Three Decades of African Fish Export
Founded in June 1995 by a fisheries graduate, we've grown from an aquarium design company into a specialist exporter of African freshwater fish — serving licensed buyers worldwide.
Our business began as a professional aquarium design and construction company in 1995. Backed by formal college training with a degree in Fisheries and decades of hands-on fish handling experience, we expanded into the export of live tropical fish — supplying high-quality African species to professional aquarium businesses worldwide.
Today we serve 30+ business clients across Asia, Europe, North America, and the UK, with a reputation built on fish health, careful handling, and a simple operating principle: document everything, and let the evidence speak.
Our Philosophy
Transparency through documentation. Trust through evidence.
Evidence Over Claims
Every statement we make can be verified. Photos, videos, certificates, and customer testimonials back up our capabilities.
B2B Partnership
We work exclusively with licensed importers and wholesale buyers. This focus keeps our relationships professional and margins protected.
Operational Excellence
Consistent processes, documented standards, and measurable outcomes. Our 98%+ live arrival rate speaks for itself.
Meet the Team
People buy people. Here's the team behind every shipment — and yes, their photos are on file too.
Francis Akisanya
Fisheries graduate · 30+ years in the trade
Strategic oversight and quality standards
Export Team Lead
Permits, documentation, and logistics
CITES coordination and shipping
Packaging Specialist
Bagging, oxygenation, and box assembly
Packing standards and video documentation
QC Team
Health screening and quarantine
Fish health and conditioning protocols
Field Collection Team
Field collection across West and Central Africa
Sustainable sourcing and species identification
Operations Manager
Tank systems and water quality
Facility operations and biosecurity
Why We Show Our Team
In the fish export business, most suppliers are faceless. We believe transparency starts with showing who handles your orders. Every team member's photo and contact details are available upon request — because trust is built on knowing who you're working with.
Behind the Scenes
Weekly videos from the facility. Before the first conversation, you'll already know how we work.
Facility tour & holding systems
A day of packing
Field collection
Customer arrival stories
Weekly uploads on YouTube — @heritageaquarium
Why Trust Matters in Fish Export
The ornamental fish trade runs on relationships and trust. When you're importing live animals across continents, you need to know exactly who you're working with, what their processes are, and how they handle problems when they arise.
Most suppliers in this industry operate behind a curtain — no photos of their facility, no videos of their packing process, no named customers willing to be contacted. We believe transparency should be the standard, not the exception.
That's why everything we do is documented, every team member has a name and face, and every customer story includes supporting evidence. Trust isn't just claimed — it's proven.
Work With a Team You Can Verify
Ask us anything about the team, the facility, or any shipment. We respond — with evidence.