A pair of European fire salamanders are settling in to a new home at Bristol Aquarium. Aquarists at the Harbourside attraction are hoping the brightly coloured amphibians, which are found throughout central and southern Europe, will eventually form a breeding pair. Noted for their extraordinary markings, which vary from individual to individual, the fire salamander … Continued

A shoal of bizarre needle-like fish that spend their lives standing on their heads is the latest attraction at Bristol Aquarium. The shrimpfish – close cousins of the seahorse and sea dragon – swim in synchronised groups with each fish in a vertical position with its snout pointing down. The fish, which can reach lengths … Continued

Bristol Aquarium’s shoal of giant catfish are enjoying a selection of special festive treat in the shape of spirulina mince pies. The giant South American freshwater fish have all been rescued by the Harbourside aquarium, after either being dumped or outgrowing their tanks. Curator Dan de Castro decided to provide them with their own Christmas … Continued

A giant crab which spent five days in a fridge is making a miraculous recovery at Bristol Aquarium. The huge edible crab was originally caught by a fisherman in Dartmouth who then drove it on to Weston-super-Mare in the back of his car. With its hand-sized claws and nine inch shell the massive crustacean was … Continued