Maidenhead Aquatics  Reviews 478

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Looking at 67 reviews, most reviewers were somewhat happy with their experience overall. Many customers appreciate the staff's knowledge and helpfulness, often receiving excellent advice for their aquariums and fish selection. People also find the product quality to be good, with a wide selection of healthy fish and aquarium items available. However, some customers experienced issues with fish health, reporting that purchased fish were ill or died shortly after purchase, sometimes infecting other tank inhabitants. There are also concerns about inconsistent customer service, with some staff being described as rude, unhelpful, or unprofessional, and instances of faulty products or inadequate support for issues.

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Fishkeeper scotland,Aberdeen Pretty shitty when alot of the fish are ill or neglected(marine section) Especially the tangs,hippo tangs. Should be quarantined ,not allowed to mingle with others.thi... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Recently used gosforth/ponteland stores for fish and tanks & accessories. And all has been good. Only 4 star as one early visit was a bit abrupt put after returning recently it was a much better exper... See more

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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

The staff at the MK branch are fantastic, friendly, welcoming, knowledgeable, and always happy to offer advice. Customer service has consistently been excellent. Unfortunately, my experience with... See more

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Bought a number of fish in their Radyr store on Saturday, looked in the tank yesterday (Monday) and the pleco i bought was dead. Not happy but not a problem as the other fish are thriving and I assume... See more

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  1. Aquarium Shop

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Run by fishkeepers for fishkeepers, with an online store and over 160 stores throughout the UK, Maidenhead Aquatics is THE leading aquatics retailer. Visit your local store or shop online today!


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Customer led service

I was lucky enough to find a store that stocked what I wanted - but - more importantly, a Maidenhead Aquatics that could sell over the phone. Littlehampton branch manager Dave was extremely accommodating and sorted out my enquiry personally. Excellent service - thank you.

February 24, 2026
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Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback. We’re delighted to hear that you were able to find exactly what you were looking for, and that our team was able to assist you over the phone.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

First time visiting this store

First time visiting the Cwmbran store, staff were inviting, knowledgeable and incredibly helpful but not pushy. Service with a smile, you can tell they love their job! Fish all looked healthy, tanks well maintained. Slightly higher priced than st melons store but not as expensive as Wenvoe store so mid range id say. Noticed when I got home that I was accidentally overcharged. Phoned the store and the staff were very apologetic, they offered a refund but as I wasn’t sure when I could get back up there to collect it they’ve offered to hand deliver it to my home. Outstanding service. Will definitely be back!

February 22, 2026
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Reply from Maidenhead Aquatics

Thank you so much for your thoughtful review. We’re delighted to hear that your first visit to our Cwmbran store was such a positive experience. It’s wonderful to know the team made you feel welcome and provided knowledgeable, friendly service. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with them.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Stockton store

Stockton store - Scott & Andrea the staff are so friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. Definitely worth a visit.

February 22, 2026
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Thank you for your lovely feedback. We’re delighted to hear such positive comments about our Stockton store.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic shop

Fantastic shop, with a great choice.

Staff are very knowledgeable and spend time going through any questions you might have (no matter how silly you might think they are).

Massive thanks to Gary who's helped with the set up of our new tank, explained what plants would be great for it and has gave us detailed information about the types of fish that would be good for our first set up.

We've a very happy tanks ATM and that's thanks to Gary's information and guidance.

Thank again you lot.
Emma & Kate

February 21, 2026
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Thank you so much for your wonderful review. We’re delighted to hear that you’re happy with your new tank setup and that everything is running well.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Just got home from the Bristol branch

Just got home from the Bristol branch. WOW!! What a shop, couldn't fault anything. Huge shop, huge selection, fabulous knowledgeable staff. We were served by a lovely girl called Lucy who went above and beyond for us. We'll definitely be using them again.

February 21, 2026
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Thank you so much for your fantastic review. It’s wonderful to know you enjoyed the store, the selection, and the service provided by the team.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We had a fantastic experience at…

We had a fantastic experience at Maidenhead Aquatics today 🤩 A huge thank you to Isaac, the store manager, and the rest of the team for their incredible service 😇 They were so polite and patient, providing us with a wealth of information (alot of information, actually) on different fish species, choosing the right tank, and essential aftercare. We felt completely supported and never rushed. We can't wait to return in a week's time and officially start our home aquarium journey thanks to their expert advice.
See you soon

February 8, 2026
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Reply from Maidenhead Aquatics

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that you had a positive experience at Maidenhead Aquatics. Isaac and the team will be delighted to know their guidance and support made a difference. It’s fantastic that you feel confident and excited to start your home aquarium journey.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Fishkeeper scotland,Aberdeen

Fishkeeper scotland,Aberdeen
Pretty shitty when alot of the fish are ill or neglected(marine section)
Especially the tangs,hippo tangs.
Should be quarantined ,not allowed to mingle with others.this isn't a one off .

