Emperor Tropicals

Emperor Tropicals Aquatic Shop We have grown of course but we still keep the same philosophy as we did all those years ago. We also sell invertebrates for marine aquariums.

PET LICENCE NO - A043 (Plymouth Licensing) - STAR RATING (out of 5) - 5

Expert advice on all things aquatic with over 35 years of aquatic experience within the shop. We are a dedicated aquatic retail outlet who specialises in aquatics only.Emperor Tropicals originated in 1983 exactly as we are today as a fully rounded aquatic outlet. We quarantine and sell you only the best quality livestock fro

m around the world. We sell Tropical, Coldwater, Pond and Marine fish, plus, we also sell aquatic plants for tropical and coldwater aquariums, and in the spring and summer sell pond plants. There is a full range of dry goods for all aspects of the aquatic trade from all the major suppliers. We have a large range of aquariums for sale and as we are completely independent we sell from many manufacturers. We have weekly deliveries of fresh aquatic plants so that you have a fresh choice every week.

Hello All, quick update this week. We have had delivery after delivery this week of dry goods and livestock and we are f...
05/06/2026

Hello All, quick update this week. We have had delivery after delivery this week of dry goods and livestock and we are full to the brim!
It’s been a bit mad this week to get you all loads of pictures but with the ‘Masters of the Universe‘ film out this week we thought we would join in the fun and get some Castle Grayskull‘s in…..(picture below!)

Quick fish update
New arrivals Salt, Tropical and Coldwater fish include

Red Coral Goby, Midas Blenny, Picasso Trigger, Foxface, Decorator Crab, Fire and Cleaner Shrimp. Many more….

Danio auropurpureus, Brachychramdia imitator, Threadfin Acara, Fire Ant Tetra and more XL Armoured Shrimp. Plenty more, too many to list!

Black Garra, Sewelia lineolata are the top picks in coldwater today!

See you all soon ET

Hi AllAnother sunny weekend for us all….Our pond marginals and water lilies are in bloom and the ponds are full with sup...
30/05/2026

Hi All
Another sunny weekend for us all….

Our pond marginals and water lilies are in bloom and the ponds are full with super friendly Ghost Koi, Shubunkin, Canary Goldfish and Mixed Orfe. All ready to go to their new pond homes!

Inside our cold water fancies are also enjoying the warmth Pearlscales, Ranchu, Redcaps, some really big Calico and Tamasaba Ryukins too.
Plenty of smaller fish too if you have smaller cold water aquariums.

If you like unusual Tetra we have some very special choices
Blueberry, Copei, Black Arrow Royal, Black Emperors ( looking lovely! ), Rummy Nose and all the other usual suspects!

Reed Fish, Whiptails, very nicely striped Royal Plec and massive armoured shrimp (selling fast)

Corydoras are plentiful. Really easy and friendly
Seussi, Similis, Brevirostris, Panda, huge Sterbai and Leopardus
Ask us to show you them all! They are dotted all round the shop.

Tropical plants and pond oxygenators including Hornwort. Lots of pot choices and generously filled bunches here for you.

Look forward to seeing you all soon
ET

Hello All………This beautiful Bank Holiday Weekend we have lots of fish, plants, pond marginals and fabulous Water Lilies. ...
23/05/2026

Hello All………This beautiful Bank Holiday Weekend we have lots of fish, plants, pond marginals and fabulous Water Lilies. Loads to choose from and most of the lilies are in bud. A wide choice of pond oxygenators and floating lettuce too! We have all you need to transform your garden pond into a show winner!
Indoors our latest delivery of plants has bought some really impressive Anubias on terracotta pipes, caves and urns. Huge pieces of Spider wood planted up and we have the much sought after Bolbitis heudeloti in pots. Invitro plants include Cryptocoryne Spiralis Tiger, Limnophlia Vietnam, Monte Carlo, Marselia and many more. Mosses and bunches plants are hugely varied. There is definitely something for everyone here this weekend. We are open 10-5 all weekend and happy to help you with all your fish keeping needs.
See you all soon
ET

Hi AllJust wanted to update you all on our latest arrivals….We have had a few really unusual arrivalsRope Fish, Arden Hi...
17/04/2026

Hi All

Just wanted to update you all on our latest arrivals….
We have had a few really unusual arrivals
Rope Fish, Arden Hill Trout, Zebra Otocinclus, Blueberry Tetra, Large Galaxy Rasbora, Candy cane Bentosi Tetra and chunky Kuhli Loach.
Lots of snails including Assasins. Bamboo, Crystal and Super Cherry Shrimp.
The ponds are full of fish all good to go outside, Koi, Ghost koi, Larger sized Goldfish, Canary and Shubunkins too.
Pond Marginal plants are growing well as are the Water Lilies. We still have Trap door and Stagnalis snails available in handy carry away tubs of 10. Perfect for grazing the algae on pond sides.
See you all soon.
ET x

02/04/2026
Hello All…First delivery of pond plants & lilies have arrived…All UK grown and hardy.
28/03/2026

Hello All…First delivery of pond plants & lilies have arrived…All UK grown and hardy.

