Meet the Team

We are a small friendly and experienced team of enthusiastic aquarists who are passionate about fish-keeping. With over 100 years of combined fish-keeping experience we have the expertise to ensure you of the very best support.

We have specialists in every aspect of fish-husbandry, from basic set-ups to Lushly Planted Biotopes; from Garden Ponds to Marine Reef Aquaria. If you need help or advice - just ask!

Nick Iles
Proprietor & Owner

Nick Iles opened Harrogate Aquatic (formely known as 'Tropica') during the spring of 1989. The company is now regarded as one of the North's leading specialist aquatic centres.

Sian Agar
Aquatics Specialist

Specialist Areas: Dennerle Equipment, Plants and Aquascapes, Discus, Cold Water Fish and Mail order - over 12 years experience.

Luke Akroyd
Manager, Aquatics Specialist

Specialist Areas: Marines, Ponds and Watergardens, Dennerle Equipment, Cichlids and Mail Order - over 7 years experience.

James, Tom & Kirsty
Weekend Staff

They may be young but they are very knowledgable and all are enthusiastic fish-keepers.

Alison Newsham
Aquatic Specialist

Specialist Areas: Discus, Tropicals, Ponds and Water Gardening.

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tel: 01423 869590

Meet the Team