January 23, 2026
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Reply from Maidenhead Aquatics

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We are sorry to hear that the standard of your visit fell short of what we aim to achieve. We take your comments seriously and will be looking into the condition of the livestock you mentioned.

If you would like to discuss this further, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us directly at: customerservice@maidenheadaquatics.co.uk

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

New aquarium delivery by Basingstoke team

My new aquarium was delivered on Sunday by Lewis and one other from the Basingstoke shop. This was above and beyond - Lewis wasn’t even working but living locally, chose to get the delivery made. This is excellent customer service - really appreciate it.

January 25, 2026
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Reply from Maidenhead Aquatics

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We are thrilled to know that the staff went above and beyond to get your aquarium delivered. We will be sure to pass your kind words on to Lewis and the staff at the store.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

What a fantastic place

What a fantastic place! Visited the sheffield store to pick a full tropical set up. Chose a large cube with an oak cabinet and its exactly what I was looking for, its excellent quality. Rich was great in helping me pick upgraded options which would work with my tank and was extremely knowledgeable in advising me on the set up and maintenance of everything I chose. From substrate and suitable plants to maintaining the new filter and using my current filter sponge to boost the new. In fact all the staff there were knowledgeable, approachable and friendly. There's a great range of items to choose from too. Very happy with my buy and experience and cant wait to go back in a few weeks to choose a few new fish for my lovely new tank.

January 16, 2026
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Reply from Maidenhead Aquatics

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that you’re happy with your new tropical setup and that Rich was able to guide you through the options and setup advice. It’s fantastic to know that our team made your visit enjoyable and that you felt supported with everything from substrate to filter maintenance.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great place massive range of fish

Great place massive range of fish , friendly and helpful staff and always lovely and clean . Been afew times and always been greeted with a smile

December 20, 2025
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Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback. We are thrilled to know that you are pleased with our range of fish and that the staff in the store have provided great service throughout your visits.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Dreadful Ineptitude and service

Bought fish at Cherry Lane Garden Centre. Kidderminster branch, seemed okay, so went back a couple of days later only to be told these fish had ulcers and should not have been sole. The young 'manager' then sold 3 other fish, 1 died overnight so went back, told had to bring a water sample. I said not told at point of purchase, nor were there any signs of policy, said as we had been sold ulcerated fish maybe that is why, he had no answer. He was rude with no customer service skills, he had no asked at point of sale what type of tank I had which he should when selling livestock. Now just waiting for all my fish to die in my established tank of 13 years, with some original fish of more than 10 years still in there.

January 8, 2026
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Reply from Maidenhead Aquatics

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We’re very sorry to read how distressing this situation has been for you. We fully understand how worrying it is to see fish become unwell, especially in an established tank.

Requesting a water sample is part of our standard procedure when fish losses occur, as it helps us identify possible causes and advise appropriately, but we accept that this should have been explained clearly from the start.

We also apologise if the service you received from a member of our team came across as rude or unhelpful. That is not the level of customer service we aim to provide, and your feedback regarding communication, advice at the point of sale, and the need to explain our water sample policy has been noted and will be taken into consideration going forward.

Please contact a store for further advice, support or guidance regarding your remaining fish.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Imperial park branch

Imperial park branch. Superb service! Was an actual pleasure to shop there. A young lady, helped us choose a fish tank and everything else we needed. She was super knowledgeable and a little ray of sunshine, very rare to find this kind of service anywhere. A credit to the company.

January 4, 2026
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Reply from Maidenhead Aquatics

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are thrilled to know that you received excellent service, and the member of staff was able to help you with everything you needed. We will be sure to pass your kind words on to the store.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Peterborough store is fantastic

The staff at the Dobies store in Peterborough are all fantastic. They never make you feel daft for not knowing something, and take so much time to help and advise.
We inherited a very poorly-looked after fish tank, and thanks to the wonderful people at Maidenhead Aquatics, it's now thriving.

