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Fishkeeper Melville - Edinburgh

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Fishkeeper Melville is inside Dobbies, offering everything for your aquarium or pond. Our stores are run by fishkeepers, for fishkeepers.

20/06/2026

The Scottish SPCA appears to have three Musk Turtles looking for a new home 💚

We often get asked for these and always recommend trying the SPCA website, so we thought we should share this to help find Elvis, Sq**rt and Raphael a lovely new home 🐢

Musk turtles require lots of space, good filtration and a UV lamp and basking spot. Do feel free to pop in store to speak to us about advice on how to look after these long lived animals and how to set up the perfect enclosure.

We stock everything you need to get started including food and suitable decorations like driftwood for basking.

We hope Elvis, Sq**rt and Raphael will find a lovely new home soon 🥰

If there are turtle owners here who see this or if you know someone , tag them and feel free to share your top tips and advice in the comments as well! 💻 🐢

19/06/2026

Morgan managed to grab a photo of our friendly Vlamingi Tang, who came to us a few weeks ago and is now looking for his forever home 🏡

Vlamingi Tangs grow into impressive fish, and it's not a species we would usually stock simply because of the amount of space they need as adults. This chap found his way to us through no fault of his own and has been an absolute gentleman since arriving.
He's currently living happily in our 1,400L coral tray, where he's become a firm favourite with both staff and customers thanks to his friendly personality and curious nature 🥰

We're looking for a marine keeper with a suitably large system who can give him the room he needs to thrive. In the right home, he'll make an incredible display fish and a fantastic companion for many years to come.

If you think you can offer this big lad the forever home he deserves, we'd love to hear from you 🐟💙

Send us a message, give us a ring or pop into store for more information and to meet this lovely fish!

18/06/2026

Celestial Pearl Danios are back in stock and now ready for their new homes ! 🥰

These little ones are still babies and currently feeding on crushed flake, live Daphnia, and live Artemia 🥹

CPDs are one of our favourite shoaling fish and so pretty! Speak to our team for more information ✨

17/06/2026

🐟✨ Betta lovers, this one's for you! ✨🐟

We've currently got 30+ beautiful male and female Bettas in store, with a fantastic range of colours and fin types to choose from 😍

A wee reminder from us: male Bettas are generally best kept in a tank of their own, where they can enjoy their own little kingdom without the risk of being nipped by other fish or becoming stressed 🐠

Female Bettas can often do well in a peaceful community aquarium, provided the tank is large enough, well-planted with plenty of hiding spots, and stocked with suitable, non-aggressive tank mates 🐟

We're always happy to chat about tank setups, compatibility and care requirements to help make sure every fish goes to the right home 🌱 🐠 🌱

If you're thinking about a Betta but aren't sure what's suitable, just ask. We're happy to help 🤩

12/06/2026

🚨 Fresh aquatic plants have arrived! 🚨

Nell's picked out her top 3 favourites from this week's delivery, watch to see if your favourite made the list! 🌿

We’ve received too many to fit in our plant tray so there’s now a temporary separate tank set up with even more plants by our counter 😅 📦 📦 📦

Whether you're building your first planted tank or fine-tuning an established aquascape, our knowledgeable fish-keeping team is here to help! 🌿 🐠🌿🫲🤩

11/06/2026

Another fish delivery, another busy week for a group of Vet Students to learn lots of interesting things about aquatic life 🐠
Yesterday they learnt about how to acclimatise fish to new environments and Willie has shown them how to safely move fish from transport bags into their tanks 📦 🐠

One of the most rewarding parts of what we do is welcoming students who are genuinely excited to learn. We love sharing the behind-the-scenes side of running a fish shop. From fish health and husbandry to water management, nutrition, and all the daily care that goes into keeping aquatic animals thriving.

There’s no substitute for learning from people who live and breathe the hobby every day, and it’s always a pleasure to pass on some of that knowledge. Seeing so many passionate young people interested in aquatic life gives us great confidence for the future of fishkeeping and aquatic veterinary care 🐟💙

Pop in for a browse to see what’s new and to say hi to our students!
We are open daily from 9am - 6pm. We’ve got plenty fish available with new arrivals being available from the weekend once settled in 🥰

09/06/2026

Our baby axolotls are growing fast and have recently moved into a spacious 525-litre aquarium, giving them plenty of room to explore, grow and thrive 🐋

Despite their cute appearance and permanent smiles, axolotls are actually fascinating aquatic salamanders from Mexico. Unlike most salamanders, they remain in their aquatic form for life, keeping their distinctive feathery gills as adults. They can grow to around 25–30cm in length and, with the correct care, can live for 10–15 years or more. They also require cool, clean water and excellent water quality to stay healthy.

As they grow, space becomes increasingly important. Axolotls aren't a short-term pet or a novelty animal, they're a long-term commitment that need the right environment, filtration, and ongoing care to reach their full size and lifespan 💓

For now, our youngsters are enjoying their new home, especially the tall ornaments that they've adopted as their favourite resting spots when they head to the surface for a break!

Visit us in store to learn more about these cute aquatic animals 🥰

08/06/2026

It's been a busy week last week, including a fish delivery and hosting a fantastic group of veterinary students!

The students have been gaining hands-on experience in fish husbandry, including water quality testing, fish health monitoring, and day-to-day fish care 🪸

A huge thank you to them all for their enthusiasm and hard work throughout the week. We hope you've enjoyed your time with us and gained valuable experience working with aquatic species. Best of luck with your studies and future veterinary careers!

We look forward to welcoming more veterinary students over the coming weeks! 🐠

06/06/2026

We stock loads of Tropical Marine Centre EcoRock in store. Plenty shapes and sizes available! 🪨

A great option for marine and reef tanks. This rock gives you that natural reef look without using real live rock.

Why do we recommend EcoRock?

✅ Reef-safe and made from eco-friendly materials

✅ Highly porous to support beneficial bacteria

✅ Loads of shapes and pieces to build your own scape

✅ Ideal for coral placement and growth
It’s designed to mimic natural reef structures, so you can create a proper reef setup while keeping things clean and controlled in your tank.

✅Nice and lightweight, which makes it much easier to work with when setting up.

We’ve got plenty to choose from, you find it in our marine section in store!

05/06/2026

Cute ❤️
Cuter ❤️❤️
Red Frogfish ❤️❤️❤️🐸🐟

We will miss this little dude when he finds a new home, but we are sure someone is going to love him as much as we do! 😍

👇Here’s some facts about Frogfish 👇

• Rather than swimming like most fish, they "walk" along using their modified fins.

• They use a tiny lure on their head to attract unsuspecting prey.

• Despite their cute appearance, they can swallow prey almost as big as themselves!

• They're ambush predators and can sit patiently in the same spot for days waiting for the perfect meal.

Tiny fins, grumpy little faces, and loads of personality – it's easy to see why frogfish are one of our favourites. ❤️🐟

Address

Lasswade
Midlothian
EH181AZ

Opening Hours

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

Website

http://www.fishkeeperscotland.co.uk/

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