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Walker's Aquatics Pets & Reps 59, High St Bilston West Midlands WV14 0EZ Tel: 01902 498191 The criticism is totally unwarranted. I can remember going in there with my Dad when I was a young boy (25+ years ago), and both my father and I still shop there at times. One could argue the aesthetics are not that of a more modern chain store but that has nothing to do with the friendliness or knowledge of the staff nor the health and welling of the fish and reptiles. Chris May 11th 2011 Report this review Rating:8 This shop used to be ok but over recent years it has become somewhere to avoid where spending your money is concerned. Manager,although knowledgable, is ignorant and rude and lacks customer relation skills. Spent a great deal of money in that shop until I got substantially ripped off and will never enter the premises again. Staff are friendly enough but the manager/owner is a *** linda greenford March 14th 2011 Report this review Rating:1 I think someone must have a personal vendetta with the shop proprietor, i visited the store for the first time yesterday to buy a replacement heat lamp for my vivarium, i didn't see anything wrong with any of the vivs or tanks, the only thing i noticed that could be rectified is the floor space and floorcovering! As for the smell, to me it smelt like ALL pet shops! It can't be that bad anyway because i purchased a cosby gourami whilst i was there and all the fish in the tanks seemed healthy, happy, and active, there were no dead fish to be seen, unlike a lot of aquatics you can visit! Deanne, Dudley deanne January 10th 2010 Report this review Rating:1 Reply to unwarranted, ridiculous criticism about Walkers Aquatics, Bilston. More and more of our customers are mentioning this site, asking if someone is trying to close us down (ie. animal rights groups, or relatives of some of our competition). I say some because most of our competitors we have known for 30 years and we do recommend one another to customers if we cannot help. To say all our stock is diseased is total fabrication. Occasionally we take in found or unwanted reptiles that are in poor state with the sole purpose of bringing them back to good health, like Tyson, our Green Iguana which was found over 3 years ago in a very poor condition, almost dead. I would like to point out that we are checked frequently by Wolverhampton council, vets and the RSPCA, we have to have a pets licence to trade which is renewed yearly by the above! In fact Wolverhampton council always compliment us on the condition of our animals and fish, and recommend the way we operate to other shops. Finally most of my staff are trained at colleges in animal, reptile and fish care over a 2 year period, to call them and myself idiots is ridiculous and uncalled for. If these faceless, unnamed, so called animal lovers are so concerned why did they not approach me when they supposedly visited my shop as I am here 70 to 80 hours a week making sure my animals, reptiles, fish, staff and customers are happy! Geoff Walker, Owner. November 18th 2009 Report this review Rating:1 I think these reviews are very very unfair! I have known the shop and its owners for years, and they have 30 years experience! Have any of these people actually brought animals or fish from here? Well i have and have had no problems what so ever, the shop is pleasent and the the quality of live stock is second to none! I have a feeling some one has a personal problem here! Tony November 10th 2009 Report this review Rating:1 visited this shop 18th June 09, was totally disgusted. animals in a terrible state would not advise anyone to buy anything from there!!! Paul June 18th 2009 Report this review Rating:1 I agree. Very poor service, and none of the staff know anything about fish or reptiles. They have reptiles in tanks at the back that look dirty, diseased and sad. Tanks all filthy, Floor is a health hazard. Would advise anyone serious about their fish to avoid, and anyone serious about animal rights to report! December 11th 2008 Report this review Rating:1 The manager is a nightmare. Whole place smells of feaces. I'm sure he keeps mice for snake food upstairs, as when the door was open, i couldn't stand the stink! November 14th 2008 Report this review Rating:1 a bunch of clueless idiots. June 3rd 2008 Report this review Rating:1 run by a bunch of clueless idiots. Fish all diseased. May 21st 2008 Report this review Rating:1 Average Rating for this store:2** (1-poor 10-good) Do you agree? click here to add your review

Walker's Aquatics Pets & Reps
59, High St
Bilston West Midlands
WV14 0EZ
Tel: 01902 498191
The criticism is totally unwarranted. I can remember going in there with my Dad when I was a young boy (25+ years ago), and both my father and I still shop there at times. One could argue the aesthetics are not that of a more modern chain store but that has nothing to do with the friendliness or knowledge of the staff nor the health and welling of the fish and reptiles. Chris May 11th 2011 Report this review
Rating:8

This shop used to be ok but over recent years it has become somewhere to avoid where spending your money is concerned. Manager,although knowledgable, is ignorant and rude and lacks customer relation skills. Spent a great deal of money in that shop until I got substantially ripped off and will never enter the premises again. Staff are friendly enough but the manager/owner is a ***** linda greenford March 14th 2011 Report this review
Rating:1

I think someone must have a personal vendetta with the shop proprietor, i visited the store for the first time yesterday to buy a replacement heat lamp for my vivarium, i didn't see anything wrong with any of the vivs or tanks, the only thing i noticed that could be rectified is the floor space and floorcovering! As for the smell, to me it smelt like ALL pet shops! It can't be that bad anyway because i purchased a cosby gourami whilst i was there and all the fish in the tanks seemed healthy, happy, and active, there were no dead fish to be seen, unlike a lot of aquatics you can visit! Deanne, Dudley deanne January 10th 2010 Report this review
Rating:1

Reply to unwarranted, ridiculous criticism about Walkers Aquatics, Bilston. More and more of our customers are mentioning this site, asking if someone is trying to close us down (ie. animal rights groups, or relatives of some of our competition). I say some because most of our competitors we have known for 30 years and we do recommend one another to customers if we cannot help. To say all our stock is diseased is total fabrication. Occasionally we take in found or unwanted reptiles that are in poor state with the sole purpose of bringing them back to good health, like Tyson, our Green Iguana which was found over 3 years ago in a very poor condition, almost dead. I would like to point out that we are checked frequently by Wolverhampton council, vets and the RSPCA, we have to have a pets licence to trade which is renewed yearly by the above! In fact Wolverhampton council always compliment us on the condition of our animals and fish, and recommend the way we operate to other shops. Finally most of my staff are trained at colleges in animal, reptile and fish care over a 2 year period, to call them and myself idiots is ridiculous and uncalled for. If these faceless, unnamed, so called animal lovers are so concerned why did they not approach me when they supposedly visited my shop as I am here 70 to 80 hours a week making sure my animals, reptiles, fish, staff and customers are happy! Geoff Walker, Owner. November 18th 2009 Report this review
Rating:1

I think these reviews are very very unfair! I have known the shop and its owners for years, and they have 30 years experience! Have any of these people actually brought animals or fish from here? Well i have and have had no problems what so ever, the shop is pleasent and the the quality of live stock is second to none! I have a feeling some one has a personal problem here! Tony November 10th 2009 Report this review
Rating:1

visited this shop 18th June 09, was totally disgusted. animals in a terrible state would not advise anyone to buy anything from there!!! Paul June 18th 2009 Report this review
Rating:1

I agree. Very poor service, and none of the staff know anything about fish or reptiles. They have reptiles in tanks at the back that look dirty, diseased and sad. Tanks all filthy, Floor is a health hazard. Would advise anyone serious about their fish to avoid, and anyone serious about animal rights to report! December 11th 2008 Report this review
Rating:1

The manager is a nightmare. Whole place smells of feaces. I'm sure he keeps mice for snake food upstairs, as when the door was open, i couldn't stand the stink! November 14th 2008 Report this review
Rating:1

a bunch of clueless idiots. June 3rd 2008 Report this review
Rating:1

run by a bunch of clueless idiots. Fish all diseased. May 21st 2008 Report this review
Rating:1

Average Rating for this store:2 (1-poor 10-good)

