The Marine Aquarium specialists

Welcome to Ocean Reef Aquariums

The Marine Aquarium Specialists for over 40 years

Nation wide delivery and installation.

ECCO FRIENDLY SYSTEMS Designed to enhance your environment.

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 maintance,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 dont just build aquariums we provide the full service. Design,Construction,Installation. We provide fish and corals of your choice. Live rock and a maintance contract if required. We provide service and back up on all complete systems.

Specialist in Marine fish,coral and inverts from around the world. We import and export our own stock.EEC and USA. No middle men,we deal directly with the collectors and have weekly shipments of fish and coral. We keep our stock tanks at the same parameters as the sea they come from,generally 1.025 salt. PH 8-3. Temperature 28. We can order any species on special order from small gobies to White tip sharks.

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.

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 Europen 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. Dont 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.

We build terrariums to order and any glass display unit.tanks or commercial units to specification.

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.

Our e mail address is sales@oceanreefaquariums.co.uk

Custom Built aquariums from free standing. hole in the wall. or designer units as shown in the picture to match your existing units. Built in glass or acrylic to suit your needs. We test all equipment used on our installations. We use only good quality products with low electrical consumption. Unless essential for the growth of Hard Corals we do not recommend Metal Halide lighting. For all other purposes T5 lighting is adequate.

Construction notes.

Do not use Melamine. Chip board or MDF for any location involving salt water. The salt will attack the material and cause long term problems. Alternatively use non toxic sealant or real wood such as pine.

In confinded spaces some form of ventilation is required to remove evaporation and heat generated by the lights.

Contact our design department for information.

Modern and traditional styles available with designs to meet your specific needs and locations. shark tanks and Mini reefs for a stunning display. Room dividers. hole in the wall. Free standing units. Reception areas. hotels. doctors. Office. restaurant a stunning living picture. low cost to run and easy maintenance are the special features.

Bring some sun shine to your home/ office

How much will this aquarium cost me. its 6foot 6 inches x 24 x 24 comes as a complete setup. sump,protien skimmer.pumps.T5 lights. with salt up and running �1950 inc VAT. in any colour choice. any door style. delivered and installed extra.

I'm a beginner. What should I do?

There is a great deal of conflict in regard to the keeping of Marine Fish. There are many Experts who claim to know it all. The object of keeping Marine fish/Corals and inverts is to put a piece of the reef in your home. These are very delicate creatures who live in a vast ocean where changes in water quality and parameters are minimal. We are still learning every day about these fascinating fish.

Marine fish are prone to various diseases including white spot. This is caused by stress. Being moved. Incorrect water quality wrong temp or salt levels. It will spread through out your stock killing every thing.

Begin by reading through the various sections on this web site. Whether or not it follows the guidelines set by so called experts. this is based on 40 years of research. Marine fish are easy to keep and I have kept many species for 15 years plus.

These are basic rules with the intension of creating a natural environment suitable for the long term survival of your fish.

The dangers of syphoning water by sucking it down the tube have long been identified as a means of introducing infection and parasites into the human body. These same principals apply to water tipped down the drain from water changes. From an environmental perspective it should be banned.

Follow the guidlines and enjoy your aquarium.

URGENT REQUEST

We desperate require usable diving equipment. Snorkels.flippers. masks. any thing that we can send to indonesia for collectors being trained in using nets. This is the most important issue that you the hobbist can do to prevent the use of destructive fishing, with out the equipment the training can not take place. please support us.

Our systems are designed to use low power consumption. The pumps and lighting use minimum electricity and we therefore do not recommend the use of Metal Halides unless the customer specific requests them. These are for more specialist aquarist who intend to keep hard corals.

In the reef. Hard corals grow near to the surface. require day light lighting at a specific spectrum so that the corals grow and the coral is able to produce high levels of calcium which form its structure. This is a specialist hobby requiring some further knowledge for any level of success.

Soft corals require less lighting as they do not require high calcium levels and are generally located deeper on the reef and need lower levels of light. T5 lighting is generally acceptable.

What is the objective of the sump. Increase in the volume of water. Filtration and all equipment in the cabinet. easy maintenance. No equipment in the aquarium or hanging from it. Does the sump smell. The answer is no it does not. Water flows through the sump at a constant flow.The sea weed (Calurpa) is lit 24/7 so that it grows and absorbs nitrates. the flow of water needs to be adequate to allow the water to produce oxygen. the pump size is calculated to allow for this flow rate.

Will the aquarium flood in a power cut. No the amount of water flowing from the aquarium is calculated and allowed for in the depth of the sump.It is impossible to flood.

