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Bournemouth
Atlantis Aquarium
135, Charminster Rd
Bournemouth Dorset BH8 8UH
Tel: 01202 513593
 Brought marine fish fron here , which promptly gave my tank, marine velvet, customer service is terrible and the woman who i can only assume is his wife is one of the most rudest people ive ever met. Also the marine tanks are not kept very well , full of red cyno algae - if your in to marine tanks avoid like the plague  anon September 25th 2011 Report this review
Rating:1

 An amazing shop been going there for 15 yrs there is nothing this guy doesnt know about the hobby which shows in his stock forget the others this is the only place you need to go i really cant say enough good things about atlantis excellent how an aquariast should be.  richard power August 11th 2011 Report this review
Rating:9

 the best aquarium shop in dorset, old stile shop, Tony the owner knows more about fish keeping than any other shop in the dorset area because of his 50 or so years of experience, he breeds what he can, imports very little (cutting down on disease) I've never had a bad fish off him, whereas i have from all the other fish shops in bournemouth. fantastic fish, fantastic advice and really nice fellow.  ANDY WALDERS May 22nd 2008 Report this review
Rating:10

 Like going back into a time warp, very helpfull knows what he's talking about i buy all my tropical from here healthy & lovely colours  Bob Morris October 3rd 2006 Report this review
Rating:10

 Tony At Atlantis dose not use the net. Sorry he cant help u.
How ever this is a lovery old style shop, breeding many fish and keeping loverly fish. Helter  Helterskelter February 20th 2006 Report this review
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 Hi i just wanted to ask do u have a place to do work experince at your shop please reply back soon to this email adress thank you. i havea CV ready if you need it  David January 3rd 2006 Report this review
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Dorset Aquatics
221, Windham Rd
Bournemouth Dorset BH1 4RF
Tel: 01202 303337
 this shop is no longer there closed down  Bob Morris October 3rd 2006 Report this review
Rating:1

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Tropical & Marine Fish Centre
56-58, Kinson Rd
Bournemouth Dorset BH10 4AN
Tel: 01202 528021
 Whilst we have been trading for the past few years at dp fishways our main objective has been to supply top quality, well cared for fresh water tropical fish as well as general aquarium products and aquarium plants to the general public un like rod noris at tropical fish world he has been shut down by the environmental health for keeping poor fish in poor conditions.....Happy to help Darren & Paul  Darren & Paul January 24th 2010 Report this review
Rating:1

 It is a shame that they have gone. The best fish shop in the area. Never had any illness or dodgy fish from this store (unlike most others in area). I will miss them. Great selection of fish and weed - if they can not make it work there can not be much hope for the others.  Jason Lawford January 1st 2008 Report this review
Rating:10

 My family have used this shop since i was a very small child, my dad never went any where else for his huge collection of angel fish. I`ve always gone to these people for advise and all my fish have been brought from this shop and never had a problem once. i`ve had tropical and and cold water fish from them, and they have always been very healthy.  Clari Dale October 9th 2006 Report this review
Rating:10

 This shop has now gone bankrupt and lets face it, its no loss  Bob Morris October 3rd 2006 Report this review
Rating:1

 Avoide this place..... I got some loverly pleco's here and killed all my other fish with a very bad bacterial gill infection All tanks a very small and cramped Do you self a favour and stay away.   March 16th 2006 Report this review
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 What can be said The tropical system in all indvidual tanks, all of which is over crowded. Most fish look very poor, clamped fins and shimming around. I never buy tropical coz the surival rate is so low, and desiease can be spreed easily from there. Their Marine section looks stunning and much better than their tropical system's. Their cold water system is on a massive TMC filter system and looks good. Just watch out on their tropical's rest is good. Helter  Helterskelter February 20th 2006 Report this review
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Aquaspan Ltd
149, Columbia Rd
Bournemouth Dorset BH10 4ED
Tel: 01202 531612
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Bridport

Dorset Discus
Unit 4 The Old Timber Yard Trading Estate West Bay
Bridport Dorset DT6 4EL
Tel: 01308 420747
 Now moved to bigger premises in Sea Road North - good selection of fish (tropical)and very knowledgeable and helpful. They also have some marines and beautiful Discus, last time we visited they had Seahorses - could have watched them all day!  Jim Harris February 21st 2006 Report this review
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Christchurch