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Birmingham
Noahs Ark Aquatics & Pet Centre 1177, Bristol Rd South Northfield Birmingham West Midlands B31 2SL Tel: 0121 478 3162 i visited this shop and the fish in the tants in the back of the shop looked in a right state there was even a dead fish in 1 of the tanks michelle August 7th 2011 Report this review Rating:1 hi my name is steven i am 13 years old and i am wondering if you have any jobs going for me i am kind and polite please get back to me steven, steven September 9th 2006 Report this review Rating:10 This is oly a small shp with basic fish, located near kalama zoo on a road leading from northfeild to longbridge, the owner is freindly, it used to be quite cheap but got a bit pricey later in comparacing to other aquatic shops in the area, from time to time i have seen some rather ill looking fish their. This is mny Dads local shop and a lot of the fish he has in his tank (betta splenden, tetras and mollys) are from this place. A good selection of common tropical and cold water fish for the size of the shop! Dan Pepall August 29th 2006 Report this review Rating:5 Average Rating for this store:5 (1-poor 10-good) Do you agree? click here to add your review
Castle Aquapet Centre 19-23, Green Lane Castle Bromwich Birmingham West Midlands B36 0AY Tel: 0121 747 7341 Nice well stocked shop - I always pop in when I visit Birmingham Richard March 30th 2006 Report this review No rating for this comment? Why Do you agree? click here to add your review
Aquazone Aquatics 253, Tile Cross Road Tile Cross Birmingham West Midlands B33 0NA Tel: 0121 605 5551 This is a nice shop, its only small located in a row of small off road shops (a chinese, a laundry, chip shop and a flower shop) the prices are not the cheapest and the seletions are often basic, mollys, tetras, small angels, catfish etc, he does have some nice discuss! the owner is called Lee (the guy normaly in a cap) he's very knowlegeble on fish, very helpful and although i said they only stock basics some times have rarer fish as and when he can, if there is a fish you are after they will do the best they can to get it in for you (normaly within 2 weeks)i have had fresh water flounders, night gobbies and sailine puffers ordered in the passed and have been very happy with the quality aswell! a freindly and helpul shop! Dan Pepall August 29th 2006 Report this review Rating:6 i loved the place alot of wonderful fish great angel fish would strongly recommend to anybody thomas salter July 17th 2006 Report this review Rating:10 Average Rating for this store:8 (1-poor 10-good) Do you agree? click here to add your review
T.J Sutton 83, Coleshill Rd Water Orton Birmingham West Midlands B46 1QF Tel: 0121 749 3711 1. All the staff seem to know their stuff and have a genuine interest in Fishkeeping (Tropical/Marine/Coldwater) 2. They are always polite & helpful (even when busy etc) 3. They will not sell fish unless they know they will be looked after And they are going into a suitable environment. 4. They do not sell unquarantined fish. They have a very good selection Stingray March 13th 2007 Report this review Rating:9 The best general shop in the uk by along way! billy bob December 18th 2005 Report this review No rating for this comment? Why Average Rating for this store:9 (1-poor 10-good) Do you agree? click here to add your review
Kings Heath Aquatics 3, Poplar Rd Kings Heath Birmingham West Midlands B14 7AA Tel: 0121 444 8334 john hasnt always the latest stock on hand, but to be fair you cant stock everything, he is fair and will get you what you want at a decent price if willing to wait for his delivery, very happy to give advice onproblems and will help you out. andrew mclaren March 21st 2010 Report this review Rating:1 john hasnt always the latest stock on hand, but to be fair you cant stock everything, he is fair and will get you what you want at a decent price if willing to wait for his delivery, very happy to give advice onproblems and will help you out. andrew mclaren March 21st 2010 Report this review Rating:1 john hasnt always the latest stock on hand, but to be fair you cant stock everything, he is fair and will get you what you want at a decent price if willing to wait for his delivery, very happy to give advice onproblems and will help you out. andrew mclaren March 21st 2010 Report this review Rating:1 john hasnt always the latest stock on hand, but to be fair you cant stock everything, he is fair and will get you what you want at a decent price if willing to wait for his delivery, very happy to give advice onproblems and will help you out. andrew mclaren March 21st 2010 Report this review Rating:1 John is the owner of this shop, he's a fairly serious bloke from my observations but very helpul on any questions or queerys, he has a great salection of brakish fish from time to time which when in full stock-(puffer fish, night gobbies, scats, archers and spotted gobbies all kept in the larger tank > pretty impressive, he also has a large tank of skippers-wierd fish that can live on land, prices are fair, doesnt always keep enough stock of the better fish as often has sold or reserved when you want to buy things like puffer fish for example! Dan Pepall August 29th 2006 Report this review Rating:6 Average Rating for this store:2 (1-poor 10-good) Do you agree? click here to add your review
World Of Water Tamworth Rd Nether Whitacre Birmingham West Midlands B46 2DP Tel: 01675 481144 good service and good display of fish,tanks and ornaments for both inside and outside. John August 3rd 2008 Report this review Rating:10 excellent customer service, the staff here really seem to go the extra mile to help. Think the shop layout has recently been changed and seems a lot clearer in its explanations. Brilliant range of tank ornaments. In my view shop and staff couldnt be faulted. Lucy Arnold August 3rd 2008 Report this review Rating:9 Visited here a couple of weeks ago, good selection of tanks & accessories, but very disappointed with the fish room, very dark & unkepted, & not a very good selection of fish Tanks also poorly labelled Martin Golden May 13th 2008 Report this review Rating:6 Surprisingly large stockist of tropical fish, aquariums, filters and pumps etc, all housed indoors. Outside they have a large selection of fibreglass ponds, Japanese garden patio ornaments to complement pond design, including all the necessary filter systems. They have the best selection of aquarium ornaments I have ever seen in any aquarium store...its huge, catering for every taste. small or large !! Next door is a garden centre with cafe, so well worth the visit. Cheers, Andy Wilson May 24th 2007 Report this review Rating:9 Average Rating for this store:9 (1-poor 10-good) Do you agree? click here to add your review
Garretts Green Garden Centre Garretts Green Lane Shelden Birmingham West Midlands B26 2HN Tel: 0121 722 3422 Very poor customer service family of morons who dont know names of products constantly sending wrong materials. Twice my gardners had no work as material not delivered on time. They are cheap for materials but not worth it after experiencing first hand customer service no manners not worth the aggro Chow May 29th 2011 Report this review Rating:1 This shop is run by idiots, little selection in anything and poor quality livestock, what else can i say? Terrible TIm February 14th 2007 Report this review Rating:1 This shop is tiny.Always basic stock only and his customer service is crap dave February 14th 2007 Report this review Rating:1 Average Rating for this store:1 (1-poor 10-good) Do you agree? click here to add your review
Erdington Aquatic Centre 97, Church Rd Erdington Birmingham West Midlands B24 9BE Tel: 0121 373 1100 Visited this aquatics today and there were numerous dead fish in the tanks, and a large number of diseased fish, with both fungus and white spot, the water quality in the tanks both inside and outside was really poor, you could clearly see the fish were distressed and suffering, the disease had progressed, and in some cases over 65% of the fish was covered in the fungus. I understand you get problems with fish, but this can be treated and dealt with before it progreses, this was pure neglect. I bought some fish food and this was 2 years out of date. If you are looking for healthy fish then i would avoid this aquatics there are so many good ones to choose from!!! Alan Diamond October 17th 2011 Report this review Rating:1 Brought a red tail catfish from here on a Wednesday & by Saturday night it was dead.. I suppose it was my own fault because when I popped in on the Monday I noticed a red tail dead amongst the one I selected to buy on the Wednesday. I'm rating it a 3 because I also purchased some other fish (cats) which are doing well.. Did also notice quite a few dead fish in this aquatic shop also in several other tanks, so please be cautious when buying from here. Mr C June 6th 2011 Report this review Rating:3 Visited this shop recently and I have to say its one of the best aquatic shops i have ever been to, fantastic selection of corals and marine fish, the staff were very helpfull and knowledgeable. They hade some very nice tropical fish too, saw that they have a great pond selction as well that they have just opened. Would highly recommend a visit. 10 out of 10 Pete jones February 15th 2011 Report this review Rating:10 used to be a regular at this shop, visited after a break and was surprised. dead fungused fish in a few tanks, dirty dingy tanks and the staff member that knew nothing about the fish i was asking about! shocking! reptiles were well kept and clean though went to world of water and bought my fishys there instead - clean tanks, healthy fishand knowledgeable staff! amy September 4th 2009 Report this review Rating:1 THE BEST PLACE 2 GET YOUR LIVE STOCK FROM. 1STARS July 19th 2009 Report this review Rating:10 This shop is the best of the BEST in aquatics. the owner is very frendily as well as the staff. they really care for their fish. all the fish i brought from this shop are still surving. excellent in all ways. they sell tropical marine corals koi pond fish as well as shrimps. this is really your 1 stop shop to ALL your aquatic needs. if you see a fish on the internet and phone and tell them they will try and do their best o get that fish to you� they have also got their own website. MUST VISIT : MUST VISIT: MUST VISIT: DON'T TAKE MY WORD FOR IT GO THERE YOUR SELF AND SEE THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THIS AND OTHER SHOPS. THIS SHOP IS THE BEST. WITH A LARGE SHOWROOM WITH THEIR TANKS AND ALL THIS. please go there atleset once and see the healthy fish. plants.( www.erdingonaquatics.co.uk aquarist July 5th 2009 Report this review Rating:10 i live very far from this pet shop but i still come beacuse the staff are very helpfull. if any fish i buy from them gets ill or doesent eat they give me a replacement straight away no questions aked. also they test my water for free eveytime i go there. must check it out. they give a lot of advice from the novice to the expert. they also have a large show room to show ALL their tanks. please contact me on zeashan786@hotmail.co.uk for the address of this shop. they even got ther own website . www. erdingtonaquatics.co.uk. MUST VISIT. zeashan May 8th 2009 Report this review Rating:10 very good marine shop i have ever been to. they just need more beautyfull tropical fish. and the staff are realy kind and helpfull to.Z84$H4N zeashan April 8th 2009 Report this review Rating:8 One of the best selections of corals and inverts I have seen, all the fish were in excellent condition. One of the best marine shops i have ever visited. John Powell June 18th 2007 Report this review Rating:9 One of the best selections of corals and inverts I have seen, all the fish were in excellent condition. One of the best marine shops i have ever visited. John Powell June 18th 2007 Report this review Rating:9 the shop is set out in a logical mannar,all the fish seen werein good condition with no visible problems the owner was quite into the subject a very nice shop bob cottrill October 10th 2006 Report this review Rating:8 Excellent in all respects. Truly enthusiastic and knowledgeable staff and a great range of tanks, livestock and accessories for the complete beginner right through to expert fishkeepers. A great website too. Highly recommended. Neil Ireland April 7th 2006 Report this review No rating for this comment? Why Average Rating for this store:7 (1-poor 10-good) Do you agree? click here to add your review
Mr Pond Union House, Aldershaw Rd Yardley Birmingham West Midlands B26 1HL Tel: 0121 694 4579 Sorry, no reviews for this store Be the first to review this Store
Earl's Aquatics & Pets 161, Worlds End Lane Birmingham West Midlands B32 1JX Tel: 0121 421 6184 I visited this shop about two months ago i found the fish kept in good condition after you climed over the dog etc has a minimal supply of fish manly tropicals has good deals on neons 10 for a �5.00 these have now grown quite well so his fish are in good condition the owner is sales orientated i leave the rest . BOB COTTRILL October 10th 2006 Report this review Rating:6 Average Rating for this store:6 (1-poor 10-good) Do you agree? click here to add your review
