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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

After making a 4 hour round trip to buy six Violet Smudge Corys, I got home to find that there was a rogue Julii Cory amongst them! I emailed the Sales team and after explaining the situation and m... See more

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

I recently brought the fishes for my community fish tank, I ordered some kuli loaches and red rainbow fish. But really disappointed with the purchase, I have never found fishes that small size... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easily the best online shop to buy fish from. If I've ever had a problem it's dealt with more than fairly, but it's very rare to have any doas from them anyway. If there's an issue with any fish prior... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My go to company for buying fish these days. Haven't had a sick fish so far, all thriving after over 12 months of using Tropco - further to packing well and sending out well quarantined, healthy fish... See more

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At the Tropco and the Carpco, we pride ourselves in offering a service that exceeds our customers expectations. Whilst in the vast majority of cases, the delivery of live fish goes seamlessly, occasionally problems can arise and it is at this time that our service comes into its own. We are always here and our help and advice is always free. Fish are our passion, not just our livelihood!


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Will forever be my go-to !

Over the past year I've made several purchases and I've never been disappointed. I would really recommend this to any fish enthusiast! The fish are always just as described, good quality and healthy, and the staff are extremely helpful, responding quickly. Overall Tropco is very reliable, never once had to worry about a package.

February 21, 2023
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Thank you for taking the time to leave a review and I am really pleased that you are so happy with our service. It means a lot to us! All the best from The Tropco

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

New tank set up

We decided to set up a fish tank in December. I heard about the Nitrico goop in a magazine and I have been thrilled with the result. The goop arrived on time and we were able to introduce the fish immediately. It's nearly 6 weeks now. The fish are all doing well and the nitrite level is zero. I was sceptical about the claims but it seems to be working perfectly

December 29, 2022
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Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are very proud of our goop and it is making a big difference for a lot of aquarists and their fish up and down the country! All the best from The Tropco

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This company is so good at what it does…

This company is so good at what it does it feels like your being pranked. Maybe thats because other companies are so bad now but either way, they have excellent customer service. I called to ask about sex ratio of fish and the lady actually called down to the floor to check, great! they had a rare fish and the sex ratios were perfect! amazing. then the postage arrived on day in the morning, great! then the packaging was large so that the box couldnt be thrown about, thoughtful! the heat packs were fine and there was a spare bag again to make the delivery smoother for the fish. this should be your go to for buying tropical fish.

January 26, 2023
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Martin, thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review. Our customer service is very important to us and I am pleased that it works as it should! All the best from The Tropco Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Tropco go the extra mile!

This is the second time I have ordered from Tropco.
Taken delivery this morning of 5 Ember Tetras to go with my 9 I received from the same company back in November 2021 (I originally had 10 but unfortunately lost one a couple of months ago)All very healthy and pally with their new mates up in Yorkshire.
I also received my male Crowntail Betta today. He far exceeded all my expectations and is absolutely stunning. I love him to bits! I gave a brief description of what I would like upon ordering and the staff nailed it! Thank you all so much. You deserve a pay rise! 😂
Thanks also to DX couriers too. Brilliant!
One very happy customer.

January 20, 2023
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Thank you for leaving a review for us! We really appreciate it and are so pleased that your are happy with the fish that we have sent you. All the best from The Tropco

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I bought some Nitrico after having a…

I bought some Nitrico after having a sudden spike in Nitrites.
It arrived on Thursday, followed all the instructions and also had a really informative conversation with a gentleman who works for the company.
Checked ammonia level at nine thirty that evening and it was zero.
Checked all water parameters the following morning and everything perfect.
This stuff is amazing and I am relieved that my fish are now all safe.

January 13, 2023
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Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review. Goop really is a game changer and will save thousands of fish and relieve a lot of stress for their owners! All the Best from The Tropco and Nitrico

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The goop is a miracle product!

