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Friendly Fish Aquatics

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👍👍 Very nice little place, with many fish and other stuff to choose from! Helpful owner who gives great advice. Will do my business at Friendly fish from now on. People often mention fish, tank, shop, friendly, helpful, aquarium, good, Barry, great, advice,


Address

Water Ln, Roydon, Harlow CM19 5DR, United Kingdom

Website

www.friendlyfishaquatics.com

Contact

+44 20 8508 6579

Rating on Google Maps

4.70 (215 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Saturday: 9 am to 5 pm
  • Sunday: 10 am to 4 pm
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 9 am to 5 pm
  • Wednesday: 9 am to 5 pm
  • Thursday: 9 am to 5 pm
  • Friday: 9 am to 5 pm

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  • 5/5 Sandis G. 3 years ago on Google
    Very nice little place, with many fish and other stuff to choose from! Helpful owner who gives great advice. Will do my business at Friendly fish from now on.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Lucy R. 1 year ago on Google
    Firstly I want to say that I personally have had good experiences here, however when in the shop on Sunday I heard a conversation that needs mentioning. A gentleman came in with his daughter, he mentioned his tank was 43 litres, and had two guppies. They then tested his water sample that showed nitrite. But he was still encouraged to buy fish. He said the tank was new. I left before the conversation concluded because if I’d have stayed I may very well have been kicked out for interfering, however why would anyone who values custom encourage someone to potentially kill their fish? A kids fish also 😢 Honestly don’t know if I’ll be returning. I valued this shop until now but the bettas looked half dead and this advice wasn’t appropriate. Regulations need tightening on these shops to prevent this happening repeatedly. It’s a life, not a toy.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Steve W. 2 years ago on Google
    Popped in yesterday for some starter fish and plants for a new aquarium. Very helpful and knowledgeable staff member. Even talked me OUT of one type of fish due to it not being appropriate at this time for the aquarium. Very well stocked with a wide range of fish and other equipment. I will definitely be back - thank you!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 nicola b. 1 year ago on Google
    If there was a no star this is what I would give. Brought a large ghost koi who was in a small tank far to small than it should be in. Felt sorry for the fish and brought him home the fish was acting very lethargic and not as it should called the fish shop to explain the fish shop and he was full of excuses and was just trying to blame everything oyher than he sold a sock gish. The fish has now passed away to say we are devasted is an underdtand statement. Avoid at all costs and
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Fï F. 1 year ago on Google
    Since I found Friendly Fish Aquatics I buy all my fish and supplies from there. Barry and his wife are very friendly and are very knowledgeable. Excellent customer service. Barry gives good advice and keeps all the tanks very clean and have not had any issues with the fish. They have a great variety of tropical fish. I would definitely recommend them.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Eamonn H. 2 years ago on Google
    A terrific pace to get fish, aquarium plants and ornaments. I love popping in every time I’m driving past. The owners (local family owned) are very knowledgeable and incredibly friendly. Their customer service is outstanding too. It’s no wonder that these guys recently got 5 stars from their government inspection in care for their fish; it’s definitely 5 stars from me! Looking forward to going back again soon! I’d definitely recommend.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sandy M. 2 years ago on Google
    We visited friendly fish aquatics today and were very interested in the layout of the store, i loved all the help and advice, i thought Julie was very professional and friendly and helpful, we purched a fish tank and accessories and will definitely be going back
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Zoe B. 6 months ago on Google
    I purchased the Ciano 80 aquarium in white as a package and really pleased a great tank. Julie on the day at the shop was amazing and really supportive. I have to say the most inclusive SEN fish shop we have ever visited so big thank you! After care from Barry was excellent, really knowledgeable any questions on set up, settling in etc Barry immediately answered. Grateful to have found the Friendly Fish Aquatics who were not only the most affordable out of the whole market but also best service throughout. We will pop back soon Many thanks Zoe

  • 5/5 M M. 3 months ago on Google New
    The best aquatic shop, beautiful aquariums and very well kept. Healthy fish and plants. Owner is very friendly and helpful Thank you for every advice you gave me

  • 5/5 Josephine P. 8 months ago on Google
    A really nice friendly and expert advice helped me buy a bigger tank for my fish who over grew his tank I will be going back for more live plants and a fish mate for my fantail

  • 5/5 Muddasar M. 9 months ago on Google
    Great prices ,very helpful lady

  • 5/5 Neil R. 1 year ago on Google
    Always a very pleasant atmosphere - Barry is a pleasure to talk to and is so knowledgeable I just wanted to add that I was treated very sympathetically when speaking about a Snail that had passed away Julie was a real pleasure to speak to today Thanks again to both Barry and Julie for being good people to do business with Thoroughly recommended

  • 5/5 Violet B. 1 year ago on Google
    Barry was so friendly on our visit, fantastic selection of fish and other bits for your aquarium. The kids love stopping there.

