Tisburys Aquatic Centre

210 reviews

Spice Pits Farm, Church Rd, Noak Hill, Romford RM4 1LD, United Kingdom

www.tisburysaquaticcentre.co.uk

+441708341376

About

Tisburys Aquatic Centre is a Aquatic centre located at Spice Pits Farm, Church Rd, Noak Hill, Romford RM4 1LD, United Kingdom. It has received 210 reviews with an average rating of 4.3 stars.

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Hours

Monday9AM-5PM
Tuesday9AM-5PM
Wednesday9AM-5PM
Thursday9AM-5PM
Friday9AM-5PM
Saturday9AM-5PM
Sunday9AM-5PM

F.A.Q

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  • The address of Tisburys Aquatic Centre: Spice Pits Farm, Church Rd, Noak Hill, Romford RM4 1LD, United Kingdom

  • Tisburys Aquatic Centre has 4.3 stars from 210 reviews

  • Aquatic centre

  • "AVOID THEIR STOCK HAD WHITE SPOT, DO NOT BUY FISH FROM HERE"

    "Dave was very helpful when I come in today with my little boy, as he always is"

    "Went there to have look around the weekend"

    "A good aquatics business"

    "For All That Is Buying On The Internet, I Find It Best To Go To The Store Whenever You Can"

Reviews

  • Marc Lawrence

AVOID THEIR STOCK HAD WHITE SPOT, DO NOT BUY FISH FROM HERE. THEY DO NOT QUARANTINE THEIR FISH DESPITE THE ASSURANCE FROM A MORON WHO WORKS THERE ASSURED US. We had a very well established tank of some 15 years with guppies, mollies, plecos and some fantastic clown loaches which were 9 years old. We are very experienced at fish husbandry and had never had any problems until we bought to plecos from Tisburys. We were assured that "ALL OUR FISH ARE QUARANTINED PRIOR TO SALE TO ENSURE THAT THEY ARE HEALTHY". Within one week of the newcommers being put into the the tank the population were decimated by an aggressive outbreak of White Spot. We lost all of the clown loaches, the two new plecos they had sold us and 18 guppies and mollies. It took extensive tank treatment to bring the outbreak under control. Tisbury's attitude "Must be your water quality mate" The moron!!!! DON'T BUY FROM THESE IDIOTS.

  • James Holmes

Dave was very helpful when I come in today with my little boy, as he always is. Ive been coming to the store for years now and always get my koi food from them as it is homemade and very good value for money and the fish love it. They've put on so much size this season it's unbelievable. Fantastic layout of store with a good range of outdoor cold water species a well stocked shop for tropical varieties and the marine section of the shop is always clean and well presented. Managed to find an old pond filter outside next to the plant section and Dave said he would kindly ring me back with a price tommorrow as i said I could make good use of it on my koi pond. Great customer service if you ask me. Kind regards. James.

  • James

Went there to have look around the weekend. Nobody acknowledged us (my wife and I ) coming into the shop. We went into the tropical fish area, nobody came to assist we had to go outside to ask ..one young chap was there with another , when I asked them both if anyone could help , one said he was at lunch .The young chap reluctantly helped , when I told him about the near dying fish in one of the tanks, he just said ,oh... I will tell my manager . I don't know if there is some kind of refurb going on, but the shop is a mess.Very poor experience , sort your customer service out!

  • Jamie Titchener

A good aquatics business. They sell a fairly wide range of coldwater, tropical and marine fish, though nothing which particularly stands out. Though you can't question the centre's standards the fish are well kept. Though I have to say prices here are higher than many places, but then again costs have risen. The dry goods, aquariums, filtration, decorative and other products on offer is good. The shop is well socked. The reason for three stars rather than four is prices and no particularly stand out fish. A decent place to shop though for aquatics products and fish.

  • Tim Smith

For All That Is Buying On The Internet, I Find It Best To Go To The Store Whenever You Can. The Fish I Bought Were Exactly What I Wanted. They Were A Very Good Price Competitive To Anywhere In The Country Online. The Staff Are Very Knowledgeable, I Chose The Fish I Wanted. When I Got Them Home I Put The Bag In The Pond To Let Water Temperatures Match. Released The Fish After About An Hour Mixing Water From The Pond With There's. It Is Ten Days Since I Bought Them. All Eight Are Feeding And Doing Well. Probably The Best £20 I've Spent All Year

  • Tasnima Odud

First time I went there, staff members were not knowledgeable about the fishes they kept and one member of staff was very rude. I've attempted to call the store on several occasions since then, asking if they've had a certain tank or accessory in store but the response was very abrupt and very rude and the member of staff just ends the call very rudely. Beautiful shop but horrible customer service and staff. I would not recommend visiting them.