Blue Ocean Aquatics
3, Cowleys Rd Burton
Christchurch Dorset BH23 7NB
Tel: 01202 488041
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Sherborne

Wheathill Lane Aquatics
Wheathill Lane Milborne Port
Sherborne Dorset DT9 5EX
Tel: 01963 251588
 I thought i would give them a go but what i saw did not espescialy impress me, yes there were lots of fish to choose from but it would have been nice if someone could have bothered to remove the dead ones from the tanks, the whole apperance of this shop did not give me an incentive to buy from it, i personaly will not be bthering again.  james June 17th 2007 Report this review
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 Things have changed a lot since the new owners took over in January 2007, more fish, more fish tanks, more products with advice and assistance second to none. The new owners have over 17 years in the aquatics industry, they reliably inform me that there should be a total revamp within the next 18 months with new aquariums being installed into their sales area.... definitely worth giving them a ring if you have problems.  Sam Ellis June 13th 2007 Report this review
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 Hmmm. Not to impreeesed by this one. The fish looked very unhealth and their so called fish world only had one aquarium for sale. When i went into there they all stood at the side staring at me and wispering to eachother. It was very embarrasing. You don't want ot get your fish from here. Trust me.  Felicity May 7th 2006 Report this review
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Wimborne

The Koi Shop Aquatic Centre
within John Brown Garden Centre Ringwood Rd Three Legged Cross
Wimborne Dorset BH21 6RD
Tel: 01202 823042
 the koi shop has now gone, but a new aquatic shop is there now, greenmanns aquatics  ian November 22nd 2009 Report this review
Rating:8


 this store may not have rows of fish tanks but all the fish look healthy and happy in fairly good sized tanks that are clean and don.t just have gravel in. they also aren't expensive like other places  ANON May 24th 2006 Report this review
Rating:8

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Weymouth
Pond Life
123, Radipole Lane
Weymouth Dorset DT4 9SS
Tel: 01305 766490
 Two orders placed via the internet. One to the living seas and one to premier aquatics. Turns out that they are the same company. First order cancelled when it transpired that they had no intention of fulfilling the delivery terms stated on their website. Over two months to get a refund, company wholly contravened the terms of the Distance Selling Regulations. Refund was only given when Trading Standards involved and they were left in no doubt that Small Claims action would be taken. Second order was half fulfilled two weeks late. Although I was told that the other items had been despatched and given a consignment tracking number it transpired after several weeks that they had never been dispatched as they had never been in stock. I cancelled the rest of the order. Eventually 2 months later I received one of the outstanding items and a refund on the missing item despite being cancelled months before. I have received abusive answer phone messages, been lied to and as a result recommend that nobody goes near this company. According to the Practical Fishkeeping website the assets of The Living Seas or Aquamagic International Ltd (among its many trading names) having been taken over and are now under new management. Personally I will never be tempted by their prices again. The low prices really were too good to be true!  Dissapointed March 16th 2009 Report this review
Rating:1

 Pond Life closed several years ago.  Mark Warren September 3rd 2005 Report this review
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The Living Seas
6, Westham Rd
Weymouth Dorset DT4 8NP
 These guys are horrible. The shop is a little place in Weymouth and they have a warehouse on the other side of town. Most of the stuff is grey imports (no warranty). People running it are rude and abusive - avoid like Swine Flu!  Unhappy Customer July 2nd 2009 Report this review
Rating:1

 These guys are horrible. The shop is a little place in Weymouth and they have a warehouse on the other side of town. Most of the stuff is grey imports (no warranty). People running it are rude and abusive - avoid like Swine Flu!  Unhappy Customer July 2nd 2009 Report this review
Rating:1

 THE LIVING SEAS - a shocking experience for anyone was has the misfortune of walking through the front door. The place is filthy the staff havent got a clue and the owner Mark Spenceley threatened me when i asked for a refund. The only justice is i walked passed on Friday to see what looked like bailiffs reposessing the stock!!  mark March 16th 2009 Report this review
Rating:1