  • 5/5 Darrell Pryke (. 1 year ago on Google
    Had a lovely experience there and they are very welcome to me ever time I go in there. Always have loads of different types of fish and have brought many times of fish from this store to go in my tank and would recommend to anyone who wants to get some fish or anything to do with fish stuff they have it.

  • 5/5 Osman H. 5 months ago on Google
    I took my kids here to buy their first fish tank. Staff were very friendly, informative, and helpful throughout the process. I would highly them recommend to anyone.

  • 5/5 the stortford w. 1 year ago on Google
    It's exactly what it says ..he is a friendly guy and very knowledgeable.. a really good little fish shop where you can pick up some bargains he's always available to give you advice and I will be returning.. he had in a tank of some sturgeon which I thought was pretty unique they can grow up to 30 inches..

  • 4/5 James H. 6 months ago on Google
    Quite a small shop in side a garden centre but had plenty of live stock. Got a bargain with a new fish tank. Worth a visit if you're passing.

  • 5/5 amiee a. 2 years ago on Google
    Genuinely such a lovely shop experience. My sister and I came into the shop today to purchase a few small fish for her son to engage with for sensory / talking. The staff member who helped us was so incredibly helpful not to mention the time and care, we wasn’t rushed at all (which we was half expecting showing up so close to closing time) We bought all the bits including a tank to set up for my Nephews new fishy friends and was told in detail how to make sure the fish were safe and happy which was wrote down to keep :) Will be recommending to all friends and family

  • 5/5 George M. 8 months ago on Google
    Brilliant really helpful rang up asking if they had a certain fish. They told me the date they would come in and when they would be available even went out there way to text me saying the fish could be collected ! Thanks for your help and also the prices are great!!

  • 5/5 Nicola M. 1 year ago on Google
    Great little fish shop. Everyone is so nice and helpful. We have brought many fish from here and will continue to do so

  • 5/5 Anna M. 1 year ago on Google
    My partner and I inherited a marine aquarium when we bought a house. After learning how to look for after such an aquarium we wanted to introduce a few more fish and went to Friendly Fish Aquatics. After explaining the set up of our current fish tank and which type of fish we already had the sales person helped us selecting suitable fish. In addition to the fish we also picked a crab and two cleaner shrimps. We were told in detail how to introduce them into our tank and everything went smoothly. All fish appear happy and healthy :)

  • 5/5 M S. 1 year ago on Google
    Good range of fish very good quality. Friendly staff and well stocked I get all my fish and accessories there now

  • 5/5 Keith T. 1 year ago on Google
    This is a gem of an aquatic store that I only discovered during lockdown. Sure, It's only small, but they carry a great selection of fish, including some rarer types, and invertebrates. There is also a good range of foods, (including live at the weekends) plants and accessories, all at reasonable prices. Barry and Julie are really welcoming and knowledgeable, and are my first port of call for my fishy needs. I recommend Friendly Fish Aquatics to you all. Give them a try :)

  • 5/5 Jeremy G. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice aquarium shop, manager is very helpful and knowledgeable good selection of healthy fish

  • 5/5 Nadia W. 2 years ago on Google
    The fish look amazing and healthy, the selection is great, many plants to choose from and very friendly service, definitely recommend going here.

  • 3/5 Tanya W. 2 years ago on Google
    Went yesterday with my brother to pick up some fish Nice friendly owners and my brother was impressed with the elephant nose fish

  • 5/5 Dave R. 2 years ago on Google
    A great selection of fish. Prices are fair, and fish are healthy. I'm sure their hardware is fine, and advise , good in that direction also.

  • 5/5 David G. 2 years ago on Google
    Bought a new aquarium set for my youngest grandson Christmas present as he loves fish, comes complete with heater, filter, led lights at a great price in u

  • 5/5 Svetlana S. 2 years ago on Google
    Great place to get everything for your fish tank.

  • 4/5 Jack N. 2 years ago on Google
    Knowledgeable staff, friendly with good advice.

  • 5/5 Michael B. 2 years ago on Google
    Great owner. Knowledgeable and friendly. Small shop but very healthy fish and excellent standards of cleanliness including quarantine and records of breeders/suppliers. Nice supply of aquarium stock and supplies.

  • 5/5 Jane B. 2 years ago on Google
    Very nice and helpful people, advised us how to transport our fish all alive after a 5 and half hours journey

  • 5/5 Andrew S. 2 years ago on Google
    my 1st vist and it won't be the last Barry was so helpful 1st class thank you for your help kind regards andrew 💯💥😎


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Service options
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Kerbside pickup
    • ✓️ In-store pick-up
    • ✓️ In-store shopping

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