Hi AllIt’s been a busy week accumulating as much livestock as possible from around the world for you all!We have a wonde...
13/03/2026

Hi All

It’s been a busy week accumulating as much livestock as possible from around the world for you all!
We have a wonderful selection of Saltwater fish which include
Red Firefish, large Algae Blennies, Yellow Tail Midas Blenny, Red Spot Flymo, Pink Spot Goby, and a chunky Saffron Goby. Really nice pair of Balck Percula Clowns, CoralBeauty and a super cute Masked Rabbit. Plenty more including an assortment of Aptasia eaters!

Tropical fish have arrived and include very pretty Crowntail, Halfmoon and Blood Red Bettas. A stunning example of the Flowerhorn Cichlid, Golden Apple Snails, Rummy Nose Guppies, Blue Star Endler, Senegal Birchir and Rummy Nose Tetra.
Clown Loach have arrived along with plenty of Platties, Swords and Mollies. Lots of Corydoras to choose from including Similis, Julii, Panda, Melini, Two Saddle plus many more.

Plants have arrived from 3 farms so we are full to bursting! Massive bunches of Amazon Swords, generously filled pots of Anubias species and several impressive pieces of pre soaked bog wood planted with Java Fern, Moss and Anubias. Moss Balls are freshly tumbled to enhance shape and size. Only the best for you all!

And that is just the livestock…….we have also had 4 dry goods deliveries! So lots of new ornaments / aquariums/ filters and everything you could ever want for your underwater world!

See you soon ET x

Hi AllAnother busy week has brought an interesting selection of fish, plants and soft corals!Our plant cascade is full w...
30/01/2026

Hi All

Another busy week has brought an interesting selection of fish, plants and soft corals!

Our plant cascade is full with not one but two deliveries this week. We have some really nice bunched plants imported including Rotala najean and indica, Ludwigia ovalis, and Diamond red, Cabomba aquatica and for your more destructive friends we have the tough Ophiopogon and two varieties of Dracena which are tough and durable semi aquatic species. Moss balls, moss portions include Taiwan, Christmas and Spikey. In vitro Cryptocoryne Flamingo and Monte Carlo.

Saltwater fans will enjoy seeing the return of a few soft corals to our bay. Hairy Green and Metallic and Marble Mushrooms, GSP, Soft finger, Leather corals and Coloured sand polyps. Plenty of choices for easy to care for coral suited to a variety of conditions including beginner setups.

Our Tropical delivery has brought not only the usual rainbow array of livebearers but also unusual snails ….
Blue Ramshorn, Pink Ramshorn and pink Lady Pumpkins. Half moon, red and blue Betta, Golden Weather Loaches, Endlers and Sailfin Mollies are just a few! Red Parrot cichlids and loads of different varieties of Corydoras.

Pop down and see for yourself. We’re always here to help and support you in your hobby.
See you soon
ET x

Plants and live food back in!!! We have another delivery of plants Thursday and Friday too so plenty to choose from! Plu...
12/01/2026

Plants and live food back in!!! We have another delivery of plants Thursday and Friday too so plenty to choose from! Plus, more live food again at the end of the week.

Good morning everyone!We have had a huge delivery of fish this week plus two deliveries of plants. There's a great selec...
06/12/2025

Good morning everyone!

We have had a huge delivery of fish this week plus two deliveries of plants.

There's a great selection of smaller fish for your nano, planted or smaller sized community aquariums. We have Dwarf Rasboras, Lambchop Harlequins, Golden Pencilfish and Red Neon Blue Eye Rainbows. There's also Bumble Bee Shrimp (Caridina trifasciata ) and larger Amano Shrimp (Caridina multidentata), perfect for these set-ups.

Our fish delivery this week also brought us some gorgeous Balloon Silver Rams, male Koi Guppies, female Guppies, Singapore Dwarf Gouramies, assorted colours of larger Platties, Dalmation Mollies, Glowlight Danios, Red and Albino Tiger Oscars, Butterfly Hillstream Loach, larger Peppered Corydoras, Baby YoYo Loaches, Bangkok Khuli Loaches, Firemouth Cichlids and many many more!

Don't forget, we have a massive selection of plants for your aquarium whether it's an aquascape or to transform your tank into a lush green environment for your fishy friends. There's bunched, pots and In-Vitro plants available. We also have a selection of moss too which you can attach to wood/rock etc.

So, pop down and see us this weekend! See you soon from the Emperor team! 🐟 🐠

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Plymouth: 9, St. Erth Road, Manadon
Plymton
PL23SW

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Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
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