Tropical Waters Aquatic Shop 1161, Warwick Rd Acocks Green Birmingham West Midlands B27 6RG Tel: 0121 707 6433 I have been using this shop for the last five years. I bought a new fish a few weeks ago and introduced it to my aquarium. I immediately spotted ich and returned the fish. The next day the rest of my fish started to suffer with ich and finrot. I took them back to the shop where they died. I was NOT offered any apology or any fish to compensate, just a shoulder shrug. I had my fish about five years and still am really angry to the extent I cannot enter the shop as I feel my temper will explode. Used to be ok but things seem to have slipped recently. I DO NOT RECOMMEND, STAY CLEAR Martin green November 13th 2011 Report this review Rating:1 I started using this shop when the fish I kept buying from a well known shop in Shirley kept on dying of diseases. I have never had a diseased fish from this shop. The staff are really helpful and do not try to sell you items that you do not need. They give you advice on anything that you ask. I sometimes phone them and ask for advice and they are brilliant. I wouldn't use any other shop marie February 5th 2011 Report this review Rating:10 I've been there a few times and I find that they're not really interested in you or your fish tank, they just want to flog fish. There always seems to be a slight sneer in their eyes and when you ask for other products it's dumped unceremoniously onto the counter and tilled up right away. The fish, however, seem to be in a reasonable condition, unlike the abomination that is Maidenhead Aquatics in Shirley. Marie April 8th 2010 Report this review Rating:1 i must have been to every aquatic shop in birmingham and tropical waters no doubt has to be the best. This is due to many reasons really, firstly the staff are very knowledgeable and take time out to inform you of what you need to know. secoundly, there is never that feeling as if your being rushed you browse at your own speed and when you ask for advice its always honest. there is no lying to get you to make a pirchase like so many other aquatic outlets. personally i would nt go any where else!!! bobby kaur May 16th 2009 Report this review Rating:10 Im a beginer having filled my first pond three days ago, I went into this shop yesterday all ecited to buy my first fish (silly me) the owner the owner told me to come back after at least two weeks, and then discuss fish (im only goin to keep goldfish) he didnt even try to sell me chemicals to speed up the process, which I learnt from the net are available, so this guy has the fishes welfare in mind and not just making money, so I will use this shop regular graham phipps May 26th 2007 Report this review No rating for this comment? Why i visited this shop on the 07/12/06,it is without doubt excellent he has invested alot in this shop and will become a place to veiw and rare and different tropical fish today i purchased 2 discus and 2 nandopsis tetracanthus (cuban cichlids) these are rare than rocking horse .... i have also found his web site which is www.tropicalwateraquatics.com/ which is under construction the owner will be updating the site now the refurb of the shop is well under way this will be trpical fish paradise bob cottrill December 7th 2006 Report this review Rating:10 This place is a family buisnes and has just been passed to the previous owners son, buy 5 of any fish and get one free is an offer that hes been on here since i was a kid and is still going now!, this shop has started to stock some of the rarer tropical fish such as chocolate gurrami, different types of splendens and a few rare puffer fish, it a great shop it has big and small species fish, its receantly had a bit of a face lift as a new room has been built through a door at the back of the shop for larger fish, the new owner is very helpful and a nice fellow, though i ordered some fish and was told i would get a call when they came in, i never recieved a call so unless i was out when they try'd i guess they never got the oder in, the prices are o.k,pangus cats fish were only 2.50 last time i looked which is the best price i have found temfor to date, other fish like the rams can be slightly more expencive than in other shops however i would strongly advise people to go and have a look in this shop if your passing in accocks green, its a very nice shop! August 29th 2006 Report this review Rating:7 This place is a family buisnes and has just been passed to the previous owners son, buy 5 of any fish and get one free is an offer that hes been on here since i was a kid and is still going now!, this shop has started to stock some of the rarer tropical fish such as chocolate gurrami, different types of splendens and a few rare puffer fish, it a great shop it has big and small species fish, its receantly had a bit of a face lift as a new room has been built through a door at the back of the shop for larger fish, the new owner is very helpful and a nice fellow, though i ordered some fish and was told i would get a call when they came in, i never recieved a call so unless i was out when they try'd i guess they never got the oder in, the prices are o.k,pangus cats fish were only 2.50 last time i looked which is the best price i have found temfor to date, other fish like the rams can be slightly more expencive than in other shops however i would strongly advise people to go and have a look in this shop if your passing in accocks green, its a very nice shop! Dan Pepall August 29th 2006 Report this review Rating:7 if i could see the website i will review MR BOND November 3rd 2005 Report this review No rating for this comment? Why Average Rating for this store:7 (1-poor 10-good) Do you agree? click here to add your review
G.T.L Aquatics 2, Harvey Rd Yardley Birmingham West Midlands B26 1TD Tel: 0121 693 2472 The owners name is Chris, he is a nice fella and breeds some of the fish you will find in his shop (such as the parrot fish-cross between ciclids-fry are infertile)he has a lot of small fish and stocks a lot of the less commen favourites such as fresh water crabs, and rare ciclids, turtles, as well as the usal fish such as tetras, barbs, clown loach, the shop isn't huge but he does have quite a few tanks and will always try to get special requst fish in with a small deposit to seure the deal if you are after nthing in perticalar that he doesnt have in stock, he will always get them between 1 and 5 days i have found, prices are pretty good aswell! Dan Pepall August 29th 2006 Report this review Rating:6 Average Rating for this store:6 (1-poor 10-good) Do you agree? click here to add your review
Aqua Design 1306-1310, Pershore Rd Stirchley Birmingham West Midlands B30 2XU Tel: 0121 459 6606 oh just so everyone knows the marines are up and running now. steven January 4th 2008 Report this review Rating:10 aqua design is a brilliant shop and has one of the best owners of any shop i have been in. he is very helpful and if he doesnt know something or stock something he will try an get it for you. he is currently upgrading to marines now and has a few tanks set up ready. steven January 2nd 2008 Report this review Rating:10 aqua design is a brilliant shop and has one of the best owners of any shop i have been in. he is very helpful and if he doesnt know something or stock something he will try an get it for you. he is currently upgrading to marines now and has a few tanks set up ready. steven January 2nd 2008 Report this review Rating:10 aqua design is a brilliant shop and has one of the best owners of any shop i have been in. he is very helpful and if he doesnt know something or stock something he will try an get it for you. he is currently upgrading to marines now and has a few tanks set up ready. steven January 2nd 2008 Report this review Rating:10 quite a small shop, stocking common easy to keep species of fish, the prices are fairly competative and the owner is very helpful, if there is a fish they dont stock they will be happy to try and get it in for you, if they dont know the fish you are looking for give them the lattin name they will look into it for you, it used to be better, in my opinion before the lay out was changed and the owners changed over it was better, the 1st owner used to stock some great male siamese fighters in all different colours for 3.00, and had lots of rare kili fish and ciclids with the best prices in town, the new owner doesnt stock ass much in the way of rare colourful fish and the prices are not as good, they did stock some beautiful figure 8 and spotted fuffers for a while but rarely do now, i would have give this place 9 out of 10- 5 or 6 years ago but it is fairly basic these days, offering the same seletion as any other aquatic shop though it is still a bit cheper than most so better than average for that aspect, the newer owner was looking to stock marine fish and set up a special room for it a few years ago, but this idea never happend which was a bit of a let down as i'm sure i would go their all the time if it had!(he now uses the room for cold water fish) Dan Pepall August 29th 2006 Report this review Rating:6 Average Rating for this store:9 (1-poor 10-good) Do you agree? click here to add your review
World of Water Whitacre Garden Centre Tamworth Rd Coleshill Birmingham West Midlands B46 2DP Tel: 01675 481144 * Duplication, see above * Martin Golden May 16th 2008 Report this review Rating:6 Average Rating for this store:6 (1-poor 10-good) Do you agree? click here to add your review
Hagenblooms Melbick Nurseries, Chester Rd Coleshill Birmingham West Midlands B46 3HY Tel: 0121 781 0490 Sorry, no reviews for this store Be the first to review this Store
Angel Aquatics 1b Unit 5, Elliot Road,Selly Oak Birmingham, West Mildands B29 6LA. Tel / Fax 0121 472 5144 Website First Class!!! I cannot speak highly enough about this store. The staff are friendly and helpful and spend time with the customer. They are the best for prices on their live stock in both Marine and Tropical and I have yet to find a shop to beat them. They are full of helpful advice and their interest is only whats best for the fish. Small shop but full of characters and gorgeous fish. Kristy Jones June 18th 2011 Report this review Rating:10 cheapest shop in brum! john June 12th 2011 Report this review Rating:10 An excellent shop which focuses mainly in marine life but does stock tropical and cold water fish. They have the best selection of coral I have come across and the prices are excellent all livestock is of a high quality. They also stock all the supplies and equipment needed for a marine setup again at great prices. All the staff are well trained and knowledgeable and are not sales driven. I can not recommend this shop highly enough. AR May 4th 2010 Report this review Rating:10 this store is bad if you buy an aquarium from them, even if they know the aquarium is faulty they state they are not responsible for faulty goods and blame their supplier, lights not sealed in dangerous condition, heaters that started to smoke when in use, ,most electrics bought from this store were dangerous and faulty, simon the owner refuses to do the right thing i have now taken him to court,its a pity as they could be a great store if they thought of the customer first, but as soon as you have paid they are not intrested, someone who could look after the customer would have 1 of the best stores in birmingham , but the way it is run is shortsighted and wastes opportunity that would benefit everyone. andrew mclaren March 21st 2010 Report this review Rating:1 this is the cheapest marine shop i have ever been to, i travel from coventry every week just for my ro water, banded pipe fish 10 quid each, 60 for 2 seahorses says it all really thanks matt michael shields September 9th 2009 Report this review Rating:10 this is the cheapest marine shop i have ever been to, i travel from coventry evry week just for my ro water, banded pipe fish 10 quid each, 60 for 2 seahorses says it all really thanks matt michael shields September 9th 2009 Report this review Rating:10 Suberb place, best in Midlnads. Proud owner of 2 terrapins and the one chewed out the neck of the other a few weeks back, now in sep tanks but the guys at Angel even stayed open past closing on a Friday for me to rush out to get another tank heater for spare tank so I could save the victim. 3 weeks on and he's making full recovery with neck healed thanks to Angel. Cheers guys, legends! Mark December 26th 2008 Report this review Rating:10 I have been using Angel since I started keeping fish around 18 months ago. I have always found the help & advice provided by the former owner (Dave) to be very helpful. Stock is always good quality & the prices have got to be the best in Birmingham. Since the new owners have taken over, the shop has been tidied up, all tanks are fully stocked & the place generally looks more inviting. The range of stock that they have is excellent for such a small. The guys will try to get you anything you like & price wise they cannot be beaten. I whole heartedly recommend this shop to anyone. Steve J September 15th 2008 Report this review Rating:10 this shop is now under new ownership and as a keen hobbyist it is a brilliant place to visit it has an amazingly extensive range of marine and tropical fish for such a small shop, the advice that you recieve there is quality this is now the only shop that i use in birmingham as they now have atleast 2 marine deliveries a week as well as weekly tropical and fresh water deliveries i cannot stress how good this shop is !!!! andy August 7th 2008 Report this review Rating:10 since starting my hobby i have tried various fish shops around the n'field area and have found dave at angel aquatics not only the best person for information but with his knowledge of all things fish he has been a life saver in situations that would otherwise have meant that i would have lost all my stock !!!! you will be truely missed dave and i hope your successer has all the qualitys that you have presented the general public with over the last few years !!! good luck to you with whatever it is you are going into you will be sorely missed best regards james !!!! james petford August 4th 2008 Report this review Rating:10 Very good shop i visit every week as soon as dave gets his delivery by far the cheapest and stocks some very unsual stock.the staff are realy helpfull and freindly..worth a look M.Thomas February 2nd 2008 Report this review Rating:10 You may be put off going in to this shop at first, as from the outside it doesn't look much to talk about, but you would be making a mistake to ignore it. The shop may be small, but it often has a varied and unusual selection of both fish and corals for sale. Stock can be a bit sporadic, and it's is best to phone for latest delivery times. As far as advice is concerned, it's the best I've had since i started the reef keeping hobby, due not insignificantly to the fact that the shop is a real enthusiast's haunt, and you often get a good debate going. Prices, as you may have gathered from other posts are very reasonable, and good quality frags are sometimes available, bought in buy other hobbyist's. On a final note, EVERYTHING that I have bought from this shop is alive and healthy to this day. Ian Green January 12th 2008 Report this review Rating:10 the best prices in brum and good selection of marine and tropical bulldog January 9th 2008 Report this review Rating:10 This is the best priced aqatic shop in birmigham. They are always keen to give you good advice and help you out. im a regular customer at Angel, best days are wensdays thats when the delivery comes in ..good to call first, he does sell out quick. cheers dave your a good man . abu syed December 19th 2007 Report this review Rating:10 THIS IS WITHOUT DOUBT THE BEST AQUATICS SHOP FOR PRICES HELP AND VARIETY.PS THE BELOW RATING OF 1 STAR WAS INPUT INCORRECT IS SHOULD AHVE BEEN 10 THANKS. JAMES MILES August 15th 2007 Report this review Rating:10 WITHOUT A DOUBT THE BEST AND CHEAPEST MOST HELPFULL AQUATIC SHOP WITHIN THE BIRMINGHAM REIGON. GREAT CHOICE AND VERY CHEAP PRICES AND THE STAFF ARE A+ WITH INFORMATION. adam underhill August 15th 2007 Report this review Rating:1 By far the best aquatic shop in the region - always a huge selection of stock and very helpful staff! The most competitively priced store in the region - I travel up from London regularly just to visit this store!! thanks ben Ben Hicks June 4th 2007 Report this review Rating:10 Great corals like euphylias,sun corals,gomiapora,lots of leather corals and the tanks hold lots of animals and you never know what your going to find! But the best thing is his by far the best priced shop anywhere and really helpful. Sometimes it takes ages to get served but its best to phone for delivery dates as he can sell out really quick. Sandeep January 6th 2007 Report this review Rating:10 the prices are very competative, as a keeper of marine fish, i found a great veriaty, helpful staff, with marine fish such as baby loin and puffer fish for as little as 15.00 this is my first contact for purchuse from now on-a great shop!(though frustratingly closed on a tuesday) Dan Pepall August 29th 2006 Report this review Rating:9 Excellent shop - good quality fish stock - concentrates mainly on cichlids / Discus and Marine - Staff very friendly - would pretty much bend over backwards to help you out :) Highly Recommend Dan Voyce June 10th 2006 Report this review No rating for this comment? Why Average Rating for this store:9 (1-poor 10-good) Do you agree? click here to add your review

