The Right Fish Tank Designer for Your Aquarium

Finding the right fish tank designers for your specially designed aquarium is an important step in ensuring that your aquatic experience is a success.

Whether you are an experienced aquarist or a beginner, it’s important to know the right questions to ask and the right professionals to work with. From the type of tanks to the species of fish you will house, and the design of the tank, there are many considerations when selecting the perfect fish tank designer.

With the right research and guidance, you can make sure that you get the most out of your aquarium and that it is designed and built to last.

Benefits of hiring a fish tank designer or consultant

If you are new to the aquarium experience, working with Pristine Aquariums can help you create your ultimate dream aquarium. Not only will they design a custom-built aquarium to meet your needs, they will also help you with other aspects of setting up your new tank or pond, such as choosing the right water filtration system, selecting the right fish species, to understanding the correct amount of fish food to feed them. Working with Pristine also comes with the benefit of having professionals help you avoid the common mistakes novice aquarists often make. Your new tank will be designed and built to be low-maintenance and a focal point in your space.

What to consider when choosing a fish tank designer

There are a few things you should look for when choosing who to work with, including their experience, portfolio, and approach to bespoke aquariums.

Experience.

Choose a designer who has experience in building custom aquariums and the type of fish you want to house in your home or office set-up.

Approach to design.

When it comes to the design of your aquarium, make sure you communicate your desires clearly and ask questions if you are unsure. You should follow a clear process like our 9 steps to creating exceptional aquariums to make the install an easy process.

How to evaluate bespoke aquariums

When evaluating an installed fish tank, wall aquarium or pond, look at the following to get a better idea of the quality of their work: - Is it well-designed? - Does the tank have an appropriate water filtration system? - Is the aquatic life well-sustained? - Are the fish healthy, happy and active? - Are the water parameters (pH, ammonia, nitrate, etc.) properly maintained?

Follow these steps for a guaranteed positive experience and don’t forget to download our 9 steps to creating exceptional custom aquariums guide today.

The importance of proper maintenance and cleaning

Custom built aquariums should follow recommended water parameters to keep them clean. Fish can be very sensitive, so it is important to maintain a healthy aquatic environment. In addition to maintaining clean water for your fish, it is equally important to clean the fish tank or pond regularly, be it a freshwater aquarium with small fish or a large marine setup.

Tips for creating a successful custom aquariums

Research the species you want to house in your fish tank - Follow the water parameters of your fish - Clean your fish tank regularly - Do not overfeed your fish - Provide appropriate lighting - Maintain good water quality - Do not over stock your environment.

Custom Aquariums come in a wide range of shapes and sizes. Most people picture custom built aquariums as the traditional rectangular shaped tank that is sat on a stand.

Aquariums can also be built into bars, countertops and cabinets. Aquarium room dividers make an interesting feature. Cylinder aquariums can make an impressive statement without taking up a lot of floor space.

Acrylic is recommended over glass for cylinder aquariums because acrylic refracts light at a very similar level to water. Glass refracts light much more than acrylic so fish can look distorted. There is very little distortion when looking through curved acrylic. An oval shaped dream aquarium has the same cornerless appeal as a cylinder shaped aquarium and can be elongated to serve as a spectacular room divider. There is a lot to consider if you want to create a custom aquarium or pond for your home or office. Our team will ensure your dream aquarium provides decades of aquatic joy, Contact us today