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Fish AD Aquatics
can supply.

AD Aquatics supplies healthy, quarantined freshwater fish as part of every installation and restock we carry out across the UK. Adnan and Hasan hand-select each species from trusted UK freshwater wholesalers, matching stock to your tank's water chemistry before it ever reaches your home. Everything below is freshwater only — AD Aquatics does not currently supply marine or saltwater species.

Community & Livebearers

Peaceful, hardy species that form the backbone of almost every community tank we install.

Cardinal Tetra (Paracheirodon axelrodi) — freshwater fish supplied by AD Aquatics

Cardinal Tetra

Paracheirodon axelrodi

Native to the Amazon and Rio Negro basins, cardinal tetras shoal in groups of 8 or more and thrive in soft, slightly acidic water (pH 6.0–7.0) alongside other peaceful community fish.

Neon Tetra (Paracheirodon innesi) — freshwater fish supplied by AD Aquatics

Neon Tetra

Paracheirodon innesi

A classic community staple from the upper Amazon, neon tetras are hardy, peaceful, and best kept in shoals of 6 or more in a planted tank.

Harlequin Rasbora (Trigonostigma heteromorpha) — freshwater fish supplied by AD Aquatics

Harlequin Rasbora

Trigonostigma heteromorpha

Originating from Southeast Asian streams, this schooling fish adds movement and colour to a peaceful community tank without disturbing tankmates.

Zebra Danio (Danio rerio) — freshwater fish supplied by AD Aquatics

Zebra Danio

Danio rerio

One of the hardiest community fish available, zebra danios tolerate a wide temperature range and suit a newly cycled tank particularly well.

Guppy (Poecilia reticulata) — freshwater fish supplied by AD Aquatics

Guppy

Poecilia reticulata

A livebearer that breeds readily in the right conditions, guppies come in dozens of colour and fin varieties and adapt well to most UK tap water.

Platy (Xiphophorus maculatus) — freshwater fish supplied by AD Aquatics

Platy

Xiphophorus maculatus

A robust, peaceful livebearer suited to community tanks, platies tolerate a wide pH range and rarely show aggression toward tankmates.

Black Molly (Poecilia sphenops) — freshwater fish supplied by AD Aquatics

Black Molly

Poecilia sphenops

Mollies do best with slightly harder, alkaline water; they are active swimmers that appreciate algae-rich surfaces to graze on.

Swordtail (Xiphophorus hellerii) — freshwater fish supplied by AD Aquatics

Swordtail

Xiphophorus hellerii

Named for the male’s elongated tail fin, swordtails are active, easy-to-keep livebearers well suited to a 100L+ community setup.

African Cichlids

Lake Malawi species that pair naturally with the UK’s hard, alkaline tap water — a specialism led by Adnan.

Yellow Lab (Labidochromis caeruleus) — freshwater fish supplied by AD Aquatics

Yellow Lab

Labidochromis caeruleus

One of the most peaceful Lake Malawi mbuna, yellow labs suit mixed-species African cichlid tanks and thrive in hard, alkaline water (pH 7.8–8.6).

Electric Blue Peacock (Aulonocara hansbaenschi) — freshwater fish supplied by AD Aquatics

Electric Blue Peacock

Aulonocara hansbaenschi

A Lake Malawi peacock cichlid prized for the vivid blue colouration mature males develop; peacocks are generally less aggressive than mbuna.

Red Zebra (Maylandia estherae) — freshwater fish supplied by AD Aquatics

Red Zebra

Maylandia estherae

A colour-variable Lake Malawi mbuna that does best in a heavily rock-aquascaped tank, giving each fish enough territory to reduce aggression.

South American Cichlids

Softer-water species from the Amazon and Orinoco basins.

Angelfish (Pterophyllum scalare) — freshwater fish supplied by AD Aquatics

Angelfish

Pterophyllum scalare

A tall-bodied Amazon basin cichlid that pairs off to breed readily; angelfish need a tank at least 45cm tall to accommodate their fin growth.

Oscar (Astronotus ocellatus) — freshwater fish supplied by AD Aquatics

Oscar

Astronotus ocellatus

A large, intelligent South American cichlid that can reach 30cm or more; Oscars need a minimum 300-litre tank as adults.

Ram Cichlid (Mikrogeophagus ramirezi) — freshwater fish supplied by AD Aquatics

Ram Cichlid

Mikrogeophagus ramirezi

A compact, colourful dwarf cichlid from the Orinoco basin, rams prefer warmer water (26–29°C) and soft, slightly acidic conditions.

Discus

The species Hasan specialises in — see our full Discus Fish Care guide for detailed husbandry.

Discus (Symphysodon spp.) — freshwater fish supplied by AD Aquatics

Discus

Symphysodon spp.

Often called the "king of the aquarium", discus need stable warm water (28–30°C) and low general hardness — most UK tap water requires RO treatment first.

Clean-Up Crew

Algae-eating fish and invertebrates that keep a planted tank looking its best.

Bristlenose Pleco (Ancistrus sp.) — freshwater fish supplied by AD Aquatics

Bristlenose Pleco

Ancistrus sp.

A hardy algae-eating catfish that stays under 15cm, bristlenose plecos are far better suited to home aquariums than the common pleco.

Corydoras (Corydoras paleatus) — freshwater fish supplied by AD Aquatics

Corydoras

Corydoras paleatus

Peaceful bottom-dwelling catfish that shoal in groups of 6 or more, corydoras help keep the substrate clean and rarely bother other tankmates.

Otocinclus (Otocinclus sp.) — freshwater fish supplied by AD Aquatics

Otocinclus

Otocinclus sp.

A small, peaceful algae-eating catfish ideal for planted tanks; otocinclus need an established tank with existing algae growth before introduction.

Amano Shrimp (Caridina multidentata) — freshwater fish supplied by AD Aquatics

Amano Shrimp

Caridina multidentata

One of the most effective algae- and biofilm-eating invertebrates for planted tanks, Amano shrimp are peaceful and safe with most community fish.

Cherry Shrimp (Neocaridina davidi) — freshwater fish supplied by AD Aquatics

Cherry Shrimp

Neocaridina davidi

A popular, easy-to-breed dwarf shrimp available in red and other colour grades, cherry shrimp thrive in stable, mature planted tanks.

Looking for a species not listed here?

Adnan and Hasan can source most freshwater species through AD Aquatics' UK wholesaler network — ask us during your free consultation.

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