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Octopus 8 Aquatics

Pet store Pet supply store Aquarium shop Aquarium

One of the Top rateds in Brough


Address

Unit 6a, Welton Business Park, Wiske Ave, Brough HU15 1ZQ, United Kingdom

Website

octopus8aquatics.co.uk

Contact

+44 1482 662200

Rating on Google Maps

4.80 (233 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 12 to 4 pm
  • Wednesday: 12 to 4 pm
  • Thursday: 12 to 4 pm
  • Friday: 12 to 4 pm
  • Saturday: 12 to 4 pm
  • Sunday: 12 to 4 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: staff (26) marine (17) friendly (16) helpful (16) fish (14) knowledgeable (14) shop (14) Great (14) great (13) selection (10)
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  • 5/5 Carl 1 year ago on Google
    These guys are experts, you can hear and see the enthusiasm for the hobby, have some stunning coral and fish for tropical and marine enthusiasts. We travel a fair old distance to get there but, every trip there has been a pleasure. The staff are also very friendly and helpful. I couldn’t recommend anywhere in this hobby more highly.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Penny B. 5 years ago on Google
    Louis the owner is very knowledgable and friendly and makes every customer feel welcome. Lots of marine fish and accessories for sale. They sell RO water too (with or without minerals for tropical aquariums.) Decent amount of tropical fish and accessories for sale too, including tanks. Pricing also very reasonable. All in all I would highly recommend this place 👍

  • 5/5 Eddie P. 2 years ago on Google
    Very friendly atmosphere and always willing to help if needed and there advice is out of this world keep up the good work gang

  • 5/5 Danielle H. 3 years ago on Google
    Very helpful and friendly staff, worth the fuel to travel there even with rising fuel costs. If I could give 10 stars I would. Highly recommend octopus 8.

  • 5/5 Sarah B. 3 years ago on Google
    Popped in for some tank decor and was really impressed at the set up. Owner couldn't have been more welcoming if he tried and gave great advise. Definitely be returning

  • 5/5 Jo D. 2 years ago on Google
    Lovely staff who are very knowledgeable about aquatics. We've bought from them many times and have taken unwanted fry from us quite regularly

  • 5/5 Anthony F. 2 years ago on Google
    Amazing shop!! I have been before but not since they have opened there new marine room (over a year) due to lockdown but it was well worth the wait. Great range of corals, dry goods and amazing staff.

  • 4/5 Ian W. 2 years ago on Google
    First visit today, had been in Hull for the weekend and just googled marine shops and this one popped up. Lots of different frags of corals and not many over £50.00 really good selection of soft,lps and sps with a small selection of saltwater fish. The lady I spoke to was very helpful. Will visit again when next in the area.

  • 5/5 Ryan D. 2 years ago on Google
    V. Good quality corals at the best price have seen around

  • 5/5 Callum W. 4 years ago on Google
    This place is a great place to get started on a fish tank, overall the layout is great, the staff are really kind. I recommend it to you, deserves this 5 star rating

  • 5/5 Glynn S. 4 years ago on Google
    Amazing aquatic shop, like an Alladins cave or tardis, much bigger than it appears and with very friendly and knowledgeable owners. Definitely recommend a visit.

  • 5/5 #Boogles B. 4 years ago on Google
    Great place always have what we need along with the expertise and advice to help with any of your aquatic needs.

  • 5/5 Glenn S. 4 years ago on Google
    Of you're serous about your fishes well being you really cannot get better advice. Especially for marine tanks and tropical, even though we only have gold fantails (fresh water) they helped my wife and I out with a lot of advice.

  • 5/5 Derek N. 4 years ago on Google
    Excellent,

  • 5/5 Mark B. 4 years ago on Google
    Best shop in yorkshire

  • 5/5 andrew c. 4 years ago on Google
    Really friendly and great stock

  • 5/5 David W. 4 years ago on Google
    Friendly and helpful staff, fairly priced stock.

