Aqua One Mini Float Breeding Trap
£5.69
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 25cm Tweezers
£5.99
Hugo 28cm Sand Smoothing Tool
£8.99
Aqua Medic Trap-Pest
£36.79
Hugo 17cm Tweezers - Centre Curve
£5.99
Hugo 25cm Scissors - Straight
£9.99
Charterhouse 3D Controller Bracket - TMC Reef Flow
£7.31£7.95
Oase Plant Scissors
£21.95£31.99
Hugo 9cm Pro Scissors - Angled
£14.99
Charterhouse 3D Controller Bracket - Sicce Syncra SDC
£9.15£9.95
Aqua Medic Electrode Holder 4
£43.96
Hugo 20cm Pro Tweezers - Triangle
£10.99
Hugo 25cm Forceps - Straight
£5.99
JBL ProScape Tool S 20 Straight
£18.99
Neptunian Anti Skip Net 120
£58.99
Neptunian Anti Skip Net 60
£32.99
JUWEL SBX Comfort Set
£49.99
UNS Stainless Steel Tools - Black
£15.95
Hugo 9cm Pro Scissors- Straight
£14.99
Neptunian Anti Skip Net 150
£74.99
Neptunian Anti Skip Net 40
£28.49
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.
