Question 1

What aquarium accessories do you stock?

Accepted Answer

Practical sundries and consumables — fish transport and packing bags, shipping heat packs, transport crates, substrates and general aquarium odds and ends. It's the catch-all for useful items that don't belong under livestock, food, filtration, lighting or water treatment. Check each listing for exactly what's included.

Question 2

Do you sell heat packs for shipping fish?

Accepted Answer

Yes — we stock shipping heat packs of the kind used to keep bagged fish warm in transit during colder months. They're the same type we use in our own winter deliveries. Follow the product guidance on activation and placement so the heat reaches the bags without overheating them.

Question 3

What substrate should I use in my aquarium?

Accepted Answer

It depends on the fish and whether you keep plants. Soft sand suits corydoras and other bottom-dwellers that sift the substrate; inert gravel is fine for general community tanks; planted tanks often use a nutrient-rich aquasoil. Avoid sharp gravel with barbel-feeding catfish. Check each substrate's description for what it's designed for.

Question 4

Where do I find fish food, filters and lighting?

Accepted Answer

Each of those has its own dedicated page in the shop — fish food, aquarium filters and pumps, aquarium lighting, and water care and treatment are listed separately so you can compare like with like. This accessories page covers the practical sundries and consumables that fall outside those categories.

Question 5

How much do aquarium accessories cost?

Accepted Answer

Accessories and consumables span a wide range — from about £1 for packing bags and small sundries up to more for substrates, crates and bulk supplies. Prices on this page are live: what you see is what's in stock today.

Question 6

Are accessories dispatched with my fish order?

Accepted Answer

Yes — accessories and consumables are packed and sent from our own stock alongside the rest of your order. Combining them with livestock or equipment in a single order keeps delivery efficient. Check each product page for any item-specific handling notes.

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