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The Marine Specialists for over 40 years
Nation wide delivery and installation.
ECCO FRIENDLY SYSTEMS Designed to enhance your environment
NO WATER CHANGES,LOW RUNNING COSTS AUTOMATED SYSTEMS
AT AFFORDABLE PRICES AND ONLY AVAILABLE FROM US
Commercial and residential.
Custom Aquariums to your specification.
Much has been said about the difficulty in keeping marine fish.There are so many conflicting opinions on the way forward in keeping marine species in captivity. from the extreme of banning the import of wild caught fish completely to variations in what the filtration system should achieve.Improvements in the equipment and modern filtration has made a significant difference to the success in keeping these beautiful creatures. Not hard to keep and don't need any expert skills just common sense and patience is the most important factor. Our aquariums are custom made to your specification. They are only available directly from us. At prices direct from the factory. Delivered and installed.
To the average fisherman/collector in most fishing communities. fish are a business, to pay the bills and feed the children. Just because they are more prettier than the cod or the sole is irrelevant. Its a means of earning money. Just like our own fishing communities are having to adjust to quotas and regulations in order to strike a balance between sustainable fishing and destroying the reef,we the aquarist have an important part to play in this process.
By improving the aquarium system and creating a better environment we reduce the numbers of fish that die prematurely and subsequent numbers imported. Many aquarist give up because they are too hard to keep. that's not true. By understanding the needs of these incredibly creatures we can do a better job of supporting them.
The information that you the aquarist gain by your own application of the hobby is invaluable in leaning about the wide range of species. that survive in the aquarium.
In this modern society with central heating and increases in climate change.We need to look at our own personal space and adapt to new environments. In many countries air conditioning is a basic requirement.In Europe this has not been an essential factor. Our systems have been designed and developed to adjust to modern society. With no water changes,a substantial reduction in the use of water. less pollution being pored down the drain. less time in maintenance,and the added advantage that only pure water evaporates from the system. this is a substantial benefit in modern house design by increasing moisture levels to a normal level.
The equipment used in our systems will reduce power consumation in times of economic crises and enhance the environment by producing much needed oxygen levels. The fish live longer and are happier in a mature natural environment. eliminating the need to replace unhealthy or dead fish. The lifespan in a mature marine aquarium should be up to twenty years and more for most species.Custom built to your specification.With choice of colour and style these systems are the ultimate in Marine fish keeping.
We don't just build aquariums we provide the full service. Design,Construction,Installation. We provide fish and corals of your choice. Live rock and a maintenance contract if required. We provide service and back up on all complete systems. We provide systems suitable for the total beginner to large custom built aquariums for the office/hotel/restaurant. All our systems are designed for low maintenance.
For the beginner we offer valuable information guide to marines/guide to marines part 2 and aquarium conversion ideal for the beginner.These come complete and guaranteed for two years.
Most aquatic and Garden centres sell ready made aquariums such as juwel/Rena Aqua one.these are not designed for marine fish,they are suitable for cold water and tropical. So what is the difference. We do a conversion to this aquariums to make them suitable for marine aquariums. Nothing hanging from them.no unsightly pipes just a wonderful piece of furniture.
The oceans are so vast and so deep that there is very little variation in salt levels.PH and temperature. Marine fish do not have the ability to adjust to variations in the parameters. This is why people will tell you they are hard to keep. They are hard to keep in a system designed for tropical fish who encounter wide range of variations in lakes and rivers.
The objective of keeping marine fish is to take a piece of the reef and put it in your home. I have kept A yellow tank. Regal tang and a Majestic Angel for over 15 years in the same aquarium. Our succes in building these systems resulted in closing our shop and concentrating on building marine aquariums. Our Manufacturing process in conjunction with European glass allows us to produce high quality systems at an affordable price.
Manufacturer of Glass aquarium,Sumps,cabinets and complete set ups for tropical or marine fish. Hole in the wall. Free standing units or display tanks. Any size and any shape. we build aquarium up to 20ft long and 4 ft deep.+. Our Aquarium are manufactured in New glass direct from the manufacturer in sizes from 8mm to 24mm thick Dependant on depth. Large aquarium are built on site.
Our cabinets and hoods are made in pine. this is due to the adverse effects of salt water on Melamine,MDF and chip board which do not meet health and safety regulation in areas involving water and condensation. The pine can be stained and sealed in any colour choice. The backs of the aquarium are usually painted in blue emulsion but any colour choice available. We also build the front and side panels and the hood in solid hardwood ie Oak etc to customers specification. The additional cost of the materials added to the quotation.
Don't settle for second best. There is no comparison between tropical and marine. they are entirely different. Most standard aquariums are manufactured for cold water and tropical. Marine fish are far more complex not having the ability to cope with the same levels of pollution. People say they are too hard to keep. that isn't true. most failures are down to a totally inadequate filtration system. and stocking too soon and to quickly. successful marine keeping requires patience. Don't be fooled by inexperienced so called experts who will sell you some thing not designed to do what you expect it to do. External filters are not appropriate for a marine set up.A deep bed sand filter is the ultimate system.producing natural sea water. All equipment used has been tested and approved as the best available value for money. No water changes. Double the stocking levels and expand to suit your own specification. All our systems are individual made to your own requirements.
We do Marine conversion on most make of Aquarium. Fitted with a sump including hole drilling service. £25 per hole. Tank connector £8-50 and double wier to draw water from the surface and the base of the aquarium. £40 per wier.
We only use new glass from the manufacturer. Beware of cheap aquarium built with reclaimed glass from shop fronts.
All our installations comply with Health and Safety regulations. we export to the USA, Germany and other EEC countries. Delivery and installation.See terms of business.