Welcome to Fishkeeper Fry
The short video-led course designed and produced in line with core primary curriculum.
Are you a parent who would be interested in finding out more about the programme for your child’s school?
What is Fishkeeper Fry?
Fishkeeper Fry is a completely FREE of charge, fun and engaging video-led educational programme that has been designed specifically for primary school children, aged 7-8 years by a team of aquatic experts at Maidenhead Aquatics to teach children about the science and art of keeping fish. This short 8-week programme has been designed to be delivered in the classroom, by the schools' own teachers. It uses a series of weekly online instructional films, engaging worksheets and added-value films, which provide step-by-step lessons about how to set up an aquarium, add fish and look after those fish day-to-day. The resources have all developed to support the National Curriculum and to get children excited about keeping fish and understanding how to look after and care for them responsibly. Participating schools will be provided with their very own, free aquarium and all the associated equipment that is used in the programme, to enable them to follow along with the films and set up and care for their own aquarium in the classroom – all with the support of the expert fishkeepers based at a Maidenhead Aquatics store near to your school. We even provide a selection of fish for them to enjoy so that the children see in real life the science of fishkeeping using the mini eco-system they create: from water chemistry, to how fish eat and the nitrogen cycle. Check out the 'How does it work?' and 'Fry FAQ's' section below, to find out more what you can expect for your school and what level of commitment is required to take part.
For more information, please read our full terms and conditions.
Fishkeeper Fry 2026 is now underway, and applications for our 2027 programme will open in September 2026.
Keep an eye on our website and social media channels for updates from this year’s participating schools.
If you are a teacher and your school has taken part in the programme before and still has a classroom aquarium, you may also be interested in our Fishkeeper Fry Respawned initiative, which helps introduce fishkeeping to a new class and extend the life of your existing setup.
Form is not active or not available.
Learn More
How does it work?
Take a look at our short video and find out how easy it is to sign up and take part in our next programme.
Fry FAQ's
Still have a burning question about Fishkeeper Fry? Check out the questions we have had about the programme in previous years here.
Previous Years
Take a look at previous Fishkeeper Fry programmes in action and some of the feedback from our fabulous Year 3 teachers and prepare to be inspired!
