Fintastic Studio

Fintastic Studio Fintastic Studio is an aquatic pet store & creative workshop where fishkeeping comes to life. Create, learn, and enjoy the hobby with us.
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We stock quality livestock and essential supplies, and share practical, honest advice — from one hobbyist to another.

🐟 **It’s Fish List Wednesday!** 🐟Another week, another fresh batch of fish and plants! We’ve got some beautiful new arri...
08/09/2026

🐟 **It’s Fish List Wednesday!** 🐟

Another week, another fresh batch of fish and plants! We’ve got some beautiful new arrivals this week, plus a **special sale on our L129 Colombian Zebra Plecos** that you definitely don’t want to miss.

🐠 New Fish Arrivals

• **Avatar Blue Plakat Betta** — $99.99
• **Yellow Picasso Plakat Betta** — $99.99
• **Flagtail** — $89.99
• **Sterbai Corydoras** — $23.99
• **Red Coral Balloon Platy** — $8.99 each or 5 for $35.00
• **Red Robin Labiosa Gourami** — $17.99
• **White Cloud Mountain Minnow – Short Fin** — $5.99 each or 5 for $25.00
• **White Cloud Mountain Minnow – Long Fin** — $11.50 each or 5 for $50.00
• **Red Tail Honey Gourami** — $14.99
• **Rosy Tetra** — $10.99
• **Starlight Pleco – Small** — $25.00 each

🔥 **L129 Colombian Zebra Pleco Sale!**

Our **3–5cm L129 Colombian Zebra Plecos** are currently on special!

~~Was $35.00 each~~ → **Now from just $29.00!**

• 1 for **$29.00**
• 2 for **$50.00**
• 5 for **$100.00**
• 10 for **$180.00**

Whether you're looking to start your own colony or simply add a few of these beautiful plecos to your aquarium, this is a great time to grab them.

🌿 **Fresh Plants**

We’ve also topped up our plant collection with a selection of bunched stem plants, all just $3.50 each:

• Stargrass
• Red Hygro
• Moneywort
• Ludwigia palustris
• Beetroot Rubra *(terrestrial)*

We also have **bunched Zealandia Chain Sword — $4.99 per bunch**.

And there’s more on the way! 🌱 More plants are expected to arrive later this week, so if you’re on the hunt for something new to add to your aquascape, keep an eye on our updates.

Come in and have a browse—we look forward to seeing you in store!

**Happy fish keeping everyone! 🐠🌿**

07/09/2026

🐟 Our Long Fin Minnows are looking fabulous! 🐟

Just look at those fins! 😍 They’re really starting to develop now, and these little guys are looking more and more like their gorgeous parents every day.

They’re definitely turning into some very handsome little fish!

If you’ve been thinking about adding some Long Fin Minnows to your tank, now is a great time to come and have a look. 🐟💦

Pop in and see these little beauties for yourself!

🐟 **L129 PLECO SEPTEMBER SALE!** 🐟Looking for something a little special for your aquarium? Our **beautifully locally br...
07/09/2026

🐟 **L129 PLECO SEPTEMBER SALE!** 🐟

Looking for something a little special for your aquarium? Our **beautifully locally bred L129 Plecos** are now on sale for September!

Whether you're looking to **build your own colony** or simply add something a little fancy to your aquarium, this is a great opportunity to grab these stunning plecos at an affordable price.

🔥 **SEPTEMBER ONLY!** 🔥

**1 for $29**
**2 for $50**
**5 for $100**
**10 for $180**

Young L129 currently around **3–5cm**.

📅 **Sale ends 30 September**
While stocks last.

🎉 FINTASTIC FATHER'S DAY SPECIAL! 🎉Dad deserves a little something extra! And so do your new fish babies. 🐟💙Spend $75 or...
04/09/2026

🎉 FINTASTIC FATHER'S DAY SPECIAL! 🎉

Dad deserves a little something extra! And so do your new fish babies. 🐟💙

Spend $75 or more this Father's Day weekend (excluding shipping charges) and receive a FREE Fintastic Studio Thermal Insulated Bag! 🎁

Our insulated bags help keep your fish comfortable on the trip home and are reusable for your future Fintastic adventures. 🌱🐟

🛍️ Shop online or in store — the offer is available with both!

And don't forget… once you've got your Fintastic bag, bring it back when you shop in store and receive $1 OFF your purchase every time you use it! 🙌

🎁 Bag Bonus Terms

• $1 discount applies to in-store purchases only.
• Maximum $1 discount per customer per 24-hour period.
• Father's Day free bag offer applies to purchases of $75+ during the promotional weekend.
• Minimum $75 spend applies to the merchandise subtotal only; shipping charges are excluded from the qualifying spend.
• Free bag offer available while stocks last.
• Promotion runs from 12:00 AM Saturday 05/09/26 until 11:59 PM Sunday 06/09/26.

🐟 **It’s Livestock Update Time!** 🐟This week we’ve topped up our plant tank with a fresh selection of stem plants, as fe...
01/09/2026

🐟 **It’s Livestock Update Time!** 🐟

This week we’ve topped up our plant tank with a fresh selection of stem plants, as featured in yesterday’s post. 🌿 But of course, we’ve also got plenty of new fish and live foods to share!

