Tanked Up Marines

Tanked Up Marines Tanked Up Marines
ANIMAL ACTIVITY LICENSE NUMBER: AW28423

Tanked Up Marines
True honest advice from an enthusiast
I've kept and specialised in these guys for nearly 20 years
Advice on what works and what doesn't

19/01/2025

Thank you all again for your support this week
We wouldn’t be here without you guys
❤️❤️❤️
Your all amazing friends

18/01/2025

Just a big thank you to all of you that called in today
Your support means a lot to us
X

17/01/2025

On a more positive point

We’ve a lot of marine species available right now

Our holding systems are pretty full

And with current customer feedback we seem to be pretty cheap in our pricing of livestock

Plus we will try our best to price match any DD Aquariums that are offered online

Cheers peeps x

17/01/2025

Good evening friends

I would like to start by acknowledging that another local Aquatic Outlet has decided to close down their retail store

I’m absolutely sure that this wasn’t by choice and pretty sad from a company that I used to shop there as a hobbyist

Just the ever increasing livestock, staffing and overhead costs

It is also the same for us
As an independent business which doesn’t have the resources of finance behind us
Every call in customer keeps us going and is truly appreciated

We understand that online orders from well established companies can save you money

They can do this through bulk buying with smaller margins for retail due to their turnover

What they don’t sell online is expert advice on how to care for the inhabitants needs

You tube
Yes it’s informative with some sound advice
But also with conflicting information

We always offer 100% care for our clients

I got one wrong recently
My mistake overtired
And I’ve apologised sincerely as best I could

But I’m still proud to offer you guys the best marine stock and service in the Preston area

Thank you everyone for reading and your continued support

Kind regards
Marcus x

Hi guys After three weeks of your patience Fresh live food is back in stock All preorders have been fulfilled and are re...
16/01/2025

Hi guys
After three weeks of your patience
Fresh live food is back in stock
All preorders have been fulfilled and are ready for collection
But we’ve made sure that’s there plenty left for call in customers

Brine Shrimp £1 per bag
Phytoplankton £1.50 per bag
Copepods £1.50 per bag
And we have plenty of River Shrimps available at £4 per scoop ( which is approximately 20 or more )

02/01/2025

Hi friends
So to let you know that I restocked on marine livestock today
Something for everyone
All pre orders have been fulfilled and are ready for collection when you are ready
Our premium coral system is bouncing with new extremely nice pieces just waiting for their forever home
Informed advice always offered before any purchase
It’s the reason why so many of you offer us 5 star reviews
Cheers
Marcus

Second on my prior post ITS A HUGE MASSIVE HUG TO EVERY SINGLE ONE OF YOU FANTASTIC PEOPLE THAT HAVE BEEN SUPPORTIVE OF ...
29/12/2024

Second on my prior post

ITS A HUGE MASSIVE HUG TO EVERY SINGLE ONE OF YOU FANTASTIC PEOPLE THAT HAVE BEEN SUPPORTIVE OF OUR BUSINESS DURING 2024

We will continue to support all of you moving forward

And to any newbie’s looking into this great hobby in 2025

We are here for your journey
No hard sales
Just good advice
Which is always free when you call in

Thanks guys again

YOUR THE BEST CUSTOMERS AND FRIENDS

Wishing everyone the very best for 2025

Marcus, Chris and Tina x

We are back open on Thursday the 2nd of January

29/12/2024

Good evening peeps
So a couple of things to mention tonight

Unfortunately the first one is my gripe

Tanked Up Marines is welcoming to everyone, whatever your race, colour or creed

We are also extremely proud to be able to advise you properly on how to look after your livestock with
5 star reviews on both Facebook and Google Maps

We care about what we offer
Always offering true informative answers before your new set up or livestock purchase

So my gripe?