Bought their ‘goop’ after struggling with total ammonia for a few weeks. Tried EVERYTHING - adding additional (mature) filters, water changes at all kinds of frequencies and amounts, plus a host of different ‘chemicals’. It was just not budging, despite other parameters being totally fine. I was at my wits end, ready to rehome my precious fish and give up the hobby.

Enter the goop - added it to my filter per the instructional leaflet. Didn’t see much change that night, even with a partial water change. Came home from the work the next day to find my total ammonia had dropped from 1-2ppm to ZERO! I ran the test five times, in addition to testing my liquid ammonia, to check the test kit wasn’t broken and I wasn’t missing anything. Yet the tank water was not showing a single trace of ammonia! Phrase ‘lifesavers’ feels very appropriate!!

Honestly cannot recommend they’re goop enough - be that for new tanks, or (like mine), crashed tanks. Not one to leave reviews generally but this stuff is incredible. Thank you!!!

December 24, 2022
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Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review and really pleased that Goop saved the day! All the best from The Tropco and Nitrico

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing Communication

Ordered fish a few days ago. I was impressed with their communication. Given the cold temperatures they are not shipping fish until the weather warms again on Tuesday. Im so pleased they have put the fish welfare ahead of them making money and risking the lives of my new little friends. I cant wait to get them on the 20th.

December 13, 2022
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Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review. It means a lot to us! All the best from The Tropco

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Tropco Fish exchange + experience

Fantastic experience at Tropco, a great place to take in a tone of baby fish for an exchange! Staff really approachable and polite! Never had any problems with fish!

November 18, 2022
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Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review. We will always try to accommodate local breeders if we can. All the best from The Tropco

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have waited 2 weeks before writing…

I have waited 2 weeks before writing for this review. I was aprehensive about buying fish to be delivered and was almost scared to open the box when it arrived. However my anxiety was a waste of time. The fish arrived extremely well pack with heat packs. We have lost 2 fish after a week but to be fair even buying them in the shop previously this has happened. We were also given a couple of extra fish so have the amount we paid for. We aren't to bothered about the size of the fish as we like to see them grow and flourish. we have had out fish now more than 2 weeks and they are happy and healthy. We are very impressed and will use Tropco again and recommend.

December 13, 2022
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Reply from The Tropco

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review. I am sorry that you lost a couple of fish but please remind us of this next time you order and we will make it up to you. Thanks The Tropco

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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Was really pleased with fish and…

Was really pleased with fish and delivery service, bought 16 fish in total to fill a new tank. Noticed some white spots on tetras thought they were just air bubbles, now one of my otocinclus’s is covered head to tail in spots and is barely moving so I assume my entire tank will now get this. Spent over £100 on my fish so will be really disappointed if something happens to them

November 23, 2022
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Reply from The Tropco

Hi Katie, I am really sorry that it sounds like you have an outbreak of whitespot. We do everything that we can to ensure that fish are as clean as they can be but Whitespot is one of those problems that can rear its head even though everything was perfectly healthy before shipment. I will ask Sean to get in touch with you today to see how we can help. Thank you.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I'd highly recommend Tropco to anyone, great fish and fantastic customer service 😀

Wow, what can I say, Tropco and the team working there are nothing short of sensational. I'm a novice in fish keeping so I've needed a lot of help and support and Beth has always been on hand to provide direction and advice. I've messed her about a fair bit but she's always patient with me and provides spot on advice. They understand I'm a novice and I've learnt and awful lot from Beth and the team in a short space of time and my confidence is increasing due to their patience and advice. They have a fantastic stock of fish to choose from and not to mention the gloop......anyone who hasn't tried it is missing out. On the odd occasion a fish hasn't made the journey, and this isn't often, they are fast to offer replacements. Fantastic customer service and an awesome fish farm. Thanks guys.

