UK Fish Store Directory
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phil
Fish Fanatic
Hi All
LFS is Pets at Home - in a local retail park (Meadows area in Nottingham)
Variety 6
Quality 3 (have seen some dead fish in tanks)
Friendliness and Knowledge of staff 2 (are more interested in making sale rather than advising fully)
Bardills Garden Centre - Stapleford - Derby A52
Variety 7
Quality 7
Friendliness and knowledge of staff 8
Gave good advice and will not sell fish until
1) water tested by them 2) tank is properly cycled.
[B]East Bridgford Garden Centre, East Bridgford, Nottinghamshire[/B]
Variety 6
Quality 6
Friendliness and knowledge of staff 6
These are the only ones I`ve been to at the moment.
Phil
LFS is Pets at Home - in a local retail park (Meadows area in Nottingham)
Variety 6
Quality 3 (have seen some dead fish in tanks)
Friendliness and Knowledge of staff 2 (are more interested in making sale rather than advising fully)
Bardills Garden Centre - Stapleford - Derby A52
Variety 7
Quality 7
Friendliness and knowledge of staff 8
Gave good advice and will not sell fish until
1) water tested by them 2) tank is properly cycled.[B]East Bridgford Garden Centre, East Bridgford, Nottinghamshire[/B]
Variety 6
Quality 6
Friendliness and knowledge of staff 6
These are the only ones I`ve been to at the moment.
Phil
Ob1
Fish Crazy
Shirley Aquatics
(Shirley, Birmingham)
Variety - 7
Quality - 9
Staff - 5
cost - 0 so expensive
eithics - 0
I have spent several hundred pounds here and have now stopped shopping there – ethics and cost are important criteria for me.
They will sell you anything you want, including a Nemo in a 10-gallon tank.
should we include these factors too?
(Shirley, Birmingham)
Variety - 7
Quality - 9
Staff - 5
cost - 0 so expensive
eithics - 0
I have spent several hundred pounds here and have now stopped shopping there – ethics and cost are important criteria for me.
They will sell you anything you want, including a Nemo in a 10-gallon tank.
should we include these factors too?
OP
OP
bunjiweb
mmmmmmmarines
Shirley Aquatics is more like a fish supermarket, And yes, the prices are crazy.
Ben
Ben
phil
Fish Fanatic
On the recommendation of AnFianna I decided to visit the following local aquatics store and have to fully agree
As I`m just cycling my 4th tank I did a water test and got an Ammonia reading of 1.0 so decided to ask one of the members of staff if I could add anything to bring it down - The member of staff said yes - various chemicals BUT then went onto explain the bacteria cycle and then stated where would the bacteria be if I used chemicals (non existent).
I also bought another 7 plants for the aqaurium and he explained they would be beneficial to cycling the tank as they came out of their tanks which were already well established.
Also heard another member of staff informing some other customers about not stocking their tank with fish as it was`nt fully cycled yet.
Excellent, friendly advice from their staff makes a nice change to see their response compared to my local LFS (which I shall not be using again apart from getting basics - but certainly not fish or plants)
Defintely scores full marks in all categories.
Phil
As I`m just cycling my 4th tank I did a water test and got an Ammonia reading of 1.0 so decided to ask one of the members of staff if I could add anything to bring it down - The member of staff said yes - various chemicals BUT then went onto explain the bacteria cycle and then stated where would the bacteria be if I used chemicals (non existent).
I also bought another 7 plants for the aqaurium and he explained they would be beneficial to cycling the tank as they came out of their tanks which were already well established.
Also heard another member of staff informing some other customers about not stocking their tank with fish as it was`nt fully cycled yet.
Excellent, friendly advice from their staff makes a nice change to see their response compared to my local LFS (which I shall not be using again apart from getting basics - but certainly not fish or plants)
Defintely scores full marks in all categories.
