Alicia Hulbert
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