Belgian competence    

Aquatic ScienceThe Herstal-based company formulates and manufactures top quality fish food (cold water) and innovative products and solutions for water treatment (aquarium, pond, natural pools). "We offer services and products in fish medicine (fish vets and biologists), computerised training and solutions for professionals involved in ornamental ponds and natural pool maintenance," states Bruno Jacobs. All the formulations are unique and developed only with a view to fish welfare and protection of the environment. The company also provides specific advice and develops new products in close partnership with clients or other manufacturers. www.aquatic-science.com
IndobelThe dynamic family firm from Montzen specialises in the distribution of unusual products in the garden and pet sector. "We concentrate on selecting products internationally to guarantee quality and customer service," says managing director Eric Wilkin. The "Pet Line" range includes products such as nesting boxes and feeders for wild birds, litter products for small animals, products for dogs, cats and horses, "Greenies" and "Beefeaters" chew products, cat toilets and accessories, and substrates for aquariums and ponds.
Bassleer BiofishThe company belonging to Dr. Gerald Bassleer, located in a little town called Westmeerbeek in the province of Antwerp, is the leading wholesaler of ornamental fish in Belgium. The company was established in 1995 and grew very rapidly due to its specialisation in high quality and a wide variety of fish. From its facility boasting 1 000 fish tanks Bassleer Biofish supplies well-conditioned and unusual fishes from different parts of the world. "After a quarantine period incorporating a special technique for conditioning and feeding, a very high quality product is supplied to the shops in Belgium," states Gerald Bassleer, who also provides a special service for his customers relating to the care and handling of the fish.But the company doesn't just sell fish and service. It also offers books on fish diseases, fish medicines from Aquarium Münster (Germany) and its own brand of high quality "Biofish" food. Bassleer Biofish is also the representative for Aqualog Books, Marine Enterprises (USA) and the European distributor for artificial corals from Living Color (USA). And since last year, marine fish and invertebrates, tank-raised German Discus and wild and tank-raised African Cichlids have been supplied through cooperation with other…