Aquatic Bliss

Aquatic Bliss, independent aquatics in the UK

Aquatic Bliss is an independent aquatics store run by its owner, Naomi Barnes, presented as a small-scale family business with over 45 years of accumulated experience in the sector. The company operates with online sales and shipping across the UK, and places animal welfare at the centre of its activity.

Its catalogue is organised around tropical fish, clean-up invertebrates and plants, complemented by food and equipment. The store caters both to those new to aquarium keeping and to experienced hobbyists.

Tropical fish and available varieties

The tropical fish range includes categories such as plecos (with reference to L numbers), corydoras, guppies, livebearers, bettas, rasboras, danios, minnows and tetras. Featured products in the catalogue include the Lemon Long Fin Blue Eye Bristlenose Pleco (Ancistrus sp.), the Pygmy Cory (Gastrodermus pygmaeus), the Panda Garra (Garra flavatra), the Snow White Bristlenose Pleco (Ancistrus sp.), the Green Laser Cory (Osteogaster sp. CW009), the Gold Laser Cory (Osteogaster sp. CW010), the Norman's Lampeye (Poropanchax normani) and the White Fin Bentosi Tetra (Hyphessobrycon bentosi).

For guppies, pairs of varieties such as Blue Grass, 24kt Gold, Blue Dragon, Red Dragon, Snow White and Sky Blue Albino Topaz are offered.

Shrimps, snails and aquatic plants

The invertebrate section includes Neocaridina and Caridina shrimps, as well as snails. Among the snails in the catalogue are the Baltic Nerite (Neritina variegata), the Horned Nerite, the Papua Blueberry Snail and the King Rabbit Snail. The store also sells aquatic plants to complete the aquarium setup.

Food, equipment and accessories

The food and equipment section covers fish food, equipment and caves and hides for the aquarium. These products are added to the offering of live animals and plants.

Shipping, guarantees and pricing policy

The company offers free delivery on dry goods orders over £50 and free shipping on all orders over £199. Live animal shipments come with next-day delivery and DOA (Dead on Arrival) cover. The store also applies a Price Match guarantee to match fair UK market prices when the customer finds the same product cheaper, and offers bulk-buy discounts for those setting up large aquariums or buying for multiple tanks.

Customer service and community