DC Freshwater Fish

DC Freshwater Fish: freshwater fish and pond services in Hampshire

DC Freshwater Fish is a British company dedicated to the sale of freshwater fish, both cold water, native and tropical, as well as aquatic plants, food, filters and equipment for ponds and aquariums. It operates from Meadow Farm Fishery, on Green Street East, Worldham (Alton, Hampshire), and sells its products through its online store with home delivery in the United Kingdom.

The company began trading in 2009 offering freshwater fish from its own ponds to the pond and aquarium sector. In 2010 it expanded its catalogue with a selection of ornamental fish and less common species acquired from breeders in different countries. The firm states it has more than fifteen years of experience in fish keeping and breeding.

Catalogue of fish and plants

The range includes cold water fish such as koi carp, goldfish, sturgeon and sterlets, and grass carp, as well as native and freshwater fish such as common carp and roach. It also offers tropical fish, aquarium plants and pond plants, including water lilies and grasses. The company imports grass carp and other non-native species, such as sturgeon, from breeders around the world.

Alongside the fish, the store sells food, pond filters, pipework and fittings, dry mount pumps, pond equipment and accessories, and gift vouchers. The catalogue is organised into sections such as cold water fish, native fish, koi, sturgeon and sterlets, grass carp, aquarium plants, food, cold water fish deals, tropical fish, UK native fish, filters, pipework and fittings, dry mount pumps and pond equipment and accessories.

Quarantine, health checks and arrival guarantee

All fish from other farms, both in the UK and abroad, undergo a minimum quarantine period of six weeks before sale. During that time they are not sold until it is confirmed that they are feeding and have passed a visual inspection. In addition, the fish undergo a health check every six months by an external professional specialising in fish health, complemented by weekly internal checks. The company states that to date it has never failed a health check.

Delivery is made with a guaranteed alive on arrival: in the event of mortality, the company offers a full refund or a credit note for the value of the sale. Fish shipping starts from £19.99 plus VAT.

Customers and complementary activity

Since its founding in 2009, DC Freshwater Fish has built a customer base that, according to its own presentation, includes wildlife photographers, local councils and wildlife parks and reserves. The company holds CEFAS registration number EW069-M-770.

The website maintains a blog with content on species and care, with articles dedicated to the three-spined stickleback, UK native fish and the golden weather loach. It also offers a refer-a-friend programme with a 15% discount voucher for a purchase, and a 10% discount on the first order for those who register.

Location and contact

Meadow Farm Fishery Green Street East Worldham Alton Hampshire GU34 3AU · Phone: 07872 926 344