What to do with excess stock?

[BennyRick]

We have 2 aquariums that are breeding.
If the stocking gets too much for the aquariums, where do you recommend taking the excess stock? I’m not looking at starting a business, and can’t be bothered with shipping on eBay or whatever.
Any tips? UK based

[Lee_k]

Hi,

What fish are they?

You may find your local fish shop will take them in for a bit of credit

Thanks
Lee

[BennyRick]

Do you know if Maidenhead aquatics or pets at home do?
Not sure what other shops we have close.

[LookoutTrout]

Shops may not be as eager to take them as you'd think especially if the fish is a prolific breeder and they are offered them a lot.
It can't hurt to try but your long term answer may be to make your tanks a little less fry friendly.

[plankton]

Some Maidenheads do, depends on the manager, you can always ask.

[Lee_k]

Shops may not be as eager to take them as you'd think especially if the fish is a prolific breeder and they are offered them a lot.
It can't hurt to try but your long term answer may be to make your tanks a little less fry friendly.

This, depending on what the fish are and what your tank size is there may be a bit of a predator you can add jny

[black ghost]

Some shops may take them but they’ll probably need to be of ‘saleable size’, so you may have to raise them to near adulthood first.