Deep Blue Marine Emporium Reviews 403

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Reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the exceptional quality of the products, highlighting the health, vibrancy, and stunning appearance of the corals. Many consumers also commend the staff for their extensive knowledge, helpfulness, and genuine passion for their business, often describing interactions as friendly and supportive. The delivery service receives high marks for its speed, efficiency, and meticulous packaging, which ensures items arrive warm, secure, and in perfect condition. However, some customers also noted issues with initial orders, including poor delivery without a heat pack, damaged items, or receiving a product different from what was ordered. A few people mentioned concerns about the condition of some corals upon arrival or items that struggled to recover and did not match sale pictures.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Absolutely brilliant customer service over and over again The after care as being a customer is 2nd to none. Deep Blue Marine Emporium sell coral so suit everyone's budget . From beginners in M... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Another coral i won off one of stevies great competitions turned up today. Well packed as usual and a real stunner a rainbow lobophyllia. Dbme s corals are always super healthy and well cared for as... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A fantastic coral company! I have recently joined their community pages and it’s absolutely brilliant. I’ve ordered a few corals which were packaged very well and look super healthy. Stevie... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I’m thrilled with my recent corals…not only are they stunningly beautiful, they are super healthy too. Thank you so much for the care & attention that you took with the fantastic packaging, as well as... See more

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

My first order had a poor delivery with no heat pack, the octo had damaged fleshbands back to it's mouth and the WYSIWYG pavona was not in fact what I ordered. Got a refund on the panova. Gave them th... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Can not fault DBME in any way shape or form another delivery arrived before 1pm all packaged well and kept warm in this freezing spell overnight. Smashed it out the park yet again am actually lost for... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

DBME is by far the best coral supplier in the uk. They go above and beyond for the customers and if they don’t have what you want they will gladly try to get what you need. Delivery’s are super fast a... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

These corals are stunning. Absolutely stunning. Healthy. Pop right out. I can't recommend Stevie highly enough. This isn't just a business, its his passion. His knowledge is vast and he's really he... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have very recently started using BDME and I can’t sing their praises enough! 🤩 They are amazing suppliers of some amazing corals at such great competitive prices!! Buy in the upmost confidence, the... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We collected our corals in person and Stevie couldn't have been more friendly or helpful. Beautiful dogs as well which was a bonus 😁 We had a chat and it's like collecting fabulous healthy cora... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Been buying corals from Steve and jay for a few months now and wouldn’t want to buy from anyone else. They are both on hand if you have any questions or issues in your own tank plus a big helpful What... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Stevie and Jason at dbme go the extra mile to provide the best corals always healthy and well cared for and at the best prices. There always available for help and information if anyone on the group c... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

More corals which i won on dbme s comps delivered today well packed as usual . Stevie and jays corals are always super healthy and well cared for and there always very well priced .if your into high... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent Corals always bright strong and healthy again YOU NEVER FAIL TO DELIVER I Love your low cost and sometimes free competitions. I honestly can't fault your after care and customer servi... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

More corals that I won off stevie arrived looking super healthy and well cared for and very well packed as usual . Dbmes coral comps are the best and give you a chance of winning a beautiful coral for... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing, amazing, amazing, another batch of corals arrived from Stevie, very well packaged and still warm. Stevie has built up a great community of reef lovers and his corals are the best around at ve... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

These guys know how to do coral !!! All in perfect condition top quality and pest free all packed really well. As for the customer service its even better than the coral updates on orders and when... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

More corals arrived today which i won off dbme s comps plus a lovely lobophyllia i bought off stevie at dbme. Once again corals arrived safely and well packed as usual . Dbme s corals are always super... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Entered some of dbme s competition and managed to win three . The corals off dbme are always super healthy and well packed and come out within an hour or 2 or being placed in my tank . Stevie and Jaso... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Won another one of dbmes raffles and recieved a super healthy pink tip grail torch .dbme s corals are always super healthy and well cared for by stevie and there prices can't be beat. Stevie at dbme... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Stevie and Jason go above and beyond to look after and cater for there customers. Top quality corals in perfect health and colourisation always arrive well packed and super fast you can not fault DBME... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I've run out of superlative s for stevie at dbme . Stevie is a one band man but the quality and price of his corals can't be beat. I've been using dbme from more or less when stevie started and he s... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

First time to order dry goods from DBME and I couldn’t be happier, price and service is excellent. All well Packaged and some free stickers and a mystery bag which was fun to open, very fast delivery... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I've bought a few corals now from DBME in their flash sales. They are all absolutely stunning, delivery is fast and packing is so safe and secure. Steve and Jay are so knowledgeable and if they don'... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Another perfect delivery. Clean up crew and corals delivered. Can tell so much care put into the safety whilst packaging. You won’t beat dbme on corals and inverts. Beat packaged and great corals.... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Would give 6 stars if I could. Communication was excellent. The corals arrived in pristine condition, not a single hitchhiker. The packaging was excellent and the coral looks really healthy and clea... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

