Buying fish in Sheffield
Choosing fish,with a hand.
We don't run a shop. We help you pick fish that suit your tank, and buy them locally from Maidenhead Aquatics Sheffield. If you like, we'll meet you there and choose them together.
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How we help you buy fish.
Whether it's a brand new tank or a few more fish for one you've had for years, the aim is the same: fish that suit the tank and stay healthy.
Step 1
We look at the tank
How big it is, what's in it already and whether it's ready for fish yet. A new tank needs a few weeks first.
Step 2
We meet you at the store
We go round Maidenhead Aquatics with you and talk through which fish would suit your tank, and why.
Step 3
We help you settle them
Fish go in a few at a time, so the tank can keep up. We'll tell you what to watch for in the first weeks.
Before you buy
Four things worth knowing.
Most problems with new fish come down to the same few things. Getting these right does most of the work.
Let the tank settle first
The filter needs time to build up the bacteria that deal with waste. Adding fish too early is the most common reason they don't last.
Check how big they grow
Plenty of fish sold small grow big. Pick fish for the size they'll be, not the size they are in the shop.
Check they get on
Some fish nip fins, some need peace and quiet, and some are happiest in a group. A good mix matters more than any single fish.
Go slowly
Add a few fish at a time over several weeks rather than filling the tank in one go.
Where it all comes from
Bought locally, from Maidenhead Aquatics Sheffield.
All of our equipment, plants and fish come from Maidenhead Aquatics on Guernsey Road. If you'd like, we'll meet you there and build your tank on paper together before anything is bought.
Maidenhead Aquatics SheffieldGuernsey Road, Lowfield, Sheffield, S2 4HGStore page(opens in a new tab)Directions(opens in a new tab)Meeting us at the store
Plan it together
Look at tanks in person and work out what fits your space and budget.
Pick the equipment
We'll explain what each bit does and why we'd choose it.
Choose your fish
We'll help you pick fish that suit the tank and get on with each other.
Ask the staff too
The team there know their stock well, so you get their advice on top of ours.
Maidenhead Aquatics is a separate business with its own staff. Mention it in your enquiry if you'd like to meet there.
How we help you buy fishFAQ
Questions about buying fish.
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We don't run a shop. We help you choose fish and buy them from Maidenhead Aquatics Sheffield, and we can meet you there to pick them out together.
Yes. We can meet you at Maidenhead Aquatics to plan the tank, pick out the equipment and choose your fish. The staff there are knowledgeable too, so you'll get their advice as well as ours.
Not straight away. A new tank needs time for the filter to build up the bacteria that deal with fish waste, which usually takes a few weeks. We'll test the water and tell you when it's ready, then add fish a few at a time.
It depends on the size of the tank and what you'd like to see. We look at how big each fish grows, whether they get on and whether they like to be kept in groups, and suggest a mix that suits your tank rather than a set list.
Everything comes from Maidenhead Aquatics Sheffield, on Guernsey Road. We buy locally so you can see exactly what's going into your tank, and so there's a good shop nearby if you need anything later.
That's the best time to talk to us. We'll help you work out the size, where it goes, the equipment and the style before anything is bought, so it suits your space and the time you have.
Get in touch
Planning a tank, or more fish?
Tell us about your tank and what you'd like to keep. We'll help you work out what suits it, and meet you at the store if you'd like.