Deltaaquarium Reviews 

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Evaluating 57 reviews, most reviewers were unhappy with their experience overall. Customers frequently experienced severe delivery delays, often waiting many weeks without any communication, order updates, or proper responses from customer support. Consumers also struggled significantly with obtaining refunds or getting missing items replaced, reporting that emails were completely ignored and formal payment disputes had to be raised. Some people were satisfied with the livestock they received, noting that the animals arrived alive, healthy, and securely packed in large bags. Other reviewers additionally mentioned that shipments eventually arrived safely, highlighting careful handling and helpful tracking details provided all along the way.

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Product

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Delivery service

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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

I ordered on 14th January but heard nothing till 29th. Emails or calls not answered. Yesterday a man rung from there to say sorry for delay and could delivery date be booked. 1st available was 18th... See more

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Not impressed, ordered corydoras and ember tetras. Most fish covered in ich, two passed within hours. Auto scheduled delivery despite saying that they contact you to arrange it, which implies that you... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Positives: none! Negatives: 1. long wait for delivery 2. Communication shockingly poor 3. Missing fish - which I had to ask for a refund for despite them being aware of them being missin... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

We’ve had an awful experience attempting to get our fish delivered. We made an order at the beginning of December, there was no communication from the shop. Due to Christmas and poor weather we allowe... See more


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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Poor animal care and poor processes

I was allocated a delivery date of today, 7th November, however I told Delta that I would be unable to be home from the office until 2pm so if we could rearrange that would be great. Delta rearranged (confirmed in email) that the new date would be Tuesday 12th November.

I received a phone call at the office today that the fish had arrived, and that the courier was not a 'specialist livestock courier' as written on Delta's website. Fortunately my neighbour took the box in for me until I could get home as quickly as I could and arrived about 1pm.

On unsealing the box I found one thin layer of paper, no polystyrene or bubble wrap to insulate. The fish were double bagged and had several small, rapidly cooling 'heat' packs in their box but the bags were freezing.

I put the bags, sealed, in my tank to warm up and noticed that of the 10 fish I ordered, 5 were dead, presumably due to the cold.

A refund would be appreciated but will not bring the poor fish back.

Please reconsider Delta if you're planning on buying from them.

Thank you.

7 November 2024
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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Sick or dead on arrival

My order of 1 Pleco, 10 otocinclus and 5 guppies was dispatched 2 weeks after ordering, on arrival 1 dead guppy, 3 dead Oto's. Within 24 hours another 2 dead guppies and the rest covered in ick and being medicated and 5 more oto's now dead.
48 hours later the Pleco is dead, and 1 guppy and 2 otos remain.
Water parameters all good, tanks are fully cycled, planted of 3+ months old.

I have spoke with Laura and co at Delta and my order has been refunded for the dead fish, with speculation that the stress of travel/cold water on arrival may have been the cause.

25 October 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Visited the store today and was really…Impressed

Visited the store today and was really impressed with the great selection, Mendez who served me was very knowledgeable and keen to make sure that the fish I was interested in were suitable for the tank. Bought 3 x Angels and 3 Silver Dollars and very happy. Good prices too. Will definitely be returning to make use of my loyalty card which will give me an extra discount too.

3 October 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We have been visiting Delta Aquatics…

We have been visiting Delta Aquatics for some time now and I have always found the Team Kane, Mendez, Adam and Simon to be Very Helpful and knowledgeable. The fish supplies are always of a good quality and they go above and beyond to order fish that we have been specifically looking for but may not be in store at the time.

We would Happily Recommend., Keep up the Good work Guys ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Thanks
JK

2 October 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Ordered 5 items of different fish

Ordered 5 items of different fish, 6 of one items worth £32.70 were missing in package that was delivered.
Phoned and texted and emailed for a whole week, no reply, wont be buying from here any more having spent over £500 in last 18 months. Disrespectful company and there loss in future.

4 September 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Montez was very attentive

Montez was very attentive, knowledgable and informative. He had great insight into why some of my fish were behaving in such a way. His advice was spot on and I will definitely always buy my fish and products from them.

11 September 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have been using their LFS since I was…

I have been using their LFS since I was a teenager, buying fish on my way home from college at their old location. And I’m now 35 buying fish on my way home from work at their current spot 🤣
Simon the owner is a legend, real friendly, knowledgeable and always sorts me out, shows me what’s new and even orders me stuff in!
Staff are always friendly and welcoming. Willing to answer any questions you might have or find out the answers for you if they aren’t sure.
Mendez is an awesome help and is legit a cool guy

Great shop !
Great people !
Great experience !

Liam Davis 👊🏼

11 September 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Worst company I've used.

I placed an order on the 21st of August. I.emailed on the 29th and got no reply. I emailed again on the 30th for a refund and got no reply. I got an email on the 1st of September saying it would be delivered on the 4th. I didn't get an email saying it had been dispatched or tracking number. Today is the 4th. No delivery turned up. I've emailed twice today and guess what. Again no reply. I've just had an email from this company saying my order was delivered. I want photographic evidence it was delivered because it wasn't. I have cctv that covers my garden and front door. This will prove 100% I didn't get this order. I'll be contacting my bank In the morning and reporting this as fraud. Order Number was 67375. Use this company at your own risk.

21 August 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Family friendly and every question answered aquarium shop

Visited the delta aquarium today around 2pm walked in was amazed at all the products they had for sale and kids were excited to see some nemo’s (clown fish) swimming around I was greeted by Mendez and Kane absolutely spot on they were very welcoming to me and my children very attentive helped with anything I needed showed me where I should be looking and what fish I should have together in a tank and what wouldn’t suit my fish tank ask any question and they could help and now me and my family have a load of lovely fish in our tank at home they suggest how to keep the fish happy I would hugely recommend this family friendly aquarium shop to anyone will 100% be going back or ordering on there online store thanks again :)

17 August 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

In April I ordered 10 fish but was only…

In April I ordered 10 fish but was only sent 5. I contacted them straight away with a photograph (the contents had been writen on the bag) .
I received an apology and asked if I wanted a refund or discount on a future order. I asked for a refund.
It is now the 14 of July and I am still waiting!!
I wouldn't recomend this company at all.
I want my money!!!

14 July 2024
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