Phil
scottsbt1690
Fish Fanatic
hi folks,
here i am AGAIN!!! the only fish enthusiaste in the west of scotland
the aquarium shop
next to terry's tattoo's
trongate
glasgow
staff - 8
variety - 7/8
quality - 8
the shop is small old and very dark, but it is fairly well stocked and has some nice syno's etc, tank are old and could do with re newing but they seem healthy enough because out of all there tank of which there must eb 100, i only saw maybe 2-3 dead fish prices were usual scottish prices though his syno prices werent bad
syno multipuncactus 2"-4" £12.50
syno angelicus 6" £25
syno decorus 2" - 4" £12.50
they also had albino pangusuis cats at around 6" but with no price
here i am AGAIN!!! the only fish enthusiaste in the west of scotland
the aquarium shop
next to terry's tattoo's
trongate
glasgow
staff - 8
variety - 7/8
quality - 8
the shop is small old and very dark, but it is fairly well stocked and has some nice syno's etc, tank are old and could do with re newing but they seem healthy enough because out of all there tank of which there must eb 100, i only saw maybe 2-3 dead fish prices were usual scottish prices though his syno prices werent bad
syno multipuncactus 2"-4" £12.50
syno angelicus 6" £25
syno decorus 2" - 4" £12.50
they also had albino pangusuis cats at around 6" but with no price
OP
OP
bunjiweb
mmmmmmmarines
6" of syno. angelicus for £25 is not a bad price at all considering it is in scotland I have one that is over 7" long and i love it to bits, doesnt attack any of the other fish in my "catfish only" 57G tank.
Ben
I have one that is over 7" long and i love it to bits, doesnt attack any of the other fish in my "catfish only" 57G tank.Ben
phillippa42
Fish Fanatic
Perry's Aquatics. Dunholme nr Lincoln 01673 860727
Variety 8
Quality 10
Knowledge of Staff 10
Quite a small place but very knowledgeable family run business. No dead fish seen when I visited. If they haven't got it then they can often get it for you.
Good variety of the usual fish.
Whisby Garden Centre, Lincoln
Variety - 6
Quality - 1
Knowledge of Staff -1
I have never bought fish from here. There have been LOTS of dead fish floating in the tanks whenever I've been here. The 1 member of staff I spoke to knew nothing about fish and did not offer to ask any other staff to assist me. Won't be going back.
Variety 8
Quality 10
Knowledge of Staff 10
Quite a small place but very knowledgeable family run business. No dead fish seen when I visited. If they haven't got it then they can often get it for you.
Good variety of the usual fish.
Whisby Garden Centre, Lincoln
Variety - 6
Quality - 1
Knowledge of Staff -1
I have never bought fish from here. There have been LOTS of dead fish floating in the tanks whenever I've been here. The 1 member of staff I spoke to knew nothing about fish and did not offer to ask any other staff to assist me. Won't be going back.
scottsbt1690
Fish Fanatic
bunjiweb,
thats my next progrect hopefull, a nice tank of catfish only, i love them, when i firts started out in the aquarium world, i had a good few special catfish, like a whale cat, angelicus, albino pangusius, you know how i lost the lot???
a stray cat got in throughan open window and clocked the heat of the tank, sat on top of it, and pissed over the lid, it seeped in to the water and contaminated it all, lost the lot!!, packed it ibn after that as the fish in that tank were a bit special to me, in pissed me off so took a few years out before trying again recently
scott
thats my next progrect hopefull, a nice tank of catfish only, i love them, when i firts started out in the aquarium world, i had a good few special catfish, like a whale cat, angelicus, albino pangusius, you know how i lost the lot???
a stray cat got in throughan open window and clocked the heat of the tank, sat on top of it, and pissed over the lid, it seeped in to the water and contaminated it all, lost the lot!!, packed it ibn after that as the fish in that tank were a bit special to me, in pissed me off so took a few years out before trying again recently
scott
OP
OP
bunjiweb
mmmmmmmarines
Thats a real shame Scotts, sounds like you had some great fish in that tank. Whale cats are verynice, adn we all love the angelicus species!
Damn cats.... at least you cant be allergic to fish!.....or can you?
Ben
Damn cats.... at least you cant be allergic to fish!.....or can you?
Ben
Fins and Things - http
/www.finsandthings.co.uk
Bovey Tracey, Devon
Variety = 9
Quality = 9
Knowledge = 10
Only found out about this place recently from a guy on here, even though I only live a few miles away!
