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A1 Aquarium World A1 Aquarium World your local Townsville aquarium experts. Proud to be the oldest, biggest & best 🐠

15/10/2026

πŸ‹πŸŸ SMALL FISH, BIG SPLASH OF SUNSHINE!

Looking to brighten up your freshwater aquarium? πŸ’›

Meet the Lemon Tetra (Hyphessobrycon pulchripinnis)!

With their lemon-yellow bodies, striking red eyes and bright fins, these peaceful little fish bring colour and movement to any suitable tropical community tank.

πŸ’› WHY KEEP LEMON TETRAS?
βœ… Peaceful community fish
βœ… Beautiful yellow colouring
βœ… Active and social swimmers
βœ… Perfect for planted aquariums

TYPICAL FACTS
🟒 Care Level: Easy
🌑️ Temperature: 23–28Β°C
πŸ’§ pH: 6.0–7.5
🍽️ Diet: Omnivore
🌿 Environment: Planted freshwater
πŸ‘₯ Best Kept: Groups of 6+, ideally 8–10+

πŸ’‘ A1 AQUARIUM TIP
Keep Lemon Tetras in a good-sized group with plenty of plants and a darker substrate to help their colours shine!

πŸ’™ WHY SHOP AT A1?
Our team can help you choose compatible fish and everything you need for a thriving aquarium.

πŸ›οΈ Visit A1 Aquarium and explore our freshwater range!
Everything Aquariums. All in One Place.

πŸ’¬ Have you kept Lemon Tetras?

14/10/2026

🐠 CLOWNFISH & THEIR EGGS! πŸ₯š

A quick live look at our Clownfish looking after their eggs!

These little parents have been busy!

🐠 Carefully guarding their eggs
πŸ₯š Keeping them clean and well-oxygenated
πŸ‘€ Fascinating natural behaviour to watch!

It's not every day you get to see this up close!

Come in and check them out!

πŸ“ A1 Aquarium
4/158 Duckworth Street, Garbutt QLD 4814
πŸ“ž (07) 4775 2133

Show us your bichirs! 🐟Got one of these prehistoric-looking predators at home? Drop a photo in the comments and tell us ...
09/10/2026

Show us your bichirs! 🐟

Got one of these prehistoric-looking predators at home? Drop a photo in the comments and tell us which bichir you keep!

🐑 FEEDING TIME WITH PEA PUFFERS!Small fish, serious little hunters.Pea Puffers (Carinotetraodon travancoricus) really co...
09/10/2026

🐑 FEEDING TIME WITH PEA PUFFERS!

Small fish, serious little hunters.

Pea Puffers (Carinotetraodon travancoricus) really come alive at feeding time, chasing down their food and showing off those natural hunting instincts.

🍽️ Favourite foods include:
Bloodworms, brine shrimp, blackworms and small snails.

Watching them hunt is half the fun of keeping them!

πŸ‘‡ What’s your Pea Puffer’s favourite food?
Share your feeding tips or setups in the comments.

πŸ“ Come visit us today
Townsville, North Queensland
Moonah, Tasmania

07/10/2026

🐟 SARATOGA! 🐟
Quick live look at our Saratoga.

An impressive Australian native with those big scales, long body and unmistakable surface-cruising style.

✨ Australian native
✨ Impressive feature fish
✨ Big personality
✨ Best suited to larger setups

Definitely one to see in person!

πŸ“ A1 Aquarium
4/158 Duckworth Street, Garbutt QLD 4814
πŸ“ž (07) 4775 2133

07/10/2026

🐟 KRIBENSIS! 🐟
Quick live look at our Kribensis.

Small cichlids with plenty of personality and some seriously impressive colour, especially when they’re showing off.

✨ Beautiful colours & markings
✨ Loads of personality
✨ Great little cichlid
✨ Fascinating behaviour to watch

Come in and check them out!

πŸ“ A1 Aquarium
4/158 Duckworth Street, Garbutt QLD 4814
πŸ“ž (07) 4775 2133

🐟 DISCUS β€” SMALL, MEDIUM & LARGEWhy settle for one size?We have small, medium and large Discus available, giving you ple...
05/10/2026

🐟 DISCUS β€” SMALL, MEDIUM & LARGE

Why settle for one size?

We have small, medium and large Discus available, giving you plenty of choice when adding to your aquarium or planning your next Discus setup.

From younger fish you can watch grow through to larger Discus that make an instant statement β€” come in and check out what’s available.

πŸ’¬ Which size would you choose for your tank?

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πŸͺΈ KEEP YOUR REEF ON TRACKHealthy reefs rely on stable water parameters and consistent dosing.The Coral Essentials range ...
04/10/2026

πŸͺΈ KEEP YOUR REEF ON TRACK

Healthy reefs rely on stable water parameters and consistent dosing.

The Coral Essentials range makes it easier to maintain what your reef needs, with options for calcium, carbonate, magnesium, trace elements, amino acids and coral nutrition.

πŸ’§ Test β†’ Dose β†’ Maintain

Every reef is different, so test your water first and dose according to your aquarium’s requirements.

Not sure which Coral Essentials products suit your setup? Come in and have a chat with the A1 team β€” we’ll help point you in the right direction.

πŸ“ Come visit us today at A1 Aquarium

04/10/2026
04/10/2026

🐟 DISCUS β€” A TRUE FRESHWATER SHOWPIECE

Looking for a fish that really stands out?

Discus are known for their striking colours, round body shape and graceful swimming style. With small, medium and large Discus available, there are plenty of options for both established tanks and new Discus setups.

They’re social fish that are generally best kept with other Discus in a suitably sized, stable aquarium. Good water quality, consistent temperatures and careful feeding are key to keeping them at their best.

Typical Facts
🌑️ Temp: 26–30Β°C
πŸ’§ pH: 5.2–7.7
πŸ”΄ Care: Experienced
πŸ“ Tank: 120 cm+ recommended
🍽️ Diet: Quality pellets, flakes & frozen foods

Why choose Discus?
βœ”οΈ Striking colours and patterns
βœ”οΈ Graceful centrepiece fish
βœ”οΈ Available in a range of sizes
βœ”οΈ Great choice for dedicated tropical setups

πŸ’¬ Which Discus colours or patterns are your favourite?
Show us your tanks or drop your questions below.

πŸ“ Come visit us today
A1 Aquarium

Address

4/158 Duckworth Street
Garbutt, QLD
4814

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 6pm
Saturday 9am - 4pm
Sunday 9am - 4pm

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