 Still out of pocket to the tune of £400 and no items sent.Bogus Tracking numbers,and lie after lie regarding refund.Do not buy from these people they sell things they simply dont have but give the impression its on the way  Neil Freeman December 18th 2008 Report this review
Rating:1

 All i can say is oh dear, avoid this one. very little help and hardly any marine stock.  richard November 22nd 2008 Report this review
Rating:1

 Wish i could find out if you have rec item yet jon, as i am having same problem, sent me an invalid tracking number then told me it was coming by DHL, refused to give me new tracking number and got very abusive, been waiting nearly 4 weeks, one lie after another, its a shame, i have 7 tanks and spend a lot on them....never again with this company.  loz October 30th 2008 Report this review
Rating:1

 Complete waste of time ordered from their website and and paid extra for next day delivery as I wasn't told at checkout that any of the stuff I had ordered wasn't in stock. Waited in all next day for nothing,when I contacted them was told stuff was not in stock and would have to be ordered in and would take a week and that someone should have phoned to let me know, finally received e-mail with courier tracking number and kept checking but never updated so I contacted courier and was told that shipping label had been created days earlier but they still had not been given goods.Phoned shop who are arrogant and obviously don't care for customers and was told that goods where now being sent via post and I would receive in a few day and when asked,refused to refund extra postage paid for next day delivery as it was only a couple of pound,just waiting to see now if goods ever turn up.If I could give this a rating of zero very poor then I would avoid,avoid,avoid  Jon October 2nd 2008 Report this review
Rating:1

 I have nothing but praise fo these guys who do a wonderful job. They know what they are talking about, the delivery service is wonderful(next day on all my orders) and the after sales care is brilliant. I have never had a problem with them and to be brutally honest the people listed below must have gone to the wrong shop. I have been going there since it opened and i have found, and my friends, that we have nothing but praise for them. They work really hard to satisfy their customers. Were the people below having a bad day  living seas fan June 25th 2008 Report this review
Rating:10

 Went to this shop yesterday as I was in the area and I have to say it is a complete dump and is without doubt the worst fish shop I have ever visted! Staff are rude, shop is a mess, and tank/stock are not in very good shape! So put simply AVOID!  fishguy May 12th 2008 Report this review
Rating:1

 poor water quality, verually no marine experience and very poor advice, tropical tanks overstocked (70+ cichlids in a 2ft tank) deformed fish, dead fish, desease, poor filtration! filthy premesis! rude owners..  blackjack March 24th 2008 Report this review
Rating:1

 I went to this shop as a complete novice and asked for advice, oh how I wish I had done research elsewhere first! I bought 60 litre tank and asked what fish I should buy I ended up with two Plecs and male and female guppies! The plecs were tiny then and I was told they would not outgrow the tank. When they did start to grow huge I went back to the shop and asked what I should do they said to take them back and I could swap them for little ones! I don't think my poor plecs would have met with a happy end had I done this so I went elsewhere and had to buy a massive tank for them instead.  savetheplecos February 16th 2008 Report this review
Rating:1

 Do business with these people at you peril. Rude and unhelpful staff. If you order to be delivered by courier and the goods do not arrive don't expect any help!  Anthony Edmonds January 24th 2008 Report this review
Rating:1

 I have bought around 5 fish from these guys and all have died. Foolishly I didn't specify what fish in the tank I wanted and I ended up with 3 female guppies all with bad fin rot. I had only kept a tank for short period of time and new very little, they have also given me the wrong medicine, giving me marine rather than freshwater, needless to say I have never went back. I suggest you don't!!!!  Dave January 7th 2008 Report this review
Rating:1

 As far as i can see from the experience i have had in Living Seas, it is a wonderful place to go. The staff are friendly and helpful and know what they are talking about. I would encourage everyone i know to visit the shop and buy from them. Service wonderful and sales aftercare the same.  gill December 18th 2007 Report this review
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 The Living Seas are exceptionally knowledgable in fish keeping. They stock a wide range of products and the staff are really helpful!  Mike F November 27th 2007 Report this review
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 I would have to agree with everyone that has knocked this stockist, I saw deformed Koi, Turtle's crammed into a tank, Didn't think you could sell them to be honest, a filthy quarantine room, and a the main owner and I think has mum snarled at just about everyone that walked in. I stood for ten minutes looking at external filters and not once did they look my way or ask if I needed help. I have had friends who have even been put off buying fish from there, BY THE STAFF!!??  brutally honest August 6th 2007 Report this review
Rating:1

