Independent Aquatic Imports
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British Airways Boeing 747 on the Heathrow apron, viewed from the wing of another aircraft
Lush planted freshwater aquarium with neon tetras
Fancy orange goldfish in clear deep-blue water
Top-down view of koi swimming in a clear turquoise pond
School of orange lyretail anthias swimming around vivid pink soft coral on a tropical reef
Aquatic Imports cargo aircraft at Heathrow

Quality aquatic livestock
for the UK wholesale trade.

A specialist importer of ornamental fish, invertebrates and aquatic plants, supplying wholesalers and consolidated importers across the United Kingdom since 1999.

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1999Established
100%Trade only
20+Source countries

About us

Specialist importers
since 1999.

We work exclusively with wholesalers and consolidated importers. Retail enquiries are referred to our list of trusted partners.

Independent Aquatic Imports

We are a specialist company, formed to exclusively supply quality aquatic livestock to wholesalers and consolidated importers of ornamental fish, plants and invertebrates.

Independent Aquatic Imports was founded in 1999 and boasts a specialist team with a wealth of knowledge in both the aquatic and aviation industries.

Our philosophy is simple. By supplying reliable, wide-ranging imports of high-quality fish, invertebrates and plants, we help our customers to increase their business. We believe that by working together, we can grow together.

We do not supply directly to individual retailers, but will respond to all retail enquiries with a list of reliable companies who can supply our full range of exciting imports.

We have an extensive and enviable portfolio of suppliers worldwide, many of whom are exclusive to Independent Aquatic Imports. We make a point of visiting and keeping in constant communication with our chosen partner suppliers to enable us to provide the best possible service for our customers. We currently import from more than 40 suppliers in over 20 countries. If we do not list the species you are looking for, we are confident we can find it for you.

The Independent Aquatic Imports Team

Why the trade works with us

Over 25 years sourcing and consolidating quality aquatic livestock for the UK wholesale trade.

Global supply network

Partner suppliers across more than 20 countries, many exclusive to Independent Aquatic Imports and personally audited by our team.

Wholesale & consolidated only

We supply wholesalers and consolidated importers, not individual shops. Retail enquiries are referred to our list of trade customers.

CITES & compliance

Full documentation with every shipment: health certificates, CITES permits where applicable, and Border Force compliance handled on your behalf.

Tropical Freshwater, Coldwater, Marine & Aquatic Plants

A comprehensive range of livestock and plants for every kind of pond and aquarium.

Weekly UK delivery

Weekly imports with most shipments arriving to our Heathrow premises on a Tuesday, where routings allow. Same day delivery on our fleet of dedicated vehicles throughout mainland Great Britain.

Established 1999

Over 25 years supplying some of the UK's largest wholesalers and consolidated importers. A name the trade knows and trusts.

An approved Trade Account is required to access stocklists

Full stock lists and the weekly shipment schedule are visible to approved wholesale accounts only. Apply for an account and we'll be in touch within 48 hours.

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