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Barnstaple

Value House Aquatics
Unit 3, Seven Brethren Bank
Barnstaple Devon EX31 2AS
Tel: 01271 328462
 Despite visiting this place two weeks ago and finding two dead angel fish that the shop keeper was totally oblivious of i now return again (as mistakes do happen) to find four separate tanks of various species of fish to be dead! again the same shop keeper is more interested in his crossword than the welfare of the fish,the goldfish do not want to move in the tank and once again three have decided to give up the will to live! Something is seriously wrong in this establishment.  kathryn Baily February 24th 2010 Report this review
Rating:1


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Exeter

Exeter Aquatics
2, Shaftesbury Rd
Exeter Devon EX2 9BR
Tel: 01392 219521
 Very good service, much cheaper than all the other places i have been to. I would reccommend this store to any serious aquariast.  sam September 8th 2006 Report this review
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Fish R Us
81 South Street
Exeter Devon EX1 3EQ
Tel: 01392 255880
 Very good service, much cheaper than all the other places i have been to. I would reccommend this store to any serious aquariast.  sam September 8th 2006 Report this review
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Bow Aquatic Centre
Bernaville Nurseries Cowley
Exeter Devon EX5 5EU
Tel: 01392 851823
 First class service, advice, and extremely helpful staff. The quality and health of the fish is first class. All the tanks are clean and well looked after. I would highly recommend this establishment to anyone.  kathryn Baily February 24th 2010 Report this review
Rating:10


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Honiton
Seefish
20, Charles Rd
Honiton Devon EX14 1QG
Tel: 01404 41195
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Newton Abbot
Alba Koi
102, Exeter Rd Kingsteignton
Newton Abbot Devon TQ12 3LU
Tel: 01626 362437
 Enjoy your retirement Alan , it's well earned but a shame to see you go . You were always helpful passing on your knowlage freely . By the way the Sanke we bought from you all those years ago managed to get third best in size one this year cheer's I knew it could do it .  D O Broscombe July 27th 2006 Report this review
Rating:10

 This guy is no longer in business... shame... he was a helpful and knowledgable gentleman.  Dave Small November 7th 2005 Report this review
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Newton Aquatic & Reptile Centre
Totnes Rd Ipplepen
Newton Abbot Devon TQ12 5TN
Tel: 01803 812722
 Great shop the staff are knowledgeable and very helpful with a great selection of livestock in store at reasonable prices.  Paul March 17th 2011 Report this review
Rating:10

 Got to be the worst shop ever, the staff are clueless, the tanks filthy. Needs to be closed down or someone who knows what they are doing taking over  Joe February 2nd 2008 Report this review
Rating:1

 The guy that used to run this place was really good but he has left apparently and you can tell, the place is going downhill fast. None of the staff semm to know what they are talking about and the prices were a bit steep too, especially on the livestock.  Steve sedgefield. April 10th 2006 Report this review
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Emperor Tropicals
127, Queen St
Newton Abbot Devon TQ12 2BN
Tel: 01626 360154
 My sons wanted basic goldfish and we have been very careful, asking for advice and following instructions. FOUR fish from the same tank in this shop died within a few days of purchase and the tank which had been full, was miraculously empty when I went to complain. My water tests have been fine, but number 5 died this morning. Only one fish, from a different tank in the shop, is hanging on to life (though he is changing colour)but I would never buy fish from these people again. Very friendly when I was spending lots of money but rude as anything when I had a problem! Does anyone read these reviews and do anything about the shops in question?  Sam October 5th 2010 Report this review
Rating:1


 Went in to purchase some plants (was a fairly regular customer) asked sales person for a selection to the value of £20. When I got home I realised he had not given me the correct number of plants, phoned to complain and he said I was lying and told me the plants he said I should have, which came to approx £16. So even in his own defence he admitted to conning me. Went in for refund no apology, will never go back. Fish are over priced, have found another local shop that offers much better customer service at a fair price and they really care about the welfare of their fish.  Jane September 27th 2010 Report this review
Rating:1

  I have shopped here for my tropical fish for many years now and always found the staff to be knowledgable and willing to help and offer advice. True, they don't jump on you when you walk ing the door, but most fish enthusiasts want to look before they decide what they want. I'm not sure what everyone's problem is.  Sally May April 5th 2010 Report this review
Rating:9

