Beautiful Tropical Fish and Aquariums for Every Home
Discover vibrant, healthy tropical fish – perfect for every aquarist
At Birchwood Aquatic Centre, our tropical fish section is a true underwater rainbow, brimming with colour, character, and choice. Whether you’re a first-time fish keeper or a seasoned aquarist with years of experience, we offer a diverse and ever-changing selection of high-quality freshwater tropical fish to suit every tank and taste.
Healthy, Hand-Selected Livestock
We take fish health seriously. That’s why all of our tropical fish are carefully hand-selected from trusted UK suppliers, ensuring top quality and vibrant colouration. Every fish goes through a dedicated quarantine process before being introduced to our display tanks. This helps us maintain a healthy, stress-free environment and ensures you're buying fish that are active, eating well, and ready for life in your home aquarium.
Live Plants & Aquascaping Essentials
Enhance your tropical tank with our range of live aquatic plants, perfect for creating lush aquascapes or natural hiding spots. We stock a mix of easy-to-care-for beginner plants and more advanced varieties for experienced hobbyists. You’ll also find a wide range of substrates, décor, driftwood, and plant-safe lighting to bring your tank to life. Our team can help you choose the best options based on your fish species, tank size, and lighting needs whether you’re going for a low-tech planted tank or a high-end scape.
Our Tropical Fish Range
We offer an exciting variety of tropical freshwater species, ideal for peaceful community tanks, species-specific displays, or more adventurous aquascapes. Our range typically includes:
Popular Community Fish:
Guppies
Neon and Cardinal Tetras
Mollies & Platies
Zebra Danios
Corydoras Catfish
Gouramis
Bristlenose Plecos
Feature & Specialist Fish:
Betta Fish (Siamese Fighters)
Dwarf and Apistogramma Cichlids
Angelfish
Rams (Bolivian and German Blue)
Kuhli Loaches
Pearl Gouramis
Snails and Shrimp for clean-up
Our livestock rotates regularly, so there’s always something new to discover. If you’re after something specific, feel free to ask.
We can often source specialist or rare tropical species on request.
Expert Help at Every Step
Not sure where to start? No problem. Our experienced staff are here to help you every step of the way, from choosing your first fish to troubleshooting water quality or tank compatibility. We offer personalised advice on:
Matching fish species for compatibility
Selecting the right tank and equipment
Feeding and nutrition
Filtration and water maintenance
Creating natural environments with live plants
Disease prevention and fish care
We believe in honest, practical advice, no jargon, no hard sell. Just great service from fellow fish lovers who want to see your aquarium succeed.
Why Shop With Us?
✔ Healthy, quarantined fish stock
✔ Wide selection of community & specialist tropical fish
✔ High-quality live plants and aquascaping gear
✔ Friendly, expert advice tailored to your setup
✔ Local, trusted, family-run aquatic centre
✔ In-store support whenever you need it
📍 Visit Birchwood Aquatic Centre in Swanley, Kent, to browse our tropical fish section and speak to our friendly team. Whether you’re upgrading, restocking, or starting fresh we’re here to help you build a thriving, beautiful tropical aquarium you’ll love.