Maidenhead Aquatics  Reviews 

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TrustScore 3 out of 5

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Looking at 67 reviews, most reviewers were somewhat happy with their experience overall. Many customers praise the helpfulness, knowledge, and friendly nature of the staff, often highlighting excellent customer service and valuable advice. Reviewers also appreciate the wide selection and healthy condition of the fish and products, leading to positive shopping experiences. Conversely, some people were dissatisfied with the service, encountering unhelpful, rude, or unprofessional staff who made them feel dismissed. A significant number of customers also noted issues with the health and quality of fish purchased, with many reporting fish being ill or dying shortly after purchase.

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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 3 out of 5 stars

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 bi... 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

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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

I had a problem with my uv pond filter.

I had a problem with my uv pond filter.

I visited Crawley branch and was greeted by Ronan and Mark they were extremely helpful polite and courteous.

They solved my problem immediately, sold me the new parts and I went away extremely happy with the overall experience.

Pat on the back to the two lads Manager and Assistant

August 13, 2024
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Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us. We're delighted to hear that Ronan and Mark at our Crawley branch were able to assist you with your UV pond filter issue.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great Experience

I would highly recommend Maidenhead Aquatics at Whisby Garden Centre. I wanted information about how to introduce plants and fishes into my new pond. The staff were extremely knowledgeable and friendly. They guided me through all the different options and the pros and cons about different plants. I was then left to explore and decide what I wanted. There was no pressure to buy!
Their customer service is excellent and I’m sure I will be using them again in the future. You’re all doing a fantastic job! Keep up the good work!

July 31, 2024
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Reply from Maidenhead Aquatics

Thank you for your fantastic review! We're delighted to hear about your great experience at Maidenhead Aquatics at Whisby Garden Centre. It's wonderful to know they were able to guide you through the options for introducing plants and fish into your new pond without any pressure to buy.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Outstanding service at Barnstaple…

Outstanding service at Barnstaple today. My elderly mothers Oases pond pump had stopped working so we took it to the Barnstaple store. The 2 young gentlemen in the shop were extremely helpful and took the pump apart to see if they could rectify the issue. They tried to repair it but it had expired and we subsequently purchased a new one. They were cheerful and obviously enjoyed the challenge. They are a credit to the company and one reason why we will return in the future.

July 30, 2024
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Reply from Maidenhead Aquatics

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear about the outstanding service you received at our Barnstaple store. We will pass this review onto the store to inform the team of your kind words.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Been into the Lincoln store a few times…

Been into the Lincoln store a few times now and been served by the same person who has made are experience easy and educational would like to say a big Thankyou to Andy at the Lincoln store whisby garden centre .

July 27, 2024
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We are thrilled to hear that Andy at our Lincoln store in Whisby Garden Centre has made your visits both easy and educational.
We will make sure to pass along your kind words to Andy.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Maidenhead Aquatics in Wendover

Maidenhead Aquatics in Wendover. We will never go anywhere else but here. Richard is wonderful and has helped us greatly over the last few years. Nothing is ever too much trouble and is always on hand with any questions we have had. We can't thank you enough!

July 25, 2024
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Reply from Maidenhead Aquatics

We are delighted to hear about your positive experiences at Maidenhead Aquatics in Wendover and that Richard has been such a great help to you over the years. We will pass over your kind words to Richard.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Appaling went to maidenhead aquatics …

Appaling went to maidenhead aquatics to look at the outside pond fish .well staff was rude to a couple of customers the biggest concern is they dont put oxygen in the bags when they put fish in the bags its one of the biggest must to do shane the stratford upon avon store dont kniw how to do that hence why i wont buy any fish from there

July 21, 2024
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Reply from Maidenhead Aquatics

Good Morning, we have seen your trust pilot review and were wondering if you would be kind enough to message us a customerservice@maidenheadaquatics.co.uk with some further details of the rudeness that you witnessed so that we can investigate further?