  • Paul F

I remember visiting this place with my dad more than 30 years ago. Took my boys there for a quick look at the outside ponds. (Didnt buy anything so hope the owner doesn't mind us treating the place like a free zoo). The big fish in the main ponds are very impressive and the sheer array of products available in the shop is impressive. When I persuade the wife that we need a pond, Tisbury's is where I'll head to get kitted out.

  • dannyfunf

Don't spend your money here. Inside is very disorganised and has junk lying around everywhere. Many of the reptile tanks had sorry looking leopard geckos and other reptiles living with months worth of poop, many with disfigured feet with skin stuck around toes. Quite a few empty dirty old tanks left lying around. If you can clearly see they don't look after the animals why would you buy anything from here... Avoid

  • Ruhel Ali

This place is nice and big. They have every set up of fish tanks you want from starter pack to your elite pack. Nice range of cold water and temp water fishes. A Large variety of koi fishes also sold here along with the outdoor fishes. Staff are very friendly. You can also buy small packets of fish food from here to feed the outdoor fishes which i like to do with my son every now and again

  • Mohammed Islam

What an amazing place. Never have I seen such a incredible collection of Koi and purpose built out door pools. Wonderful surrounding. Good range of pond equipment, plants and fish. There is reptiles, tropical and marine fish available although these are limited in variety in comparison. The staff are fantastic. Pure passionate about their trade. Always helpful and fantastic service.

  • Teri Arkus

Richard Tisbury installed our 14ft x 10ft pond some 5 years ago. Richard drained our old pond and erected erected temporary aerated ponds at our new home. He dug out our new pond and tested it before putting back our koi and variety of fish without even 1 fatality!! Since then they have maintained our pond and we can't recommend them enough!! Their help and attitude is excellent.

  • Benn Jackson

Huge range of fish related equipment. Everything from live stock to top of the range pumps and filters. They do cold, temperate, tropical and marine fish here, reptiles, snakes, tortoise, turtles etc. Always a professional friendly family service. This is now my go to place for all my aquatic and reptile needs. The staff are also very helpful and not pushy on a sale.

  • Dean Fox

What a great place. I have been here a few times over the years and it always has a great selection of fish. I had a problem with a filter for my pond and made a call to them and with out hesitation they told me to pop on and they will try and help. I took my filter to them and with in minutes it was all sorted and I cannot thank them enough. 5 star all day long

  • Bob Choat

What an amazing place! They have everything aquarium and pond related. The fish stock is marine and freshwater and they keep a lot of varieties. I took my son there and for 50p we bought some pond food and fed the fish, great for kids and lots of interesting ponds to look at with sturgeon and koi. The staff are very friendly and knowledgeable, so thanks guys!

  • Tony Jones

Superb shop. Novice to the hobby but the staff are always happy to help and don't fleece you for unnecessary items. It's not a 'petshop'. The people sell fish and all the tools you need for fish. They offer assistance and give decent advice. I've never gone wrong listening to their advice. Would.highly recommend to beginners!

  • Abigail Jewiss

Popped in today to have a look at the fish and reptiles as we're thinking about making a pond and getting another reptile- don't bother, too many dead fish to count, reptiles are in an appalling state health/ enclosure wise, when we asked about the conditions we were shrugged off

  • Jack Shelton

Dead fish left in tanks,charge 2 different prices for the same fish £8.25 AND £20,give and try to justify the price difference.This place is a sham and the attitude of the staff is ignorance with an over powering attitude.AVOID THIS PLACE LIKE THE PLAGUE YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED

  • Bobby B

Staff are really friendly and knowledgable. There's no hard sell, they genuinely have a passion for their work and are extremely helpful. There's a great selection of tropical and marine fish, along with everything you need to help you set up from beginner to enthusiast.

  • Beverley Kelly

Visited Tisburys today. Very helpful and knowledgable staff. Gave very good advise and definately not pushy for a sale, happy to just give advise if needed. Brought fish and food and will definately always go to them in future. Brilliant service. Thank you very much.

