Learn more about the journey
From Reef to Retail
Our PEOPLE
Our team has been igniting a passion for the fish-keeping hobby for over 5 decades.
With operations across three strategic locations in London, Manchester, and Lisbon, we proudly serve 1,800 retail and commercial customers throughout the UK and Europe.
Our extensive network includes over 100 different supply lines, importing from 38 countries and exporting to over 50 countries worldwide.
We are dedicated to bringing the best of the aquatic world to enthusiasts around the globe and sharing passion for the hobby in our people to the world
Sustainable sourcing
TMC Short supply chains
Fish come first, second and third
Most of our suppliers are small, family-run facilities
Less stress
The fish are handling with true love and care
Small selection
Only a few native species are collected
Monitoring
Livestock is kept in dark, individual compartments separated until acclimated at TMC
Higher Survival
Less time, meaning stronger fish
Daily tasks
Small family daily dedicated to the business
Holding facilities
are upgraded to meet the standards of State of the art technology and use TMC commercial filtration equipment including UV, skimmers and ozone
Sustainable fisheries
Where in the fish life cycle is our livestock harvested from?
Fish harvested by TMC at this stage
Consider value per weight compared to food fisheries
Animal Welfare
In bringing greater awareness of the ocean to you a responsible approach to balance nature and people
Responsibility
Delivering a responsible and caring experience for livestock in our care
Animal Welfare
Lead the aquatics industry into a more responsible and sustainable future
Policy
Support government agencies and trade associations to access data and facts to support better decisions
Sourcing
Tank bred
Closed circuit fish farming operations usually based in developed countries
Mariculture
Breeding and grow out farms of marine species such as coral in the open ocean
Other
Longer supply chains which require on the ground selection before purchase
Short supply Chains
Small artisanal fisheries in developing countries
Biosystems
Department of innovation and integration into other industries outside of small pet & aquatics
Other Sectors
Shell fish farming and aquaculture
Diversification
Animal farming (Lighting)
Retail
Collaboration with various industries in retail and public aquariums to improve animal displays
Innovation
R&D in various industries on lighting and water filtration
Local Engagement
Case Studie regarding the collaboration with the RIVER CHESS aSSOCIATION and repopulation programs from the environment agency’s fisheries officer for the hertfordsHire & north London.
This has been part of a non commercial program held yearly with the Environment Agency using our London site as a natural breeding ground for many local species to the River Chess.
Questions from staff
– What are your plans in regards to the pollution in the Chess River?
Our children go swimming in the river during the summer months.
– As you may be aware TMC helped the Environment Agency in reintroducing
Graylings back into the Chess River, do you have an update on how the pollution levels in the Chess River have affected their adaption?