Regarding oxygen not being added to the fish bags, since the vast majorly of our customers live within a relatively short distance from our store, there is no need to add oxygen. We always pack any fish in the appropriate size bag, along with being in sensible numbers, and would facilitate additional needs wherever possible. Because the store does not do overnight shipping, there is no requirement to add oxygen for these shorter journeys (it also becomes a health and safely nightmare to house such things on a public site). We hope this helps to set your mind at ease somewhat. Best regards.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I purchased my first marine @Wrexham

I purchased my first marine setup from these guys in Wrexham. They were incredibly helpful, full of knowledge and happy to help. And have also offered to help me through the learning process. They didn't try to sell me stuff I didn't really need. So they're very trustworthy aswell. All in all, what a great experience and needless to say, I'm super happy. Thanks especially to Stuart and the rest of the staff. Absolutely awesome 👌

July 17, 2024
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Reply from Maidenhead Aquatics

We're thrilled to hear about your positive experience with our team in Wrexham. It's fantastic to know that Stuart and the rest of the staff could provide you with the knowledge and assistance you needed without any pressure to purchase unnecessary items.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I went in to purchase a fish tank for…

I went in to purchase a fish tank for my children and was very disappointed with the help the staff gave me.
I ask a couple questions and was offered no advice at all. Blunt answers from staff really dismissive.
I would not⁰ come back or recommend to anyone.
They lost a customer today.

July 11, 2024
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Reply from Maidenhead Aquatics

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are sorry to hear about your recent experience at our store. It is our goal to provide every customer with excellent service, and it is clear that we fell short in this instance.

If you are willing, please contact us directly at: customerservice@maidenheadaquatics.co.uk so we can discuss the problem further and make sure this doesn't happen again in the future.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very good experience with very knowledgeable staff!

Today I was at the Morden branch and was served and helped my a lady called caragh and she was very knowledgeable and helped me find the right fish and went above and beyond to help me. I normally go to the ashtead branch but as I was in the area I thought I'd pop in for a look. I brought 5 fish and they were kept in very good living conditions. I also think the ashtead branch is also very good and is also has very good fish living conditions. I always come to maidenhead aquatics for all my aquatics needs and I always will. The staff are always friendly in both branches and always knowledgeable.

I HIGHLY RECOMMEND maidenhead aquatics for all the aquatics needs!!!!

June 28, 2024
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Reply from Maidenhead Aquatics

Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We’re thrilled to hear about your positive experience at our Morden branch and with Caragh's assistance. It is wonderful to hear that you found the right fish and felt well-supported during your visit.

We’re also glad to know that you appreciate the living conditions of our fish at both the Morden and Ashtead branches. Your loyalty and recommendation mean a lot to us, and we are grateful for your continued trust in Maidenhead Aquatics for all your aquatic needs.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Helpful and knowledgeable staff

I found all the staff to be helpful and knowledgable. Great selection too

June 23, 2024
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Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you found our staff to be helpful and knowledgeable.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

The maidenhead aquatics at Pyle has the…

The maidenhead aquatics at Pyle has the most god awful staff lazy not in any way customer friendly no knowledge they lost a very expensive sale as I went in there for a fishtank didn't want yo move off a stool while on phone couldn't answer questions I had to say how big the tank was as he was guessing I asked about ex display tank the other member of staff asked where the missing parts were the unenthusiastic one said didn't know so I would have to buy them to replace what they had lost that originally came with tank they never ask if you have loyalty card oh unless your a man they don't interact have conversations they never offer to help always the same 2 male staff awful yet the maidenhead aquatics at swansea shops are great especially the one at Pontardulais great service

June 23, 2024
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Reply from Maidenhead Aquatics

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback regarding your recent visit to our Pyle store. I am truly sorry to hear about your negative experience and the inconvenience you encountered. Please contact us at customerservice@maidenheadaquatics.co.uk to provide further details about your visit, it would help us in our efforts to improve our customer service experience.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Incredible service, truly grateful

I just wanted to take the time to let you know how much I truly appreciate the staff that were in the gillingham store on 22/06/2024 in the morning. We went in with an issue we had setting up the tank, and the staff member (I believe his name was Ashley) would not stop until we had a solution to our problem. I felt useless setting the tank up so went into the store for help. He worked through the issue we had with a pump and treated us like we were no trouble at all, absolutely above and beyond service from him and his colleague (a younger boy with brown hair). I left the store feeling so much more confident and that feeling will be remembered. I would love it if this message could be passed on to their management at the store, to let them know what a credit to the company they are.

June 22, 2024
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Reply from Maidenhead Aquatics

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your wonderful experience at our Gillingham store. We are delighted to hear that Ashley and his colleague provided you with such exceptional service and were able to resolve the issue with your tank setup. We will definitely pass on your kind words to Ashley and his colleague, as well as their management team. Your appreciation and recognition mean a lot to us and to them.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Worst branch of Maidenhead Aquatics for…

Worst branch of Maidenhead Aquatics for sure, other locations are friendlier, more helpful and seem interested in customers. At Hare Hatch they have a rather dismissive & indifferent attitude and culture which runs through this branch. They seem to just want to sit down in their little office / staff room & have absolutely minimal interaction or engagement with customers.
Despite being our closest will not visit again!!

