Real hobbyists at 12 local stores
Where healthy aquariums begin.
Aquarium, pond and pet supplies with advice from people who keep fish too. Check stock at your store and reserve for pickup.
Weekly Fish-E Specials
New fish deals, every week.
Each store posts its own specials on livestock and supplies. See what's new at your store.
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Ultum Nature Systems
Premium aquariums, substrates and aquascaping essentials.
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Aquarium inspiration
Themed tanks to spark your next setup
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Let It Glo
A glowing fantasy aquarium inspired by the bioluminescent waters of Mosquito Bay.
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Rare Gems
A colourful coral-inspired design filled with lush greenery, fine sand and vivid details.
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Nature Reclaimed
A peaceful forest aquascape where roots and plants reclaim the remains of a forgotten city.
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Beachfront Bliss
A relaxing tropical island design with bright sand, lava rock and colourful plants.
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All Is Not Pharaoh in Love and War
A serene Egyptian-inspired aquascape with statues, realistic plants and open swimming room.
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Seven Sunken Skulls
A dramatic skull-themed aquascape with ornate decorations, bold details and hidden spaces.
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The Sea Takes Souvenirs
A history-inspired underwater scene of sunken ships, lost aircraft and ocean-claimed relics.
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Wooden It Be Nice
A peaceful natural layout shaped by twisting driftwood, vibrant plants and dark substrate.
From Big Al's Lab
Fresh ideas, better pet care
Creature feature
Neon dwarf rainbowfish
A brilliant freshwater rainbowfish with an electric blue body, vivid red or orange fins and active schooling behaviour.
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Algae control
Top 5 algae eaters
Popular algae-eating fish and how they fit into freshwater aquariums.
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New tank guide
Adding fish to a new aquarium
What to know first, so your setup starts off stronger.
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Creature feature
Gold white cloud minnow
A hardy, peaceful schooling fish with cooler-water tolerance.
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