Our Story
Named after a boy who called them “Vissie Waters.”
Vissie Water Aquaria Lowveld began with a child’s word for fish — and a father pulled into the hobby by his son’s wonder. What started at home has become a space for every aquarist of the Lowveld, no matter the setup you keep.
We’re here to grow the community and bring fellow enthusiasts closer together. We practice responsible fishkeeping — because we believe fish should thrive, not just survive.
What you can do here
Everyone’s welcome.
Ask & share advice
Stuck on a parameter or just want a second opinion? Ask the community, or pass on what you've learned.
Buy, sell & trade
Equipment, plants and livestock between fellow enthusiasts. Just add a picture, price and location.
Share your setups
Show off your aquascapes, tips and success stories — big or small, high-tech or low.
Local shops & breeders
Local Lowveld shops and breeders are welcome to advertise. Non-local shops, please contact Admin first.
Specialised sourcing
Looking for something specific? We do specialised livestock and plant sourcing. Contact any of the Admins for more information.
Suppliers of aquarium driftwood
We are direct suppliers of aquarium driftwood — sourced, prepared and ready to scape.
House Rules
Keep it fish-friendly.
- No selling of illegal or blacklist livestock.
- No sharing of other group links without Admin approval.
- Every advert must include a picture, price and location.
- Keep things civil, kind, respectful and fish-friendly.
- Don't spam the group.
Join the WhatsApp group.
Everyone’s welcome — even if you’re outside the Lowveld. Come for the advice, stay for the lekker chats.
Join the group