Buy, sell, and trade fish - locally

Connect with nearby aquarists, find new species for your tank or pond, and rehome your fish safely - no shipping, no stress.

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Trading or rehoming fish shouldn’t be so hard
  • Shipping live fish can be expensive, stressful, and risky.
  • Social and Marketplace networks can be messy and prohibitive.
  • Local fish stores can’t handle every rehome or breeder surplus.
The answer?
A community-first space for aquarists to connect directly - built for hobbyists, by hobbyists.

How it works

List your fish
Post a photo, price, and any additional details - it takes 60 seconds
Find local hobbyists
Fellow aquarists in your area will be notified of your listing
Meet up safely
Arrange an in-person handoff and grow your aquarium community
Get early access
Be the first to join your new, local fish-keeping community. We’ll invite you when we launch in your area.
No spam. We’ll only email when your area goes live.
By joining the waiting list, you agree to receive a single email notification when TankMate UK launches in your area. See our Privacy Policy for details on how we handle your data.
Thank you! We'll let you know as soon as TankMate UK launches in your area.
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Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 2026
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‍1. Who we are

‍TankMate UK (“we”, “us”, “our”) is a free online platform designed to help hobbyist fishkeepers in the UK connect locally to re-home fish and aquarium equipment.

For the purposes of UK data protection law, TankMate UK is the data controller responsible for your personal data.

If you have any questions about this policy, you can contact us at:info@tankmate.uk

‍2. What data we collect

‍We only collect the minimum information needed to operate the service.This may include:

  • Your email address
  • Your general location (such as town, city, or postcode area)
  • Any information you choose to provide when contacting us

We do not collect payment details or sensitive personal data.

‍3. How we use your data

‍We use your personal data only for the following purposes:

  • To add you to the TankMate UK waiting list
  • To notify you when TankMate UK becomes available in your area
  • To respond to messages or enquiries you send to us
  • To improve the service during development

We do not use your data for marketing emails unless you have explicitly agreed to this.

‍4. Lawful basis for processing

‍Under UK GDPR, we rely on the following lawful bases:

  • Consent — when you join our waiting list or contact us
  • Legitimate interests — to operate and improve the platform in a way users would reasonably expect

You can withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us.

‍5. How we store and protect your data

‍Your data is stored securely using reputable third-party services and reasonable technical and organisational safeguards.We only keep your data for as long as necessary to:

  • Operate the waiting list
  • Provide the service
  • Meet legal obligations

You may request deletion of your data at any time.

‍6. Sharing your data

‍We do not sell or rent your personal data.We may share data only with trusted service providers (such as website hosting or email delivery services) who process data on our behalf and are required to keep it secure.

‍7. Your rights

‍Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Request deletion of your data
  • Withdraw consent at any time
  • Object to certain types of processing

To exercise these rights, contact us.

‍8. Cookies

‍Our website may use essential cookies to ensure it functions properly.We do not use advertising or tracking cookies without your consent.
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‍9. Changes to this policy

‍We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.