  • James Driscoll

I get my snakes food from here and always take my lil ones as they enjoy feeding the fish and turtels in the various large ponds outside the staff are very friendly and helpful so if you have or looking to get a pond, aquarium or reptiles give these guys a visit

  • jill oates

Disgusting place dirty smelly brought one fish died 2 days later called shop not helpful at all. As for the poor bird and reptiles dirty cages living in their own poop then snake at the back of the store was living in disgusting condition's will never go back

  • Rhiannan Davies

Unfortunately when visiting last week I saw several dead fish in the tanks and the smell as I walked into the shop was incredibly over whelming. Personally I wouldn't buy anything from there but I was looking for freshwater fish not pond fish.

  • Anthony Clarke

When I lived in the area or come down to see family always been very helpful and friendly staff, we have brought quite a few fish aquatic plants and pond related products. Once lock down finished will be visiting family and center.

  • Jeff West

Always friendly, good advice and great service, a well stocked range of tropical, marine, coldwater/pond and reptiles, could be better displayed, and looks a tad untidy, but I'm sure what you want is in there somewhere, just ask.

  • christain halliday

Tisburys has been running for many years. I took my daughter there 25 years ago and recently I took my grandchildren to treat them to some fish. It's a nice place to visit and they have alot of choice and are reasonably priced.

  • Stephen Harrington

Very knowledgeable people who will help you with any issues around fresh water fish especially around koi carp also available are tropical fish and tanks and some exotic animals and plenty of fish and aquatic plants as well

  • M_R_MAYHEM

A good selection of tropical and marine fish. Think the main shop could do with a little tidy up and revamping as seems to be a bit everywhere in my opinion. But other than that great parking and fish look very well kept.

  • Sajeevan KUMARAN

If any one serious about fish should visit this place to see the real fish. Even if you have no fish and not interested in fish should go there and see the fishes they got. Very good atmosphere and relaxing.

  • Peter Phelps

A very large selection of cold water, tropical, salt water fish, also a large selection of pond, bog plants. They also sell aquariums and just about everything else a fish keeper needs. Recommended

  • ManNamed Shivesh12

Defiantly a good place to buy your fish .... I’ve been there many times and all is good .. I’m definitely going there again to get my Fish and supplies as they have a really good variety of Fish .

  • scott viles

One of the best places to buy any aquatics from they know their stuff and take the time to make sure your got it right in what you need plus very good value for money on their products

  • Jackie Walker

Have always loved this place, it's great to pop in and let the kids (And us adults) watch the beautiful and wide variety of fish. Would definitely recommend visiting …

  • Grahame MacDonald

Staff are ok, but keep asking if you need help which is OK but my preference is to be left alone until I ask, massive stock, obvious knowledge base of staff I heard chatting

  • Hemant Bhatt

A specialist aquatic centre with owner and staff who know their stuff really well. Great choice of fish and equipment available along with great guidance and support.

  • Loudah Official

Had an issue with my UVB bulb and took it back, sorted promptly by Richard, perfect service and polite worth the visit all day and will be a lifetime customer.

  • daryl battams

I've been using the farm now for 5 plus years the staff are always welcoming and helpful with anything I need. i now. Wont go anywhere else. Thank you tisburys

  • Gwen Hyde

I am a frequent visitor with my grandchildren. We love to come and see and feed the big fish. We are always welcomed and thoroughly enjoy the time there

  • sergei gorbenko

Wide selection of everything to do with fishes Very helpful staf Purchased fishes are healthy and well kept Pleasure to deal with Thank you very much

  • Martin Boyse

I have bought all my fish from here. Cory, guppies, minnows they r all doing really well.staff r very helpful. Defo go here for ur fish

  • L x

Went here to buy some fish, the tanks have seen better days and needed a good clean, staff were a little slow was waiting a while,

  • David Tate

Great customer service, and a special thank you to Ethan, who managed to sort out a tricky problem with a replacement pump.

  • Antony Jones

Good variety of fish and products and the cheapest for most things around here.. Very friendly, and he knows his stuff. A*

  • R P

Amazing place. Friendly staff with lots of good advice and reasonable prices. Highly recommended for pond plants and fish

  • John O'sullivan

Very nice, well kept Centre. Ideal for purchasing exotic fish for ponds and aquarium's, and shop for buying accessories

  • PETROV

Prices a bit higher than other shops within the area but it is worth. All fish looks well and healthy. Will buy again.

  • Ian Scott

Good place with knowledgeable staff looks like it has suffered a bit during the Pandemic but this is to be expected.

  • Ben Wager

Plants look dead and over priced, went swallows at Rayleigh and seriously it was half price. Place a bit run down.