Brierly Hill
Two by Two Unit 63, Merry Hill Centre Brierley Hill West Midlands DY5 1SH Tel: 01384 481300 Decent sized aquatics section situated at the back of the store with a selection of tropical, marine and cold water fish. Stocks the common basic fish tetras, guppies, swordtails ect You will not find many cichlids at this store and no Malawi or Tangs have been stocked for several years. Discus are occasionally stocked but are very small and way over priced. Tropical fish are generally healthy but some do look a little sickly. The marine section does appear to be of decent quality. Staff knowledge is very much hit and miss, some staff members have decent knowledge while others will give appalling advice. The store also has a decent small animal room. AR May 4th 2010 Report this review Rating:7 This store will sell anything just to make money Every animal we have had from this store has died within a very short period of time we had a rabbit took it back the same day told us it was because of the move to a new home went back the next day then they had the cheek to ask me why we hadn't taken it to the vets?? why did they sell it in the condition they did? same has happened with fish from here I wouldn't recommend this store for any pet purchases at all. sandra March 10th 2009 Report this review Rating:1 Quite a large pet shop, the staff are very helpful on stock they have in, the aquatic section is at the back of the store (a mate of mine worked there when we at collage togeather so i used to get a small discount), the marine section was only small but the the prices were great- i had a loverly blow fish from there once, how ever i had noticed the stock of fish getting smaller and smaller in both tropical and marine fish so i havent visited this shop in over a year now as they rarely had the fish i wanted at the time, and though would order fish in for me they would rarely come up with the goods which was a bit of a let down! Dan Pepall August 29th 2006 Report this review Rating:5 Average Rating for this store:4 (1-poor 10-good) Do you agree? click here to add your review

