Fish Alive

Monday: 10:00 - 18:00
Tuesday: 10:00 - 18:00
Wednesday: -
Thursday: 10:00 - 18:00
Friday: 10:00 - 18:00
Saturday: 10:00 - 17:00
Sunday: 10:00 - 16:00

Reviews

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Some of our more unusual fish we have in stock today

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Our male fighting fish

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NEW fish order now in storeNEW fish order now in store

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NEW Aqua one oak style only available in the 145 litre these come with external filter, heater, LED light, tank and cabinet.
There is a choice of two new colour one is soft white and the second choice is grey

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Our new oak style tank made by Aqua One. This lovely tank is 300 litres it's comes with LED lights, external filter, heater, cabinet and tank. In stock now

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Our marine stocks

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NEW food in stock now for all types of tropical and cold water fish. A great treat or complete diet. sticks on the glass to bring fish too the front too feed also slowly breaks down too feed bottom feeding fish. And available in a pellet form too

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Our cold water section

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New plant order now on stock

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New fish order in stock nowNew fish order in stock now

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We are open today bank hoilday hours are 10 till 4We are open today bank hoilday hours are 10 till 4

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Some of our tanks we have in stock now

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New fish stock now in storeNew fish stock now in store

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Our livebearers in stock now

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Our marine in stock now

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Stage one complete : 175kg of sand washed and in and weir pipes connected up now we can start too slowing fill it up might take a while 😁

User

Our new display tank gettin installed only took 4 hours to get it in the shop but it look great. Will hope fully have fish in soon

User

Well what can I say. Bought 2 of the new arcadia t5 led bulbs from here. An actinic and a colour to place in my 6 bulb iquatics ballast over my marine aquarium. Was excited to just see what a t5 and led combo would do for my corals. However disaster struck once I fitted the new t5 led bulb. It had blown the fuse and one of my other bulbs. Thinking it was just a faulty bulb I tried the other bulb and disaster struck again. At this point I had lost two blue plus bulbs and 3 fuses. I quickly rang the shop as it was 5 min from closing on a Sunday. I explained what had happened. They said they would stay open so I could return the t5 led bulbs, and get a full refund and replace the bulbs I lost. As I have lps corals lighting is essential. They are true to there word and full refund and 2 free bulbs and even contacted arcadia for an explanation as to what the problem could be. Although my ballast may not be compatible with there t5 led bulbs. Fish alive could never of foreseen this and did everything they could to ensure I had my bulbs replaced to ensure the success of my corals free of charge. Fish alive exceeded customer service. A lfs to stay open after hours on a Sunday. Give you 2 free bulbs and a full refund no questions asked and to find out the cause of the problem to which may I remind you is something which is totally out of there hands. Can't say anything but fantastic and will definitely continue to purchase from them in the future. Well done fish alive. Customer service and after care was top notch. 5star all day long

User

Thank you so much for all of the help and advice. Lovely team with the patience of saints. Even with the clueless fish lovers. Can’t recommend this little place enough!

User

Simply Brilliant!!!!!!! Me and a friend have gone round every fish place we can find in the north of England. Fish alive are simply the best. Great service and advice. Great stock and can source you pretty much anything. Not always the best price. that being said there amazing.

User

Popped in for the first time for a bit of advice and couldn't recommend any more what a top service we got. No pushy sales just genuine advice and care, we will definitely be using this place for all our fishy needs from now on.

User

Just want to give Amy and Doug a huge thumbs up. We bought a tank at the beginning of the year and for some reason it decided to explode all over my living room. Amy was second to none in helping us. We returned the tank to the store and she gave us a new pick of a new tank to the same value (we opted to pay extra and get one we love) Absolutely fabulous customer service. LOVELY family run business and been going here for years and will continue to do so. Can't thank Amy enough.. Lovely lass. xx

User

Just had a normal cold water tank, went in to pick up my reserved fish for that tank, came out with a different fish and the upgrades to make the tank tropical! All the staff are friendly and well educated on the fish.