January 2, 2026
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Reply from Maidenhead Aquatics

Thank you for your amazing review. We are thrilled to know that the staff at our Peterborough Dobbies store have provided you with great customer service and has been able to help your tank thrive. We will be sure to pass your kind words on to the store.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Third degree when you try to purchase,

Been using maidenhead aquatics Keynsham/ now Bishopsworth for over 30 years always ask size of tank what fish etc, which is fair enough but after 30+years you would have thought the customer knew a bit about fish keeping but is seems experience means nothing, it has put me off using Bushopsworth again disappointed 😞.

December 31, 2025
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Reply from Maidenhead Aquatics

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are sorry to hear that you feel our customer service has fallen short of expectations. If you would like to discuss this further, please get in touch with us directly at customerservice@maidenheadaquatics.co.uk

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Maidenhead Aquatics store - Blackpool - AMAZING

Maidenhead Aquatics store - Thornton / Blackpool

Visited this afternoon and I cannot praise the two lads in the store enough! These two are a credit to the Maidenhead team. Their fish and plant knowledge is exceptional as was their outstanding customer service.

December 30, 2025
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Thank you for your kind words. We are thrilled to know that the staff members in the Blackpool store have given you exceptional customer service and have been able to provide you with the information that you needed.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Bought a “brand new” barrel from this…

Bought a “brand new” barrel from this shop, we checked the lid and it was on tight. By the time I had got home the barrel had nearly half emptied over the boot of my car, when I rang the store the poor staff were left to deal with it after they called their management. I then emailed above the shop and the shop accepted liability and then back tracked and called me a liar in no uncertain words. Once I sent a letter before claim for small claims court for the damage of salt water on my boot and what was in my boot, they agreed again to replace the damaged items and then proceeded to ignore me, but did tell me over the phone they wished I sorted it directly with them and I can only assume this is so they could go undetected in their nonsense by higher up. The worst customer service from the store manager and area manager I have ever encountered in my life.

November 28, 2025
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Reply from Maidenhead Aquatics

Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback. We are sorry to hear about your experience and the frustration this situation caused. We take incidents like this very seriously. While we aim to provide high-quality products and service, it’s clear that we fell short in your case, and for this, we do apologise.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

BIG UP TO ROB…

Been into the store multiple times had an amazing experience every time I’ve been in, as soon as you walk in the staff are super friendly and very helpful and you feel welcomed in, especially Rob who has been helpful with every situation I’ve had whether that’s pond or fish tank enquiries, he has a wealth of knowledge which is incredibly helpful and he is very understanding, overall an amazing store would highly recommend to anyone, will definitely be returning, a big thank you Rob. 🐟🐠👊🏼

December 21, 2025
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Reply from Maidenhead Aquatics

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are thrilled to know that you received brilliant customer service from Rob and that he was able to help with everything you needed. We will be sure to pass on your kind words.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I rarely leave reviews

I rarely leave reviews yet I have to give a big shout out to Scott at Maidenhead Aquatics Cardiff, he made the whole experience, both over the phone and in store an absolute pleasure. Credit where its due!

December 10, 2025
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Reply from Maidenhead Aquatics

Thank you for your kind words and amazing review of our Cardiff store. We will be sure to pass on your kind words to Scott.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Couldn’t even send out a gift card…

Couldn’t even send out a gift card after 2 weeks. Kept trying to blame the postal service after not realising that another person from the company had told me that the lady who deals with the gift cards was off sick. Passing the buck. A sure sign of a terrible company.

November 27, 2025
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Reply from Maidenhead Aquatics

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are sorry to hear about your experience. If this is still an issue and you haven't received your gift card, please contact our customer service team at customerservice@maidenheadaquatics.co.uk, and they will be able to help.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

All I can hear is swearing

All I can hear is swearing. They can't be bothered , sold my partner and obviously sick fish , they don't care , we do , absolutely awful , I hope the other branches aren't the same , they don't deserve a job, now got 30 quid voucher which I can only use there? So can buy more sick fish ? Money not important, welfare of fish more important

November 30, 2025
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We’re very sorry to hear about your experience, and thank you for bringing this to our attention. We take concerns about animal welfare
seriously. To discuss this further, please email us at customerservice@maidenheadaquatics.co.uk.

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