Freshwater aquarium livestock and aquascape
BLACK FRIDAY 2026 · 30 OCT–30 NOV

Better deals.
Better choices.

Glass & Gill Black Friday brings together selected livestock, Hikari multi-buys and spend-and-get gift offers without turning aquarium shopping into a guessing game. Start with the offer that fits your aquarium, then build the right basket.

SHOP BY OFFER

18 Black Friday specials, explained simply.

Each offer is paired with the relevant livestock or product range so customers can understand the deal before they shop it.

BETTASDirect savings + qualifying Hikari gifts.
  • Female Bettas: buy 4, get 1 free.
  • Selected male Bettas: buy 1, second 20% off.
  • Selected male + qualifying female: 15% off the female.
  • Spend R1,200 on at least 3 Bettas: free Hikari Betta Bio-Gold 5g.
  • Spend R2,500 on at least 5 Bettas: free Hikari Betta Bio-Gold 20g.
Betta fish in a planted freshwater aquarium
CORYDORASBuild a proper shoal and save 10%.
  • Juli Corydora: buy 5, save 10%.
  • Pepper Corydora: buy 5, save 10%.
  • Three-Lined Corydoras: buy 5, save 10%.
  • Hastatus Dwarf Corydoras: buy 5, save 10%.

Read the Corydoras guide →

Corydoras shoal foraging in a freshwater aquarium
Browse Corydoras qualifying for the Black Friday shoal offer
COMET GOLDFISHMix and match 5 and save 15%.
  • Assorted Comet Goldfish.
  • Red Comet Goldfish.
  • Yellow Comet Goldfish.

Choose for the aquarium you can provide long term; the discount should not be the stocking plan.

Comet Goldfish swimming in a freshwater aquarium
Browse Comet Goldfish in the Black Friday mix-and-match offer
HIKARIBuy 2, get the third 25% off.
  • Selected Hikari foods.
  • Hikari Betta Bio-Gold 5g has its own qualifying multi-buy.
SPEND & GET

Free Hikari food when the basket qualifies.

These Black Friday gift offers use the same Glass & Gill pattern: understand the threshold, see the livestock, then browse the qualifying range.

HOW TIERS WORKThe higher qualifying gift replaces the lower one.

Black Friday offers are intended not to stack. Gift products should not create their own qualifying spend, and the highest qualifying gift tier applies where relevant.

BUY LIVESTOCK WITH CONFIDENCE

The deal matters. The fish matters more.

Glass & Gill Black Friday still follows the same livestock-first approach as the rest of the store: suitability, current stock, careful packing, nationwide delivery and live-arrival protection remain part of the buying decision.

PLAN BEFORE YOU BUYCompatibility before discount.

Check adult size, temperament, group size and aquarium requirements before using any livestock promotion.

Use the Knowledge Hub →

LIVESTOCK DELIVERYCarefully packed for nationwide delivery.

Use the current livestock delivery and live-arrival information at checkout and on the relevant policy pages before placing your order.

Shipping policy →

BLACK FRIDAY QUESTIONS

Know exactly how the offers work before checkout.

The important Black Friday questions in one place: dates, qualifying products, automatic discounts, gift tiers, livestock stock and delivery.

When does Glass & Gill Black Friday 2026 run?

Black Friday 2026 runs from 30 October to 30 November 2026, while qualifying promotional stock remains available.

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Do the Black Friday discounts apply automatically?

The direct product and multi-buy offers are configured to apply automatically when their qualifying conditions are met. Spend-and-get gift offers use their own qualifying rules.

Review all Black Friday offers →
Can I combine Black Friday offers?

Black Friday offers are intended not to stack with one another. Where a higher qualifying gift tier is reached, the higher gift replaces the lower-tier gift.

See how the offers work →
Are American and African Cichlids part of Black Friday?

Yes. American and African Cichlids are included through the qualifying Hikari spend-and-get gift tiers at R1,500, R2,500 and R3,000.

Browse Black Friday Cichlids →
Which Corydoras qualify for the Black Friday shoal offer?

Juli Corydora, Pepper Corydora, Three-Lined Corydoras and Hastatus Dwarf Corydoras qualify for the buy 5, save 10% offer while qualifying stock is available.

Read the Corydoras guide →
Which Comet Goldfish qualify for the mix-and-match offer?

Assorted, Red and Yellow Comet Goldfish are included in the mix-and-match 5, save 15% offer while qualifying stock remains available.

Browse qualifying Comet Goldfish →
How do the Betta Black Friday offers work?

The campaign includes Female Bettas buy 4 get 1 free, selected male Bettas buy 1 and get the second 20% off, selected male plus qualifying female with 15% off the female, plus qualifying Hikari spend-and-get tiers.

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What happens if promotional livestock sells out?

Livestock availability can change quickly. Black Friday promotions apply only while the qualifying livestock or promotional stock remains available.

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Does a Black Friday discount change the care requirements of the fish?

No. Adult size, temperament, group size, filtration, water requirements and tankmate compatibility should still determine whether the livestock belongs in your aquarium.

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Does Glass & Gill still offer livestock delivery during Black Friday?

Black Friday livestock orders still follow Glass & Gill's current livestock delivery, careful packing and live-arrival processes. Always review the current shipping information before ordering.

Read the shipping policy →
BLACK FRIDAY 2026

Shop the offer that fits the aquarium.

Then let the discount be the bonus.