Two by Two
Unit 63, Merry Hill Centre
Brierley Hill West Midlands
DY5 1SH
Tel: 01384 481300
Decent sized aquatics section situated at the back of the store with a selection of tropical, marine and cold water fish. Stocks the common basic fish tetras, guppies, swordtails ect You will not find many cichlids at this store and no Malawi or Tangs have been stocked for several years. Discus are occasionally stocked but are very small and way over priced. Tropical fish are generally healthy but some do look a little sickly. The marine section does appear to be of decent quality. Staff knowledge is very much hit and miss, some staff members have decent knowledge while others will give appalling advice. The store also has a decent small animal room. AR May 4th 2010 Report this review
Rating:7

This store will sell anything just to make money Every animal we have had from this store has died within a very short period of time we had a rabbit took it back the same day told us it was because of the move to a new home went back the next day then they had the cheek to ask me why we hadn't taken it to the vets?? why did they sell it in the condition they did? same has happened with fish from here I wouldn't recommend this store for any pet purchases at all. sandra March 10th 2009 Report this review
Rating:1

Quite a large pet shop, the staff are very helpful on stock they have in, the aquatic section is at the back of the store (a mate of mine worked there when we at collage togeather so i used to get a small discount), the marine section was only small but the the prices were great- i had a loverly blow fish from there once, how ever i had noticed the stock of fish getting smaller and smaller in both tropical and marine fish so i havent visited this shop in over a year now as they rarely had the fish i wanted at the time, and though would order fish in for me they would rarely come up with the goods which was a bit of a let down! Dan Pepall August 29th 2006 Report this review
Rating:5

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Coventry
Martins Pet Supplies 1 City Arcade Coventry, West Midlands CV1 3HX Tel:024 76 550675 Martins pet shop is located in the city centre of coventry making it accessable to many people. The selection of products is good, whereas the service provided is satisfactory. However i feel that some of the pets sold are poorly looked after. susan c February 19th 2006 Report this review No rating for this comment? Why Do you agree? click here to add your review
R & S Aquatics Pool Meadow Bus Station Fairfax St Coventry West Midlands CV1 5AD Tel: 024 7622 9882 This is one of the best fish shops i been to. Staff know their fish inside out. Prices are cheapest i've see. Also has more choice of fish then everyone else in the area. Staff are really friendly too. All in all a great little shop. A************* Steve June 9th 2008 Report this review Rating:10 I love this shop very reasonable prices very knowlageable staff fish well cared for and healthy seem to last well defintlly worth a look jw July 24th 2006 Report this review Rating:10 Average Rating for this store:10** (1-poor 10-good) Do you agree? click here to add your review
Coventry Aquatics 59, Winsford Avenue Allesley Park Coventry West Midlands CV5 9JG Tel: 024 7667 7706 overall a great selection of dry goods however fish seemed to be covered in white spot and up for sale! bought a fish that seemed to be ok untill got sick then i was sold numourus remedies that didnt work so �30 sale cost me over �100 in loss. no refunds offered! will avoid livestock from there. david williams March 20th 2011 Report this review Rating:4 this used to be a very cheap shop when they was at the other shop, but �5.50 for salted r/o water is �2 to much, michaelshields September 9th 2009 Report this review Rating:1 wonderful aladin cave of everything fishy from cold water gold fish to koi care. marine dry goods are a new line and robs knowledge is increasing on the subject but if you want advice on ponds,cold and tropical this is the place to come. regular customers are rewarded with a discount on everything they spend. zoe and dave February 20th 2006 Report this review No rating for this comment? Why Average Rating for this store:3 (1-poor 10-good) Do you agree? click here to add your review

Halesowen
Midland Koi Centre Ltd 43, Maple Rd Halesowen West Midlands B62 8JR Tel: 0121 561 2992 Sorry, no reviews for this store Be the first to review this Store

Kingswinford
Wartell Bank Nurseries & Aquatics Wartell Bank Kingswinford West Midlands DY6 7QJ Tel: 01384 273540 Sorry forgot to star it 7-10 Phil C April 30th 2007 Report this review Rating:7 Small family run business in a quiet backwater of Kingswinford. Well worth a visit for the personal touch. Phil C April 30th 2007 Report this review Rating:1 Average Rating for this store:4 (1-poor 10-good) Do you agree? click here to add your review

Wartell Bank Nurseries & Aquatics
Wartell Bank
Kingswinford West Midlands
DY6 7QJ
Tel: 01384 273540
Sorry forgot to star it 7-10 Phil C April 30th 2007 Report this review
Rating:7

Small family run business in a quiet backwater of Kingswinford. Well worth a visit for the personal touch. Phil C April 30th 2007 Report this review
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Oldbury
A & D Aquatics Unit 61-65, Percy Business Park Rounds Green Rd Oldbury West Midlands B69 2RD Tel: 0121 544 6794 Visited here several times. Good selection of fish, including hard to find varieties. However the cold water fish have always looked unhealthy to me and some of the tropical fish tanks are far too overcrowded. Sadly ALL BUT ONE of the fish I have bought from there has died in a very short period of time, my most recent purchase was 3 silver dollars - 2 died in 24hrs. My advice - AVOID the livestock, but it is a great place to buy food and tank accessories at competitive prices. Izzy May 22nd 2011 Report this review Rating:5 A large store with good selection of tropical, marine and cold water fish, they also stock large amounts of equipment and tanks. Fish are healthy and fairly decently priced. They have a nice selection of African cichlids including a tank with larger specimens. A decent store and is worth a visit. AR May 4th 2010 Report this review Rating:8 Every fish i have ever brought from here has died after only a very short time. Fish from other shops seem to thrive. For this reason i no longer buy from here. julie May 3rd 2010 Report this review Rating:1 Every fish i have ever brought from here has died after only a very short time. Fish from other shops seem to thrive. For this reason i no longer buy from here. julie May 3rd 2010 Report this review Rating:1 Every fish i have ever brought from here has died after only a very short time. Fish from other shops seem to thrive. For this reason i no longer buy from here. Julie May 3rd 2010 Report this review Rating:1 Every fish i have ever brought from here has died after only a very short time. Fish from other shops seem to thrive. For this reason i no longer buy from here. Julie May 3rd 2010 Report this review Rating:1 Have spent loads of cash here recently having set up a marine environment. Staff are generally very helpful, however the kids selling the fish, know pretty much nothing about anything, so be very careful.Fish never look in great condition and personally I would not buy from them. Stock of corals, however is impressive,but virtually every time I have enquired about purchasing one it is "reserved". This practice really annoys me. If an item is reserved, then take it out of view- keep it in a tank out the back, it's really frustrating. There is a great young female member of staff who is knowledgable about corals- seek her out she is the only one who knows anything! Dawn Rowley December 28th 2009 Report this review Rating:5 Been to this store on a few occasions they have a good amount of stock of accessories and water treatments and the staff are helpful. However I wouldn't recommend anyone to buy any fish from here on more than one occasion there were dead fish in the tanks and when telling the staff they were neither supprised or bothered (they did take them out of the tank). Each fish the son purchased for his own tank either died or were attacking the other fish. There were also a lot of fish attacking the other fishes in the tanks in store and on one occasion there was a black gold fish pracically dead at the top of the water due to the others attacking it again when telling staff they were neither supprised or bothered. Two of the fish that the son purchased ended up being put into our tank and having almost 40 babies. Sandra March 10th 2009 Report this review Rating:5 Nice modern building & set up, owned by the same people as the Hollybush, fish looked in good condition, although a lot of stock in the tank / accessory area making it hard to get around Martin Golden May 13th 2008 Report this review Rating:7 Quite good, a very good selection on mollies platys and chiclids (not just malawi) along with a pretty standard selection of marine fish. Had some more unsual loaches and catfish, staff were helpful too. Jeffrey November 3rd 2007 Report this review No rating for this comment? Why Very clean and tidy establishment now that they've moved to bigger and better premises. Staff very helpful too. Michael December 9th 2005 Report this review No rating for this comment? Why Average Rating for this store:4 (1-poor 10-good) Do you agree? click here to add your review

A & D Aquatics
Unit 61-65, Percy Business Park Rounds Green Rd
Oldbury West Midlands
B69 2RD
Tel: 0121 544 6794
Visited here several times. Good selection of fish, including hard to find varieties. However the cold water fish have always looked unhealthy to me and some of the tropical fish tanks are far too overcrowded. Sadly ALL BUT ONE of the fish I have bought from there has died in a very short period of time, my most recent purchase was 3 silver dollars - 2 died in 24hrs. My advice - AVOID the livestock, but it is a great place to buy food and tank accessories at competitive prices. Izzy May 22nd 2011 Report this review
Rating:5

A large store with good selection of tropical, marine and cold water fish, they also stock large amounts of equipment and tanks. Fish are healthy and fairly decently priced. They have a nice selection of African cichlids including a tank with larger specimens. A decent store and is worth a visit. AR May 4th 2010 Report this review
Rating:8

Every fish i have ever brought from here has died after only a very short time. Fish from other shops seem to thrive. For this reason i no longer buy from here. julie May 3rd 2010 Report this review
Rating:1

Every fish i have ever brought from here has died after only a very short time. Fish from other shops seem to thrive. For this reason i no longer buy from here. Julie May 3rd 2010 Report this review
Rating:1