  • 4/5 Chris H. 2 years ago on Google
    Good shop, well laid out. Friendly and knowledgeable staff.

  • 5/5 Danny C. 1 year ago on Google
    Found by chance but the friendly staff and quality of the animals we've bought from them make this our usual go to for any aquatics going forwards. The staff are knowledgeable and it's clear to see after just a short conversation that they actually care about their animals and aren't just in it for the profit.

  • 5/5 Emma B. 2 years ago on Google
    Staff was happy to give information. Very welcoming and the shop it's self is very clean and the setup is amazing.

  • 5/5 G Campbell R. 5 years ago on Google
    Being a potential returner to marine fishkeeping after a VERY long absence I visited this shop yesterday. Despite asking a lot of probably very dumb questions the staff couldn't have been more helpful and went to a lot of trouble to answer my queries and provide me with information. FIsh looked fat and healthy and corals and invertebrates looked in great condition. The labels describing the fish are excellent and state whether they are reef safe or not. A truly excellent shop and I would have no hesitation in returning there to purchase.

  • 3/5 Linda B. 2 years ago on Google
    Had a selection of marine and tropical fish, but the tanks could do with a clean.

  • 5/5 Richard T. 1 year ago on Google
    Realy nice, clean shop with a wide range of stock and pleasant staff. Worth checking out!

  • 5/5 Paul H. 6 years ago on Google
    Great atmosphere and personal attention to your needs. Set up new reef tank louie was very helpful and very knowledgeable on reef keeping best marine outlet I have been to.

  • 5/5 Jenni W. 1 year ago on Google
    Visited while in Hull on a weekend trip and this shop was FANTASTIC 🤩 The marine section was our personal interest and they had a great variety of fish and dry goods and an awe-inspiring array of corals in every budget category. That in itself would have made the trip worthwhile but they stepped it up another level with the priceless troubleshooting chat with Louis. The excellent customer service and friendly, accomodating team approach will hopefully keep this business thriving for many years to come.

  • 2/5 Thomas N. 1 year ago on Google
    Recently purchased some normal RO water from here and my marine tank has exploded with diatoms I think your RO Filters need changing I now have a 2 centimetre layer of sludge at the bottom of my tank and had to do massive water changes to try rectify I will not be coming again anytime soon you may say this is not the problem bit this water is the only change I have made in my established tank I have already had it running well over 3months

  • 5/5 Thomas R. 1 year ago on Google
    Great choice available and loads of information freely given! If you want marine or tropicals, this is your place.

  • 4/5 Derek H. 1 year ago on Google
    Great for marine and tropical fish, very knowledgeable. Thanks. Borzoi.

  • 5/5 Simon H. 11 months ago on Google
    Lewis and the team are fantastic great knowledge and very friendly and can't help you enough it's the only place I go to for all my fish n tank needs 5☆

  • 5/5 Kerry J. 11 months ago on Google
    Friendly, helpful and knowledgeable staff. Always willing to help when issues arise with our aquariums. Great customer care.

  • 5/5 stelthopuffa 1 year ago on Google
    Great store, got exactly what I wanted. young lad working there was very helpful in assisting me.

  • 5/5 Alan D. 10 months ago on Google
    Fantastic shop amazing selection of frags definitely will visit again ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

  • 5/5 Evie M. 1 year ago on Google
    Kind staff affordable prices. I have Never had a problem.

  • 5/5 Mandy G. 3 years ago on Google
    Very helpful and was very knowledgeable about everything we asked gave recommendations and didn't push for a sale we will definitely be returning

  • 5/5 Connor S. 3 years ago on Google
    Helpful service and good fair prices!

  • 5/5 Brendan B. 3 years ago on Google
    Great service all makes my son feel welcome and top quality products

  • 5/5 Jane B. 3 years ago on Google
    Very knowledgeable and helpful staff. Very honest . Didnt try to just sell us stuff.

  • 5/5 Alfie's R. 5 years ago on Google
    Good lads. Nice stock and selection. Will continue to use

  • 5/5 Michael S. 3 years ago on Google
    Lovely, professional and glowing place, all the freshwater and marine life seems very healthy and happy ! Would recommend a visit !