  I have shopped here for my tropical fish for many years now and always found the staff to be knowledgable and willing to help and offer advice. True, they don't jump on you when you walk ing the door, but most fish enthusiasts want to look before they decide what they want. I'm not sure what everyone's problem is.  Sally May April 5th 2010 Report this review
Rating:9

 What is it with people? If people were in your face you would moan and if they let you browse their being rude and ignorant. This shop pitches its selling just right for me. good advice (when you ask) Maybe you lot are naffed off 'cos they wont take you home and set up your fishtank for you !!!  Kevin nosworthy March 21st 2010 Report this review
Rating:9

 Unfortunately it's my local fish shop. Everything the other reviewers say ring true! (with the exception of the one glowing review).  steve November 8th 2009 Report this review
Rating:1

 I am new to fishkeeping and was truly impressed with the help and advise i was given at this shop. The member of staff i spoke to (i think he was called Ashley) gave great advice. The shop seems like it is a real team and they all seem happy to give advice for the well being of the fish. I reccomend this shop and will be back.  ellie west May 16th 2007 Report this review
Rating:10

 This shop is a joke over priced the fat guy is rude. Fish clearly are not looked after. This shop won all the awards when it was emperor tropicals not as it is called now something fishy?  john January 10th 2007 Report this review
Rating:1

 Im new to fish keeping and dont know any other stores at the momoent but i went in here the other day and got no help offered what so ever the staff were so laid back it was as if they didnt care,its a shame since the shop has a lot of stuff on display.  ben October 27th 2006 Report this review
Rating:2

 i agree im new to fish keeping and i took a look at this place they was not busy and not one of the three members of staff ask if they could help and its pricey.  warp June 5th 2006 Report this review
Rating:1

 This store is terrible. It looks nice & they keep quite a lot of stuff in what is quite a small shop but the staff are bloody ignorant. Asked for a bit of help & i got the most unenthusiastic response you can imagine & not a lot of help. Sorry guys but you have to MAKE SOME EFFORT if you want my money!  Steve sedgefield April 10th 2006 Report this review
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 How the hell does this place win the PFK award every year? FIX? (The shops new name is "Something fishy?" and there certainly is!) The shop is a joke, EVERYTHING is overpriced & the staff & management really couldnt care less wether you spend there or not. My own personal opinion.  Dave November 7th 2005 Report this review
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Paignton
Kaleidoscope Koi Aquatic Centre
142a, Torquay Rd
Paignton Devon TQ3 2AH
Tel: 01803 524929
 What is this girl Sarah on?? The men there were really helpful. Thanks to them i now have a brilliant tank and their breeding tips were great!!  Josh December 20th 2007 Report this review
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 I have just been informed of the comment left by Sarah Jones, and would like to say that every customer is important to us at Kalidoscope.We have a no smokeing policy in the shop and only one entrance, if she would like to contact me I would like to no more, please ring me on a sunday 01803 524929 or leave a contact number on the answerphone and I will contact her thank you the owner (Kaleidoscope aquatic centre)  owner of the store May 17th 2006 Report this review
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 very knowlegable and helpful, gave me and my girlfriend good advice on our first tropical tank and even lent us a thermomiter. nice blokes!  Richard Swift December 7th 2005 Report this review
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 The staff were too busy having a fag to be bothered with serving me... took my business elsewhere.  Sarah jones November 7th 2005 Report this review
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South Devon Water Gardens
Torbay Garden Centre, Brixham Rd
Paignton Devon TQ4 7BA
Tel: 01803 663355
 Used to use this shop when it ws in the shed at the garden centre and it was excellent. Found it again a few weeks back, and was very impressed. High quality stock, at reasonable prices  Vaughan February 2nd 2008 Report this review
Rating:9

 Thank you for your comments. Please find us at our new address 2 Cherry Brook Drive Paignton TQ4 7LY 01803 844498 www.southdevonaquaticcentre.co.uk  Andrew Minns June 12th 2007 Report this review
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 Great service, very helpful and dont try to sell you anything you dont want. will use again and again.  Judy May 31st 2007 Report this review
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 The new store is a little way from the old one, (its on the hookhills estate where the shops are,) but its well worth a visit. All tanks were clean when I visited and I didn't notice any dead or diseased fish, the staff were helpful and the prices were average. Very impressed.  Paul Davis January 27th 2007 Report this review
Rating:8

