Essex Marine Aquatics Reviews 

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.7

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

First time visiting the shop, was on a mission to find a particular livestock creature and they were the first shop to say they have one, phoned ahead due to being over the water and the guy reserved... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I'll give Essex marine aquatics a 5 star experience for the most excellent delivery service of any shop I've ever used👍.I'll put in a order for my Bubble magus reef roller mat and usually on the 2nd... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Very happy good price coral good customer service all my coral looking very good but one never made it the lps touch coral never opened up got brown slime in 2 days had to take it out .all m... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Friendly staff and i love going there I always find something new and my purchases are perfect no trouble with any off them would recommend 100%.

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  1. Aquarium Shop
  2. also in
  3. Pet Store
  4. Reptile Store
  5. Tropical Fish Store

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Specialist marine aquatics business based in Wickford, Essex. Store collection and mail order. Marine fish, invertebrates, corals, a pump, skimmer, salt


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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have ordered fish from essex marinie…

I have ordered fish from essex marinie before and everthing went really well. So i thought i would try getting a clam for my tank and everything went just as well again. The clam turned up on time and well packaged and happy. Placed it in my tank and with in seconds it had began to open up, which is a great sign.

August 7, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

First time visiting the shop, didn't disappoint.

First time visiting the shop, was on a mission to find a particular livestock creature and they were the first shop to say they have one, phoned ahead due to being over the water and the guy reserved for me, the staff were very friendly and knew there stuff for sure. Display Tanks were kept very well, nice selection and amazing dry goods aswell, took time to help and talk to me about my next project, due to having all the products I use, I will definitely be using again. 😀 Thank you

June 5, 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Unprofessional

I have emailed I have left answer phone messages and no response I ordered from them online Dec 6th and I still don’t have it the post are saying it’s here but it’s not .They won’t respond to me .So my credit card people are sorting it out .Very unprofessional and rude not to answer Beware to buy online from them it’s not me who should be chasing the post they are the customer as the post office pointed out to me !!! All sorted out now had a full refund

December 15, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I'll give Essex marine aquatics a 5…

I'll give Essex marine aquatics a 5 star experience for the most excellent delivery service of any shop I've ever used👍.I'll put in a order for my Bubble magus reef roller mat and usually on the 2nd day it arrives👍.You can't say better than that👍.

September 16, 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very highly recommend

I've had fish delivered which was a smooth experience. Fish were well packaged and arrived happy and healthy. I've been a few times since as I only live half an hour away. The past couple of times I bought online to collect then made further purchases when in the shop. The selection and pricing is good. The livestock is healthy and well looked after. The staff are super nice and really helpful. Now my go to place for marine purchases. I highly recommend them to anyone in the saltwater hobby

August 16, 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Have ordered from them a couple

Have ordered from them a couple
Of times now , communication is excellent and a first class service . Any issues and they are right in it and resolved really quickly. Would highly recommend 5* and thank you

August 22, 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

ZOAS

Zoas are settling in the tank they are a great size more than expected and were well packaged.Would not hesitate ordering from them again

July 12, 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Another great delivery

My second order from essex marine, over the moon with the both orders.

Fish are healthy and were well packaged and of a decent size not small like you get from some shops.

Will definitely use again for any future orders

April 17, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Healthy starfish missing a limb but no…

Healthy starfish missing a limb but no bother the package was huge for only in thing but was snug inside with 2 heat packs, seller came into contact because of wrong information and still happily came the same week so would buy from again 😁 😀 😊

April 14, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Best prices during Black Friday

Best prices during Black Friday. This is the second time I ordered at this shop. Online product variety is limited but often with the best price or an excellet deal. Always worth checking prices on this website.

December 2, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The quality of the corals delivered at…

The quality of the corals delivered at the time that was quoted. I was dubious of ordering corals on line again after being conned by a shop in Mildenhall Suffolk, but dealing with this Company, my faith has been restored many thanks.

December 10, 2024
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Very happy good price coral good…

Very happy good price coral good customer service all my coral looking very good but one never made it the lps touch coral never opened up got brown slime in 2 days had to take it out .all my tank levels all good flow good the frogspawn lps open up in know time looking very happy and big . so I don't no why the touch died I never contacted Essex marine to let the know . still overall happy yes wish the touch made the move .

December 4, 2024
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