November 4, 2022
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Thank you so much for the kind review. The girls in the office to an amazing job! All the best from the Tropco Team.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Won't be ordering again,orders 4x…

Won't be ordering again,orders 4x Oscar's wild Oscar meant to be 4-5cm was about 2cm and was eaten immediately by the other Oscar's 12.95 down the pan and another Oscar was meant to be super red Oscar costing 25.95 it's a much cheaper Oscar so scammed.up date emailed me saying he personally been check size and basically I'm wrong according to him and the expensive Oscar just need to change its colour,I got a Oscar not a chameleon.update full refund being returned so I will change my rating when received.updste refunded money so removed 1xstar

November 1, 2022
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This entirely blew me away I've been to…

This entirely blew me away I've been to several lfs stores and these fish were happier and healthier they have settled into the groups in less than a day. they eat well and have no signs of anything like my last batch of barbs that were riddled with parasites and took 6 months to get to a healthy place from a store I went to. they arrived in good time well packed and fairly stress-free. I will be buying more from these guys. thanks tropco A great service for anyone worried about using them.2

October 25, 2022
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent

I had a issue with my order and it was resolved fast and efficiently.

Excellent customer service, excellent quality stock and always packaged superbly. Can’t recommend enough!

September 14, 2022
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Thankyou for reaching out.

EDIT- Thankyou for getting back to me, you answered my questions and made things right. I will use your service again.
EDIT- I THINK YOU HAVE THE WRONG JOANNE? I HAVE NOT HAD A REDUND AND IF YOU READ MY REVIEW THEN YOU WILL SEE THE ORDER YOU JUST DESCRIBED IS NOT MINE? MY ORDER NUMBER IS 83858. The fish came well packaged, however they were not the correct fish, I ordered 2 rainbow and one blue gourami, I was sent 2 blue and one rainbow. I have emailed asking about this and sent photos asking for them to confirm the breeds, unfortunately I did not capture the colour properly due to lighting, I was told I had the correct fish and the difference in colouring was due to receiving females, I can see the fish colouring in person so I know this is wrong, I sent more photos which were ignored, I also asked how they were sexing the gourami as I was under the impression it was done by fin on this breed, I was again ignored. You are quick to take my money but the after sales care is very poor. I have given you over a month to reply before I leave this review. This is a shame as the quality of fish is good, just the wrong fish sent, I have now had the breeds confirmed by 2 reputable aquarists.

August 6, 2022
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Reply from The Tropco

Sorry for the confusion, Joanne. My mistake.
I am, obviously, really sorry that you felt that you had to leave us a 1 star review. Although, we have replied to all of the emails that we have received from you.

Beth replied to you on 15th August, Sean replied to your email on 18th and 19th of August. He replied with
'Morning,
From the images I would have said you have both genders. I would go off the anal fins which seem to be nice and rounded on some of the fish in the images.

Hope this helps.

Sean

We have not received any emails since this. We are here to help and always will as best we can. We certainly never ignore anyone and have replied to your emails.
I will email you again now to see if they are coming through to you.
Thanks
Andy

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

never known a company to have the level…

never known a company to have the level of customer service, they are the A.TEAM, the quality of the fish are 1st rate, they come well care for, well packaged, they also have a 7 day guarantee with there fish, I have bought several times from them and have plans to do so again.

August 20, 2022
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Reply from The Tropco

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review. We really appreciate it! All the best from The Tropco Team!

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ordered corydoras and guppies

Ordered corydoras and guppies , beautiful fish and would highly recommend , however would not recommend the delivery service, the absolute melt was carrying the box out of his van wrong way round which clearly stated this way up and clearly says on box there was fish in it, this is not tropcos fault just the delivery service,

July 31, 2022
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Tropco goop

Tropco goop! Omg this stuff is amazing! Total game changer!.
Added it to my crashed tank and within 3 hours all parameters normal!.
I'm gobsmacked to be honest.
24 hours later and all is brilliant, no massive water change needed! It's brilliant..... totally brilliant!
Thank you so much Tropco from myself and my fish! Awesome stuff!

July 9, 2022
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Reply from The Tropco

Hi Cathy, thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review. We are really pleased that you had such great success with the Goop. It does do exactly what we advertise it to do and is unlike any other bacteria product that you will find on the market!
Thanks again from the Tropco and Nitrico team!

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