As a complete aquarium novice I've been into this shop twice in 2 days. Due to a mistake on my part, I purchased a filter that was incorrect and when I called to discuss this with the gentleman owner, he reassured me it could be changed with no problems at all.
I was given a heap of advice on which fish to start off with, on how to test the tanks water to ensure it's cycled correctly, all the bits and bobs needed were sourced and I came away feeling confident that the advice offered was sound and the goods there of great quality and reasonably priced. I didn't feel that although clearly new to this hobby, that I was being taken advantage of in any way, as I feel you are if you go to larger chain pet stores who seem to way lay you with all sorts of jargon and by-products that you don't really need.
On this basis alone, aside from being local and wanting to support local small businesses, that I shall in future be a regular customer and I thank them very much for their friendly and helpful services. read more