Aquatropics London  Reviews 

427
TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.7

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Looking at 303 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the product quality, noting that fish are healthy, lively, and in excellent condition upon arrival. Reviewers frequently highlight the excellent packaging, ensuring items arrive safely and well-wrapped. The overall service is described as excellent, with many finding the online ordering process simple and leading to repeat orders. However, some customers also noted issues with orders containing incorrect or unadvertised fish, with some arriving dead or missing. A few reviewers also mentioned concerns regarding delivery communication, delays, or packaging not clearly indicating live animals.

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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


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  1. Pet shop

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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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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great seller, fantastic examples of fish!

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 very well wrapped with labels on it for “live fish”, no leaking bags, extinguished example of American Cichlids which are doing fantastic. Overall, great service! Well done.

4 February 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Discus fish

Discus fish arrived healthy,well packaged with heat pads in the 3 bags and wrapped in foil,would definitely recommend

3 February 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Hermit crabs

Hermit crabs

They arrived safely packaged and on the date they said they would arrive. Also got a nice selection of different ones. Very happy with the service and will absolutely use them again if we are in the market for something they stock.

4 February 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service and very helpfull

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 packaged and arrived safely and active from was delivered a week earlier than originally planned which was much appreciated, I will definitely use them again in the future
Thankyou to Andy for your help. The only thing I would mention is that the box didn't state it had live animals inside

5 February 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 2 out of 5 stars

AVOID! They use ROYAL MAIL to ship live fish

EDIT:
The company emailed me back to say they’re refunding my order, and have taken my concerns about using Royal Mail to ship live animals. I still wouldn’t use this company again however.

I ordered 6 chilli rasboras which when arrived (took 2 weeks to ship), came via Royal Mail and nothing on the box to say it had live animals inside, except a measly fragile sticker on one side. This is because Royal Mail does not allow live animal transit! And postage costs £20… what for?? Then when I opened the box I had 3 dead fish and they weren’t even the ones I ordered!! They’ve sent me Pygmy rasboras or something, but they’re definitely not chilli’s. The only contact details I found was a WhatsApp number so I texted it. Of course there has been no reply and I’m not expecting one. THIS COMPANY IS NOT A LEGIT ONE! And they clearly don’t care about animal welfare or customer service. So sad. Those poor fish.

4 February 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

First time ordering fish online

First time ordering fish online. They had exactly what I was looking for. Everything was straightforward. The packaging is 10/10. All the fish are alive and well and they all look very healthy. I will definitely buy again!

4 February 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Brilliant.

Brilliant.

Notified of a delivery change due to weather temperature dropping and safer for the fish to travel early.

Extremely well packed, with little heaters to keep the fish at a good temperature during transition. Fish were very content and didn’t seem stressed at all.

They are very happy in the tank.

I will definitely recommend to anyone. I will be placing another order very soon

Thanks guys

22 January 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Lovely little fish

There was a slight mix-up with my order. This was resolved quickly in a friendly, efficient manner. In a gesture of goodwill, Aquatropics gave me two extra fish. Most unexpected.

28 January 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very professional company

Very professional company
I recently bought 6 discus fish off aquatropics London the service was top notch they were honest and helpful and they have a lot of different
strains of fish
I will definitely be back in the future as you can't beat the service that I have
experienced

21 January 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fish order

Recieved my order it was well and truly packed and arrived all good no oroblems at all very happy with the service will be ordering again thanx

15 January 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Can’t recommend these guys enough!

Can’t recommend these guys enough. I ordered 5 guppies (4 males and a female) from them in early December I think. Due to a delay in the postal network which was not Aquatropics’s fault, they didn’t want to send them to me being on the Isle of Arran. I thought it would be fine as I have ordered fish from England before and I thought the weather would be the only issue with the post getting here. Then I forgot about Christmas post delays. My fault! Anyways about a week later they arrived. I opened the package expecting to find dead guppies. All five fish looked absolutely fine. I introduced them to my guppy colonies. Best packaging I have ever seen for fish! A polystyrene box on the outside followed by a survival foil blanket, bubble wrap a heating pad and loads of newspaper as well as 2 fish bags. A month on and all of the guppies I received from them are absolutely fine and the female just released about 50 fry yesterday for the first time.

8 December 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Corydoras arrived healthy

Corydoras arrived healthy, they easily settled in with the other Corydoras, swimming about in their new home.
The only thing that I would suggest is to use tape saying Fragile Live Fish so that the delivery person are aware.

21 January 2026
Unprompted review

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