Thinking about getting your First Tropical Fish Tank?
If you need some help to get into the fish keeping hobby, we are here to help you as much as we can. There are lots of articles in our knowledge, that you might find interesting. We also have a FREE Beginners Guide to Setting up a fish tank.
Aquarium Plants
Explore our collection of high quality aquarium plants, ranging from hardy species for beginners to specialist varieties for advanced aquascaping.
Why Choose Byrkley Aquatics
Discover why you should choose us as your number one aquatic supplies provider.
40 Years of Family-Run Expertise
When you shop with us, you are supported by a family-run business with four decades of hands-on fish-keeping experience.
Unrivalled Health & Biosecurity
We maintain over 70 dedicated tropical stock aquariums, each featuring its own independent filtration system.
Strict Five-Day Quarantine
All our fish are sourced from premium, trusted suppliers and undergo a mandatory minimum five-day quarantine before they are made available for sale.
Pristine Tank Maintenance
Our aquariums are subject to a relentless cleaning and maintenance schedule, with regular, documented water quality checks and professional-grade filtration.
Peak Physical Conditioning
A superior diet is the foundation of livestock health. We feed our fish a diverse rotation of high-quality dry, live, and frozen foods, ensuring they are in peak physical condition.
Professional Guidance & Support
Success in the hobby comes down to the right advice. From choosing the perfect tank mates to detailed species-specific care, our experts will guide you through every stage of your journey with bespoke, honest recommendations.
CO2 Art Products
As a global leader in German-engineered aquarium systems, CO2Art provides the reliable tools and expertise needed to bring your underwater world to life.
Come and visit us and the fish in store!
While we ship our professional hardware and plants nationwide, we have made the conscious decision not to sell fish through our online store. Aquatic livestock are highly sensitive to the stress of transit, temperature fluctuations, and handling delays. To ensure the highest standards of fish welfare, we believe the safest way to acquire new inhabitants is to select them in-person from our quarantined stock. You can find out more about our store below.
Aquarium Essentials
If you are looking to have your first aquarium, here are the essential collections needed to set you up.
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Tropical & Pond Specialists
We maintain over 70 individually filtered tropical aquariums, specialising in premium Betta fish, vibrant Guppies, and home-bred shrimp. From late February through September, our focus expands to our water gardening section, stocking a healthy range of Pond fish including Koi, Shubunkins, and Orfe, alongside a comprehensive selection of aquatic plants.
Tropical Fish Hub
We house the largest selection of tropical fish in the Burton-on-Trent area, across over 90 individually filtered aquariums. Every tank runs on its own system, so we can isolate health issues, prevent cross-contamination between varieties, and tailor the water, softening it or adjusting pH, to suit whatever we're keeping in that tank.