Have spent loads of cash here recently having set up a marine environment. Staff are generally very helpful, however the kids selling the fish, know pretty much nothing about anything, so be very careful.Fish never look in great condition and personally I would not buy from them. Stock of corals, however is impressive,but virtually every time I have enquired about purchasing one it is "reserved". This practice really annoys me. If an item is reserved, then take it out of view- keep it in a tank out the back, it's really frustrating. There is a great young female member of staff who is knowledgable about corals- seek her out she is the only one who knows anything! Dawn Rowley December 28th 2009 Report this review
Rating:5

Been to this store on a few occasions they have a good amount of stock of accessories and water treatments and the staff are helpful. However I wouldn't recommend anyone to buy any fish from here on more than one occasion there were dead fish in the tanks and when telling the staff they were neither supprised or bothered (they did take them out of the tank). Each fish the son purchased for his own tank either died or were attacking the other fish. There were also a lot of fish attacking the other fishes in the tanks in store and on one occasion there was a black gold fish pracically dead at the top of the water due to the others attacking it again when telling staff they were neither supprised or bothered. Two of the fish that the son purchased ended up being put into our tank and having almost 40 babies. Sandra March 10th 2009 Report this review
Rating:5

Nice modern building & set up, owned by the same people as the Hollybush, fish looked in good condition, although a lot of stock in the tank / accessory area making it hard to get around Martin Golden May 13th 2008 Report this review
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Quite good, a very good selection on mollies platys and chiclids (not just malawi) along with a pretty standard selection of marine fish. Had some more unsual loaches and catfish, staff were helpful too. Jeffrey November 3rd 2007 Report this review
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Very clean and tidy establishment now that they've moved to bigger and better premises. Staff very helpful too. Michael December 9th 2005 Report this review
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Solihull
Shirley Aquatics 1355, Stratford Rd Shirley Solihull West Midlands B90 4EF Tel: 0121 744 1300 Website I'm not sure what has happened to Shirley aquatics but in my view I will never go there again, to give people my experience rather just general moan these are my issues with the shop, travelled 35 mile to pick up a Newave power head that was advertised on there web site but when I got there was told they are out of stock! Ok no big issue I'll buy another make only to be shown 2 Koralia power heads in old and battered boxes and very expensive, the young lad who first dealt with me was very friendly but didn't have a clue, the manager didn't seem that bothered either, the marine/aquatics centre just looks run down and very shabby, allot of the stock on the shelves looks dirty and grubby and the choice of products was very disappointing , Shirley aquatics was a place that you paid a little more but you had good selection of fish and top quality products , now it looks like a run down shop in trouble , it's a shame because I use to enjoy my drive out even if I wasn't after anything , last time I'll make that visit again but I do hope one day they get it back to the shop that was once respected in the aquatics world !! Summary : lack of fish/products and shabby run down shop. Harvey Stewart September 6th 2011 Report this review Rating:2 Shirley Aquatics was a store I used to enjoy visiting but my last few trips have been anything but a positive experience. I agree fully with the previous comments about the staff at Shirley impatient, snappy and some just damn right rude. During my last visit while waiting to be served a young member of staff made several rude and suggestive comments to my partner I have never experienced anything like this from a store of any kind. I will not be returning until they sort out their act out. A once great store now sadly a shadow of its former self. THSm January 2nd 2011 Report this review Rating:2 Shirley Aquatics was a store I used to enjoy visiting but my last few trips have been anything but a positive experience. I agree fully with the previous comments about the staff at Shirley impatient, snappy and some just damn right rude. During my last visit while waiting to be served a young member of staff made several rude and suggestive comments to my partner I have never experienced anything like this from a store of any kind. I will not be returning until they sort out their act out. A once great store now sadly a shadow of its former self. THS January 2nd 2011 Report this review Rating:2 Shirley Aquatics was a store I used to enjoy visiting but my last few trips have been anything but a positive experience. I agree fully with the previous comments about the staff at Shirley impatient, snappy and some just damn right rude. During my last visit while waiting to be served a young member of staff made several rude and suggestive comments to my partner I have never experienced anything like this from a store of any kind. I will not be returning until they sort out their act out. A once great store now sadly a shadow of its former self. THS January 2nd 2011 Report this review Rating:2 25 years ago Shirley Aquatics was a place to behold, today however its just a shadow of its former self. Fish are good but everything else has seen and passed its use by date. Everything looks untidy and worn out. I wanted a book on the naturally planted aquarium, they had 6 every one with water damage and mould growing on them. None were reduced either still selling for their �29 rrp. The whole place needs pulling down and rebuilding. On a positive note its good to see John Cook back in store, so maybe there is hope. On a negative note, I bought 2 percula clowns. Both died overnight. Took them back the following day to find their stock had been completeley wiped out. But it was not "their problem". The Pom November 5th 2010 Report this review Rating:2 As a previous employee several years back, I was amazed at how downhill Shirley Aquatics has gone in these years. When I was there workers were proud to uphold the strong reputation the shop had not only in the area, but nationwide. It was very well maintained with excellent supplies and service - and the slightly higher price you paid justified this. The past couple of times I have been, however, I have frankly been shocked at the current situation. The fish are no where near as well stocked, well priced, or in as good health. The staff (certainly the one's I was served by) have been rude, snappy and generally unwilling to help. Needless to say I have changed my supplier and am very unlikely to return. No wonder they are apparently in financial difficulty - not recommended! September 24th 2010 Report this review Rating:1 Terrible customer service. I bought 2 clowns which were extremely chewed up. Since i have bad eye-sight and couldn't get closer to the tanks due to barriers i couldn't see it. Took both back and asked for an exchange. They requested some of my water for testing. I got two samples, one to my LFS and one to Shirley's. My LFS reported perfect water, Shirley's reported 2ppm ammonia and tried to refuse an exchange. They finally accepted and said i could have it, 'this time'. I came back a few days later and asked a gentleman cleaning a tank. He was obviously frustrated i'd interrupted his gravel cleaning and snapped at me. I explained my situation and it got worse and worse. He said the person that delt with me wasn't there, i'd have to come back another day. Keep in mine it's a 45 minute drive each way for me so i go out there sparingly. After arguing this point he said he didn't know where my reserved fish were. I explained they were two coral percs and there were atleast 20+ in their tanks and he still wasn't satisfied. After handing me to his co-worker because he couldn't deal with me anymore i was handed two coral percs and dropped off at the till. I said thanks and was promptly ignored as he stomped off. I just wish people realized what damage they can do just by being rude, but then again as the old saying goes, "Pay peanuts, you get monkeys" Thomas September 21st 2010 Report this review Rating:1 A very large store stocking many types of fish and has a large marine section. Store stocks a large amount of equipment and supplies at fair prices. The store has a barrier in front of all tanks which is very annoying and makes viewing less pleasurable and some what difficult. Fish generally appear to be healthy and I personally have not had a problem with live stock from Shirley but know of other people who have. Advice from staff is sales driven in my opinion and it is worth doing your own research rather than relying on in store advice. AR May 4th 2010 Report this review Rating:7 if your not happy go elsewhere and stop moaning February 7th 2010 Report this review Rating:7 I'm a plant enthusiast and was keen to purchase some gloss which they had in stock. A member of their staff informed me that all aquatic plants including foreground plants such as gloss and HC grow upwards. In order to achieve a carpet look they have to be cut to the floor level. They also stated that glosso is an easy undemanding plant, this couldn't be any further from the truth and is complete rubbish. They just wanted the sale, they had zero knowledge and have lost all credibility in my eyes. Shocking. Paul January 2nd 2010 Report this review Rating:1 s... shop, s... prices, if you like marines go to angel aquatics in s/oak end of subject... michael shields September 15th 2009 Report this review Rating:2 s... shop, s... prices, if you like marines go to angel aquatics in selly oak end of subject... michael shields September 15th 2009 Report this review Rating:2 s... shop, s... prices, if you like marines go to angel aquatics in selly oak end of subject... michael shields September 15th 2009 Report this review Rating:1 shit shop, shit prices, if you like marines go to angel aquatics in selly oak end of subject... agent smith September 15th 2009 Report this review Rating:1 shit shop shit prices, if you like marines go to angel aquatics in selly oak end of subject... agent smith September 15th 2009 Report this review Rating:1 We began with a reasonalbe size marine tank a few months ago. At first we were pleased with the friendly service but recent purchases have died despite excellent water quality. We have been recommended corals and inverts that on further research have been classified as incredibly difficult to keep (blue linckia) or should not be kept together. They were excellent when we bought the tank but rude and inapproachable since. This weekend we were served by a lad Scott who did not know any of the species and when an experienced worked Paul cane to help, he just dismissed any of our questions and was very abrupt. We will now be gonig elsewhere. Holly Sutton January 18th 2009 Report this review Rating:1 ive bought koi from here now for over 20 years always had good advice and help when needed jim davenport August 31st 2008 Report this review Rating:9 Very poor experience I have now made 2 purchases in the last 6 months. Both have led to a significant loss of fish when introduced to tank due to illness (despite following all advice) I have learnt my lesson painfully and will not buy fish from here again. GB August 26th 2008 Report this review Rating:1 Whomever decided on the most recent business