London Aquatic Veterinary Services covers a wide range of fish species living in indoor tanks or aquariums from fancy goldfish to tropical freshwater community displays. Freshwater or marine, we’ve got you covered!

General health checks for your fish can be booked in at any time of the year. Useful times to check in on your aquarium fish include the spring and after the introduction of new fish.

All consultations will start with an in-depth discussion between you and the vet, covering all the relevant history as well as tank husbandry routine and maintenance. This will be followed by complete water quality testing and the examination of 3 fish of your choice as standard but additional fish may be examined at your request.

Please note, for some of the smaller species of aquarium fish such a tetras, guppies and bettas, physical examination and diagnostics may be limited to a visual examination only due to the small size and handling difficulties. You will be advised on what will and will not be possible on the day of the consultation.

All fish will be sedated and examined using a specialised anaesthetic agent (MS-222) to reduce handling stress. Samples of mucous from the skin and small collections of gill tissue will be analysed under the microscope for parasite and health screening. Based on the results of the preliminary diagnostic tests and the physical examination of your fish, the vet will create a health report detailing relevant treatment advice if required or any pertinent husbandry or maintenance changes to make.