User

I love this shop. They are so patient and knowledgeable. They are only too pleased to help you with any queries you might have.

User

I love this shop. The staff are so knowledgeable and give expert advice. They would rather lose a sale than sell you a fish that wasn’t suitable for your tank. Large choice of fish available and flora for the tank. We bought a tank and side board combined. I love it.

User

Great place for all you need very friendly and helpful and always have time for you they also have a wide range of products and even bigger range of fish keep up the good work guys � excellent.

User

Found this gem of a shop yesterday. Some absolutely stunning fish in here. Very friendly helpful staff, will be returning again soon.

User

Fairly new to this hobby and I was recommended Fish Alive on a Facebook page to go and visit.

I did not regret it!

What a lovely place with fab staff!

All the patience in the world for me.

I am rather indecisive and despite tanks filling, I didn't feel rushed or pressured.

Would recommend ��

User

Excellent service and advise from the young friendly girl who works in the store. A good selection of healthy fish at a reasonable price.

I always call here when i need advise or new stock. No where else locally can match this place.

User

Brill little shop with wide variety of fish.

Fab service and lovley staff nothings a hassle to them.

Even took my plec in for me as he had outgrown my tank.

User

Back in the Hobby after a few years lay off, this place is still exactly a I remembered it, healthy stock ,well maintained tanks and very knowledgeable and very helpful staff, would have no problems in recommending Fish Alive !

User

Amazing aquatic shop, the staff are always kind and helpful and give out lots of great information. The fish I’ve bought have always been very healthy and are affordable!

User

Always a massive selection of fish to choose from, as well as accessories for the tank too! Staff are really friendly, always happy to help and incredibly knowledgeable. Thanks for all your help :)

User

Always a good selection of fish, really friendly & knowledable. Been to loads of fish places but I always go back to fish alive, great selection of fish and great advice/tips when you’re in the shop, there doesn’t seem to be such a thing as a stupid question - great shop

User

After some years of neglect we have finally got our tank back up and running properly. This store had everything we needed with large displays and variety of fish. Our tank looks amazing. Thank you for all the advice and help. And learnt today that a man can multitask haha. We will be back for more fish when the others settle.

User

Absolutely amazing this place helped me sort my fish tank out when it was a total mess foggy and slimy... helped me pick the best filter for my tanks and got some cute little guppys for my daughter really friendly on every visit would highly recommend to anyone wouldnt go any where else now thank you guys.. merry xmas

User

Well what can I say. Bought 2 of the new arcadia t5 led bulbs from here. An actinic and a colour to place in my 6 bulb iquatics ballast over my marine aquarium. Was excited to just see what a t5 and led combo would do for my corals. However disaster struck once I fitted the new t5 led bulb. It had blown the fuse and one of my other bulbs. Thinking it was just a faulty bulb I tried the other bulb and disaster struck again. At this point I had lost two blue plus bulbs and 3 fuses. I quickly rang the shop as it was 5 min from closing on a Sunday. I explained what had happened. They said they would stay open so I could return the t5 led bulbs, and get a full refund and replace the bulbs I lost. As I have lps corals lighting is essential. They are true to there word and full refund and 2 free bulbs and even contacted arcadia for an explanation as to what the problem could be. Although my ballast may not be compatible with there t5 led bulbs. Fish alive could never of foreseen this and did everything they could to ensure I had my bulbs replaced to ensure the success of my corals free of charge. Fish alive exceeded customer service. A lfs to stay open after hours on a Sunday. Give you 2 free bulbs and a full refund no questions asked and to find out the cause of the problem to which may I remind you is something which is totally out of there hands. Can't say anything but fantastic and will definitely continue to purchase from them in the future. Well done fish alive. Customer service and after care was top notch. 5star all day long

User

Thank you so much for all of the help and advice. Lovely team with the patience of saints. Even with the clueless fish lovers. Can’t recommend this little place enough!

