Maidenhead Aquatics at Hickstead

16/08/2025

The flagfish, also known as the American flagfish or Florida flagfish, is a species of pupfish, a type of killifish. It's a hardy algae-eating fish which tolerates a wide range of temperatures.American Flagfish often browse on various types of algae within the aquarium, and if there is not much of this present, the diet should be supplemented with plenty of greenfoods to meet their nutritional needs

16/08/2025

Keep these territorial cichlids in a large aquarium with plenty of rockwork. A shy predator likely to be bullied by more aggressive species.

Synonyms: Lamprologus calvus, Neolamprologus calvus

Distribution: Lake Tanganyika, Africa.

Maximum Size: 13.5cm (5.3")

Temperature: 23-25°C

Water Parameters: Hard, alkaline conditions essential. pH: 8.0-9.0, dH: 15-25 degrees.

Compatibility: Tanganyikan cichlid community

16/08/2025

Some lovely Killi fish and apistogrammas in store at the moment.

16/08/2025

Some fun little guys in to play with or decorate around your tanks. Great little gifts too 😄

16/08/2025

A beautiful species that is available in a number of domesticated colour strains. Most specimens offered for sale are captive bred, although wild-caught specimens are sometimes available and these are often distinguished by their smaller size and more modest colour. In the wild state this species can encounter seasonally lower temperatures during which males and females look more alike, stable tropical conditions in captivity bring them into breeding condition and prompt a colour change. These fishes may benefit from a cooler winter rest to aid longevity.

16/08/2025

The original Jack Dempsey is known from the Papaloapan River in southern Mexico to the Ulaa River in Honduras. Here it tends to inhabit the slow-moving lower reaches of rivers, drainage ditches, and heavily vegetated, swampy areas with warm, murky water. This electric blue form is thought to be a tank-bred colour mutation, but it's exact origins are unclear.

15/08/2025

https://youtu.be/iZ2oejkVTyw?si=RiNVHNm_3C9_7PiH we don't shout about how amazing these products are just enough. I am lucky enough to have hosted Scott and the team from Florida and Germany for staff training days in the hickstead store in the past and I was in awe of what they have done not just in aquariums but bringing life back to dead rivers and lakes across the world with these produce.

We take you through the benefits of Microbe-Lift's water care product range. ...

15/08/2025

Very popular in larger species community tanks. The black those knife fish is quite the odd ball fish.

15/08/2025

We have a platinum Senegal Bircher in store this week 😲.

14/08/2025

Discover what blanket w**d is, why it's a problem for your pond, and how to control it all year round. Learn effective prevention tips, seasonal treatment plans, and recommended products to keep your

14/08/2025

Our exclusive Fishkeeper app is the perfect tool to help you record and monitor your pond or aquarium water health. If you haven't downloaded and got started with it yet, this short article shows you step-by-step how to set up your profile on the app and where you can start recording and tracking the water parameters that are important to your set-up. Your fish will thank you for it!
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