June 13, 2024
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Reply from Maidenhead Aquatics

Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We're truly sorry to hear about your experience at our Hare Hatch branch. Customer service is extremely important to us. Please be assured that this has been passed on to the management team at Hare Hatch to look into.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Click and collect - No refund 5/6 weeks on.

So I ordered a click and collect from my local store on 22nd April 2024 (and they had the product on the shelf) order number #000083196 . I then realised I didn’t need this item so I arranged for my wife to drop it off a couple of days later and get a refund. I was told that I couldn’t get that in store and that I had to send an email. My wife left the product with the manager to save me going back and forth and I sent the email as requested on the 30th April to which I got no response. This led me to ring the shop and speak with the manager who said he will send an email for me to chase. Two weeks in I was told a refund was on the way which still isn’t received to this day. The manager said he has been told they are sending it but still haven’t received my money back. The level of customer service from the click and collect department is very poor. The manager in the shop has been great but the company itself has let the experience down hugely! I feel I’m no closer to receiving my money but yet the product has been back in store for 5 weeks.

April 22, 2024
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Reply from Maidenhead Aquatics

We apologize for the delay and understand the frustration this has caused. Your refund has been processed and we have now raised the issue with PayPal. You should receive your refund soon.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great shop and staff.

Great shop, Joe and Barry are very helpful and knowledgeable, never feel rushed.

May 4, 2024
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Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great experience at our shop and that Joe and Barry provided you with helpful and knowledgeable assistance.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Bought a new tank and pump kit

Bought a new tank and pump kit, had a problem with the pump/filter unit but when I went back to the King’s Lynn branch, Jamie and holly was both fantastic and sorted the problems straight away. I received fantastic service and they all are very friendly. I highly recommend them for anyone buying a new tank and kit
Many thanks both
Will

June 4, 2024
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Reply from Maidenhead Aquatics

Thank you so much for sharing your experience and for your kind words! We're delighted to hear that Jamie and Holly at our King’s Lynn branch were able to promptly resolve the issue with your pump/filter unit. It's great to know that you received fantastic service and found our team friendly and helpful.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This place is great! 10/10

This place is great, I've been a regular customer for over three years now. Amazing service, knowledge and such great support when I've head aquarium emergencies, like NO2 spikes, fungal infections etc. One of my favourite things about this shop is how they look after my two young boys 3 & 6, which makes them always go on at me to go to visit the fish shop, which in turn gives me a great excuse to go more often and spend more money ;). All the staff at some point have gone out their way to go above and beyond. Also id like to mention the latest improvements to the shop look amazing.

May 29, 2024
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Reply from Maidenhead Aquatics

Thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that you've been a regular customer for over three years and that you've had such positive experiences with our service and support.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Neil at Fishkeeper Stirling provided…

Neil at Fishkeeper Stirling provided excellent well considered advice on dealing with a major green water problem. After Barley straw, various ‘greenaways’ all which improved nowt, the advice to introduce separate UV clarifier at 18w has worked wonders after 1 week. 5 star employee.

May 10, 2024
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Reply from Maidenhead Aquatics

Thank you so much for sharing your positive experience with us! We're thrilled to hear that Neil at Fishkeeper Stirling provided you with excellent advice on tackling your green water problem.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ashford store

I have visited the Ashford store regularly over the past few years , and i cannot praise them enough.
Sam and the team are super helpful , my favourite shop by far. Ramsgate M/A is a close second .
Both great shops.

May 14, 2024
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Thank you so much for your kind words and taking the time to leave us a review. Very much appreciated!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Don't buy their fish

Bought from maidenhead in kidderminster, only 5 babies, went next day to get a few more. Their fish were quarantined. After about a week my big 20yr old fish were all dieing daily. Lost a lot. Heartbreaking finding my big dead fish every morning. They tried to blame my water( even though their fish were still quarantined). Bought a water kit. Nothing wrong with my water. The only person who was willing to help us as Alex at maidenhead Worcester but still kept dieing.We have since lost every single fish. Cost £200 to have pond filled in as I can't go though that again. Please don't buy fish from there. They really didn't care. Plus what the poor fish must have gone through. Alex was the only one who tried to resolve what was happening. But unfortunately it was too late as all my fish had been infected.

July 4, 2023
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Reply from Maidenhead Aquatics

I'm truly sorry to hear about the devastating experience you had with the fish you purchased from our Kidderminster store. We take your concerns very seriously and will address this matter immediately with our team at the Kidderminster store to investigate what may have gone wrong and to ensure that proper measures are taken to prevent similar incidents in the future.

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