| ign="center"> | | | | The plants and fish will need light but it could be |
| A custom aquarium is an option if you have an | | | | natural light, artificial light or a combination. An |
| unusual space or want an in wall aquarium or even | | | | aquarium is heavy even without the gravel and |
| a room separator aquarium. A standard tank | | | | accessories as just the water weighs 8.3lbs per |
| install may fit but it is unlikely to be the best | | | | gallon so you need to ensure the floor has enough |
| solution. So as an alternative many homes and | | | | support. You’ll need an electrical outlet for |
| businesses now look at is custom aquariums. The | | | | the lights, filters and pumps and you’ll have |
| good news is that they are more affordable than | | | | to allow space so that you can walk around the |
| you think whether you are looking at a | | | | tank and do the aquarium maintenance or cleaning. |
| freshwater aquarium, a saltwater aquarium, a pet | | | | How high the tank should be is based on how |
| aquarium, a reef tank or reef aquarium, a coral | | | | people will view the tank. If seated a 30 inch |
| aquarium or any kind of fish aquarium. | | | | stand may be best but it should be raised if you |
| A custom aquarium is likely to cost more than a | | | | are more likely to be standing. |
| standard aquarium because you are paying for a | | | | A major benefit to a custom aquarium is that |
| unique design. However quite often the larger the | | | | you can set it up just the way you want it with |
| tank the less the premium is likely to be. A | | | | all the extra’s you want. So you could |
| custom 150 gallon tank would be more than a | | | | have special features added and holes drilled in the |
| standard 150 gallon tank but not outrageously so. | | | | exact areas you want. It’s one reason |
| However there are decisions that could break a | | | | why I like acrylic tanks as they are easier to |
| budget. The best idea is to consult an expert who | | | | work with. Rather than assume the cost is out of |
| can advise you on these critical issues. Say for | | | | reach I would recommend at least getting a |
| example you want a 32 tank rather than a | | | | quote --- in return you could get the fish aquarium |
| 30 tank. The expert can tell you that this 2 | | | | of your dreams. |
| difference will add significantly to the cost due to | | | | Fish Works was founded in 1990 based on a love |
| the need for thicker acrylic. | | | | of aquariums, fish & creating living pictures |
| Here are some of the factors that a custom | | | | for clients and specializes in aquarium maintenance, |
| aquarium installer will discuss with you. Where you | | | | aquarium cleaning & custom aquariums . All |
| want to put the aquarium as this will dictate size, | | | | personnel have extensive experience in the care, |
| shape and ultimately costs. The space itself should | | | | health & compatibility of tank fish & marine life in |
| not vary in temperature significantly due to | | | | freshwater & salt water aquariums. |
| heating, air conditioning or too much direct sunlight. | | | | Contact R. |