Aquatropics London  Reviews 

440
TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.6

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Evaluating 303 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the excellent quality of the products, often receiving healthy, active, and vibrant fish that exceed expectations. The packaging is frequently highlighted as exceptionally well-prepared, ensuring safe arrival with items like heat packs and secure wrapping. Many people also commend the efficient and reliable delivery service, noting that orders arrive on time and in pristine condition. The overall service, from easy online ordering to helpful communication, contributes to a highly satisfying experience for consumers. However, some people mentioned receiving a different product than what was ordered or advertised, leading to disappointment. A few other people also felt that there were issues with delivery, including poor communication regarding dispatch, unexpected delays, or concerns about the handling of live animals during transit.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very good experience with Aquatropics London. The order arrived when they said it will, despite not getting an email saying it’s on the way, first thing in the morning, by 08:00 AM. The parcel was ver... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have now purchased several tropical fish from Aquatropics and have to say - they really have been AMAZING ! Accurate description and generally actually nicer fish ! They go out of their way to... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My first order of live tropical fish. The online order was simple and straightforward, the choice was amazing, I couldn't of picked better myself. The packing was above and beyond complete with heat... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Was very pleased with the service. I ordered 3 hermit crabs, they responded to my emails and answered my queries quickly and we're very helpful after the initial purchase. They were sent well package... See more


Company details

  1. Pet Store

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At Aquatropics, we are passionate about bringing the beauty of tropical fish and aquatic life right to your home. Based in London, we specialise in sourcing and supplying a wide variety of high-quality tropical fish, invertebrates, plants, and aquarium essentials. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced aquarist, our goal is to provide you with healthy, vibrant livestock and the support you need to build and maintain your dream aquarium. We carefully handpick our fish from trusted suppliers and ensure they are properly quarantined and cared for before shipping. Every order is packed with the utmost attention, using heat packs, insulated boxes, and “live fish” handling labels to ensure safe delivery across the UK. Customer satisfaction is at the heart of what we do. That’s why we offer professional support, clear advice, and after-care guidance to help our customers succeed. We believe that aquariums should bring joy, relaxation, and natural beauty into any space, and we are here to make that possible. Aquatropics is more than a store – it’s a community. With many repeat customers and 5-star reviews, we are proud to be one of the UK’s trusted online destinations for tropical fish and aquatics.


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4.6

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

440 reviews

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic company

Great company. Fish arrived very well packed, healthy and all in good shape. So far they’re all doing really well, panda corys are energetic little things. Delivery was much smoother and much quicker than discount aquatics, who delayed my snail by a couple days and he didn’t arrive in good health. I recommend buying from here if you want good quality, well looked after livestock.

23 April 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

First time ordering online orderd 5…

First time ordering online orderd 5 rusty mbuna. fish well packed and all healthy no problems also email from delivery saying delivery before 13.00hr arrived 12.00 so could not fault process.

6 May 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My third order of fish

This is my third order I could not fault I had absolutely no difference in the way they were sant very well packed sent Tuesday and I got them on Wednesday.
I will be getting more from this seller once I give the fish a few weeks to settle in.
I recommend this seller 100%

13 May 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good company

Easy to deal with, good communication from seller and all fish arrived well packaged and in good healthy condition. Thank you!

7 May 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Beautiful fish alive well packaged

Fully informed through email after ordering. Dispatch the following Tuesday before estimated delivery time. The Betta fish was well packed in multiple layers and she was alive happy to see light and beautiful and alive. Great experience

13 May 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Lovely fish

Fish arrived as planned, packaging really well.

Fish are lovely now they have had time to settle.

Great way to purchase fish when the ability to visit a shop environment is limited.

12 May 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I always use this online store from now…

I always use this online store from now on. They have an amazing selection of fish with great prices MUCH BETTER then in store shopping prices. Great value for money.
You may have to wait couple weeks for the delivery but it's worth it for no hassle shopping and great choice of products.

7 May 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I made a purchase of guppies and they…

I made a purchase of guppies and they were beautifully selected. They are so vibrant in colour and are happy swimming in the tank. The delivery process was really good and straightforward. I will be buying from here again. Thanks so much

13 May 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent quality fish

Excellent service, beautiful high quality African cichlids with amazing colour and all in excellent health will definitely be buy more from them again

15 May 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

What can I say but 10 out of 10 they…

What can I say but 10 out of 10 they are the best looking healthy fish I've ordered online there range is for more than other online companies at a better price people will say bad things or leave a bad review on them using royal mail to deliver but honestly they are well packaged never had a dead fish or a fish with any parasites or ich ect i will definitely stick with this company in future plus everything I've ordered has been young . Thanks aquatropics

3 April 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

After reading the reviews and being…

After reading the reviews and being contacted by the company as I had chosen to pay by cash on delivery , the messaged me to say this isn’t an option ( why have it there then , even though they removed it immediately apparently) when I asked them what courier they will use and they stated it’s Royal Mail and I questioned them about the reviews stating Royal Mail don’t have a licence to deal with live stock they read but no response to the WhatsApp message , I cancelled my order

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I was told initially that they used Royal Mail it was only after I queried the use of Royal Mail and their licence to transport live stock that they then ‘ checked ‘ and said they could use APS otherwise they wouldn’t have , it was only after I left a negative review that they offered to send the fish once I made a payment , I said no just cancel ( at no point did they state the fish were being prepared for transport , so that I don’t believe They then messaged me today to say they will send the fish and I can make the payment after wards so long as I took my review down , well I didn’t and they can try and take the spotlight off themselves by stating my profile shows I only leave negative reviews , plenty of people do the same thing , if a company does what it says it will do and is I apart of their role I would t leave feedback , if the company hide behind ‘ we do t know why this happened ‘ or ‘ we always put our customers first ‘ buzz words then I will leave negative feedback back here because that’s all they seem to take notice of , it’s up to customers to make their own mind up who they do business with based on reviews negative and positive

They also checked my profile to see how many reviews I’ve left which is 8 in 5?years ……. Just fyi

9 May 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from Aquatropics London

We’re genuinely disappointed to receive this review, especially as no fish were ever dispatched and we tried multiple times to resolve the issue professionally.

The “cash on delivery” option was accidentally enabled on our website due to a technical error, something we were completely unaware of until this order was placed. As soon as we discovered it, we contacted the customer immediately to explain and apologise. We also clarified that our couriers and drivers do not collect payments on delivery, and all orders are normally paid securely online before dispatch, which is standard practice across the UK livestock industry.

Despite the issue, we still offered to proceed with the order and had the fish prepared ready for dispatch. We even went a step further and offered to send the fish first and allow payment afterwards once delivered — something we have never previously offered, purely as a gesture of goodwill to try and resolve the matter fairly.

The customer then questioned our couriers. We explained clearly that we mainly use APC Overnight for livestock deliveries, while Royal Mail may occasionally be used depending on the order contents and delivery area. Unfortunately, after this, our messages were read but no response was received from the customer despite several attempts from our side to help.

We would also encourage anyone reading this review to look at the reviewer’s public Trustpilot profile and previous reviews left for other companies. It is visible that all reviews posted by this reviewer are negative, which we believe gives important context to this situation.

We feel this review does not reflect the full situation or the efforts we made to resolve things fairly and professionally. As a small family-run business, we always try our best to help customers and be transparent when genuine technical mistakes happen.

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