model for this outlet has got it seriously wrong this time around. Having been in the aquarium hobby (fresh and now marine) for some 10 years, I know a lot of people who used to use the shop frequently, if not solely for their aquarium needs, these people do not use the shop now, as it has gone from a hobbyist's shop, to a mercenary commercial business, seemingly trading for only new customers. The barriers, I presume, are to keep the riff-raff from banging on the glass, but do stop the serious hobbyist from getting a closer look at a potential purchase. On the plus side, if I cannot get the hardware that i require from my local aquarium shop, I always come here, as they do stock an impressive range of equipment for tanks. Ian Green June 1st 2008 Report this review Rating:1 Avoid - poor incorrect advice, bad service. Not to trusted John February 29th 2008 Report this review Rating:1 I DONT THINK THIS STORES REALISES THAT ENTHUSIASTIC REEF KEEPERS TRAVEL FROM A FAR IN SEARCH OF GOOD HEALTY LIVESTOCK AND ALTHOUGH IT BOASTS TO HAVE A WIDE VARIETY (AS SEEN ON TV) IT IS NOTHING BUT A WOLF IN SHEEPS CLOTHING, THIS STORE CHARGES EXTORTIONATE PRICES FOR STOCK YOU WILL FIND IN ANY SHOP THAT HAS A MARINE SECTION, NOBODY IN STORE SEEMS TO KNOW WHAT THEY ARE ON ABOUT. I KNOW A LOT OF PEOPLE WHO HAVE SPENT GOOD MONEY ON FISH FROM SHIRLEY AQ'S THAT DIE WITHIN A COUPLE OF DAYS (PROBERBLY DUE TO THEM BEEN SENT HOME IN A BAG OF WHITE SPOT TREATMENT MIXED WITH A BIT OF WATER) NOT GOOD! I PERSONALLY WOULD NOT SPEND A PENNY IN THAT STORE, AND ALWAYS CHECK THAT THE MARINE FISH YOU ARE PURCHASING WASNT CAUGHT USING SYANIDE IN THE WILD. richard stokes February 17th 2008 Report this review Rating:1 I have to agree with the majority of people. I am fairly new to fish keeping and as this is near to my house, I have been using them a lot. The problem is that they keep giving conflicting advice which has left me with no confidence in them. I agree that it is run as a supermarket and the fact you cannot get close to the tanks to inspect the stock before purchasing is not very good. Unfortunately, I will be taking my business elsewhere. Zach Dando December 20th 2007 Report this review Rating:1 i used to be a regular customer, but avoid shirley now, its a cattle market employing kids who know nothing.( no offence meant )i wanted to have a closer look at some young malawi cichlids prior to purchase, but not allowed to get close to the tank, have to stay behind the barrier - took my money elsewhere! November 20th 2007 Report this review Rating:1 It amazes me how people complain about a shop but dont give the full story. If you are going to say something then please say what really happened. Its no good going to a shop with a problem and then walking out halfway through a coversation. That sorts nothing. All the staff at Shirley are very helpful and will always give there best. Peter bromley August 31st 2007 Report this review Rating:10 having used this outlet for 20 years i am very dissappionted in the decline of service offered over the last few years what was once a leading koi outlet i cannot tell you what i really think of this shop. my story begins early this year when i purchased what i thought was a nice shiro ochiba costing a three figure sum . i was also lead to believe this koi was of japanese origin , no it turned out to be isreali . also this fish was fully quarrantined . 3 weeks after introducing this fish to my pond ( following all the advice given to me by the staff at the shop )my resident fish started to look under the weather so i called in a local member form a midland koi club to scrape and look over the fish he found a few parasites not a heavey infestation so they were treated .but they never really came back to there former selves .so i called in another koi expert of very well know reputation in my local area he inspected my koi . he found a few parasites not a heavily infested . but by now my koi only the japanese started to die one by one till there were no koi of japanese origin left only 3 isreali koi .after various visits back to this koi outlet to explain my situation they offered me no assistance at all . very disapionted having been a good customer over the last 20 years .so all i have left is the 3 isreali koi and a very bad taste in my mouth .this out let has lost me as a customer and any body else who i can put off using this out let.sorry about the spelling . P.S. if you require a good koi outlet e-mail me and i will only gladly point you in the right direction . A VERY VERY UNHAPPY KOI KEEPER boyd insall August 26th 2007 Report this review No rating for this comment? Why never... repeat never visit on saturdays..once excellent shop that has gone sharply downhill in last few years due to greed May 29th 2007 Report this review Rating:1 It's run like a fuckin supermarket, nobody cares.Shit!! jim February 14th 2007 Report this review Rating:1 This shop has a huge variety of Tropical andMarine fish which seem to be looked after well. The staff on the otherhand are clueless about what they doing and seem to be reading off a 'sales pitch list' everytime they speak. The prices are exceptionally high for all stock. I don't understand this place. They recently added a Reptile section at the back of the shop and I was unhappily stunned at what I saw. A square tank say 1.5m-0.75m with about 1000 yellow bellied slider turtles in it. I asked the sales staff how he managed to make sure the all get fed the required food. He replied "I give them live daphne". I then asked if the Animal welfare had been.hehe idiots!! Every person I know in Hall Green and Shirley has also had trouble with fish dying, white spot, inappropriate guidance. The list goes on!! dave February 14th 2007 Report this review Rating:5 ive bought many fish from shirley,discus being one breed,it is true some of the staff are abit vague and the prices are a little high.but the quality is very good.if your looking to buy fish do your homework first then you cant go wrong. robbie September 10th 2006 Report this review Rating:7 This is the biggest aquatic shop i have ever been to, it has a massive range of species marine and tropical, the staff are freindy but a lot of them make up stuff about keping fish and dont know what they are talking about (with exeption of the marine section the guy there knows his stuff), I keep several tanks at home, one of my taks is brakish and i have fish up to 5yrs old in it, i have never had a problem with this tank set up and know what fish to keep in it- when purchusing some scats before from shirley one guy asked me what my current set up was (7th brackish using marine salt)he told me my brakish set up was all wrong and that i should infact be using tonic salt and not marine salt in my set up? (for mollys maybe but if you want the fish to grow big and strong i suggest my way is best for any one that is reading this)I was also told incorrect information on compatability of fish-though i was advised by one of the guys in shirley it was safe to keep red eye puffer fish wih scats and gobbies- i would not advise this to any one-red eye puffers or red aie puffers as i know call them, are cute and beatiful but should be kept "ALONE" i found 3 dead fish in my tank the day after putting it in and took it out when i saw it bite the stomach out of one of my gobbies which also died as a result- i still have the red eye puffer but she lives in an orb in my kitchen now on her own, on a plus side the selection and general stock here is magnificent, though very expencive!, especialy some of the marine fish, ouch! Dan Pepall August 29th 2006 Report this review Rating:7 Nice reviews. I would'nt listen to these self-minded arseholes. Shirley Aquatics is a quality shop and stock quality and healthy fish. The fish are NOT caked in whitespot, if your fish die, its because your too stupid to know how to look after fish upon stocking. Trying pulling your head out your arse and listening to the advice given when purchasing the fish. FULLY RECOMMENDED STORE A+++++++++ Sam Gibbs July 23rd 2006 Report this review Rating:10 I BROUGHT SEVERAL NEW FISH FOR MY BIORB THEY ALL DIED AND POLLUTED MY TANK KILLING ALL MY FISH STAFF ARE USELESS AND UNHELPFUL KEEP AWAY FROM THIS PLACE UNLESS YOU HAVE MONEY TO WASTE. rich May 24th 2006 Report this review No rating for this comment? Why not much of a review really. I have just started work at Shirley Aquatics. would anybody advise me otherwise, and if so, why??? a previous post from Ian caught my attention, and was just wondering if anyone has simillar thoughts. any reply will gratefully accepted. April 13th 2006 Report this review No rating for this comment? Why I have purchased 5 plecos at different times from Shirley aquatics and all were in exellent condition.Each time I got one I looked at it very closely for any signs of illness and is a good idea to dose your tank with white spot treatment when adding a new fish Ian Boughey February 13th 2006 Report this review No rating for this comment? Why I feel sorry for the staff all the management are awfull. Gone right down hill in the last 3 or 4 years Ian Jones January 15th 2006 Report this review No rating for this comment? Why i advise anyone who is planning to buy fish from shirley aquatics, not to, unless u prefer life less under nourished fish, that are caked in whitespot, November 29th 2005 Report this review No rating for this comment? Why Average Rating for this store:3 (1-poor 10-good) Do you agree? click here to add your review
Park Corner Aquatic Nurseries Gables, Temple Lane Knowle Solihull West Midlands B93 0AW Tel: 01564 779020 Sorry, no reviews for this store Be the first to review this Store
Goldenline Aquaculture Trade Stratford Rd Hockley Heath Solihull West Midlands B94 6DX Tel: 01564 783706 Sorry, no reviews for this store Be the first to review this Store
Henley Water Gardens Whitley Hill Wariwick Road Henley-in-Arden Solihull West Midlands B95 5DL Tel: 01564 797391 Fax: 01564 797392 nice selection of fish, healthy and reasonable priced, good selection of dry goods that are also reasonable too. daniel nowell January 30th 2010 Report this review Rating:7 The best selection of Healthy Tropical and pond fish that i have seen for years. George September 21st 2009 Report this review Rating:10 If you are fed up going to sales orientated shops that sell you anything thats gets them commission, then you wont go far wrong visiting 'Henley Water Gardens'. They have loads of sales aquariums filled with HEALTHY, ACTIVE Tropical and coldwater fish. And i do hear they are conducting a survey, to see if there is enough interest in them setting up a marine dept. (If you keep marine let them know) They have a great pond fish section, all kept in outside conditions so the temperature will be the same as it is in your pond. And their Pond plant selection is the best for miles and miles. So if want a shop that offers good honest advice, pop along and take a look for yourself. And they have a safe secure e-commerse site if you cant get to visit.'www.HenleyWaterGardens.co.uk Tom. Tom December 20th 2008 Report this review Rating:10 This is a great shop. The owner is really helpful and has a great knowledge base. All in all you get a really personal service and advice taylored to you. I have had loads of help setting up my tank. Tropical and cold water fish are for sale as well as a huge selection of plants (mainly growing in the selling aquariums which are all properly planted.)There are many tanks and accessories for sale as well as an extensive pond display outside. Very much worth the pretty drive out to Henley! Anya February 12th 2007 Report this review Rating:10 Average Rating for this store:9 (1-poor 10-good) Do you agree? click here to add your review

