WHY ETHICAL FISH BREEDING IS A MUST FOR WIRRAL AQUATICS

Wirral aquatics shop, Wirral Aquatics, is leading the way in ethical fish breeding by sourcing the majority of their fish from selected UK breeders with the highest standards. The Moreton shop has gained a formidable reputation since opening in September 2024 and already has almost 10,000 social media followers.
Follow Wirral Aquatics on FACEBOOK and INSTAGRAM

Ran by passionate hobbyists, Wirral Aquatics features over 100 tanks of tropical fish for sale and aims to support UK breeders and give them a platform. With a wide and constantly revolving range of fish in stock, quality is at the forefront of everything they do and the source of the fish is essential to their ethics and values.
Follow Wirral Aquatics on FACEBOOK and INSTAGRAM

Owner Stephen Halsey has recently embarked upon a huge cross country trip to Portsmouth to collect from a UK breeder — returning with over 30 types of fish including Zebra Chinese Suckers, Salween Rock Catfish, Swordtails, various Tetras and many others. For Stephen it’s vital to know and meet the breeders in order to keep his operation ethical.
Follow Wirral Aquatics on FACEBOOK and INSTAGRAM

Ethical breeding is not just about the health of the fish; it’s about respecting their natural behaviours and ensuring their well-being. This includes providing adequate space, proper nutrition, and avoiding overbreeding. Responsible sourcing of aquarium fish is also essential to prevent overexploitation of wild populations.
Follow Wirral Aquatics on FACEBOOK and INSTAGRAM

Stephen said: “I initially started out as a hobbyist whilst I was in recovery from a horrific car crash and I was wheelchair bound. Fish were a great form of calming and therapy to me therefore I have a deep love and respect for them. When my hobby turned into my dream of owning my own aquatics shop, it was vital for me to recruit fellow hobbyists to join the team who shared the same passion and ethos.”
He continued: “From breeding to looking after fish at home, we are all part of the process and share the responsibility of ensuring these living beings are looked after. The education and awareness of hobbyists are also vital therefore it’s important that we are equipped to provide our customers with the tools and knowledge to give their fish the best lives possible.”
Follow Wirral Aquatics on FACEBOOK and INSTAGRAM

Wirral Aquatics is based at 20 Upton Road, Moreton, and is open 6 days a week (closed Mondays) — stocking a revolving range of tropical fish, crabs, terrapins, reptiles, tanks, accessories, food and more. The shop is owned by extremely knowledgeable hobbyists and the team have a strong ethos and ethics towards breeding and keeping fish.
Wirral Aquatics / 20 Upton Road, Moreton, Wirral / 07946 659242