Something Exotic Pets & Aquatics

Something Exotic Pets & Aquatics An exotic pet store with a difference. A little weird, a little creepy, a little fun... and all the We specialize in exotic pet care.

Friendly staff on hand to give you any advice you may require. The animals in our care are our top priority. We do our utmost to research the care and husbandry needed for each one. We invite you all to come visit us.

💥Now In Stock💥🌱UNS Controsoil🌱A quality planted aquarium substrate provides the foundation for healthy plant growth.▪️ N...
17/08/2026

💥Now In Stock💥

🌱UNS Controsoil🌱

A quality planted aquarium substrate provides the foundation for healthy plant growth.

▪️ No Rinsing Required
▪️ Low Ammonia Release
▪️ PH & KH buffering
▪️ Optimal For Fish And Shrimp
▪️ Designed For Planted Aquariums

Get yours in store today!

📞 031 765 3247

📍Shop 214s, Oxford Village, Hillcrest, Durban

💥Let’s get to know about Leopard Geckos💥The leopard geckos are popular for beginners because they are easy to handle and...
13/08/2026

💥Let’s get to know about Leopard Geckos💥

The leopard geckos are popular for beginners because they are easy to handle and requires minimal care compared to many other lizards.

➡️9 Facts about Leopard Geckos:

🦎Their life expectancy is 20 or more years in captivity
🦎Adults grow up to 20cm to 25cm including tail
🦎They are not prone to biting and are usually slow-moving
🦎If you see your gecko rattle the tip of its tail rapidly, that means your leopard gecko is excited to eat or to mate
🦎They are cold blooded
🦎Being nocturnal, leopard geckos are most active at night and do not require a lot of UV lighting
🦎Leopard geckos are insectivores. Their diets consist of a variety of crickets, waxworms and in moderation, mealworms
🦎Always have a shallow dish of fresh water for your leopard gecko
🦎Adult leopard geckos shed every four to eight weeks. Young geckos shed much more frequently, because they are growing rapidly

📍Shop 214s, Oxford Village, Hillcrest, Durban

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12/08/2026

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📍Shop 214s, Oxford Village, Hillcrest, Durban

🌿The perfect kit for anyone wanting to set up a Planted Tank 🌿Pop on in and chat with one of our friendly trained staff ...
11/08/2026

🌿The perfect kit for anyone wanting to set up a Planted Tank 🌿

Pop on in and chat with one of our friendly trained staff members about what you are looking for and they will gladly help you get your set up together.

📞031 765 3247

📍Shop 214s, Oxford Village, Hillcrest, Durban

💥What is Spider Wood?👉🏻Spider Wood is a unique type of wood used in the aquarium hobby. 👉🏻It’s called Spider Wood due to...
10/08/2026

💥What is Spider Wood?

👉🏻Spider Wood is a unique type of wood used in the aquarium hobby.

👉🏻It’s called Spider Wood due to the multiple branches and it’s a characteristic unique to itself. These branches allow for fish to make a perfect hiding spot as well as a spot to put your plants.

👉🏻Your Spider Wood won’t sink immediately and it will need to be weighed down for about a week until it is fully saturated.

👉🏻Also, due to the natural tannins released, it makes for a healthy fish environment.

✅We stock a wide range of Spider Wood in our store so feel free to pop in, choose your favorite one for your aquarium✅

📍Shop 214s, Oxford Village, Hillcrest, Durban

🌿🌿What is Black Hair Algae?🌿🌿Also known as black brush algae, this type of algae is one of the most common algae in a pl...
09/08/2026

🌿🌿What is Black Hair Algae?🌿🌿

Also known as black brush algae, this type of algae is one of the most common algae in a planted tank. It is also one of the most difficult algae to remove in the planted tank.

It has certain damage to aquatic plants and will affect the beauty of your planted tank.

The features of black hair algae:

🌿 1. Light
The black hair algae is a kind of algae that can use almost all visible light for photosynthesis, and the photosynthesis it can perform is impossible for other aquatic plants and other plants. This is why it is easy for it to survive in any environment.

