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Welcome to the tropical fish finder news service. We aim to be the complete resource for anyone that is keen on fish keeping, and in this section we will give you the latest news from the world of fish keeping as well as any future developments we are planning.

This Week's Auctions: Ending 8pm Sun 11th April
News item | 10 April 2021
We have a stunning selection of fish within our 'Auctions' section this week. Bidding is simple, email your highest bid by clicking HERE and don't forget to type your desired fish and maximum bid into the subject line. All photos …

Panaque cochliodon (Blue Eyed Pleco, Columbian Blue-Eyed Plec)
News item | 02 April 2021
This highly sought after fish is dark grey to black and has bright turquoise coloured eyes. It is a herbivorous freshwater armored catfish endemic to Colombia. There are no known sexual differences. The Blue Eyed Plec is so rare that if …

Auctions This Week (Ending Sun 28th March)
News item | 22 March 2021
AUCTIONS EXPLAINED -THE AUCTIONS LISTED BELOW WILL RUN FROM 8PM ON SUNDAY 21ST MARCH UNTIL 8PM ON SUNDAY 28TH MARCH. -PHOTOS ARE OF THE ACTUAL FISH THE WINNING BIDDER WILL RECEIVE. -BIDS CAN BE SUBMITTED VIA EMAIL UP UNTIL THE CLOSING …

Meet the Petitella Family: Rummynose Tetras
News item | 17 March 2021
The Rummynose tetra is a freshwater fish from the Characidae family. There are three very similar species which are all popular and well known in the fish-keeping community and all three species are native to South America. They can be …

Keeping Waspfish and Toadfish
News item | 12 March 2021
Toadfish and waspfish are distantly related but similar groups of predatory fish found in freshwater, brackish water and saltwater habitats. As the 'toadfish' name suggests, these fish are not brightly coloured and rely on their drab colouration to blend into …

Live Auctions: Win Your Dream Fish For Less
News item | 10 March 2021
Tropical Fish Finder / Sims Tropical Fish proudly present our new 'Auctions' section. Please feel free to use the 'AUCTIONS' tab at the top of our home page to view all the fish which are currently being auctioned. Current bidding …

The Nano Tank Guide
News item | 20 February 2021
WHAT IS A NANO TANK? Defining a ‘nano’ tank is tricky, but a good definition might be something that holds around 30 litres (6.5 gallons) or less of water and is intended to be stocked with a selection of shrimps and …

Shopping for Shellfish: Shrimp
News item | 13 February 2021
Are you considering setting up a shrimp tank? Perhaps you have a nano tank and are working out what to do with it… Freshwater aquarium shrimp are such fun to keep and a rewarding species to observe. Shrimp are generally …

Galaxy Rasbora: A Great Nano Tank Fish
News item | 07 February 2021
The Galaxy Rasbora is a small, brilliant coloured species which originates from Burma. Similar to a danio in basic shape but without barbels. The body is silvery with golden spots and the fins are red. Males are more brightly coloured …

African Rarities and Oddballs at Sims Tropical Fish
News item | 15 January 2021
Outside of the Rift Valley cichlids, African freshwater fish are still relatively uncommon in the trade, especially when compared with their counterparts from Southeast Asia and South America. That’s a shame, because many of these fish are interesting and rewarding …

Aquarium Algae: Finding A Clean-Up Crew
News item | 10 January 2021
What are the best algae eater for your tank? Freshwater Shrimp are not only an effective clean up crew, but also intriguing species to watch and enjoy. These little beauties are often considered some are the of the best algae …

In Stock: The Vivacious Vulture Catfish
News item | 28 December 2020
The Vulture Catfish are a true scavenger species in addition to being a vicious predatory. This catfish is found in South America, namely the the Orinoco and Amazon basins. This very adaptable species is mostly found in shallow waters close …

Ho-Ho-Ho! Last Chance for Pre-Christmas Delivery: 22nd Dec
News item | 19 December 2020
🎅Tis The Season To Buy Fishes! If you would like to watch and enjoy a new little addition (or six) to your aquarium over the festive period, there are a limited number of delivery spaces left for next week! If you …

10% OFF on Christmas Gift Card Purchases!
News item | 09 December 2020
We have a discount code for our lucky readers to use on everything! That's right. 10% off ALL 3,000+ species of fish, aquariums, heaters, filters etc... If that's not enough, remember we price match against all online aquatic retailers. Enter the code …

Fresh Delivery From AFRICA!
News item | 29 November 2020
Africa landed... literally, by plane! Our team over at Sims Tropical hand collected a huge range of African species and arrived back safely in the UK this weekend. Order now for delivery on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday this week! Here …

Tropical Fish Finder & SIMS: Stock List Update
News item | 24 November 2020
Looking for an early Christmas gift to yourself? Or a loved one? All these fish are available for delivery this week. Go on, you deserve it. Hurry, while stocks last…. Simply search for the fish you would like to order in …

Stunning: Red Sea Reefer XXXL - 900
News item | 18 November 2020
Red Sea’s REEFER series of Reef Systems provide advanced hobbyists with a solid foundation for building a fully featured reef or marine aquarium. The REEFER series combines a contemporary, rimless, ultra-clear glass aquarium with a stylish cabinet and a comprehensive …

Popular Plecos, Captivating Catfish and Much More…
News item | 12 November 2020
There are some really interesting species in stock at the moment, some to mention are; 20cm Albino Arowana (Osteoglossum bicirrhosum 'albino') £200 : Click HERE 6cm Hairy Puffer £80: Click HERE 5cm Black Diamond Polleni £20: Click HERE 30cm Leopard Moray Eel £100: Click …

Covid19 Update: We Are OPEN and Still Delivering Fish
News item | 06 November 2020
Lockdown is back! But whilst many aquatic shops are closing around us, we are pleased to announce our website will continue to run and support our fellow aquarists, nationwide. Our wonderful partners (Sims Tropical) will be shipping fish, fish food, …

NEW Partnership Announcment: Tropical Fish Finder & Sims Tropical Fish
News item | 01 November 2020
We are very excited to announce our partnership with Sims Tropical Fish, one of the highest ranking and most reputable tropical / marine / cold water fish specialists in the UK. Sims Tropical are one of a small handful of charity …