Marine Aquatics Ltd.

Marine Aquatics, specialist suppliers of marine and reef keeping products

Marine Aquatics Ltd. presents itself as a specialist supplier of products and livestock for maintaining marine and reef aquariums. The company states it has accumulated over twenty years of knowledge in reef keeping and in shipping marine-related goods, and it caters both to experienced hobbyists and to those new to the hobby.

Its activity combines online sales with a livestock showroom, where it regularly keeps a wide variety of corals and fish from different countries, aiming to offer a diversity of species and prices suited to different tank sizes and budgets.

Product and livestock catalogue

The company states it has everything needed to set up, stock and maintain a stable marine aquarium. Among the items it lists are skimmers, flow and return pumps, marine salts, R/O units, aquariums, fish feeds, coral feeds, live sands, live rock and light units, as well as other products not detailed.

Livestock is channelled through Reefstock Online, presented as its marine livestock outlet, with corals and critters shipped to your door in packaging the company describes as expert. The visible catalogue includes, among others, foods such as Hot Mysis RS Pellet Fish Food, Reef Zlements pellets and preparations, pumps such as the AI Nero 5 Powerhead, the Real Reef Ready Mixed Box rock, the Nyos Quantum 220 protein skimmer, the Caribsea Life Rock Shapes, the TUNZE Photo Cell, the Aqua Forest All In One Skimmer, Hygger titanium heaters, live copepods and NT LABS Anti Parasite products.

Brands and technology for aquariums

The site highlights several brands and equipment lines, including Ecotech's award-winning Vortech Pumps, AI's Hydra HD lighting series and the Profilux 4 controller, described as future-proof. There are also references to products from Caribsea, TUNZE, Nyos, Reef Zlements, Aqua Forest, Hygger, NT LABS and Marco Rock.

Shipping, prices and customer service

Orders over £65 qualify for free shipping to England and Wales, according to the shop's information. For UK Offshore, Scotland, the Highlands and the Channel Islands, additional charges may apply at checkout. The company states that orders are shipped on a next-day service where possible and that express international shipping is available to more than fifty countries.

Marine Aquatics states it maintains a policy of matching or beating the price of other UK stores when the customer finds a product cheaper, with conditions applying. It also offers a loyalty points programme with every purchase and an advice service from its staff, available by phone to answer questions about products or aquarium problems.

Informative content on reefs

The website publishes news and articles on conservation and marine biology. Among the topics covered are Honduras' nationwide fishing ban to protect coral reefs, grouper and other key species in the Mesoamerican Reef region; the role of mucus in many marine animals; the relationship between parasites found in the faeces of coral-eating fireworms; and the role of sea cucumbers in reef health.

Company details and location

Marine Aquatics Ltd. is registered in the UK with company number 08660644 and VAT number 200711767. Its premises are located at the rear of 43 Leighswood Road, Aldridge, Walsall, West Midlands, postcode WS9 8AH.

(rear of) 43 Leighswood Road Aldridge, Walsall, West Midlands WS9 8AH · Telephone: 01922 455 776 · Email: sales@marineaquatics.co.uk