I offer loyalty to the guys that shop with us
Obviously not all the time as exploring other stores is absolutely part of our hobby

But I’m afraid we are not Google
So many questions about problems from people that have never even walked through our door
We are Not Second Best for a reason

If you want to get into the aquatic world
Especially marines, and consider their wellbeing of importance

Then please just call in
You guys support us
And our pledge is to guide you correctly ten fold back

Don’t be miss sold
Don’t be miss lead
Don’t go to a till filling store

And please
Don’t message me unless you are prepared to call in and support us

On a final note on this subject

In the last ten years of us trading
Three large well established companies have closed down in our local vicinity

That kind of says it all
Once tried, I’d estimate around 90% continue returning on a regular basis to which we love you all for trusting in us

Gripe Over

Marcus x

27/12/2024

Hi guys
Back open this weekend 11am until 4pm for your essential top ups
😁😁😁

So that’s it for us until next Weekend Just a massive THANK YOU to all you fabulous peeps Past , present and future for ...
23/12/2024

So that’s it for us until next Weekend
Just a massive THANK YOU to all you fabulous peeps
Past , present and future for supporting us
Merry Christmas to you all
Personally I’m looking forward to a few days off
Some great food and maybe a hangover 😵
A special mention to our friends that were extremely kind in bringing us cards and gifts
It means a lot guys x
Hopefully Santa makes all of your dreams come true
Thanks again everybody you’re all extremely special to us
Marcus, Chris and Tina 😍

20/12/2024

Final one friends
I’m afraid that
Unfortunately our loyalty scheme will be coming to a close at the end of this year
We tried it but as a bricks and mortar store
We found that that it wasn’t really working for us
Some receipts trying to be redeemed well after their expiration date
But more importantly
We just can’t afford to lose money anymore
Running a shop costs us a lot of money with utility bills
2024 has been a good year for us
But my friends
To keep us going in a sustainable manner
And you want us to continue to stock our diverse range
I’m afraid as said loyalty rewards will be discontinued
All of you that hold receipts within a three month period will be honoured up until the end of the year
Sorry peeps
But thank you for your understanding

We stock petty much everything for your aquatic needs Whether it be freshwater or marine Our stock range is enormous Sup...
20/12/2024

We stock petty much everything for your aquatic needs
Whether it be freshwater or marine
Our stock range is enormous
Super expensive big brand names isn’t always our first thing to offer you unless justified
Of course we can supply you with them if required
But our goal in which we have many customers that trust in my advice is to offer more affordable options
All do the same job
Have the same warranty
But a lot easier on your wallet or purse
If we can make your aquarium a success
Does it really matter that much what brand name is scrolled across the product when hidden in a sump cabinet

Looking for an aquarium that is suitable for your chosen fishes needs At Tanked Up we offer FREE true professional advi...
20/12/2024

Looking for an aquarium that is suitable for your chosen fishes needs
At Tanked Up we offer FREE true professional advice on your initial setup and your successful journey moving forwards
We are proud to say that our advice is second to none
And that we will replace for free any losses incurred during the initial process if you follow our instructions
Online offers may be cheaper
But we’re not aware of any proper care issues moving forward
Apart from Google of course
But not a store owner who has looked after fish for thirty years or more
Our pledge is
Once a customer
Always a friend whatever your concerns

Not forgetting you Trop guysWe have just stocked up again with everyone’s favouritesLoads of amazing Guppies Including I...
20/12/2024

Not forgetting you Trop guys
We have just stocked up again with everyone’s favourites
Loads of amazing Guppies
Including
I was trying to stay off the Xmas theme
But what the H/-l
SANTA GUPPIES
🤣🤣🤣🤣

We also have available some other stand out pieces at great prices The likes ofPlatesTrachys Lobos And CatsOh and a coup...
20/12/2024

We also have available some other stand out pieces at great prices
The likes of
Plates
Trachys
Lobos
And Cats
Oh and a couple of Orange Hammers running blue streaks running through the heads ( flipping beautiful )
Not to mention the other 30 plus examples available