 This store has not closed just moved around the corner. It's still there selling the same high quality fish that it did when it was at the garden centre.  Rich B August 23rd 2006 Report this review
Rating:10

 Unfortunately this garden centre has now closed down it seems.  Steve Sedgefield April 10th 2006 Report this review
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Styles Garden Centre
Moles Lane Marldon
Paignton Devon TQ3 1SY
Tel: 01803 873056
 I visited this place last week and was not that impressed. I spotted at least half a dozen fish floating around dead, there was rotting food in some of the tanks and it took ages for anyone to approach me, apparently the guy on duty was "probably having a fag out the back".  Brian reed. June 25th 2007 Report this review
Rating:1


 i got a sea urchin from stles at the weekend, came home from work the next day of purchase and it had died, we test our tank evey week and found nothing wrong with anything plus all the fish are doing vey well so why did it die i wonder  kelly April 30th 2007 Report this review
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 Yet another change of manager at this place? It looked like a bombsite this weekend, most of the tanks in the fish room were half empty of water and there was dead fish in several tanks. Shame to see the place going through what I hope is just a rough patch ;-(  Steve sedgefield. July 7th 2006 Report this review
Rating:1

 I don't know if this garden centre has new owners but it is looking much better these days, last time I came it looked very tired to say the least. All tanks looked clean and the aquatic staff were very helpful with testing my fish tank water, which was free and advising me on treatments, even though they were very busy. Will definately be back.  Fliss Mathews May 11th 2006 Report this review
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 Have bought a lot from this store. The guys are open to doing deals with if you are buying a few bits, they took my fish that had outgrown the tank and gave me a credit note, they have a big range of aquatic stuff & they have a big car park. I even got a cup of tea on the last visit! Thumbs up boys this place is ok!  Steve Sedgefield. April 10th 2006 Report this review
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 Hi all, i have just started as the new aquatic manager & will be making every endeavor to imrove the standard of presentation in the store... pop in and see our huge selection of dry stock and fish, pond pumps, marines & trops are our main areas.  Dave Small February 8th 2006 Report this review
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Plymouth
Emperor Tropicals
9, St. Erth Rd Manadon
Plymouth Devon PL2 3SW
Tel: 01752 706633
 What a great shop, lovely helpful staff and great fish. I always buy my fish here and food etc is much cheaper than anywhere else locally too, would recommend to all fishkeepers.  mary f March 6th 2011 Report this review
Rating:10

 absolutely a1 shop, fish come first, well worth a visit, best shop in devon  paul f October 12th 2009 Report this review
Rating:10

 Well we have been watching this shop mature since it was taken over. It is a top notch shop which now boasts a marine Section, it has been completely refurbished a case of out with the old in with the new (a much needed thing). The staff know their stuff and there is always a smiling face to greet you.Don't take our word for it pop on down and have a look yourself.  Dave Broscombe February 26th 2009 Report this review
Rating:10

 excellent shop, very helpful staff, fish are top quality always quarantined and loads of choice, been using shop for years and will continue to do so  pete rydon, plymouth June 25th 2008 Report this review
Rating:10

 Have been watching the changes this shop has undergone in the last few years, the place is unrcognisable to the shop it used to be and has been completely gutted and refurbished. It even has a marine section, the owners are well qualified in the things that they do and the staff have a wealth of Knowlege to share, it totaly knocks the spots off it's sister shop in newton abbot(that outlet is totaly crap) keep up the good work folks  Dave Broscombe January 17th 2008 Report this review
Rating:10

 top advice, amazing fish choice, would recommend to everybody, now selling marines also, top 10 aquatic shop in uk for sure,  mark williams September 14th 2007 Report this review
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 This shop is undergoing a change for the better, each week you go in there,you find old tanks removed and new ones in place, the fish are looking great (in fact I have been using this shop for equipment and foodstuffs for 20 years and I have just purchased my first ever fish from there)Keep it up  Do Broscombe May 14th 2007 Report this review
Rating:10

 this shop is the best store in devon and always has been, excellent fish quality and helpful advice, 100% recommended.  richard woods January 16th 2007 Report this review
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 This shop was really trying to take off, now under new management , they are getting rid of staff and quite frankly it is now becoming a crap place to go .  Dave January 12th 2007 Report this review
Rating:2

 amazing shop with extremely helpful staff, recommended to all, very high levels of knowledge when i go at weekends, try for yourselves  samual richards July 27th 2006 Report this review
Rating:10