 Locally known as "The Killing Sea's" due to their great lack of knowledge in fish keeping. Avoid it like the plague.  M Mouse February 5th 2007 Report this review
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 living seas ,are very helpful,the fish tanks are clean and the fish are healthy,  steve barton June 14th 2006 Report this review
Rating:9

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West Dorset Aquatics
Goulds Garden Centre Littlemoor Rd Preston
Weymouth Dorset DT3 6AD
Tel: 01305 835250
 Very helpful staff>they don't just try to sell you stuff they seem to actually tell the truth.we went to buy more fish and they tested our tank water and advised against new ones as nitrite levels too high,almost too honest.  dena french May 14th 2011 Report this review
Rating:10

 I bought a tank yesterday, 90 litres with heater etc, i don't know an awful lot about fish, and i was seeking some help. The guy behind the counter was welcoming, engaging and friendly, he made me feel at home and answered all my questions, making me feel a lot happier. I went into petsathome just before, where i was greeted by 2 guys who.... well. couldn't be bothered basically, it was a struggle to get them to explain how cycling works. these guys are great, and local. i'll be stokcing up my tank in future from them :)  James Coburn October 10th 2010 Report this review
Rating:10

 ive been buying from these guys for 7 years now, they are the most friendly, helpful people ive ever met and there isnt anything they dont know! i really reccomend their service!  amy price October 9th 2010 Report this review
Rating:10

 These guys are so helpful. We have had excellent service, advice and quality fish from West Dorset Aquatics. I have even phoned with a problem and had it sorted instantly. We have three tropical tanks - and had a duff new tank (pumps, lighting etc. faulty after a very short time) - not WDA's fault - and they came to our home with a new tank and all accessories (different make) and set it up, no questions asked. We will never go anywhere else. Thanks guys. Geoff and Trish.  Geoffrey Retallick May 13th 2009 Report this review
Rating:10

 Great shop, been buying my marine stock from there for over 2 years. Very helpfull and great displays!   November 22nd 2008 Report this review
Rating:10

 What a difference from living seas, west dorset has helpful staff, better choice, healthier fish and always seams to be busy (which is always a good sign) Ask a questions and you'll be hard pushed for them not to know the answer. I can't recommned these guys more.  Dave January 7th 2008 Report this review
Rating:10

 you would have to go a long way to beat the service, friendly and knowledgeable staff at this shop, I know them all on first name terms. all the fish we have had off them have been healthy, if I loose any fish it is usually because of my own mistakes. I have purchased 4 tanks off them and they have helped and advised me all along the way. Thanks ! West Dorset Aquatics. 10 out of 10. chris  chris mcdonald September 18th 2007 Report this review
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 great shop great staff very helpful my yellow tang is doing great. do they have e-mail adress  brian miller ramsgate kent January 3rd 2007 Report this review
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 West Dorset Aquatics has now moved to 108 Littlemoor Road, Weymouth. The new shop, open from 03/09/05, is right next door to their old site at the garden centre, and is accessed directly from Littlemoor Road. The larger and much improved premises contain a great selection of tropical, marine, coldwater and pond fish and accessories/dry goods, also waterfalls/water features. Their number is 01305 835250.  Mark Warren September 2nd 2005 Report this review
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Weymouth Tropicals Ltd
87, Abbotsbury Rd
Weymouth Dorset DT4 0JU
Tel: 01305 776621
 hi i used to work for this shop with dave and john shortly after i left the shop closed down and nobody that i know knows why please could some one let me no what happened i cannot reach neither of the lads or any one that used to come in and chat to us thanks emma  Emma October 11th 2005 Report this review
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 Weymouth Tropicals closed down in early 2005.  Mark Warren September 3rd 2005 Report this review
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