📧 Email: ajbrown@ajaquatics.uk 📞 Mobile: 07759 832682
At AJ Aquatics, we believe in honest service and clear pricing. Whether you're a home hobbyist or a commercial client, our maintenance packages are designed to suit your setup—no fluff, no guesswork. From routine aquarium and pond care to parts installation and water testing, we’ve got the tools and know-how to keep your aquatic environment thriving.
We also offer livestock breeding (including tropical fish, bristlenose plecos, and cherry shrimp), and we’re expanding into fish food, plants, and equipment sales—so you’ll soon be able to get everything you need, all in one place.
Explore our services below, check out current rates, and feel free to reach out if you need something custom. We’re here to help, not to upsell.
Need a quote for aquarium or pond maintenance? Or have you had quotes and looking for the best price.
Aquarium initial assessment will include
1. Measurements Taken
I’ll measure your aquarium to calculate its volume — especially helpful if you're unsure of its capacity. Depth will also be recorded unless already known.
2. Equipment Check
All equipment (make and model) will be noted. Please note: I don’t carry spare parts, so any replacements will need to be ordered in.
3. Plant Inventory
All aquatic plants will be identified and recorded to ensure appropriate care and maintenance can be provided if needed.
4. Livestock Review
All fish species and approximate quantities will be noted. This helps me tailor care recommendations and monitor health. A complimentary fish health check is included as part of the initial assessment and is also covered in ongoing aquarium maintenance services.
Pond Initial Assessment Includes
1. Measurements Taken
I’ll measure your pond to calculate its volume — especially helpful if you're unsure of its capacity. Depth will also be recorded unless already known.
2. Equipment Check
All equipment (make and model) will be noted. Please note: I don’t carry spare parts, so any replacements will need to be ordered in.
3. Plant Inventory
All aquatic plants will be identified and recorded to ensure appropriate care and maintenance can be provided if needed.
4. Livestock Review
All fish species and approximate quantities will be noted. This helps me tailor care recommendations and monitor health. A complimentary fish health check is included as part of the initial assessment and is also covered in ongoing pond maintenance services.
Aquarium & Pond Parts Installation
Whether you're upgrading equipment or setting up something new, I offer reliable installation services tailored to your setup. Aquarium part installations are charged at £25, with travel costs added separately. Pond equipment installations are £35 plus travel.
Every installation is handled with care and attention to detail, ensuring your system runs smoothly and safely. I’ll walk you through the setup, answer any questions, and make sure everything is compatible with your livestock and environment — no guesswork, no stress. You're in good hands.
New Aquarium Setup Service
Starting fresh? Let AJ Aquatics handle your new tank setup with care and precision. Whether it’s a nano tank or a 1000L showpiece, we’ll get your aquarium ready for livestock with a professional setup tailored to its size.
💷 Setup services are £5 less than our standard maintenance rates — for example, an 800L tank setup is £60.
🔧 Equipment and travel costs are not included.
🎯 If you already have the necessary equipment ready to go, we may be able to offer a small discount.
Fish re-homing service
If you’re no longer able to care for your fish, I offer a free rehoming service to help them find safe, permanent homes. I do not resell any livestock — each fish is matched with a suitable environment where they’ll be properly cared for long-term.
This service is designed to ease the stress of parting with your aquatic pets, and ensure they continue to thrive. If I’m unable to take them in directly, I can help connect you with trusted groups like Fish Rescue and Welfare on Facebook, who also specialise in ethical rehoming.
Your fish deserve a future — and I’m here to help make that happen.
Personal Tropical Fish Delivery
I offer personal delivery of tropical fish within my local service area, ensuring your livestock arrives safely and stress-free. Each journey is planned with your fish’s wellbeing in mind — no couriers, just experienced hands and secure transport.
This service is ideal for delicate species, new setups, or anyone who wants peace of mind knowing their fish are cared for from start to finish. While I’m currently working on expanding to courier options for longer distances, all deliveries are local for now.
Please note: in cases of severe weather, delivery may be rescheduled to protect the health and safety of your fish. Their well-being always comes first.
Water Quality Testing Service
Ensure your aquarium or pond is thriving with our professional water testing service. This includes checks for pH, ammonia, nitrite, nitrate, and other key parameters to support healthy livestock and plant life.
✅ Included at no extra cost for clients with ongoing maintenance plans.
💷 For one-off visits, a £15 testing fee applies.
AJ Aquatics Aquarium Maintenance Pricelist
Aquarium maintenance pricing guidelines
Price list for aquarium maintenance services:
1. Basic Cleaning:
The basic clean includes filter cleaning, gravel vacuuming (with a water change), glass cleaning (inside and out), a water parameter check, and a fish health assessment.
Up to 30 litre £30
Up to 60 litre £35
Up to 100 litre £40
Up to 150 litre £45
Up to 250 Litre £50
Up to 400 litre £60
Up to 800 litre £65
For aquariums larger than 800 litres please contact me for pricing
2. Deep Cleaning:
Deep clean includes: Filter cleaned (impeller housing cleaned and parts inspected and filter foams inspected), Gravel cleaned (this will include a water change), Glass cleaned (inside and out), Ornaments cleaned, Equipment checked, Parameters and temperature check, Fish health check.
Up to 30 litre £40
Up to 60 litre £45
Up to 100 litre £50
Up to 150 litre £55
Up to 250 Litre £60
Up to 400 litre £70
Up to 800 litre £85
For aquariums larger than 800 litres please contact me for pricing
All prices listed under Aquarium Maintenance are one-off costs unless ongoing maintenance is requested. Travel and equipment expenses will be added where applicable.
3. Aquarium Maintenance Packages:
Monthly Maintenance (Basic): Starts at £30/month (Depending on Aquarium size)
Monthly Maintenance (Deep): Starts at £40/month (Depending on Aquarium size)
Note: Prices vary depending on the size of the aquarium, location, equipment cost and distance travelled and any other specific service requirements. Contact me for a tailored quote.
I encourage my customers to keep stock of treatments and parts as I do not stock these to keep prices low so I can just charge for labour, if you have bought the part or treatments needed for the job treating and fixing will be included in the labour costs at no extra cost if I need to buy the treatment/parts or any other equipment this will be added to your invoice.
Local Travel Fee Structure
Round-Trip Distance | Fee
0–5 miles | £10 Covers short-distance fuel and time
5–15 miles | £15 Standard local travel
15–30 miles | £20–£25 Extended travel zone
Over 30 miles | £0.45 per mile Custom quote based on location
Travel costs are calculated based on round-trip distance from AJ Aquatics’ base in Swadlincote.
A £10.00 fee applies to appointments within 5 miles round-trip.
Travel beyond 5 miles is charged at a higher rate depending on distance.
These fees cover fuel, time, and will be clearly stated in your quote or invoice.