Anyway, they've only recently moved to the new premises, and specialise in Marine set-ups etc (over 8000G's of display tanks). But since moving to the new premises, they have branched into Tropical as well, with over 12,000G's of display tanks.
The owners that I chatted to for some time about Plecs etc, both seem very friendly and knowledgeable. They are set-up as wholesalers, and directly import fish from abroad.
They even had some L046 Zebra Plecs in stock, but @ £115 ea. they were a bit of of my budget !!!
/www.finsandthings.co.ukBovey Tracey, Devon
Variety = 9
Quality = 9
Knowledge = 10
Only found out about this place recently from a guy on here, even though I only live a few miles away!
Anyway, they've only recently moved to the new premises, and specialise in Marine set-ups etc (over 8000G's of display tanks). But since moving to the new premises, they have branched into Tropical as well, with over 12,000G's of display tanks.
The owners that I chatted to for some time about Plecs etc, both seem very friendly and knowledgeable. They are set-up as wholesalers, and directly import fish from abroad.
They even had some L046 Zebra Plecs in stock, but @ £115 ea. they were a bit of of my budget !!!
KentBlokey
Fishaholic
Some I use....
Medway Aquatics
Gillingham, Kent.
Variety: 9....Lots of community Fish.
Quality: 8
Staff: 9
Swallows Aquatics
Gravesend.
Variety: 10
Quality: 9
Staff: 6.
Aquatech
Crayford
Variety: 8
Quality: 10
Staff: 10
Wyvale Garden Centre
Hempstead Valley
Variety: 7
Quality: 2
Staff: 1
The worst place I have ever seen!!!
Medway Aquatics
Gillingham, Kent.
Variety: 9....Lots of community Fish.
Quality: 8
Staff: 9
Swallows Aquatics
Gravesend.
Variety: 10
Quality: 9
Staff: 6.
Aquatech
Crayford
Variety: 8
Quality: 10
Staff: 10
Wyvale Garden Centre
Hempstead Valley
Variety: 7
Quality: 2
Staff: 1
The worst place I have ever seen!!!
Flippin'thing bit me eye
Fish Crazy
Maidenhead aquatics, Bracknell:
Variety - 9
Quality - 10
Staff - 9
Very good all round, some very interesting African Cichlids and a new Discus tank with some real beauts for sale.
Maidenhead Aquatics, Bourne End
Variety - 7
Quality - 10
Staff - 8
Small (ish) shop with a lot of your "Bread and butter fish" Staff are fine but can be a bit clicky.
Lads Garden Centre
Variety - 4/5
Quality - 3/4
Staff - 4
Not a very nice place at all, only 20 or so tanks that are in a pretty bad state, I dont think they have it running on one system.
Variety - 9
Quality - 10
Staff - 9
Very good all round, some very interesting African Cichlids and a new Discus tank with some real beauts for sale.
Maidenhead Aquatics, Bourne End
Variety - 7
Quality - 10
Staff - 8
Small (ish) shop with a lot of your "Bread and butter fish" Staff are fine but can be a bit clicky.
Lads Garden Centre
Variety - 4/5
Quality - 3/4
Staff - 4
Not a very nice place at all, only 20 or so tanks that are in a pretty bad state, I dont think they have it running on one system.
The_Gilly
Fish Fanatic
Funky Fish in Sunbury on Thames (South West London)
Quality 8
Rare to see a dead fish in there. Never had any dead fish.
Variety 7
They had all the usual suspects but never saw anything out of the ordinary. They were branching out alittle when we were there last. Good choice of tanks and other bits tho.
Staff 9
All very very helpful and knew what they were talking about. Very impressed with the service. One young chap seemed to know more than everyone else put together.
Parkers in Iron Acton (North Bristol)
Quality 5-8
Strange this place as sometimes I wouldn't touch it with a barge pole then it's fine and everything is lovely. Often dead fish or fish that look like they are beyond help. Shame really. Maybe it's down to who's working?
