A Swansea-area aquatics retailer has been named the Wales regional winner in Practical Fishkeeping’s 2026 Readers’ Poll.
The Aquatic Retailer, based on Victoria Road in Gorseinon, took the regional title ahead of Maidenhead Aquatics Swansea Enterprise Park, making it the highest-placed retailer in Wales in this year’s regional results.
Both Swansea-area retailers were also included in Practical Fishkeeping’s annual Top 40 aquatic stores. More people took part in this year’s Reader’s Poll than the previous year, with national specialist and regional awards decided alongside the Top 40.
Alex Bell, editor of Practical Fishkeeping, said:
“Aquatic shops do much more than sell fish and equipment. For many fishkeepers, they’re where you go for advice, practical help and inspiration for your next projects. The retailers recognised this year have clearly made a lasting impression on the people who shop there. That relationship between a good shop and its customers is a big part of what keeps the hobby going.”
The full 2026 Readers’ Poll Results, including the category winners, regional winners and Top 40 stores, can be found online.
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