How long can fish safely stay in the bag?

The oxygen-charged bags and insulated packing are designed to keep fish safe for well over 24 hours, which comfortably covers a midweek courier delivery. That's exactly why we dispatch Tuesday-Wednesday and avoid weekends — so the transit window stays short and the fish are never left sitting in a depot.

What days do you deliver live fish?

We dispatch Tuesday or Wednesday for midweek arrival, typically Wednesday or Thursday, using a licensed live-animal courier. Delivering midweek means live animals never risk sitting over a weekend. Please make sure someone can receive the box on the delivery day so the fish aren't left waiting.

What happens if fish don't arrive alive and well?

Our live arrival guarantee covers you. Photograph any affected fish in its unopened, sealed bag within 2 hours of delivery and contact us — we refund or replace. Keeping the bag sealed for the photo is what lets us resolve it quickly and fairly.

Do you deliver live fish across all of the UK?

Yes — we ship live fish nationwide via a licensed live-animal courier, which is a real advantage if you don't have a good aquatic shop nearby. Remote or timed deliveries occasionally need extra care on scheduling; the midweek dispatch window keeps transit short wherever you are.

How do I look after fish the moment they arrive?

Open the box promptly, float the sealed bags in your tank for 15-20 minutes to equalise temperature, then gradually mix in tank water over another 20-30 minutes before netting the fish in. Don't add the transport water to your tank. Prompt, gentle acclimatisation is the best thing you can do for freshly delivered fish.

Live Fish Delivery UK — Tropical Fish Delivered to Your Door

Tropical fish delivery across the UK — insulated boxes, oxygen-charged bags, licensed live-animal courier and a photo-proof live arrival guarantee. Free over £200.

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This page explains how we deliver live fish across the UK, and gathers the full range you can order for delivery. Everything listed is live stock held in our own system, dispatched with a licensed live-animal courier under our live arrival guarantee.

Live fish are bagged in oxygen-charged water inside insulated boxes and dispatched midweek so they arrive Wednesday or Thursday, never sitting in a depot over a weekend. It's the same professional packing method used to move fish worldwide.

Browse the catalogue and read the care guides linked throughout before ordering. Make sure someone is home to receive the box, acclimatise the fish slowly on arrival, and your delivery will be as reliable as any shop visit.

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We bag each fish in oxygen-charged water, pack it into a polystyrene-insulated box (with a heat pack in winter) and hand it to a licensed live-animal courier. Dispatch is Tuesday or Wednesday so fish arrive midweek. You get tracking, and every order is backed by our photo-proof live arrival guarantee.

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