Livestock
Naturally enough the heart of our business, for without it there
would be little point in setting up an aquarium. We believe it is also
our greatest asset, and one which we have carefully nurtured for almost
4 decades. We are fiercely proud of our reputation for having the
best livestock anywhere in the country, all the more so because it is
the result of hard work and dedication.
All our fish are quarantined before being offered for sale. This may
vary from only a few weeks for some species to many months for more
delicate specimens, during which time they are continuously monitored
for health and acclimatisation. "Is it not horrendously
expensive?" is the question we are often ask and the answer is of course
"Yes". We actually have dedicated staff who spend most of their
time in quarantine and are rarely seen in the Shop. The results however
speak for themselves, happy and healthy fish, and satisfied customers.
Because we take the welfare of our livestock so seriously we do not
sell any Fish or Amphibians on-line or mail-order. We do from
time-to-time advertise particular specimens such as large Koi or
Stingrays etc which we have in stock, but these are only for sale direct
and in person from our shop.
We are always happy to welcome children and young people to our shop,
whether it be to buy fish for their aquariums, or simply to look and
enjoy. However we do not sell livestock to minors unless they are
accompanied by a responsible adult. Similarly we expect adults to
supervise their children at all times. No animal likes to be startled by
children slapping on the glass or banging on the aquarium lids, so
please remember at all times, look, but don't touch.!
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