There are many people who claim to be experts. After 40 years we are still learning daily about the wonders of the sea and therefore knowledge is gained and opinions change as some thing new is achieved.The challenges must be to learn more about the mysteries of the reef and how the eco system will survive with the rapid changes of global warming. Corals are dying in the oceans they do not have the ability to cope with temperature changes and 28 degrees and above are fatal.

The knowledge gained over the years has assisted in a better understanding of the world we live

HEALTH WARNING

A reef aquarium goes some way towards recreating the reef. There are many micro organisms in the water as well as both good and bad bacteria. Be very wary of siphoning water by sucking it down a tube. All kind of nasty things get drawn into your mouth.

Electricity and water don't go well together. make sure your electrics are safe and wired into a water proof controller. available from us.

The Marine specialists for over 40 years. We supply custom built aquarium and cabinets in any size. Our Mini reef system uses a deep bed sand filter as the basis of our filtration system. We have developed the filter using Sea weed as the base of the system. eliminating the need for water changes. The wide range of Calurpa has under gone considerable testing to ensure that the species used is capable of with standing a wide range of parameters such as temperature and PH.

We have developed the system to a level sufficient to allow our pair of Marble sharks to reproduce since January 2008.and collected two pouches every week of fertile eggs. We currently have 6 baby sharks eating and growing in the nursery tank.

Our Pair of white spotted sand sharks started the reproduction cycle in March 2008 and have consistently laid two pouches every week. These are fertile and in gestation.

For a low maintenance, easy to keep marine system, then choose the mini reef. Designed and installed to meet your own specific needs at affordable prices. All our systems come with a sump in the cabinet. all equipments in the base unit. Only circulation pumps in the main aquarium.

Price range from 1000 x 500 x 600 @ �900 complete. 1200 x 500 x 600 @�1200 complete. 1500 x 500 x 600 Complete @ �1650 and 2000 x 500 x 600 compete @ �1850 other sizes on request.

PUBLIC LIABILITY INSURANCE of �5,000,000 ON OUR APPROVED INSTALLATIONS

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Ocean Reef Aquariums Ltd July 2008 designed by Charlie Dunrow

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HOLE IN THE WALL

There are various ways to achieve a picture wall aquarium. Picture frame on one side as shown below. Cabinet on the other.

False double wall as shown below that.

Its not practical to build an aquarium the thickness of the wall. the deeper the aquarium the greater the pressure of the water on the sides and base. as follows

600mm high = 10mm glass

750mm high = 12mm glass

900mm high = 15mm glass

1000m high = 19mm glass

1200mm high = 25mm glass

any thing deeper that 1200mm has to be in acrylic.

The thicker the glass the greater the cost. generally 15mm and above is built on site.

For quotation ring 01252 343494

Room divider with picture frame view on one side and enclosed cabinet on the other. The thickness of most walls is 9 inches. The volume of water in a marine system is an essential factor. the larger the volume the easier to keep. Any variation in polution levels is slower and therefore easier to control. Small tanks its instant.

Our basic systems are manufactured in pine. this is resistant to salt. MDF,Chipboard etc absorb the moisture. We also build in Hardwood.Oak etc

Style,Colour and size are to customers specification.

One of our very popular classic styles.

3x 2 x 2 in 10mm glass.

cabinet 3x 2 x 30 inches high with two doors.

Sump 30 x 15 x 15 x 8mm with three chambers.

containing protein skimmer and pump. 24w starter and tube. 150w heater. live sand /calurpa. ehiem 1250 return pump.

T5 lighting with timer. Wave circulation pump.

Test kits/salinity tester. salt and bacteria.

Special offer price of �996 inc vat

Maintenance.

We concentrate on building aquariums and cabinets and installing systems nation wide. We have a team of experienced aquarist who carry out maintenance on a contract basis to meet our customers needs. For full details and prices contact us on sales@oceanreefaquariums.co.uk

Lobster tanks

There are two basic designs in the construction of Lobster/live fish tanks for commercial use.

local Lobster who survive in temperature of 15c +

Those imported from the USA requiring temperatures of +5c -10c

custom built to customers specification

WAVE STATION

Ultimate Aquarium. Braceless aquarium with white opti glass in sizes as follows

Wave station 60. 60 x 40 x 40 (20x 16 x 32) �524-00

Wave Station 90. 90 x 45 x 45 ( 36 x 18 x 32) �700 - 00

Wave Station 120. 120 x 50 x 80 (48 x 20 x 32) �1100

no lighting or filtration extra.

Fitted with sump. protein skimmer.return pump.live sand calurpa and bio balls. T5 lighting. price on application.

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