Business Details
Your Trusted Aquatic Specialists in Ferryhill
Chilton Aquatics is a family-run business established over 25 years ago, dedicated to providing top-quality tropical, coldwater, and pond fish alongside a comprehensive range of aquatic products. Our expertise spans more than a century, with staff boasting over 100 years of combined experience in the aquatic industry. We specialize in rare and unusual species, including Discus and African Cichlids, and maintain over 200 fully stocked aquariums to cater to diverse customer needs. Our extensive inventory includes leading brands such as Juwel and Fluval, with aquariums ranging from nano tanks to large-scale systems. We also offer a wide selection of pond fish, plants, and equipment during the April to November season.All fish are available for in-store collection, ensuring quality and freshness. Our commitment to competitive pricing and customer service has solidified our reputation as the North's premier aquatic outlet. We operate from a spacious retail location in Ferryhill, Durham, and are licensed by Durham County Council under Pet Shop License Number DCC/PSH/017096. Our dedication to quality extends to frozen foods, available in bulk 100g blister packs, and a vast array of aquatic plants for both freshwater and marine environments.
Services
Tropical Fish Sales
Pond Fish & Plants
Aquarium Sales
Aquatic Plants
Discus Specialist
Cichlid Specialist
Pond Equipment
Frozen Fish Food
Aquarium Setup
Pond Maintenance
Highlights and features
- We have over 25 years of experience as a family-run aquatic specialist.
- Our staff possess over 100 years of combined expertise in aquatic care.
- We stock the largest range of tropical and pond fish in the North.
- We specialize in rare Discus and African Cichlid species.
- We are authorized dealers for leading aquarium brands like Juwel and Fluval.
Services
Tropical Fish Sales
We offer an extensive selection of tropical fish species, including rare and unusual varieties. Our tanks house over 200 aquariums with diverse marine life, ensuring customers find both common and exotic species. All fish are maintained in optimal conditions for health and vitality.
Pond Fish & Plants
During the April to November season, we provide a wide range of pond fish, including sturgeon, goldfish, and Japanese koi carp. Our inventory includes aquatic plants and water lilies, with all specimens available for in-store collection to ensure quality.
Aquarium Sales
As main dealers for Juwel and Fluval aquariums, we supply all sizes from nano tanks to large-scale systems. Our inventory includes top brands like Ciano and Emotions, with expert guidance to help customers choose the ideal setup.
Aquatic Plants
We stock a comprehensive range of aquatic plants for freshwater and marine environments. Our selection includes both common and specialist species, carefully maintained to ensure health and suitability for various aquarium setups.
Pond Equipment
Our pond section offers pumps, filters, liners, and UV systems to support healthy pond ecosystems. Equipment is sourced from trusted brands, with expert advice available to help customers select the right products for their pond size and needs.
Questions
How long has Chilton Aquatics been in business?
Chilton Aquatics has been family-run for over 25 years, serving aquatic enthusiasts across the North of England.
What types of fish do you stock?
We offer tropical, coldwater, and pond fish, including rare species like Discus, African Cichlids, sturgeon, and Japanese koi carp.
Do you sell aquariums?
Yes, we are main dealers for Juwel and Fluval aquariums, offering sizes from nano tanks to large-scale systems.
Are your fish available for delivery?
No, all fish must be collected in-store to ensure quality and freshness.
What are your opening hours?
We are open daily 10am–5pm, closed Wednesdays, with Sundays and Bank Holidays 12pm–4pm.
Do you sell pond equipment?
Yes, we stock pumps, filters, liners, and UV systems for pond maintenance during the April to November season.
Reviews (4)
Pigeon Lad
Jan 25, 2022
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Great shop! Happy,helpful staff/owners with a high interest and knowledge in fish keeping , wide range of all you need products and live fish, all kept clean and well looked after, prices seemed reasonable?
Notcalledkeith
Jan 07, 2022
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Huge selection of fish in the tropical room, I didn't get chance to look at the cold water room but the guys are spot on, Very friendly staff that are also very knowledgeable in the hobby. Highly recommended!
Mr. Noobstar
Dec 28, 2021
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Good advice and great help from the guys here. Not a great selection of colourful tropical fish but everything else such as service, accessories, tanks and other equipment is spot on. Prices have remained level when other places have increased in the past 12months.
Helen Lizzy
Dec 20, 2021
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My honest opinion is this aquatics shop is really damn good for livestock. I have high tech tanks so I frequently visit aquascaping shops, while Chilton isn't aimed directly at this market they can still get products in at an extremely good rate as I got my CO2 system here. The livestock is plentiful, I'm even able to buy oddball fish here that are not available though bigger common chain stores such as the micro rasbora/chili/merah etc. The prices are the real drawing point as they sell at extremely, EXTREMELY affordable prices. The cheapest in County Durham hands down. While I have had a