DBME has excelled again! Bought some lovely corals which arrived very well packed as always. Heat pack was still warm even after a late delivery by Royal Mail. Couldn’t be happier thank you for an ama... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Absolutely stunning corals. We've brought several now, and I have to say the last one blew our minds! It's actually lights up the room it's so bright! Perfectly packaged and arrived the next morning... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

DBME!! If your looking for beautiful, vibrant, healthy corals look no further than these guys. The packaging is so good that even though it takes a bit longer to get delivered to me (because of where... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

What an amazing company! I have purchased a fair few corals from DBME and have always been impressed from start to finish! The corals are packaged really well and have never had any prob... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Another delivery received of my winnings, a stunning blasto and a splatter hammer which were packed so well, heat pad still warm and corals really healthy. Thank you again Stevie and Jayson.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I entered one of their competitions on their website and can’t believe I actually won!! The coral arrived and was perfectly packed - still warm! The corals settled in nicely and I’ve actually bought s... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Yet again more corals of super quality and great prices can’t recommend these guys enough - they obviously care deeply for the hobby and their corals and are so willing to support everyone to ensure t... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Bought some excellent corals from Deep Blue Marine, Also genuinely lovely people and very professional, fast delivery. Will be getting more in the future. Thanks Guys! 5 star service!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Stevie at Dbme is fantastic. Fantastic customer service. You will struggle to find a company that packages corals any better then Stevie does. Always a great selection of healthy corals. At good p... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

If you're in the market for top-tier corals and unbeatable service, look no further than DBME. Run by the incredibly knowledgeable Stevie and Jay, this place has completely transformed my reef tan... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Stevie is a wonderful guy and an absolute fountain of knowledge when it comes to corals. Always happy to help with any questions and the corals he provides are so healthy and a awesome size great to b... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Outstanding Service & Incredible Corals! I’ve had an amazing experiences with Deep Blue Marines Emporium, especially thanks to Stevie, who is always on hand to help. Their corals are s... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have been buying corals from stevie and jay for a few months now, every coral I have received in every delivery has arrived on time happy, healthy and full of colour and packed with love and care. T... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Awesome guys, beautiful corals, great pricing and postage and packing is is incredible. Fast and safe. Pleasure to deal with and happy to help with anything they can. Won't find a much better place t... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Wonderful corals, and the delivery packaging is the best I've seen. Corals arrived still warm and opened up almost instantly. If my tank weren't full, I'd be buying many more. (Guess I need a bigge... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing selection of healthy corals at very reasonable prices. I would say probably the best customer service too when it comes to communication from the point of sale and through to delivery. All the... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Genuinely wouldn’t use any other company after finding DBME, their corals are top tier, pricing hasn’t been beaten yet and their help of was keeps you coming back!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Absolutely incredible. AAA star corals AAA star staff AAA star packaging i will not buy my corals anywhere else but here I'm honestly lost for words with the knowledge passion and continued aftercare... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

DBME have such amazing and healthy corals, there variety of soft, lps and sps coral cater for everyone but in doesn't stop there also inverts too. If there any problems or queries they are quick to... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Dont even know how many corals ive had from DBME, always top class gear, perfectly packed, never had a single issue... fantastic service and a great set of lads

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A few months ago I almost quit this hobby but then I found dbme. The corals from these guys are top dollar Colourful, healthy, pest free . Have had quite a few deliveries from them now and each time t... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Got a few more corals from the guys at dpme, as alway loads of top notch coral at really affordable prices, have all settled in nicely and are doing great, thanks again guys.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Always great getting anything from these guys, lovely to see the genuine love they have for their corals and hobby. Their enthusiasm is infectious and their knowledge invaluable. Highly recommend them... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing company with amazing competitions, really opens up the entire coral market for anyone. High end corals are achievable for anyone with there daily competitions and raffles. Corals come packed r... See more


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We specialise in running exciting coral competitions where enthusiasts can participate for a chance to win amazing coral prizes. With entry fees sometimes as low as 29p and some competitions offered for free, we make the thrill of coral competitions accessible to everyone. Join us for your chance to add stunning corals to your reef tank!


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4.9

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TrustScore 5 out of 5

403 reviews

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I've run out of superlative s

I've run out of superlative s for stevie at dbme . Stevie is a one band man but the quality and price of his corals can't be beat. I've been using dbme from more or less when stevie started and he s my go to for corals , not only that his comp and raffles give you a chance to win a high end coral for as little as 49p . Also the WhatsApp groups are always there for useful advice and stevies flash sales are always a good way to pick up a bargain . Don't delay if your an old salty like me or new to this great hobby give dbme a look

2 December 2025
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

DBME Excellent Service all round

DBME provided an exceptional experience! I was impressed by the friendly service from start to finish. Not only were the prices competitive, Stevie was incredibly helpful and knowledgeable, going the extra mile to assist me. Highly recommended!

25 November 2025
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Absolutely brilliant customer service…

Absolutely brilliant customer service over and over again
The after care as being a customer is 2nd to none. Deep Blue Marine Emporium sell coral so suit everyone's budget . From beginners in Marine keeping to the more advanced you will sure find a little treasure.
Delivery is always quick, the Corals are always packaged up well, kept toasty too.
If ever you have a question or a problem Stevie at DBME is your person to go to.
He will always be ready to help.

