Friendly Fish Aquatics

04/05/2026

Happy bank holiday Monday. Just a quick reminder we are open 10:00 to 15:00 today.

29/12/2025

Stocking ranges of cold water and tropical fish, and all other fish care products, with free friendly advice so you can achieve a well balanced aquarium,
5 Star Rated pet shop as awarded by Epping Forest District Council, License Number: LN/000002531

17/08/2025

We’re having a bit of a change around at Friendly Fish adding more aquariums to the shop to make even more room for our tropical fish .

That means we’ve decided to part with two large fiberglass pond tubs (with windows!) – perfect for a project.

Each tub has a built-in sump to the side
One comes with pump + full media £25 extra if you want it
Approx. 122cm (L) x 122cm (W) x 107cm (H)
Each holds around 890 litres
If you buy both than your welcome to facia panel if you only want one its very easy to make your own paneling.
Price: £400 each


These are solid fiberglass, spacious tubs and would make a great garden or even fish room project
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08/08/2025

Party season might be over… but the fish are still vibing.
Shop like a boss this weekend at Friendly Fish.
New stock, great vibes, proper advice.fish.aquatics

06/08/2025

Rant of the day The Goldfish Bowl: A Century of Bad Advice
Back in 1917, William T. Innes author of Goldfish Varieties and Tropical Aquarium Fishes was already warning against the use of goldfish bowls. He described the small globe as “an abomination”… and that was over a century ago.

Fast forward to today: I was out with the kids and popped into another fish shop, only to see goldfish bowls still being sold without a filter to unsuspecting customers. A hundred years of knowledge, and we’re still repeating the same mistakes.

At Friendly Fish Aquatics, that would never happen. We always explain the needs of goldfish clearly: they need space, filtration, and proper care not a tiny bowl that slowly poisons them.

Let’s do better for our fish. They deserve it.

05/08/2025

Homebred Long finned Bristlenose Plecos Now In Store!

We're proud to say these stunning Longfinned Bristlenose Plecos were bred right here at Friendly Fish! With their flowing fins and great personalities, they make a fantastic addition to any peaceful community tank.

Raised in-store with care, these plecos are healthy, homegrown, and ready to help keep your tank clean.

Pop in and see them in person they’re even better in real life!
5 star Pet license no2531
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02/08/2025

Clown Loaches Back in Stock
They’ve been one of our most requested fish lately, and we’re pleased to say they’re finally back.

As always, healthy, fully quarantined, and ready for community tanks.

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01/08/2025

Massive congrats to Dan, our July winner of Show Us Your Tank!

Dan’s turned heads with his brilliant 120L tropical tank, built right into a custom TV feature wall! Not only does it look amazing, but it’s been properly thought through – side access, wheels for cleaning, and all the essentials taken care of.

Here’s what Dan had to say:

> “Friendly Fish shop have helped me so much…. So I had the crazy idea of building my own TV feature wall with the tropical fish tank within… testing water and feeding there’s side access and pull out as on wheels to clean etc… we really enjoy watching the fish in the morning with a cuppa! Thanks Friendly Fish Aquatics for all your helpful advice over the years.

Thanks for the kind words Dan and enjoy your £25 fish voucher, well deserved!

Want to be our next winner?
You only need to enter once! We reset the votes on the last day of each month, so you’re straight back in the running for the next draw.

Keep the tanks coming we love seeing them!
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31/07/2025

Bonus points if you can guess where this is.

Drop your guesses below another clue’s in the comments 👇
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29/07/2025

Locally bred Synodontis Petricola tiny catfish with big personality!
Most catfish disappear for days… but these stay out, stay active, and even school in groups!
Here’s the wildest part: in nature, they’ve been found resting inside snail shells!
Only at Friendly Fish, Harlow while stocks last.
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28/07/2025

Here’s a quick look at just a few of the tanks entered into our July 'Show Us Your Tank' competition and we’ve loved seeing every single one of them!

From 14 litres to 500 litres, each tank is unique and inspiring.

Competition ends 31st July!
Prize: £25 Fish Voucher for the tank with the most votes!
Use the link in the comments to:
Vote for your favourite tank
Upload your own to enter!

Once you’ve entered, you’re in!
Votes reset at the end of each month, so you’ll get a fresh chance to win every time.

Let’s build a great little fishkeeping community full of ideas, inspiration, and brilliant tanks like these!
Friendly Fish Aquatics