User

Simply Brilliant!!!!!!! Me and a friend have gone round every fish place we can find in the north of England. Fish alive are simply the best. Great service and advice. Great stock and can source you pretty much anything. Not always the best price. that being said there amazing.

User

Popped in for the first time for a bit of advice and couldn't recommend any more what a top service we got. No pushy sales just genuine advice and care, we will definitely be using this place for all our fishy needs from now on.

User

Just want to give Amy and Doug a huge thumbs up. We bought a tank at the beginning of the year and for some reason it decided to explode all over my living room. Amy was second to none in helping us. We returned the tank to the store and she gave us a new pick of a new tank to the same value (we opted to pay extra and get one we love) Absolutely fabulous customer service. LOVELY family run business and been going here for years and will continue to do so. Can't thank Amy enough.. Lovely lass. xx

User

Just had a normal cold water tank, went in to pick up my reserved fish for that tank, came out with a different fish and the upgrades to make the tank tropical! All the staff are friendly and well educated on the fish.

User

I love this shop. They are so patient and knowledgeable. They are only too pleased to help you with any queries you might have.

User

I love this shop. The staff are so knowledgeable and give expert advice. They would rather lose a sale than sell you a fish that wasn’t suitable for your tank. Large choice of fish available and flora for the tank. We bought a tank and side board combined. I love it.

User

Great place for all you need very friendly and helpful and always have time for you they also have a wide range of products and even bigger range of fish keep up the good work guys � excellent.

User

Found this gem of a shop yesterday. Some absolutely stunning fish in here. Very friendly helpful staff, will be returning again soon.

User

Fairly new to this hobby and I was recommended Fish Alive on a Facebook page to go and visit.

I did not regret it!

What a lovely place with fab staff!

All the patience in the world for me.

I am rather indecisive and despite tanks filling, I didn't feel rushed or pressured.

Would recommend ��

User

Excellent service and advise from the young friendly girl who works in the store. A good selection of healthy fish at a reasonable price.

I always call here when i need advise or new stock. No where else locally can match this place.

User

Brill little shop with wide variety of fish.

Fab service and lovley staff nothings a hassle to them.

Even took my plec in for me as he had outgrown my tank.

User

Back in the Hobby after a few years lay off, this place is still exactly a I remembered it, healthy stock ,well maintained tanks and very knowledgeable and very helpful staff, would have no problems in recommending Fish Alive !

User

Amazing aquatic shop, the staff are always kind and helpful and give out lots of great information. The fish I’ve bought have always been very healthy and are affordable!

User

Always a massive selection of fish to choose from, as well as accessories for the tank too! Staff are really friendly, always happy to help and incredibly knowledgeable. Thanks for all your help :)

User

Always a good selection of fish, really friendly & knowledable. Been to loads of fish places but I always go back to fish alive, great selection of fish and great advice/tips when you’re in the shop, there doesn’t seem to be such a thing as a stupid question - great shop

User

After some years of neglect we have finally got our tank back up and running properly. This store had everything we needed with large displays and variety of fish. Our tank looks amazing. Thank you for all the advice and help. And learnt today that a man can multitask haha. We will be back for more fish when the others settle.

User

Absolutely amazing this place helped me sort my fish tank out when it was a total mess foggy and slimy... helped me pick the best filter for my tanks and got some cute little guppys for my daughter really friendly on every visit would highly recommend to anyone wouldnt go any where else now thank you guys.. merry xmas

More about Fish Alive

Fish Alive is located at Units 10 and 11, Dragonville Retail Park, Durham, DH1 2YB Durham, Durham
0191 384 3590
Monday: 10:00 - 18:00
Tuesday: 10:00 - 18:00
Wednesday: -
Thursday: 10:00 - 18:00
Friday: 10:00 - 18:00
Saturday: 10:00 - 17:00
Sunday: 10:00 - 16:00
http://www.fish-alive.co.uk/