Fishkeeper Fry 2026 week 3

Fishkeeper Fry week 3  is over for most of our participating schools. It has been exciting to see all of the work and the development of the tanks. 

Figure 1: Beechwood Primary School students created a 3d aquarium labelled with all the key facts they have learned.

It has been an exciting week for our young fishkeepers because they have now received their first species of fish- Cherry Shrimp.

Figure 2: Iver Heath Junior School Shrimp who they have named Jimmy, Redrocket, Jay, Captain Shrimp and Shruno Mars.

This week Tappers has been taking pupils through how to add their new fish to the tank and how to feed them correctly.

Figure 3: Killigrew Primary and Nursery School students adding their shrimp to their aquarium.

Schools were able to collect their Cherry Shrimp from their allocated stores and add them to their aquariums. They were tasked with giving their new aquatic friends names. We have had a few names so far, including Cherry Blossom, Shruno Mars, Redrocket, Flash amd Berry.

Figure 4: St Michael's CE Primary School Cherry Shrimp name chart

Tappers explained to the students that after adding the new fish, it is important to add some more friendly bacteria to their tank. This was achieved by adding a cap full of Bio-Boost.

This week's video went on to explain that it is important to let the new fish settle in and not scare them as they’ll be nervously exploring their new home.

Once again, classes have tested their aquarium water to ensure that it is safe for their new aquatic friends.

Figure 5: Student at Collegiate Prep School testing the aquarium water to ensure it is safe for their new aquatic friends

This week, we sent the participating schools two worksheets: a crossword and a storyboard, both of which look amazing.

Figure 6: Students' storyboard from Nacton Church of England Primary School 

Some schools have also done some additional activities, making 3d aquariums, drawing their own shrimp and aquariums, and making their own stories from the perspective of the shrimp. 

Figure 7: St. Michael's C of E Primary School 3d aquariums

Figure 8: St. Michael's C of E Primary School story from the shrimp's perspective

Figure 9: Aquarium and Shrimp drawings from the students of Sparkenhoe Community Primary

We always enjoy seeing who has been awarded Fishkeeper of the Week. It is great to see all the students who have done their best to look after the fish and shown an interest in being a fishkeeper.

Figure 10: This week, Hibaq Yusuf from Sparkenhoe Community Primary School has shown exceptional enthusiasm for learning more about the project. She has especially enjoyed helping the class care for the shrimp, demonstrating a thoughtful understanding and genuine care for their well-being. Her dedication has also shone through in the fantastic way she completed her worksheets and activities.

Like every year, we will be picking a School of the Year at the end of the programme. This year it is going to be difficult to pick just one school as so many of the schools in the programme this year are providing us with some exceptional work.