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Fluval Shaker 252 Aquarium & Cabinet Set - Slate Grey
Special offer
- Includes premium quality Fluval external filter, LED lighting, and heater
- Volume 252 L
- Easy access for maintenance
- Convenient sliding top covers
- Intended for Freshwater use
- Available in Hampshire Oak or Slate Grey with matching cabinet
- Comes with award winning filter, awarded for superior water quality
- Also available in: 168 L and 345 L
- This product comes with a 2-year warranty, excludes cracked glass and the cabinet.
The Fluval Shaker Collection will create a stunning focal point in any home. The range features exquisite attention to detail, from soft-close panelled cabinet doors to perfectly crafted joinery, making the Fluval Shaker Collection incredible value for money. As you’d expect from Fluval, behind the beautiful exterior lies cutting edge technology, including Smart app-controlled lighting and the latest Fluval External filter. Blending traditional design with the latest tech, the Shaker Collection will satisfy the needs of any fishkeeper!
Key Features:
Matching Cabinet
Every Fluval Shaker aquarium kit includes a stunning cabinet, with ample space to keep your Fluval external filter (included) and all your accessories safely out of sight. An internal cabinet shelf and built in drawer provides plenty of storage options, while soft close doors minimise vibrations and reduce stress to your fish.
Bluetooth LED lighting
Fluval Shaker aquariums are equipped with energy efficient Bluetooth LED lighting, with a bright daylight spectrum to help support plant growth and enhance fish colours to truly transform your aquarium. The Fluval Aquasky offers endless colour blends. The powerful combination of LEDs provides an adjustable light spectrum, which can replicate several natural environments and create stunning visual effects such as cloud cover, fading lunar, storm and lightning. All completely controlled by the Fluval Smart App!
Powerful Award Winning Filtration
The All-New 07 Series marks the 7th incarnation in nearly 4 decades of Fluval’s top-selling canister filter family worldwide. Not only does the latest generation incorporate the power and reliability you’ve come to expect from the leader in aquatic filtration, but it also features several new performance upgrades that make it up to 25% quieter and more robust, energy-efficient, flexible and easier to use than ever before.
Integrated Heating
The ultra-slim M series heaters have a reflective borosilicate glass tube, which allows it to blend in seamlessly with its aquatic surroundings. The built in thermostat has been calibrated for superior temperature precision.
How easy it is to set up an aquarium?
Place the tank on a sturdy, level surface away from direct sunlight and drafts. Rinse the tank, substrate (like gravel or sand), and ornaments with water—don’t use soap. Plug in and test all equipment such as heaters, filters, air pumps, and lights. Remember to make sure the heaters are fully submerged before turning them on.
Spread the substrate evenly at the bottom of the tank. Arrange your decorations—rocks, plants, and ornaments—how you like. When filling the tank, add a water conditioner to remove chlorine and other chemicals from the tap water, then gently pour the water to avoid disturbing the substrate.
Add a bacterial supplement to help cycle your tank, it can take a couple of weeks for the environment to become safe enough for your fish to thrive in. Make sure to regularly use test kits to monitor ammonia, nitrite, and nitrate levels.
Maintain your aquarium by doing weekly water changes of 10-20%, cleaning or replacing filter media as needed, and regularly checking water quality and fish health.
What else should be brought?
- Tap water conditioner - eliminates chlorine and chloramines from tap water, making it safe for fish.
- Test kits - monitor key water parameters such as pH, ammonia, nitrite, and nitrate levels to ensure the best water conditions.
- A thermometer is crucial for keeping track of water temperature, especially for tropical fish.
- fish food that is suitable for your fish species, along with occasional treats.
- A net is important for safely transferring fish without causing stress or injury.
- A gravel vacuum or siphon will help clean the substrate and perform water changes.
- Decorations (aquarium background, live or artificial plants, rocks, wood, ornaments) to create hiding spots and a more natural environment.
- Air pump and air stone can help improve oxygenation and water circulation.
- Extra filter media on hand to replace as needed when it becomes dirty or worn out.
- Dedicated bucket for aquarium tasks to avoid contamination from household cleaning products
- Tweezers or forceps are handy for planting live plants or rearranging decorations.
- A quarantine tank is valuable for isolating new or sick fish to prevent disease spread.
- Fish medication for common issues like ich or fin rot.
What species of fish will be suitable for this aquarium?
This aquarium is designed for large tropical water species, offering an ideal environment for captivating fish like South American cichlids and plecos. Renowned for vibrant colours and distinct markings, South American cichlids bring sophistication, while plecos, known for unique armour-like plates, add both aesthetics and contribute to a balanced ecosystem.
