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.

Can you keep Shubunkin Goldfish with Koi?
Shubunkin Goldfish are a great addition to an outdoor filtered pond, or a well-filtered indoor coldwater aquarium (while small and manageable).








