A sleeping family were saved from a blaze in their living room – when it was doused by water from the fish tank.Father-of-three Steve Whitehall forgot to blow out a candle when he went to bed on Wednesday. The unsupervised flame then sparked the fire early the next morning.But when it reached the 100-litre fish tank, it caused the glass to explode – causing 22 gallons of water to flood the burning lounge and waking the family upstairs.The 48-year-old from Warrington escaped unharmed with his teenaged children and wife Elizabeth, 45, before calling the fire brigade at 6.55am. The family were saved by their fish tank after father-of-three Steve Whitehall forgot to blow out a candle when he went to bedOnly small pockets of fire remained, as water from the tank had put most of it out.The family lost 13 of their 15 fish, but fire crews said the Whitehalls had had 'a very lucky escape'.Mr Whitehall said: 'We often have candles burning around the house and are usually very careful about making sure they are all out before we go to bed or go out.'Unfortunately, we missed one last night and I cannot believe the damage that has been caused from just that one candle.'Please, please, everyone, take great care if burning candles.'We now have to sort out a fire damaged lounge

, replace Christmas presents and have lost over 13 fish in the blaze.'Fortunately, two survived in the couple of centimetres of water left in the tank.'But, more importantly, I dread to think what would have happened if the sound of the breaking tank hadn't woken us and alerted us to the fire.'fish tanks for sale in north west The family lost 13 of their 15 fish, but fire crews said the Whitehalls had had 'a very lucky escape'Tony Taylor, crew manager at Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service, said: 'The Whitehalls have had a very lucky escape from what could have been a much more serious incident.'Candles do need to be treated with great care, particularly at this time of the year.'Mr and Mrs Whitehallfish tanks and cabinets for sale, who have got smoke alarms fitted in their property, did the right thing by shutting internal doors before going to bed.'This contained the fire to just the one room but we would recommend smoke alarms are fitted in rooms where candles are being burnt.'fish and tanks for sale

48ltr fish pod aquarium and stand. 48ltr aquarium comes complete with its own stand. Includes power filter, heater, and gravel. Light needs replacing but they can be bought any aquaium...Early cultures such as the Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans are known to have kept fish other then for the purpose of consumption as food. Aristotle (384-322 B.C.) started documenting the science of fish (Ichthyology) by writing about habits and defining local fish species. The most important contributor to the popularity of keeping aquariums and ornamental fish nevertheless, is the Goldfish, which was first documented in 960 during the Sung Dynasty in China. Ponds stocked with Goldfish were gaining in popularity among the privileged from 968 – 975 and eating the fish was strictly prohibited. In 1136 Emperor Hiau-Tsung started to breed and keep these fish in a more controlled environment. Several new breeds evolved which helped make them popular and known throughout the country. By 1510 Goldfish were no longer a luxury for the privileged, but common among all people.

Many houses and dwellings had ponds with Goldfish and breeding them flourished. It was very common to keep successful breeding techniques a secret. However, the very first book “Essay about the Goldfish” was written in China in 1596. 1616 the Goldfish arrived in Japan. The Japanese mastered the breeding of this fish over time. They now are the largest exporter of Goldfish worldwide. 1691 the Goldfish made it’s appearance in Portugal, Europe. From there it arrived in England in 1728. At this time, the fish was popular throughout Europe’s privileged ruling class. Holland was the first country to breed the goldfish in Europe in 1780. 1850 was the year where the Goldfish reached the New World and was the attraction of New York in 1865. Upon this success the first goldfish breeder of the US took shop in Maryland in 1888. 1850 England, marks an important date in history of aquariums. Up until then, fish where kept by rather primitive means. Based on the works of Chemist Priestley and Zoologist Johnson, who realized the plant oxygen relation, Robert Warrington build the first aquarium.

His theory was, by building a glass structure filled with sand on the bottom, snails, and plants that can provide oxygen, fish can live forever. The plants would provide oxygen to the fish, snails eat decaying plants and lay eggs, and the fish feed off of the snail eggs. The perfect contained cycle. As farfetched as this theory may sound, aquariums where successfully set-up on this principle well into the 1950’s. Planted aquariums held together by steel constructions, without filtration and heaters as we know today. In 1856 a groundbreaking essay about “Sea in a Glass” by Emil Adolf Roßmäßler was published in Germany which is recognized as the beginning of the aquatic hobby as we know it today. The term aquarium by the way was used in writings starting as early as 1841. It took many years to understand filtration. One of the first, the undergravel filter, was introduced in the 1950’s. Up until 1952, all fish kept in captivity where fed live food. Dr. Baensch (Baensch Atlas) revolutionized the hobby by inventing flake foods.

From there on, the hobby flourished. Fueled by shorter transportation (air traffic was in it’s infant years), more and more breeders and the enthusiasts helped make the hobby more popular. The inventions and the understanding of water chemistry and fish within the past 30 years has enabled just about anyone to enjoy fish-keeping with little to no problems.Need Fish Tanks & Aquariums? We've always believed that fishkeeping doesn't have to be cruel. Create a home for your fish, not a prison. Welcome to Fish Tank Bank - the home of fish tanks and aquariums. We also have an extensive selection of decorations, ornaments and fish tank accessories, to help you create the perfect environment for your fish - all updated for 2017. Every item that we've chosen to include on this website has been rigorously tested by every single member of our team, to ensure premium quality and safety for your fish. Our years of experience with fish allows us to apply our knowledge and choose only the best products for your fishy friend. 

If you're a beginner, we can help you set up your fish tank, and we can also provide free advice on the best way to create a comfortable and safe environment for your fish. Want a quick guide to setting up the perfect fish tank? Follow these simple steps: Choose your tank carefully - 3 gallons or more is best Pick a tank that is long (as this resembles the natural habitat of a fish) Choose a gentle filter (fish don't really like strong currents) Add gravel, decorations and get started enjoying your fish! Want to make your fish feel comfortable? Here are some extra tips: The natural habitat of most fish is shady rice paddies, so you want to try and replicate this as well as you can Give them plenty of plants so they can hide in the shadows if they like Fish also like driftwood so add some of that too - just make sure it's been treated (don't just take it off the beach as this can introduce chemicals and other dangerous substances into the tank