If you're unsure about which fish to choose, stop by your local store for personalized advice or explore our detailed databank online. Our comprehensive databank offers extensive information on a wide variety of fish species, helping you make an informed decision based on your aquarium setup and preferences. Access it here: https://www.fishkeeper.co.uk/databank.
| Shaker 168 | Shaker 252 | Shaker 345 | |
| Aquarium Volume | 168 L | 252 L | 345 L |
| Aquarium Dimensions (L x W x H) | 70 x 40 x 60 cm | 105 x 40 x 60 cm | 105 x 55 x 60 cm |
| Overall Dimensions | 76 x 43 x 139 cm | 111 x 43 x 139 cm | 111 x 58 x 139 cm |
| Filter | Fluval 207 External Filter | Fluval 307 External Filter | Fluval 407 External Filter |
| Heater | Fluval M 150 W | Fluval m 300 W | Fluval m 300 W |
| Lighting | 16.5 W Bluetooth LED | 24 W Bluetooth LED | 2 x 24 W Bluetooth LED |
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Delivery
Delivery costs for your order will be calculated during the checkout process based on your delivery address and the contents of your basket. You will only pay one delivery charge for your order. Express delivery is FREE for online orders OVER £39 unless any of the points below become a factor.
- Some large items like aquariums, ponds and pond liners will have an additional charge of £45.00 to help offset the cost of a pallet delivery.
- Orders containing a physical gift card will have an additional charge of £2.45 to cover the cost of materials and delivery (digital gift cards are a free alternative).
- Orders to highlands, islands and Northern Ireland may incur an additional delivery charge displayed at checkout this is based on the postal code provided. DPD provides a list of postal codes which have additional surcharges. Some of these post codes may also take 2 working days to arrive, even on express. Pallet deliveries cannot be sent to these post codes.
We only ship to the UK and cannot ship internationally.
We aim to dispatch items that are currently in stock on the same working day if they are ordered before 2.45 pm (excluding Bank Holidays). Orders after 3pm will be dispatched the following working day, unless it fits any of the below criteria:
- Orders containing live plants will take up to 2 weeks to arrive. We take a week's worth of customer orders and then inform the plant farms of the specific quantities we need to fulfil that week's order to avoid wastage.
- Pallet orders containing large items like big aquariums will take additional time to arrive as they are sent by a third party. These orders will NOT be dispatched until we have been in touch to arrange a delivery date, this is to ensure someone is available at your address to sign for the delivery. Deliveries will generally be delivered ‘curb side’ within the terms of the agreement we have with our couriers so you will need to make arrangements to transfer larger items into your home yourself. Unfortunately, our drivers are not insured to transfer the aquarium into your home.
- Physical gift cards and items from the gift shop (such as clothes, towels etc) are sent with 1st Class Royal Mail. Delivery usually takes 1-2 working days, though in rare cases and orders placed closer to public holidays (Christmas, Father’s day, Mother’s day etc.) may be longer.
Returns
If you are not 100% satisfied with your purchase online from our website, you can return the product and get a full refund or exchange the product for another one, for up to 21 days from the date you purchased it.
We strongly suggest signing up for an account with fishkeeper.co.uk as this will allow for some additional returns options like return to your local store.
If you checkout as a guest you will need to return the product to Maidenhead Aquatics, PO Box 619, Egham, Surrey, TW20 2BS, please package the order (along with a packing slip or a note including your name, address and order number).
Large pallet items like aquariums are deemed delivered successfully with no damage once the the driver has left the property. If a report of damage is submitted after the driver has left we may be unable to assist with replacements. We recommend refusing a damaged delivery, this is the fastest resolution.
Our full terms and conditions can be found here. When you place an order with us online you are agreeing to these terms and conditions.
We are delighted to be able to offer a credit option for customers who are over 18 years old and have lived in the UK for at least three years. Orders placed by customers with a total value under £50.00, have the option of paying for the full order in 30 days time. A second option which allows customers to split the payment in 3 (a third up front then two equal payments in 30 days and 60 days time) is provided for orders with a total value of over £50.00.
There are no fees for taking up interest free credit. If you are buying online all you need to do is click through to the checkout and select our finance option as your method of payment.
Please note that Maidenhead Aquatics (t/a Rapid Aquatics Limited) is acting as a credit broker and not a lender. Finance is subject to status. Terms and Conditions apply. Applicants must be 18 or over and resident in the UK. Finance is provided by Klarna AB. Registered Office: 10 Crown Place, London, EC2A 4FT.
Click here for more information about our finance package with Klarna AB
For delivery before Christmas, orders must be placed on or before 3pm on Wednesday 20th December. We cannot guarantee delivery of these orders pre-Christmas as we are reliant on our couriers, but will use our best endeavours to get orders placed on this date out to you before Christmas. For full details of our festive delivery and opening times click here
Please note: online orders placed after 3pm on Friday 22nd December will not be dispatched until the New Year. For full details of our festive delivery and opening times click here