 This is a great little shop it really has bucked it's idea's up .Keep up the good work .  D O Broscombe July 27th 2006 Report this review
Rating:10

 Small and poky store where the staff care and help you out with fish advice.  Sim H-D January 10th 2006 Report this review
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Waterfall
70, Browning Rd Milehouse
Plymouth Devon PL2 3AP
Tel: 01752 558066
 I have used Waterfall since I was a lil kid and always find their advice spot on and worded so that i can understand!! They will always give you time and ensure the fish is going to an appropriate home!  anna September 16th 2007 Report this review
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 This is a great little shop run by a Mother and Son team , they are very helpful and you always get a smile  DO Broscombe July 31st 2006 Report this review
Rating:8

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Bretonside Tropicals
45, Bretonside
Plymouth Devon PL4 0BB
Tel: 01752 667780
 Jeremy certainly knows his stuff! Superb service/advice. Beautifully kept tanks. A credit to the tropical/ goldfish retail business.  Tania March 19th 2008 Report this review
Rating:10


 I agree this shop is great with healthy fish and a wealth of fishkeeping experiance ,it's a must go to shop  D O Broscombe August 23rd 2006 Report this review
Rating:10

 This is the shop to go to in the Plymouth area if you want to be able to have a beautiful planted fish tank or just healthy fish, experienced staff, straight honest advise  D Emond March 9th 2006 Report this review
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Tavistock
Jay Aquatics
Units 13-15, Plymouth Rd Ind Est
Tavistock Devon PL19 9QN
Tel: 01822 613724
  Even though I have been unable to visit this store for a good few years, I found it a good well kept store will have to get out there again soon  D O Broscombe July 27th 2006 Report this review
Rating:10

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Torquay
Aquator
46, St James Rd
Torquay Devon TQ1 4AY
Tel: 01803 323253
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 Recently got small fish tank as present. No idea about keeping fish, went into ask advice, the guy's where great, fish look really good, they where very helpfull and especially towards my 2 boys. I didn't get the feeling I was been sold to, just helped. Ended up with 2 gold and black fantail goldfish.  Sean Cowell May 1st 2011 Report this review
Rating:1

 I have mixed feelings about this shop. The staff dont seem to want to help you, and some of the advice is questionable. Fish prices are way to high. Having said that, the amount of fish is amazing, and the tanks always look clean.  Vaughan February 2nd 2008 Report this review
Rating:7

 Ihave recently entered into the world of marine fish keeping and have used this store several times for stock, equipment and advice, i have found the staff to be very friendly and very helpful,,, prehaps the response you get from staff is reflective in your attitude towards them.   October 4th 2007 Report this review
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 A very nice looking shop with a good range, its a shame that the staff are rude and unhelpful.  Paul Davis January 27th 2007 Report this review
Rating:1

 This shop in my opinion is the best in the uk and ive been to alot. Fish are superb and staff helpful would recommend.  john January 10th 2007 Report this review
Rating:10

 When I visited this store for advice with regard to a problem I was having with my fish they were very unhelpful. I was quite prepared to buy some traetments and stock up on food and live plants but after 10 minutes of standing around waiting for the staff to stop chatting to their friends I gave up and went to another shop nearby. I have to add though that the store was very clean and tidy, shame the fish were so expensive though!  Fliss Mathews May 11th 2006 Report this review
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 Have purchased fish from this store several times and had high fatality rates, but every time I take water in to be tested they say its because my water is at fault. I Maintain my tank according to all the books reccomendations and have not has the same problems with stock from other stores. Will not be visiting again any time soon.  Steve Sedgefield April 10th 2006 Report this review
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