Plan the tank
Choose the size and the spot first: a stable, level surface away from direct sun and radiators, with a power socket close by. Bigger tanks are usually easier to keep stable than very small ones.
About the shop
An independent pet shop at Fornham All Saints
Ornamental Fish Farm Pet & Reptile is an independent pet shop on Tut Hill, Fornham All Saints, just off the A14 and about six minutes from Bury St Edmunds town centre. Fish are our speciality, from tropical fish and marine fish and corals to koi and coldwater fish, with pond supplies and aquarium equipment alongside. There are exotic reptiles, small animals and birds too, plus everyday supplies for dogs and cats. Planning a first tank, a pond or a vivarium? Ask us before you buy, and ring 01284 703418 if you’re coming for something specific.
Why locals choose us
Why Bury St Edmunds locals choose our pet shop
Independent, and proud of it
A small local shop, not a chain, with a passionate and knowledgeable team. Open seven days: Monday to Saturday from 9:30am, Sunday from 10:00am.
Fish specialists
Koi and tropical fish are our speciality, we’re an authorised TMC stockist for marine, and we offer water testing in the shop.
Reptiles, exotics and everyday supplies
Ask us about heat, light and set-up before you take a reptile home, then pick up supplies for dogs, cats, small pets and birds in the same trip.
Shop by pet
Ten ranges, one shop. Pick a pet to see what we stock and what’s worth knowing before you buy. Stock changes, so call or pop in to see what’s in.
Fish
Pets and reptiles
Authorised TMC stockist
Marine fish and corals, ordered in from TMC
We’re an authorised stockist for TMC, the Tropical Marine Centre, a marine livestock wholesaler founded in 1970. Its range takes in fish such as clownfish, tangs and wrasses, hard and soft corals, and invertebrates from anemones to shrimp, with tank-bred and cultured stock alongside wild-caught.
On top of what’s in our tanks, we can order in from TMC’s range. Availability changes and we can’t promise any species at any time, so tell us what you’re after and we’ll tell you what’s realistic.
Explore marine fish and corals
Setting up a tank
Your first tank in four steps
A new aquarium is a project, not an impulse buy. Take it in this order and your fish will thank you, and ask the team anything along the way.
Cycle it
Set up the filter, heater and water conditioner, then give the tank several weeks to build the beneficial bacteria that break down fish waste. Test the water before any fish go in.
Add fish slowly
Start with a few hardy fish and add more gradually, checking they suit each other and the tank. Float the bag to even out the temperature before you release them.
Keep it healthy
Feed lightly, do regular partial water changes and test now and then. Small habits, done often, beat big fixes done rarely.
Not sure where to start?
Thinking about a new animal? Ask us before you buy. We’d rather you got it right, and we’re always happy to talk it through.
Brands we stock
A few of the names on our shelves, from Juwel, Fluval, Evolution Aqua and Kockney Koi to Exo Terra, Arcadia, Burgess and CarniLove. We are an authorised TMC stockist for marine fish and corals.
Reptiles and exotics
Thinking about a reptile? Ask us first
Reptiles are fascinating animals, and they depend on you for heat, light and the right set-up. Ask us before you take one home, so the enclosure, temperatures and UVB lighting are sorted from day one.
Many reptiles live for years, so it’s worth choosing the right species for your home and experience. Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll talk it through.
Explore reptiles
Visit us
Opening hours and directions
Open seven days a week. Monday to Friday, 9:30am to 5:30pm. Saturday, 9:30am to 5:30pm. Sunday, 10:00am to 4:00pm. For bank holiday hours, check our Facebook or call.
Find us at Tut Hill, Fornham All Saints, Bury St Edmunds, IP28 6LE. Leave the A14 at the Fornham All Saints slip road, go straight over the double roundabout and on past the new housing estate, turn left at the third roundabout, then left again at the mini roundabout onto Tut Hill. It’s about 3.6 miles from Bury St Edmunds town centre, typically a six-minute drive.
Before you visit
Pet shop FAQs
Quick answers to the questions we hear most, from opening hours to what we stock.
See all our questionsWhat time are you open?
Every day of the week. Monday to Saturday, 9:30am to 5:30pm, and Sunday, 10:00am to 4:00pm. For bank holiday hours, check our Facebook or give us a call on 01284 703418.
Opening hours and directionsWhat do you sell?
Tropical, marine, koi and pond fish, exotic reptiles, small animals and birds, plus supplies for dogs, cats and other pets. We stock aquariums and cabinets, filters, heaters and lighting, pond pumps, filters and UV, vivariums, reptile heating and UVB, livefood and frozen food, hutches and cages, hay and bedding, bird seed, pet food and natural dog treats. Stock changes, so call or pop in to see what’s in.
Browse the rangesShould I call before I visit?
You don’t have to. But if you’re coming a long way for something specific, ring first on 01284 703418 and we’ll tell you what’s in.
Call 01284 703418Can I ask for advice before I buy a pet?
Please do. Tell us about your home, your time and any pets you already have, and we’ll talk through what suits. Every animal needs the right space, diet and company, and many live for years, so it’s worth getting right.
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