20/12/2024

Hi guys
So some of you may already know that we’ve got a stunning Holy Grail Torch and two Fantastic Atomic Torch coral colonies available each with three thick stem double head branches
Priced respectively at £499 for the Grail and £349 for the Atomics
The video is when they first landed around five weeks ago
They are bigger, brighter and stronger now that they have settled in
So I’m in a position to start fragging them safely
Honestly my IPhone camera isn’t the best and different lighting spectrums can effect true colours
But that said you all know that I’m extremely honest when I say that these are great
And also cheaper than any eBay sellers
So all that said
The Grail double heads will be priced at £175
The Atomic double heads at £125
If you’re interested then viewing is recommended around 2 / 3pm as my lights only come on at 11
So obviously they need time to wake up for full polyp extension
Cheers
Marcus and Chris

Good evening our friends It’s nearly that time of year again And our ship has just arrived full of fantastic goodies jus...
05/12/2024

Good evening our friends
It’s nearly that time of year again
And our ship has just arrived full of fantastic goodies just in time for our Christmas Raffle

Everything is clear wrapped
But just so that you know what’s on offer
Here’s the run down of what you may be walking away with

So in no particular order

1 Quality Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds with a case charging box

2 A Satin king size duvet set in grey

3 Original Barbie toy horse set with sound

4 Original Lego chain reaction design and build set

5 A Crocks slow cooker pot

6 A Burrow Bunny Teddy Bear

7 An Original Mechanics science museum hyper car

8 A Bluetooth speaker

9 An Astronaut space light projector

10 A 2nd Generation original Ring indoor camera

11 An original Bosch cordless screwdriver set with attachments

12 An original Hasbro electronic “ Operation “ game

13 A Double pack of outdoor security cameras ( 2k video with colour night vision and audio )

14 A cuddly Shark Teddy

15 Police Eau De Parfum ( for the ladies )

16 Police Eau De Homme ( for the gents )

17 A slimline portable 1000mAh portable power bank for your gadgets

18 The latest 2025 edition of the Guinness Book of records

19 A fluffy plush adorable cuddly Dolphin

20 A kids 32 piece tool box set with power drill and great pieces to copy on dads ( or mums ) DIY projects

21 The latest new generation Alexa Smart Echo Dot Speaker

22 An original Monopoly Christmas Edition game set

23 A Toshiba 32 Inch HD Ready Smart Fire TV

24 A Tanked Up Marines Gift Voucher £100

25 Our hospitality, we will be offering as last year sandwiches, drinks and nibbles free of charge

We would love to see you all on Sunday the 22nd around 1pm
Everyone who is present gets to choose off our ship as the raffle is called

But of course we realise that some of you may have commitments elsewhere that Sunday

But if you have purchased a ticket and your number is called out
Prizes will still be available for you to choose from on what’s left on the bridge next time you call in

Tickets cost £2.50 each

Please get involved
It’s a lot of fun

Thank you peeps as always

Marcus, Chris and Tina

01/12/2024

Thank you again
To all of you awesome friends that supported us this week x

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Thursday 11am - 5pm
Friday 11am - 5pm
Saturday 11am - 5pm
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Hi guys So some of you may already know that we’ve got a stunning Holy Grail Torch and two Fantastic Atomic Torch coral colonies available each with three thick stem double head branches Priced respectively at £499 for the Grail and £349 for the Atomics The video is when they first landed around five weeks ago They are bigger, brighter and stronger now that they have settled in So I’m in a position to start fragging them safely Honestly my IPhone camera isn’t the best and different lighting spectrums can effect true colours But that said you all know that I’m extremely honest when I say that these are great And also cheaper than any eBay sellers So all that said The Grail double heads will be priced at £175 The Atomic double heads at £125 If you’re interested then viewing is recommended around 2 / 3pm as my lights only come on at 11 So obviously they need time to wake up for full polyp extension Cheers Marcus and Chris