Stourbridge
J & D Aquatics Of Lye Netherton Motor Panels, Dudley Rd Stourbridge West Midlands DY9 8EL Tel: 01384 893621 Store has since moved to Halesowen and is much smaller than the previous location. The new store has a limited selection of fish which do appear healthy. AR May 4th 2010 Report this review Rating:6 its like looking at a prison for fish...dont get to close to them...... michael shields September 9th 2009 Report this review Rating:1 its like going to a prison for fish.... michael shields September 9th 2009 Report this review Rating:1 Very small amount of fish to choose from and wanted �6.95 for a catfish that I got elsewhere for �2.95. Staff are helpful however the shop doesn't appear big enough for the amount of stock and the lighting in the store is very poor. Prices appear to be a little more expensive than elsewhere if you shop around. Parking is limited too. sandra March 10th 2009 Report this review Rating:5 Visited last weekend, disappointing selection of fish, and shop looked in a little bit of a mess, not a great place to go Martin Golden June 2nd 2008 Report this review Rating:5 very good place, excellent service. very helpful and friendly. tanith January 8th 2006 Report this review No rating for this comment? Why it right gd i ge all me stuff frm ere n iv neva ad a problem wiv it cwl dud September 18th 2005 Report this review No rating for this comment? Why Average Rating for this store:4 (1-poor 10-good) Do you agree? click here to add your review
Water Decor 1995 Kidderminster Rd South Hagley Stourbridge West Midlands DY9 0JB Tel: 01562 700929 Sorry, no reviews for this store Be the first to review this Store
Barnett Hill Garden & Leisure Worcester Rd Clent Stourbridge West Midlands DY9 0EE Tel: 01562 700308 Just been to sort out a pond and what a great team. knowledge and patience second to none. A lot of shops could learn form here! Steven Webster February 6th 2011 Report this review Rating:9 A really good shop. Recognise some faces from other shops that work here now. Knowledge and prices very good. Staff most helpful. Would highly recommend! Bill Rogers February 6th 2011 Report this review Rating:10 Good store with a good selection of healthy fish. Prices are decent and they also stock an extensive range of equipment. Very friendly and inviting and is well worth a visit if in the area. AR May 4th 2010 Report this review Rating:9 Went here to get help and advice to set up a tropical tank for my daughter, after visiting other places. Staff were fabulous and so helpful. Talked me through all I needed to know. 10/10 Barnett Hill. Thanks to you I have a spectacular tropical tank. Joycey April 14th 2010 Report this review Rating:10 Fish & coral selection has been depleted here the last two occasions I visited, shame because this was the place I first saw marine fish in all their glory, and decided it was the hobby for me. I would recommend this shop only for tank parts, and equipment, if it is coral or livestock you are after, go elsewhere. Ian Green June 1st 2008 Report this review Rating:4 Highly over priced lack of knowledge. been there once and never again, that was for marine fish by the way. ross dixon May 9th 2008 Report this review Rating:1 Average Rating for this store:7 (1-poor 10-good) Do you agree? click here to add your review

Walsall
Midland Aquatic Centre 6, Hawes Close Broadway Walsall West Midlands WS1 3HG Tel: 01922 628457 very helpful man and keeps a good selection of goods and fish at the right price steven February 12th 2010 Report this review Rating:10 Average Rating for this store:10 (1-poor 10-good) Do you agree? click here to add your review
Grasmere Aquatic Centre Lichfield Rd Brownhills Walsall West Midlands WS8 6LL Tel: 01543 374443 we brought a fish from here last saturday about 545 it was dead sundday dinnertime mind you we have had fish from here before they must have summat the matter with them WONT B GOIN BK THERE A LOAD OF CRAP beverley griffin June 5th 2008 Report this review Rating:1 Small shop, not many tanks, sales assistant seemed very keen for us not to go in !!! Selection of fish was very limited & couldn't see any tanks for sale !!! Won;t be going back Martin Golden May 13th 2008 Report this review Rating:2 A small shop, but they have a good mixture of the usuals and more unusual fish, including a good selection of gorami and some nice sharks/loaches They just cater for outside and tropical though. The prices are quite cheap, and there are usually some offers on. Jeffrey October 14th 2007 Report this review Rating:7 Average Rating for this store:3 (1-poor 10-good) Do you agree? click here to add your review
C.D Aquatics 105, Norton Lane Great Wyrley Walsall West Midlands WS6 6NU Tel: 01922 416284 Bloke dropped the fish on the floor Ns said it will be ok died hours later. Never been back in since. Andy July 19th 2011 Report this review Rating:1 Visited yesterday, nice little place, nice selection of tanks & accessories, helpful staff, but the fish room has certainly seen better days, although fish seemed in very reasonable condition Martin Golden May 13th 2008 Report this review Rating:6 I found the staff very helpful and I thought they were informative too, which probably saved me money in the long run. Nice but small selection of marine's including live rock and some corals. Prices are very reasonable too. lynn April 2nd 2008 Report this review Rating:7 The prices are cheap , and they have a nice selection of Marine and unusal tropicals (including chiclids). some good catfish, chocolate goruami, and colourful guppies. The staff are appauling though, I have been there twice (both times at the weekend). They don't seem to know or care about fish or the wellfare, the bag i got my fish in was filled from a tap, and put in a bucket on the floor, the fish was then dropped in from a height of about 4ft before the bag was sealed up with no air in it! luckily the fish is fine now. Jeffrey October 14th 2007 Report this review Rating:4 Average Rating for this store:5 (1-poor 10-good) Do you agree? click here to add your review
D.J's Koi Unit A, Leamore Ind Est,Fryers Rd Bloxwich Walsall West Midlands WS2 7LZ Tel: 01922 493290 Sorry, no reviews for this store Be the first to review this Store
West Midlands Aquatics 6 Hawes Close The Broadway Walsall West Midlands WS1 3HG Tel:01922 628457 Our opening times are:- Mon-Sat 10-6 Sun 11-4 We sell:- Tropical Fish Marine Fish Inverts Coldwater Fish Pond Fish All related dry goods and equipment Lovely bloke but having a bit of a refurb but got hardly any fish in. Andy July 19th 2011 Report this review Rating:7 Average Rating for this store:7 (1-poor 10-good) Do you agree? click here to add your review

Wolverhampton
Gardenland Bridgnorth Rd,Shipley Pattingham Wolverhampton West Midlands WV6 7EJ Tel: 01902 700588 all March 10th 2010 Report this review Rating:1 Took up fishkeeping just a couple of months ago after trawling around various outlets getting ideas, then got my tank and a couple of fish to start me off. Got some superb advice, help & encouragement from Simon & Paul, who have a genuine enthusiasm & desire for you to make a success of your aquarium Martin Golden April 21st 2008 Report this review Rating:9 Average Rating for this store:5 (1-poor 10-good) Do you agree? click here to add your review
Ripples Water Life Newport Rd Cosford Wolverhampton West Midlands WV7 3ER Tel: 01902 374884 Now Coxwell Aquatics & worth a visit Martin Golden May 13th 2008 Report this review Rating:5 SHOP IS CLOSED Ben October 15th 2005 Report this review No rating for this comment? Why Average Rating for this store:5 (1-poor 10-good) Do you agree? click here to add your review
Dai Suki Goi Ltd 2 Copley Cottages, Chesterton Rd Pattingham Wolverhampton West Midlands WV6 7DZ Tel: 01902 700975 Sorry, no reviews for this store Be the first to review this Store