Black Acrylic Egg Crate - 48"x24"
£44.99
Freshwater Accessories
Enhance the function and convenience of your freshwater aquarium with our extensive range of accessories. From automatic fish feeders and breeding boxes to airline tubing, suction cups, air stones, nets, and clip-on lighting solutions, our collection is designed to make tank maintenance, fish care, and customization easier than ever. Shop trusted brands and essential gear to improve water circulation, aeration, and daily aquarium management—giving you more time to enjoy a thriving, stress-free aquatic environment.
Freshwater Accessories Explained
Complete Buyer’s Guide
Hugo Kamishi Carbon Fibre Heater
£70.00
Hugo Aquascaping Tools Set
£34.99
Charterhouse 3D Controller Bracket - Ecotech Controller
£10.07£10.95
Charterhouse 3D Controller Bracket - D-D Advanced ATO
£10.07£10.95
Hydor Glass Thermometer
£1.99
Ciano Thermometer
£9.45
Aqua One Glass Thermometer
£2.49
Oase HeatUp Aquarium Heater
£23.99
Charterhouse 3D Red Sea ReefWave Flow Directors
£17.47£18.99
Aquavitro Soil Spade
£10.30
Aquael Flow In-Line Aquarium Heater
£56.49
Hygger Titanium Aquarium Heater
£44.99
Juwel Digital Thermometer 4.0
£24.99
Aqua Medic Fish Trap
£84.45
Aqua One Mesh Lid 95 x 65cm
£39.99
Fluval P25 Submersible Aquarium Heater
£19.99£21.95
Aqua-Medic TopView 200
£18.97
Sicce Scuba Contactless Aquarium Heater
£35.20
Charterhouse 3D Butterfly Feeder
£18.35£19.95
Sicce Jolly Heater Preset 12w
£21.99
Hydor BluClima Aquarium Heater
£15.95
Aqua Medic Food Pipe Feeding Station
£15.04
Charterhouse 3D Controller Bracket - TMC Reef Pump
£6.39£6.95
Have Questions About Freshwater Accessories?
We have answers. Get quick help for common questions.
What are essential accessories for a freshwater aquarium?
Essential accessories include airline tubing, air stones for oxygenation, nets for safe fish transfers, feeding tools like auto feeders, thermometers, suction cups for securing equipment, breeding boxes for fry protection, and backup air pumps. These items help keep your aquarium running smoothly and make care tasks easier.
What is the purpose of a breeding box?
A breeding box provides a safe, separated space for fish fry, livebearers like guppies, or injured fish needing isolation. It allows water from the main tank to circulate without exposing delicate fry to adult fish that may predate them.
Are all aquarium accessories safe for fish?
Only buy accessories labeled as aquarium-safe or made specifically for aquariums. Avoid items that may rust, leach toxins, or have sharp edges. Charterhouse Aquatics carefully selects all accessories to ensure they are fish-safe, durable, and functional.
Do I really need an air stone in my tank?
While not mandatory for every setup, air stones help improve oxygen exchange and water circulation. They are especially beneficial in tanks with higher bio-loads, warmer temperatures, or limited surface agitation. Air stones also create a pleasing visual effect with streams of fine bubbles rising through the water.
How can accessories make maintenance easier?
Accessories like airline tubing kits, suction cups, or surface skimmers streamline tank maintenance by improving equipment placement, boosting oxygen levels, or removing floating debris. Automatic feeders and light timers automate feeding and lighting schedules, helping maintain consistent conditions with less daily input.
How often should I replace or clean accessories?
Soft tubing, air stones, and nets should be checked every few months. Replace tubing that stiffens or cracks, swap air stones if bubble output decreases, and disinfect nets regularly to avoid spreading disease. Most durable items like thermometers and suction cups last a year or longer with proper care.
Enhance the function and convenience of your freshwater aquarium with our extensive range of accessories
From automatic fish feeders and breeding boxes to airline tubing, suction cups, air stones, nets, and clip-on lighting solutions, our collection is designed to make tank maintenance, fish care, and customization easier than ever. Shop trusted brands and essential gear to improve water circulation, aeration, and daily aquarium management—giving you more time to enjoy a thriving, stress-free aquatic environment.