  • David Goodbun

It looks very run down outside the ponds with fish in are in need of cleaning personally I would not buy fish here

  • Nathan Clark

Very dirty inside, barely any lights on inside the building. Used their toilet which was disgusting. Such a shame

  • Cridders

I popped in just to work out what I needed for a future purchase but was helped out with good friendly advice

  • Gwen Wood

Great selection of pond and tank fish and everything needed for aquatic needs, and friendly helpful staff.

  • Raymond Baxter

I found the staff very helpful and friendly and also very knowledgeable was well satisfied with the place

  • Savrin P

Excellent really helpful! Even with lockdown staff was great. Little one also enjoyed the fishes outside

  • paul samuels

Friendly and helpful staff, reasonably priced and a wide range of aquatic equipment and fish available.

  • John Farrugia

Really good aquatic centre. Hepfull friendly staff . Everything you may need for your pond or aquarium.

  • CJ

Good range of aquatic and reptile needs , super cute tortoises and large selection of tanks and vivs .

  • jaqueline harsum

Very helpful and knowledgeable. Will definitely be our preferred supplier for tropical fish …

  • Karla Fowler

Dirty very expensive and no customer service skills looked more like a scrap yard for ponds …

  • Diana Knight

Friendly, knowledgeable family run aquatic centre with lots of choice at a fairly reasonable price

  • Lee Brecht

Great fish and reptile shop. Friendly staff who enjoy helping you with your needs. Best around.

  • L D MILLS

Great aquatic and reptile centre for all your needs. Friendly staff, beautiful ponds and fish.

  • Marie Rumsey

Always great helpful staff and great quality products. Reptiles and fish are well looked after

  • Malcolm Hawes

Worth a visit if you fish for your pond or aquarium. A family run business with helpful staff

  • 31peterd

Ok good customer service but bit strict on fish and more expensive than pets at home

  • stuart heales

good variety of fish,friendly and helpful staff,also facebook page updated regularly

  • Andy Bright

Brilliantly run family business with a wealth of knowledge and friendly service.

  • Barry Bottomley

Very helpful and knowledgeable staff Everything you need for aquatic needs

  • Dee Michel

Truly a lovely place, amazing fish and anything you want to go with it...

  • David Chalmers

Good knowledge about fish even the young boys are very helpful and polite

  • Sheila

Family business now in hands of 3rd generation. Friendly and knowledgable

  • Paul Gibson

Very friendly and knowledgeable staff great place for anything aquatic

  • H Giles-Larkin

Friendly and knowledgeable staff. Great service and Great prices too

  • cazzy cat

Worth a visit. Nice walk round to see koi and sturgeon. Recommended

  • Mark Reed

Go on, ask them anything about keeping fish and they will help

  • rob smith

Love this place,everything you need for all your fish needs!

  • Les Binder

Very helpful young man who gave advice on pond maintenance.

  • Anwar Hussain

Very helpful staff with a good selection of tropical fish

  • Sarah Ruby

Great selection of fish. Very good service. Thank you

  • Ray Leggett

Really knowledgeable, know what they are taking about

  • Siddique Malik

Very nice and helpful staff. Good range of fish too.

  • Paul “Paul” G

Good quality live reptile food at reasonable prices

  • Lisa Storey

Gr8 little nursery. Very cheap and lots of variety.

  • Tony Addis

One of the best aquatic places I have ever been to

  • Carl Last

Really good friendly staff who are happy to advise

  • Lesley Duffy

Wide range of ALL pet accessories prices are fair.

  • Joanne Kettley

Lovely friendly and very informative staff. …

  • David Lungley

Only wanted some salt water, staff very helpful.

  • John Anthony

Fabulous local fish and pond shop, very helpful

  • terry nash

Very helpful.. And they serve up a mean locust.

  • William Scudder

Good little aquarium shop. Knowledgeable staff.

  • Andrew Jeffery

Brill on what they do kind helpful good price

  • stacey ashby

Great place been coming here a few years now

  • Sarah Miles

I love this place but always spend too much

  • Sakib Ahmed

Great Friendly People. My local fish store.

  • Siraj Salim

Extremely knowledgable and friendly staff.

  • Jackie Butler

Very helpful staff and good range of stock

  • Nicky Ewart

Nice little place. Lots of different fish

  • Terry Ennis

Very good parking helpful staff exellent

  • lozzy303

Nice staff Good tropical fish selection

  • Maureen King

Good place to get most pond accessories