Alicia Hulbert

Manager at Big Blue, moving to Assistant Manager at Cardiff

How long have you been a Maidenhead Aquatics team member?

10 years

How long have you been keeping fish?

17 years

What was your first aquarium and what fish did you keep in it?

A Clear Seal 4 footer in my box bedroom, I had South American cichlids

What species do you most enjoy keeping and why?

I really enjoy marines, everything about them fascinates me especially the weird and wonderful very fond of strange inverts

What pearl of wisdom would you give to first-time Fishkeepers?

Patience!!!!!!

What would be your dream aquarium?

My current tank is a small one built into my alcove which is lovely I wish I had one on the other side to match lol

What question do customers ask you most often?

Do you sell chips ? lol

What’s your secret fishkeeping “top tip”?

Beneficial bacteria, preventative is easier than to cure

How many aquariums do you currently keep at home, and what are these?

I have a tropical (was reef tank ) built into my alcove and a rescued reeves river turtle

What’s the most unique species you’ve ever cared for at Maidenhead Aquatics?

If I had to pick one it would be the fly river turtle I worked with called Piggy he was amazing and a very rare sight

What is it that first got you hooked on fishkeeping?

Always had fish growing up me and my father would go fishing in the local ponds my love of marines started with the film finding nemo

What’s the most interesting thing you’ve learned since joining Maidenhead Aquatics?

Too many to count

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