25 November 2025
Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Benefit of the doubt spent

My first order had a poor delivery with no heat pack, the octo had damaged fleshbands back to it's mouth and the WYSIWYG pavona was not in fact what I ordered. Got a refund on the panova. Gave them the benefit of the doubt and ordered more since and the following deliveries were came warm, but I paid for a double head on the next order and was only sent a single. Stevie did send out a replacement for the missing head which I appreciated. I won an acan in the raffles and it arrived full of barnacle pests that dipping wouldn't kill. The final thing that made me give up on DBME was buying a banana torch, once again arrived with damaged fleshband back to it's mouth and it's still struggling to recover, so pale in colouration currently that it looks nothing like the sale pictures. My message to Stevie about this was ignored so I've stopped giving them the benefit of the doubt and gone elsewhere.

25 November 2025
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Reply from Deep Blue Marine Emporium

Thank you taking the time to share your experience. We're genuinely sorry to hear that your orders did not consistently meet expectations, as that is not the standard we aim to provide.

We appreciate you acknowledging the steps that were taken to address some of the issues, including refunds and replacements when errors were identified. While we strive to ensure all livestock arrives healthy, shipping live coral always carries inherent risks, and we work hard to mitigate those through packing standards, heat packs when required, and prompt support.

That said, we recognize that repeated disappointments and missed communication can understandably lead to frustration. We regret that your final message went unanswered and that this contributed to your decision to shop elsewhere. This is feedback we take seriously and will review internally to improve both the quality control and customer communication.

We truly appreciate the opportunities you gave us and wish you the very best with your reef going forward.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service

Great service, ordered three corals, arrived the next day expertly packaged with a heat pack, corals all took well

21 November 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Outstanding Service👌🏻😎👍🏻

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Outstanding Service & Incredible Corals!
I’ve had an amazing experiences with Deep Blue Marines Emporium, especially thanks to Stevie, who is always on hand to help. Their corals are some of the best you can buy, and the whole process from ordering or winning to delivery is spot on. The packing is absolutely second to none, always arriving in perfect condition even if you have any issues he will go abbove and beyond to make sure you are happy.
The DBME Community WhatsApp group is brilliant too, offering everything from general chit-chat to genuinely helpful guides and advice. I’ve picked up some great corals 😎🔥 in the Flash Sale events, and even won some excellent corals in the V.I.P. section raffles🪸, which are extremely reasonably priced. It’s always a real buzz when you WIN, especially knowing the quality is top-tier compared to some of the more dubious sellers out there.
Overall, a fantastic company with a fantastic team. Highly recommended!
Thanks again Stevie 🪸
Cheers , Wyn

21 November 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Definitely one of the best coral…

Definitely one of the best coral companies in the uk. Stevie is so friendly and professional, he’s dedicated to providing the best service possible and always there to answer any questions. The corals all look amazing and reasonably priced, I will definitely be a regular customer

21 November 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Top notch service

Top notch service, top notch healthy corals I won't get my coral from anywhere else great job guys 😊

20 November 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Steve is an absolute ambassador to the…

Steve is an absolute ambassador to the coral game !!! I’ve bought from lots of others then meet Steve at Aquah show and join the group ..flash sales !! Free comps !!! Great chit chat group !! Just great if your looking for a great coral delivery service DBME is hard to beat

21 November 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Can not fault DBME in any way shape or…

Can not fault DBME in any way shape or form another delivery arrived before 1pm all packaged well and kept warm in this freezing spell overnight. Smashed it out the park yet again am actually lost for words so all I can say is Try them out yourself you won’t be disappointed trust me

21 November 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Perfection

I’m thrilled with my recent corals…not only are they stunningly beautiful, they are super healthy too. Thank you so much for the care & attention that you took with the fantastic packaging, as well as all the expert advice from Stevie. His knowledge & passion is clearly evident & very much appreciated. I look forward to adding to my collection very soon. I would highly recommend.

21 November 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Top quality

Well it's difficult to pin point what DBME are doing right. In a nutshell it's (everything) top quality corals. First class service. Packaging is great and the fun to be had on the WhatsApp groups is great. With regards the raffles it a great way to get high end corals in your tank very cheaply. All in all 5 🌟 from me.

9 November 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic coral company!

A fantastic coral company!

I have recently joined their community pages and it’s absolutely brilliant. I’ve ordered a few corals which were packaged very well and look super healthy.

Stevie has excellent communication throughout and always happy to help whenever needed. A really lovey guy who is very passionate about his business.

Thank you 😊

4 November 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Another great purchase

Another great purchase from these awesome guys! Corals arrived with the heat packs still very warm and the corals in tip top shape.

4 November 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Brilliant quality corals and a great…

Brilliant quality corals and a great pair of guys packaging is top quality and always on time and to the highest standard thanks guys definitely recommend 👌⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

3 November 2025
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