A Charitable Scheme supported by: IFOCAS, Aquarists Reunited, Kraken, CalypsoUK, PetFish, Tropicalfishfinder.co.uk

rehoming relocating and rehousing unwanted and orphaned fish, fishes and aquariums - tropical and coldwater

This 100 gallon tank was moved from Gloucester and set up recently at the London Ambulance Service restroom in St.John's Wood

TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF THE FISH ORPHANS SERVICE - EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY September 20th 2009

FishOrphans relies on donations to survive. Last year the donations fell short of the running costs by over £2,000 and Wedad and Gerald can no longer afford to subsidise this service, so the London centre has been forced to close until further notice. All of our regional contacts are still operational and people requiring the rehoming service should attempt to contact the nearest rehomer on our "Contacts" pages.

All current residents will be maintained and looked after as our promise provides.

The FishOrphans Fish Rescue Service is Free and unique.

FishOrphans relies on donations and rehomers without which it cannot function  and we always have a wide range of fishes requiring specialist rehoming by experienced fishkeepers  

Should you wish,you can donate to FishOrphans using any of the following cards

    We freely* rehome all **fishes, both tropical and coldwater species ( and rarely marine species ) from home tanks, pools and ponds but we have difficulties in finding good new homes for large pool and pond grown goldfish varieties. We generally have a range of these from 5" to 10" overflowing from our limited storage areas so if any readers have large pools or ornamental lakes that can take a few more fish please contact us. All we insist upon is that the prospective new owners take adequate measures to prevent losses from Herons and other predators. Our main storage unit is based in London with other facilities in Cumbria, the Midlands and  South-East England. We need helpers in other areas.

Unlike its larger and more well-known and publicized sister services, such as the PDSA and the RSPCA ( neither of whom truly cater for fish) it attempts to rehouse and rehome unwanted fishes, aquariums and aquatic pet collections into environments where these will be warmly received and maintained. It maintains from its own very limited charitable budget all tanks and aquaria rehomed in Hospitals and Retirement homes.

The service is country-wide but most effective in London, the south and south-east of England , Cumbria and Staffordshire and in  all other areas* where  we currently have voluntary helpers. All of these helpers are expert fishkeepers, aquarists, or ichthyologists – many of whom are able to call on their lifetime's experiences and expertise  in the maintainence of aquaria and specialised fish species.

FishOrphans is sponsored by the Calypso Organization (www.calypso.org.uk ) and by the International Federation of Online Clubs and Aquatic Societies www.ifocas.fsworld.co.uk .

FishOrphans was formed in 1999 by  Gerald Jennings and his wife, Wedad. Gerald is and has been a fishkeeper and ichthyologist, both amateur and professional for over 40 years and has written many books on fishkeeping and aquaria related subjects. He is also currently the European Representative of the International Federation of Online Clubs and Aquatic Societies (IFOCAS) which is the authoritative 'voice' of the aquarium community worldwide.

Donations of equipment and fish food are always very warmly received      

  No fishes or aquaria are refused **and it has saved many hundreds of fish which have been relocated to display aquaria for public benefit. Some caring owners who have had to part with their pets have made considerable journeys to ensure they get safely to a FishOrphans tank. So far the record is a 300 mile return journey to save an 8” Plecostomus catfish that had seen better days. It now happily resides in the Whittington NHS Trust Relatives Room and could easily survive another couple of decades.

So, If you ever come across any abandoned or unwanted  fishtanks, equipment  or fish, give Gerald a ring (or Fax) on 020 7281 4948 or email   Gerald@calypso.org.uk . Likewise if you know of any deserving locations that, may be, could be brightened up a little with a nice tank of tropical fish, let them know. With ALL enquiries we need to know the area you are in but not your full address

We rehome all fishes**, both tropical and coldwater species ( and rarely marine species ) from tanks, pools and ponds but we have difficulties in finding good new homes for large pool and pond grown goldfish varieties. We generally have a range of these from 5" to 10" overflowing from our limited storage areas so if any readers have large pools or ornamental lakes that can take a few more fish please contact us. We cannot rehome pond fish in excess of 12" body length except in special circumstances

* Companies and Corporations are charged a small administration fee to cover basic costs

** We reserve the right to refuse service for inappropriate enquiries and in cases where we cannot help due to geographic or physical storage reasons. 

Please please note: We never "sell" donated fishes. All fishes are carefully rehomed to selected volunteers or institutions

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