  • 5/5 ken h. 3 years ago on Google
    Perfect for all your needs great staff 👍

  • 5/5 susan k. 3 years ago on Google
    Louis took his time to talk and explain things to us, very helpful and knowledgeable. Will be returning.

  • 5/5 Alex H. 3 years ago on Google
    Fantastic Shop, friendly staff happy to answer any question, huge selection of marine frags, will be back soon

  • 5/5 danny c. 3 years ago on Google
    Great selection, very fair prices, and helpful, friendly guys.

  • 5/5 Nicola H. 3 years ago on Google
    Really friendly, knowledgeable team who are always happy to help. Well stocked, clean tanks with lots of variety. Nothing is a problem and I always look forward to visiting.

  • 5/5 niloy r. 3 years ago on Google
    Great for marine tank and supplies.

  • 5/5 Shirley H. 3 years ago on Google
    Friendly socially distanced staff, great stock, will return.

  • 5/5 Cheryl B. 3 years ago on Google
    Friendly staff, got exactly what were after. Very good, Will be back.

  • 5/5 Sam J. 3 years ago on Google
    Great guys, great range and the new store is on another level!

  • 5/5 Ashley B. 3 years ago on Google
    Been here a couple times now and love it! Fab staff , stock is what it is still because of Corona but fish look healthy and tanks clean !!!

  • 4/5 Jeff N. 3 years ago on Google
    Good selection of sps and LPS corals along with vast amounts of popular equipment

  • 5/5 Andrew L. 4 years ago on Google
    Fantastic quality corals all your marine needs under one roof staff are so helpful

  • 4/5 Ray C. 4 years ago on Google
    Friendly staff, I went when they was in middle of expanding or it would have been 5 star looked amazing place with lots on offer when finished 👍

  • 5/5 Phil H. 4 years ago on Google
    Best shop for marines to in East Yorkshire

  • 5/5 Donna W. 4 years ago on Google
    Great store, we got lost trying to find this place so we called the store for directions the lady we spoke to was so helpful and even offered to stay on the phone to guide us there, when we arrived the staff were so friendly and helpful, the store has lots of different fish to choose from and are due to expand so can't wait until that happens to visit again .

  • 4/5 William L. 4 years ago on Google
    Good selection and friendly staff

  • 5/5 Steven L. 4 years ago on Google
    Brilliant place helpful staff I would recommend.

  • 5/5 Ben C. 4 years ago on Google
    Great stock and great advice

  • 5/5 Linda B. 4 years ago on Google
    Fantastic..

  • 5/5 UK M. 4 years ago on Google
    Great shop with fantastic customer service

  • 5/5 Michelle D. 4 years ago on Google
    great people very knowledgeable

  • 5/5 kasey c. 4 years ago on Google
    Wonder shop beautiful corals and fish very knowledgeable staff

  • 5/5 Mtb W. 4 years ago on Google
    Pleasant people good knowledge will return in the near future

  • 5/5 Kay J. 4 years ago on Google
    Love Louis and his mum at 🐙8️⃣ always have the time for you and genuine, friendly people. Louis is very knowledgeable and won't hesitate to answer any questions no matter how silly you think you are. Been using them for years and don't hesitate to make the regular journey from York to visit. Thanks

  • 5/5 John H. 4 years ago on Google
    Fantastic shop, some great stock that's not overcrowded. Beautifully set up main display and reasonable prices. Everything looked ckean the fish healthy and a fab range of coral plugs. It's got a reasonable selection of hardware too. Well worth a visit. Very knowledgable and friendly staff/owner.

  • 5/5 Steve B. 4 years ago on Google
    Absolutely brilliant place amazing stock and lots of it, both marine and tropical, also plenty of aquarium treatments and equipment... Also plenty of advice available at hand if you ask...


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ In-store shopping
    • ✓️ Same-day delivery

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