🌿 2. Nutrition
Its body contains an ammonia-fixing enzyme, which can convert the dissolved ammonia in the tank and absorb it by itself, but it has a weak ability to absorb phosphorus.

🌿 3. Reproduction
The black hair algae are mainly derived from spores-like reproduction. They usually bring in these spores when other new creatures are kept in the aquarium.

💥Need to know any other information, pop in and have a chat to one of our friendly trained staff and they will answer any questions and give you the best solutions💡

📍 Shop 214s, Oxford Village, Hillcrest, Durban

From our team to you, we would like to wish all the Women out there a very Happy Women’s Day🌸💥Please note we are open to...
09/08/2026

From our team to you, we would like to wish all the Women out there a very Happy Women’s Day🌸

💥Please note we are open today! So pop on in today to see all our new arrivals and in store specials💥

📍Shop 214s, Oxford Village, Hillcrest, Durban

💥Did you know💥🐠Koi Angelfish🐠〰 Very elegant appearance and behavior 〰 Naturally display black, white and gold-orange col...
08/08/2026

💥Did you know💥

🐠Koi Angelfish🐠

〰 Very elegant appearance and behavior
〰 Naturally display black, white and gold-orange colorations
〰 They thrive in heavily planted aquarium with driftwood and/or rock formations and gentle water flow
〰 Feeding is simple for these unfussy fish. High quality dry, frozen and live food will all be readily accepted by them
〰 Quality and Variety of food are key to their diet to ensure they maintain optimal health and coloration
〰 They are possibly to breed in the aquarium

📍Shop 214s, Oxford Village, Hillcrest, Durban

💧Should you ever reach the point where White spot does occur, dont forget we have you covered!Pop on in and have a chat ...
08/08/2026

💧Should you ever reach the point where White spot does occur, dont forget we have you covered!

Pop on in and have a chat to one of our trained staff members about what you may be needing!

📞 031 765 3247

📍Shop 214s, Oxford Village, Hillcrest, Durban

💥New Shipment💥🐠Calling all our Fellow Enthusiast's🐠We received a large shipment this week:Angelfish - AssortedBarb - Tig...
08/08/2026

💥New Shipment💥

🐠Calling all our Fellow Enthusiast's

🐠We received a large shipment this week:

Angelfish - Assorted
Barb - Tiger GMO
Betta Female - Rosetail assorted
Betta Male - Elephant Ear assorted
Botia - Redtail
Catfish - Redtail
Catfish - Otocinclus
Catfish - African MicroSynodontis
Comets- Assorted 5-8cm
Deacon - Green Severum
Deacon - Red Spotted Severum
Eel - Spiny Banded
Flying Fox - Blackline
Flying Fox - Siamese
Garra - Panda
Goldfish - Assorted sizes
Gourami (Dwarf) - Sparkling
Loach - Clown
Loach - Hillstream Striped
Loach - Khuli Striped
Oscars - Red & Albino Tiger
Rasbora (Dwarf) - Least
Rasbora - Harlequin
Rainbow (Dwarf) - Gertrude Spotted
Rainbow (Dwarf) - Neon
Rainbow (Dwarf) - Threadfin
Rasbora - Harlequin
Tetra - Pencilfish Red

Snail - Red Onion
Shrimp - Green
Shrimp - Super Red
Shrimp - Yellow
Shrimp - Crystal Red & White

For any further assistance please call us 📞 031 765 3247

📍Shop 214s, Oxford Village, Hillcrest, Durban

Address

9 Old Main Road, Hillcrest
Durban
3610

Opening Hours

Monday 08:30 - 17:00
Tuesday 08:30 - 17:00
Wednesday 08:30 - 17:00
Thursday 08:30 - 17:00
Friday 08:30 - 17:00
Saturday 08:30 - 14:00
Sunday 09:00 - 13:00

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+27317653247

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