**🐠 New arrivals & restocks:**

• Albino Blue Diamond Discus — **$200.00**
• Albino Red Discus — **$200.00**
• Dwarf Chain Loach *(top-up)* — **$29.99**
• Lambchop Rasbora — **$7.50**
• Bumble Bee Lyretail Molly — **$12.99**
• Albino Corydoras — **$12.99 each or 5 for $60.00**
• Black Ruby Barb — **$11.50 each or 5 for $50.00**
• Ember Tetra — **$5.99 each or 6 for $30.00**
• Synodontis Nigrita Gold Catfish *(top-up)* — **$49.99**
• Rosy Barb — **$9.99**
• Pygmy Corydoras — **$14.00**
• T-Bar Cichlid — **$14.99**

🪱 **Our live food selection has also expanded!**

We now have:
• Microworms
• White Worms
• Daphnia
• Hatchable Brine Shrimp Eggs

Whether you're looking for a special treat for your adult fish or something nutritious to help raise your baby fish, we've got a few options worth checking out.

Come in or have a browse online at https://fintasticstudio.com/

**Happy fish keeping everyone! 🐠🌿**

ps. check out this chonky zebra eel! Someone has been enjoying their meals haha.

🌿 Fresh plants, fresh jungle! 🌿Our plant tank is looking lush again, packed with fresh aquatic plants ready to find thei...
01/09/2026

🌿 Fresh plants, fresh jungle! 🌿

Our plant tank is looking lush again, packed with fresh aquatic plants ready to find their new homes. 💚🌱

Come have a browse and see what catches your eye! 🐠🌿

30/08/2026

Daphnia cultures are back! $10.00 per bag. Time to spoil your fishy friends. 😀

🦐 **The wait is finally over!** 🦐Our **hatchable frozen brine shrimp eggs are BACK IN STOCK!** 🎉We’ve put them to the te...
28/08/2026

🦐 **The wait is finally over!** 🦐

Our **hatchable frozen brine shrimp eggs are BACK IN STOCK!** 🎉

We’ve put them to the test ourselves, and we’re very happy to report **hatch rates of 95%+**! 🙌

And to make hatching your own brine shrimp even easier, we’ve also got a range of brine shrimp hatcheries available in store.

💰 Budget-friendly: Hatchery from $14.99 to $24.99
✨ Fancy upgrade:Ziss Artimia Blender from $74.99 to $109.99

Whether you’re just getting started or want to take your live food game to the next level, we’ve got you covered!

Pop in, grab your eggs and hatchery and start spoiling your aquatic babies! 🐟🦐

We’ve had a few more special arrivals land in store today!💙 Albino Japan Blue Guppies are back and ready for new homes. ...
26/08/2026

We’ve had a few more special arrivals land in store today!

💙 Albino Japan Blue Guppies are back and ready for new homes. These are always quick to disappear, so if you’ve been waiting for them, come grab them before they’re gone!

We’ve also got 2 male/female pairs of L129 Colombian Zebra Pleco available.

These beautiful plecos are a fantastic option for anyone wanting to try their hand at breeding fish. With a pair ready to go, why not give it a try? 🐟

Come and check them out in store soon!

Happy fish keeping everyone! 🌿🐠

🐟 It’s Fish List Wednesday! 🐟Time flies when you’re busy! We can’t believe it’s Wednesday fish update time again already...
25/08/2026

🐟 It’s Fish List Wednesday! 🐟

Time flies when you’re busy! We can’t believe it’s Wednesday fish update time again already. 😄

This week we’ve got a great mix of top-ups, returning favourites and some exciting new additions.

🐠 New arrivals:

• Big Banded Pleco L140 — $39.99
• Black Neon Tetra — $4.50
• Albino Threadfin Acara — $89.99
• Diamond Tetra — $9.99
• Sparkling Gourami — $10.99 (we haven't seen these in a while!)

🐠 Restocks:
• Cardinal Tetra — $13.99 each or 6 for $72.00
• Albino Knife Fish — $159.99 (back by popular demand!)
• Green Neon Tetra — $13.99 each or 6 for $72.00
• Threadfin Rainbowfish — $15.99
• Gold White Cloud Minnow — $7.99 each or 5 for $35.00
• Black Neon Tetra — $4.50
• Gold Ram — $33.99
• Albino Hoplo — $49.99
• Pygmy Corydoras — $14.00
• Pearl Gourami — $16.99
• Large Yuan Bao Parrot Fish — $159.99 each
Large enough to comfortably go with larger Arowana without having to worry about them becoming a snack! 😄
• Large Blue Mystery Snails — $6.00
Already starting to lay eggs, so if you’ve been thinking about breeding them, this could be a great opportunity! 🐌

🪽 Large Angelfish Breeders - $40.00 each

We’ve also brought in an assortment of our large angelfish breeders, all ready for a new adventure!

If you’re interested in breeding angelfish, we’re happy to walk you through their gender and genetic background and help you choose the right fish to start or expand your breeding project.

There’s plenty to see this week, so come in and have a browse. We look forward to seeing you in store!

Happy fish keeping everyone! 🐠🌿

Address

8/115 Elliot Street, Howick
Manukau
2014

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 10am - 5:30pm
Thursday 10am - 5:30pm
Friday 10am - 5:30pm
Saturday 11am - 5pm

Telephone

+64226028547

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