Ahh, everyone loves a nice little pun in a shop name and Pet Stop has gone straight for it. It's…read morekind of like "pit stop," you know like what racing cars do? But this is for pets, you see. So it's Pet Stop. The "o" even incorporates a stop sign in it on the shop's sign. Excellent, I really do love some good punning. The Pet Stop is a simple, small pet shop that sells basic pet food and pet accessories like leads, toys and that kind of thing.

Bought some whites tree frogs and a whole set up. Sadly as…read moreit turns out some things recommended and bought by myself were incorrect for these frogs. They should NOT have moss in the tank it can kill them. Yhey need dried leaves as the substrate. They need UVB lights NOT UVA. Ro prevent Metabolic Bone Disease. Didn't tell me I needed specialist dusting powder and food for the crickets . Yes I should have done more research but naturally I trusted the advice. Also v expensive I have since discovered. I DO however LOVE my frogs.

If you're into fluff then this might not be the pet shop for you. However, if Tortoises, Terrapins…read moreand Tarantulas are your thing, then you might just be in luck. Home to amphibians, invertabrates scorpians, Swan Street Pet Shop caters to all your exotic pet's needs. If you're looking for that perfect tarantula for your loved one or you just need to find a holiday boarding house for Bertie the Bearded Dragon, look no futher. Seriously though, this shop is fascinating, even if you're not a lover of all things creepy. I'll never be a snake lover, I can't help but be drawn to the gorgeous Leopard Gecko. Ahh...

There's a strange smell as you walk around here. I don't know what aquariums are supposed to smell…read morelike but it smelt of incense or something funny in here. As you walk down to the store, it's quite a strange feeling being faced with these tanks and the fish swimming about. It's a dark space to illuminate all the fishes and their colourful tanks. Can you believe you can get coffee tables with your fish swimming in them? Well you can in here. Cold water fish and tropical fish are catered for in here, no discrimination that's for sure. There are a few printed off, funny looking pictures to guide your decision. Overall the shop may look a little old and tattered but the fish don't seem to go without.

If you're looking for some tropical fish, then Hilton Aqua Emporium is a good place to go looking…read more Though it might be worth visiting Swan Street Pet Shop first. It's just a few streets away and actually has a far bigger selection of fish. However, what Hilton Aqua Emporium is really good for is designer tanks. If you want a fish tank with a difference, then it's definitely worth a look in here. For instance, they have fish tank coffee tables. So you have a coffee table. But it's got fish in it. But you can still put your cup of tea on it. Or your feet on it whilst you watch TV. Kind of weird, kind of cool. Totally unnecessary.