Every now and then we get something extra special to offer you Loving your Torch garden Or just wanting to add a masterpiece before Christmas Then please may I ask Anyone interested in a Holy Grail Torch colony or an Atomic Torch colony We have one very healthy Grail and two super Atomics available These don’t come around that often and are much sort after Of course this makes them premium in price I could frag them But cutting them up to me seems sad I understand that it makes them more affordable But it can be stressful to the animal So as they are The Grail is £499 The Atomics £349 Which is pretty cheap considering when single cut up heads range from £100 to 200 each Just to note These pictures were taken at 4pm when they have extended If you visit first thing when we open up tomorrow at 11am then they will be a lot smaller as our reef lights only start at 10.45 Also my camera isn’t of the highest quality So viewing is highly recommended Finally to add I’m not till orientated Special animals like these need extra care and preservation If you are on our reef care program then you are good to go If not then maybe it is something that you should consider Just bring in a water sample and we will analyse with professional kit Not inadequate dip testers as the others use 😩 We are the best marine specialists for a reason Because we care about our livestock and you

Good evening again my friends Are you looking for inspiration This is another system of which I have had the pleasure to work on with my client All the stock was purchased from our store including the setup Providing on going support with our superior water testing and advice the results are there for you all to see Enjoy the video guys

I can't recommend Tanked Up Marines enough! Marcus supplied and installed all the equipment in my fish room, and the attention to detail is unmatched. From setting up the perfect equipment to stocking my marine tank with everything I could ask for, the entire process was seamless. Marcus's expertise and passion really shine through, and my fish and corals are thriving. If you're looking for someone who truly knows marine aquariums inside and out, look no further than Tanked Up Marines! This is the five star review that George one of my clients left me on my Google business page Let me start by saying Many of you fantastic guys have recently left me and my business your fantastic support on our Google business page of which we can’t thank you enough ❤️❤️❤️❤️ But as I built this system from the start With some humble politeness Of course I’m proud I’m not publishing it for self gratification This is a huge marine system We care for all our clients wether it be a saltwater system Tropical fresh water system or your outdoor cold water pond Proper advice on any type of fish care is what we do correctly from the start , to advise on the correct procedures to lead you in the beginning of your expectations of this beautiful hobby Fishy love to you all guys 🐡🐠😍 Tanked Up Marines In Ashton (PR2 2JN )

Evening peeps Thought that some of you might enjoy an update on the 2500 litre system that I installed and maintain Currently six months in now since it was switched on, and to be honest I couldn’t be happier with where we’re at Even with the extremely high stocking levels The water perimeters are stable in a good place as can be seen by the health of the corals both softies and LPS My dosing solutions are working perfectly And my client seems very happy with the results and service that I’m offering My apologies for the video I didn’t take my orange filter lens so everything is a bit blue I’ll try to remember next time I go to take it with me so that I can capture the full beauty that this aquarium has to offer Hope you like it guys Cheers Marcus 👍👍👍

We have two more systems holding corals An extensive selection of marine fish And of course plenty of clean up crew All offered at very competitive prices If you haven’t tried us out yet Your missing out on PROPER SUPPORT IN YOUR REEF KEEPING JOURNEY That I will guarantee to you Marcus

A couple of quick videos of just one of our coral holding systems

These are the NY Knicks Torches that I mentioned last night All have thick stems not the scrawny thin type Selling fast at these absolute bargain prices You won’t find cheaper anywhere Only one single head left at £65 And two double heads at £120 each They are currently £180 per head on eBay Open tomorrow 11am until 4pm

How to build a proper sustainable aquarium

Thanks for engaging friends The videos that I have posted are only a fraction of what you marine guys are looking for Of course we can’t stock everything But, I have missed loads that we do have Cleaner Shrimps Fire Shrimps Peppermint Boxer Shrimps Sand sifting Goby’s Nems I could go on and on So if you haven’t tried us out yet?

This is our current stock of mostly hard corals But there are softy’s in there too Pretty much something for everyone’s budget Torches Hammers Elegance Gsp Zoas Plating Monti And too much more to list

In our impeccably clean fish only holdings We currently have on offer many more species From Damsels to Dwarf Angels Blennys to Mandarins Tangs to Wrasses Angler fish to Porky Puffers And loads more

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Tanked Up Marines Get honest advice from marine enthusiasts. We've kept and specialised in marine fish for nearly 20 years. We want to give you the best advice on what will work and what won’t.