Pond Life Aquatics

Pond Life Aquatics Expert and Friendly Pond and Aquarium Service at Mill Hill's favourite local garden centre Hello and welcome to Pond Life Aquatic's official page.

Make sure to like us and follow us on Twitter in order to keep up to date with our regular specials and sales! You can also find us on Instagram where we will be sharing photos of our shop, and the wildlife that inhabit it, over the coming Spring and Summer months! We stock a wide range of tropical and coldwater fish, as well as any product you might need for the upkeep of your pond/tank. As an in

dependent business, we keep our fish in the best condition, not running systems where multiple tanks are linked to a single filter which spreads disease and we do not fill our tanks with antibiotics unnecessarily, leaving our fish well adapted for their new homes. Pet Shop License No: ANPET/15/50353

10/06/2026

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20/05/2026

These unique fish have specific temperature needs, making them unsuitable for standard tropical tanks. If you're breeding them, please register your colony with the Goodied Working Group—every documented population is vital.

19/05/2026

Discover how these patient hunters thrive! They seek cover and wait for their moment, needing plants like hornwort and java fern. Think shade, leaf litter, and dim light for their perfect ambush.

18/05/2026

Hard tap water needs RO or rainwater. For tank size, aim for 60-80 liters for a pair. Males grow to about 7cm and are territorial, so provide plenty of space and structure, especially caves.

17/05/2026

For vibrant fish colors and a settled environment, aim for soft, acidic water between pH 6-7. While some fish tolerate slightly above neutral, softer and more acidic conditions are always best. Optimal temperatures are 24-26°C.

16/05/2026

These temperate fish can't live in tropical tanks. Consider North American natives or species-only tanks. They can be territorial, so provide ample space and structure.

15/05/2026

Maintaining the right environment for your aquatic pets is crucial. Aim for summer temperatures up to 22°C and winter down to 10°C. Soft, slightly acidic water (pH 5.5-7) with low hardness is ideal. For tank size, a minimum of 80 liters is recommended for small groups, with 100 liters or more providing ample territory. Don't forget heavy planting!

14/05/2026

Unlike guppies, Goodeid embryos are nourished directly from their mother via trophotaeniae. This unique reproductive strategy makes this fish group incredibly fascinating to study.

13/05/2026

This is the Skiffia multipunctata, also known as the sawfin goodie. A Mexican livebearer from the Highland Plateau, it's a species serious fish keepers should know about, though it's sadly disappearing from its natural range.

12/05/2026

Stop keeping your fish at 26-27 degrees! This shortens their lives. Instead, give them a winter cool-down period by removing the heater. It's crucial for their health. Avoid aggressive tank mates, high flow, and alkaline water.

Address

Pond Life Aquatics, 1 Finchley Nurseries, Burtonhole Lane
London
NW71AS

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 5pm
Thursday 9:30am - 5pm
Friday 9:30am - 5pm
Saturday 9:30am - 5pm
Sunday 10:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+442089069916

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