Variety 7
Mostly tropical with some specials in there from time to time. Is a busy shop so don't wait around to buy the fish you want or you'll miss out like we did on three different bettas! Price is abit of an issue, some fish are dirt cheap and others are twice as most as the next place. A pictus is 9.99 in here. Loads of tanks and extras. Bog wood abit pricey.
Staff 8
All very helpful. One chap who I think works the weekends is really good. Gave us a few free fish (I know this doesn't make him great but it helps) and always does us a good deal. The manager is a good chap too.
Almondsbury Garden Centre (might have another name not to sure! Oh and it's in Almondsbury near Bristol)
Quality 8
not bad at all. Don't often see dead uns in here. Haven't had any problems with fish from here and they give you your money back if the fish snuffs it.
Variety 9
Loads and loads of fish all different too. Very impressive. not badly priced either. A pictus from here was 3.99 (less than half the price of the nearest). Loads and loads of tanks some very cheap.
Staff 6
Afraid it's the staff that let this place down abit. Unless you get the right person that is! Forget about going at the weekend as the youffffs just ignore you. There are a few people in there that are good but as you'd expect they are always busy as people have learned that they are the ones to use. Shame really.
Quality 8
Rare to see a dead fish in there. Never had any dead fish.
Variety 7
They had all the usual suspects but never saw anything out of the ordinary. They were branching out alittle when we were there last. Good choice of tanks and other bits tho.
Staff 9
All very very helpful and knew what they were talking about. Very impressed with the service. One young chap seemed to know more than everyone else put together.
Parkers in Iron Acton (North Bristol)
Quality 5-8
Strange this place as sometimes I wouldn't touch it with a barge pole then it's fine and everything is lovely. Often dead fish or fish that look like they are beyond help. Shame really. Maybe it's down to who's working?
Variety 7
Mostly tropical with some specials in there from time to time. Is a busy shop so don't wait around to buy the fish you want or you'll miss out like we did on three different bettas! Price is abit of an issue, some fish are dirt cheap and others are twice as most as the next place. A pictus is 9.99 in here. Loads of tanks and extras. Bog wood abit pricey.
Staff 8
All very helpful. One chap who I think works the weekends is really good. Gave us a few free fish (I know this doesn't make him great but it helps) and always does us a good deal. The manager is a good chap too.
Almondsbury Garden Centre (might have another name not to sure! Oh and it's in Almondsbury near Bristol)
Quality 8
not bad at all. Don't often see dead uns in here. Haven't had any problems with fish from here and they give you your money back if the fish snuffs it.
Variety 9
Loads and loads of fish all different too. Very impressive. not badly priced either. A pictus from here was 3.99 (less than half the price of the nearest). Loads and loads of tanks some very cheap.
Staff 6
Afraid it's the staff that let this place down abit. Unless you get the right person that is! Forget about going at the weekend as the youffffs just ignore you. There are a few people in there that are good but as you'd expect they are always busy as people have learned that they are the ones to use. Shame really.
Waterloo Kid
Fish Addict
Maidenhead Aquatics@ Wenvoe (Cardiff)
Variety 9
Great cichlid section and some nice L numbers too. Still too many tanks full of guppies and mollies in relation to the total number of tanks though. They have a number of P. Leopoldi which impressed me.
Quality 9
Some of their Discus have actually spawned in the sale tanks. That speaks for itself!
Staff 10
I've only spoken to one member of staff there and he was a bit stumped by my questions yet immediately aknowledged the fact and grabbed a few books of the shelf to assist. He even offered a discount as the prices were, in his words, 'Prohibitive to selling'. Too right!
A great shop overall, let down slightly by the usual Maidenhead Aquatics pricing policy.
Variety 9
Great cichlid section and some nice L numbers too. Still too many tanks full of guppies and mollies in relation to the total number of tanks though. They have a number of P. Leopoldi which impressed me.
Quality 9
Some of their Discus have actually spawned in the sale tanks. That speaks for itself!
Staff 10
I've only spoken to one member of staff there and he was a bit stumped by my questions yet immediately aknowledged the fact and grabbed a few books of the shelf to assist. He even offered a discount as the prices were, in his words, 'Prohibitive to selling'. Too right!
A great shop overall, let down slightly by the usual Maidenhead Aquatics pricing policy.
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