Fishkeeper Melville - Edinburgh

Fishkeeper Melville - Edinburgh Fishkeeper Melville is inside Dobbies, offering everything for your aquarium or pond. Our stores are run by fishkeepers, for fishkeepers.

12/06/2026

🚨 Fresh aquatic plants have arrived! 🚨

Nell's picked out her top 3 favourites from this week's delivery, watch to see if your favourite made the list! 🌿

We’ve received too many to fit in our plant tray so there’s now a temporary separate tank set up with even more plants by our counter 😅 📦 📦 📦

Whether you're building your first planted tank or fine-tuning an established aquascape, our knowledgeable fish-keeping team is here to help! 🌿 🐠🌿🫲🤩

Another fish delivery, another busy week for a group of Vet Students to learn lots of interesting things about aquatic l...
11/06/2026

Another fish delivery, another busy week for a group of Vet Students to learn lots of interesting things about aquatic life 🐠
Yesterday they learnt about how to acclimatise fish to new environments and Willie has shown them how to safely move fish from transport bags into their tanks 📦 🐠

One of the most rewarding parts of what we do is welcoming students who are genuinely excited to learn. We love sharing the behind-the-scenes side of running a fish shop. From fish health and husbandry to water management, nutrition, and all the daily care that goes into keeping aquatic animals thriving.

There’s no substitute for learning from people who live and breathe the hobby every day, and it’s always a pleasure to pass on some of that knowledge. Seeing so many passionate young people interested in aquatic life gives us great confidence for the future of fishkeeping and aquatic veterinary care 🐟💙

Pop in for a browse to see what’s new and to say hi to our students!
We are open daily from 9am - 6pm. We’ve got plenty fish available with new arrivals being available from the weekend once settled in 🥰

Our baby axolotls are growing fast and have recently moved into a spacious 525-litre aquarium, giving them plenty of roo...
09/06/2026

Our baby axolotls are growing fast and have recently moved into a spacious 525-litre aquarium, giving them plenty of room to explore, grow and thrive 🐋

Despite their cute appearance and permanent smiles, axolotls are actually fascinating aquatic salamanders from Mexico. Unlike most salamanders, they remain in their aquatic form for life, keeping their distinctive feathery gills as adults. They can grow to around 25–30cm in length and, with the correct care, can live for 10–15 years or more. They also require cool, clean water and excellent water quality to stay healthy.

As they grow, space becomes increasingly important. Axolotls aren't a short-term pet or a novelty animal, they're a long-term commitment that need the right environment, filtration, and ongoing care to reach their full size and lifespan 💓

For now, our youngsters are enjoying their new home, especially the tall ornaments that they've adopted as their favourite resting spots when they head to the surface for a break!

Visit us in store to learn more about these cute aquatic animals 🥰

It's been a busy week last week, including a fish delivery and hosting a fantastic group of veterinary students! The stu...
08/06/2026

It's been a busy week last week, including a fish delivery and hosting a fantastic group of veterinary students!

The students have been gaining hands-on experience in fish husbandry, including water quality testing, fish health monitoring, and day-to-day fish care 🪸

A huge thank you to them all for their enthusiasm and hard work throughout the week. We hope you've enjoyed your time with us and gained valuable experience working with aquatic species. Best of luck with your studies and future veterinary careers!

We look forward to welcoming more veterinary students over the coming weeks! 🐠

We stock loads of Tropical Marine Centre EcoRock in store. Plenty shapes and sizes available! 🪨 A great option for marin...
06/06/2026

We stock loads of Tropical Marine Centre EcoRock in store. Plenty shapes and sizes available! 🪨

A great option for marine and reef tanks. This rock gives you that natural reef look without using real live rock.

Why do we recommend EcoRock?

✅ Reef-safe and made from eco-friendly materials

✅ Highly porous to support beneficial bacteria

✅ Loads of shapes and pieces to build your own scape

✅ Ideal for coral placement and growth
It’s designed to mimic natural reef structures, so you can create a proper reef setup while keeping things clean and controlled in your tank.

✅Nice and lightweight, which makes it much easier to work with when setting up.

We’ve got plenty to choose from, you find it in our marine section in store!

Cute ❤️Cuter ❤️❤️Red Frogfish ❤️❤️❤️🐸🐟We will miss this little dude when he finds a new home, but we are sure someone is...
05/06/2026

Cute ❤️
Cuter ❤️❤️
Red Frogfish ❤️❤️❤️🐸🐟

We will miss this little dude when he finds a new home, but we are sure someone is going to love him as much as we do! 😍

👇Here’s some facts about Frogfish 👇

• Rather than swimming like most fish, they "walk" along using their modified fins.

• They use a tiny lure on their head to attract unsuspecting prey.

• Despite their cute appearance, they can swallow prey almost as big as themselves!

• They're ambush predators and can sit patiently in the same spot for days waiting for the perfect meal.

Tiny fins, grumpy little faces, and loads of personality – it's easy to see why frogfish are one of our favourites. ❤️🐟

03/06/2026

Our female Bristlenose is happily minding her own business on her favourite piece of driftwood, while the male is never more than a few inches behind her checking she’s still there 🐟

Everyone knows that person... 😂
You look round and there they are.
Turn around again... still there.
Move somewhere else... somehow they're there too.

Tag your favourite shadow below 👇

We have got plenty bunched oxygenators available in store 🌱 We are open daily from 9am - 6pm.
02/06/2026

We have got plenty bunched oxygenators available in store 🌱

We are open daily from 9am - 6pm.

Looking to add some cute little catfish to your tank? How about our Black Corys! 🥰These cute little catfish thrive in sh...
01/06/2026

Looking to add some cute little catfish to your tank?

How about our Black Corys! 🥰

These cute little catfish thrive in shoals in planted tanks with fine substrate where they spend their day searching for food and enjoying snacks such as bloodworm, daphnia or tubifex 🪱

Come see us in store to find out more about them! We stock a variety of different catfish 🐟

🌼🪷We’ve got a huge selection of pond plants available 🪷🌼We stock many native plants, including this lovely native Forget...
31/05/2026

🌼🪷We’ve got a huge selection of pond plants available 🪷🌼

We stock many native plants, including this lovely native Forget-me-not. Those little blue flowers aren't just pretty – they're a fantastic source of nectar for pollinators, and the plant is right at home around pond margins, streams and damp areas 🌾 🐝

Adding native plants is one of the easiest ways to make a pond feel more natural and wildlife-friendly, while still looking beautiful through the summer 🐸

If you're thinking about freshening up your pond or creating more habitat for wildlife, pop in and have a look at what's available. 🐟💙🌿

Address

Lasswade
Midlothian
EH181AZ

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 6pm
Saturday 9am - 6pm
Sunday 9am - 6pm

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