Daniel Poxton Jones
How long have you been a Maidenhead Aquatics team member?
Ten years
How long have you been keeping fish?
20 years
What was your first aquarium and what fish did you keep in it?
Roma 90, glow light tetras
What species do you most enjoy keeping and why?
Discus, I love the huge variety of colours and the challenge of breeding them.
What pearl of wisdom would you give to first-time fishkeepers?
Listen to advice given to make the step into the hobby as easy as possible.
What would be your dream aquarium?
I haven’t yet had a chance to keep marine animals, but would love to house a regal tang.
What’s your favourite aspect of work at Maidenhead Aquatics?
Always get satisfaction from customer coming back and thanking me for advice given that has worked for them.
What questions do customers ask you most often?
What size pond filter do I need for my pond
What’s your secret fishkeeping “top tip”?
Good food, clean water = Healthy livestock.
How many aquariums do you currently keep at home, and what are these?
Two, Aquaoak 110cm Doors and draws and an Aquaoak small cube
What’s the most unique species you’ve ever cared for at Maidenhead Aquatics?
Marine Clownfish
What is it that first got you hooked on fishkeeping?
The varied colours of fish.
What’s the most interesting thing you’ve learned since joining Maidenhead Aquatics?
How to mix salt water correctly and using a refractometer to check salinity.