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AQUATICS LIVE OLYMPIA
 

Talk to June our experience Technical operator.Has been involved with marine fish for 20 years. We can answer your questions. Confused about information you've been given,As committed hobbyist we are here to offer advise on any subject on fish keeping. If we are not on line leave a message and we will arrange to chat to you.

SALT WATER TANKS

Custom made including the doors available in any size. Due to the current cost of Acyclic we no longer build acyclic aquariums and sumps but in thickness of glass from 6mm to 25mm.

The time to complete the installation varies considerably on the size and location of the installation.

any enquires to sales@customaquariumcompany.com

NEW NEW NEW

Available our range of Skimmers/Lighting/Chillier and much more click on the link above under Marine Equipment lighting. Guaranteed for either Marine or Tropical and used on our current systems.

MARINE AQUARIUMS

Wide range of styles.colours and sizes. The essential factor in cabinet construction is the ability to take the weight of the aquarium and to spread the load evenly across the floor. The frame is constructed of 3x2 pine with 18mm top and base and 12mm back.

the front and sides to customers specification. Most aquariums in aquatic shops and garden centres are specifically designed for tropical fish. adapted for marine with hang on skimmers. external filters which are totally unsuitable.

if you want Marine fish. The initial investment is essential in keeping marine fish in an appropriate environment. will ultimately save money iin replacing fish that die because they are not properly cared for.

Beware of false claims by inexperienced and unqualified operators. We are licenced by DEFRA

AQUARIUM INSTALLATION.

Most of our range of home aquariums and conversions can be installed in several hours in one visit. Because of Health and Safety regulations large aquariums are assembled on site due to the weight and size. some of these can take 12 weeks to complete depending on size.and curing time of glass.

NEW NEW NEW

Redesign wier taking up a fraction of the space. increased efficiency and silent running.Drawing water from the bottom and the top. turn over rate x 4 tank volume. increased oxygen levels. easier to conceal and requires no maintenance. Keeps live rock in peak condition drawing water through the rock. No dead spots, excellent circulation.

Constant water flow through sump. Skimmer operates 24/7, recommend auto top up to ensure consist salt water level.

Don't waste money on systems designed for tropical. buy salt water filtration systems designed to do exactly that. 

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Our New Workshop

The new premises offers greater flexibility in the manufacture of Aquariums and cabinets.with five experienced staff both in the construction and installation of our products we are able to offer an improved service.

We have a sperate tank building room and fish house as well as our work shop facility. We able to build systems in any size in glass up to 5 metres.

 

REGISTERED AQUARIUM AND CABINET  MANUFACTURER

Master Aquarium Builders and cabinet makers.

Want some thing totally unique and built to your own specification then your at the right place.

Our cabinet finishes come in a range of woods.

White Beech, White Oak,Sapele, Cherry, Pine, White Ash, Or stained to your colour. Plain sprayed doors to your specification. Wide range of options. We also build solid wood front and side panels with matching hood and choice of doors and handles manufactured by our qualified cabinet maker.

We are manufacturers of custom built aquariums and cabinets. We are not a pet shop but a manufacturer specializing in Tropical amd Marine systems.Our cabinets are hand made with a choice of finishes. We offer the complete service from building to your specification.delivery and installation. Live rock/live sand. Fish and corals of your choice. Maintained and support.

Don't be fooled by cheap aquariums built in reclaimed glass. You get what you pay for.

Do you have two to three hours a week for 10% water changes. Buy expensive fish you cant keep.Install  a set up designed for Tropical fish and useless for Marines.

If the Answer is no, for total satisfaction buy the best. All our systems are Guaranteed for two years.

We can provide site inspection for that special project. offer advice and support during the whole period of installation.includes Building,electrical and plumbing services from our expert team.

We supply both trade and retail from our licenced premises

By appointment only weekdays  and weekends due to our work load and installations.

We are extremely busy and we recommend you contact us by email as we may be on delivery.

 Custom Aquarium Company Ltd

Unit 1

23 Salisbury Grove

Mytchett

Camberley

Surrey

GU16 6BP

Office 01252 370256

mobile 07837611542

We do not give quotations by telephone please e mail your request to sales@customaquariumcompany.com

 We have been building aquariums for ten years. Initially we used a syphon box and trickle filter.Totally unreliable and ineffective. Our customers want a low maintenance system with limited maintenance costs. If you have several hours per week available to carry out water changes and buy salt and water then this system is not for you.

Marine fish prefer mature water. water changes can not provide the identical temp/salinity and therefore creates an imbalance in the system killing off valuable bacteria. The water disposed off down the drain contains salt and waste from the tank. putting extra pressure on the water purification system.

To keep marines buy a system designed to do the job.

Our cabinets are constructed on 3x2 pine,with 18mm ply top and bottom.12mm back panel. choice of  front and side panels.

Not flat packed. delivered assembled and ready to use.

We endeavour to carry out site inspections on every project to establish any difficulties in access and location of the system.

We are able to provide equipment for our systems at considerably less than the RRP by putting together a package to suit the system we are installing.

Live sand/live rock are an essential factor in the maturing process. by using RO water.Quality salt mix the maturing process is substantially reduced to approx for weeks from 12 weeks by reducing the initial pollution levels of the aquarium.

Uncured rock takes up to eight weeks to cure and prolongs the maturing process.

The calurpa has to be a specific species as certain sea weeds are sensitive to PH and salt levels. Use only our Calurpa tested over ten years of production.

The roots must grow in the substrate to be effective in the reduction of Nitrates.

Why are water changes not required.

The system produces natural evaporation of water. this is created by the movement of water in the aquarium.exchange of gasses at the surface,flow of water down to the sump. this evaporation is what takes place in the sea.

salt does not evaporate only pure water and therefore its pure water that needs to be replaced. Using an RO unit and float switch the salt levels in the system remain stable and constant.

In the summer temperatures rise due to fluctuations in the surrounding environment. If the temperature in the room rises so also will the aquarium.it is effected by the surrounding temperature.

Corals and fish can not survive in temperature of 28c and above. A chiller is necessary and evaporation increases.

The succes of keeping marine fish is to maintain a constant environment of salt/ph ammonia and temperature.

The biological cycle is ammonia/nitrite and Nitrate if nitrates levels are high its the end product of high ammonia. cut down on feeding and increase bacteria.

 

 

 

 

 

 

All  our aquariums carry a two year guarantee and covered by our public liability insurance.

our installation team are experienced in all forms of construction work.including all ground work and building work. electrical and plumbing services. 

we are able to under take assessment of floor loading for large aquariums. Hole in the wall.Shop fitting and commercial installations.Acrylic aquariums up to 500mm thick,and installation of commercial projects.

all construction enquiries sales@customaquariumcompany.com

 

 

AQUARIUM DESIGN AND BUILD COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL.

Site inspections, not sure what you want. need advice, 70 pounds up to 100 miles from Farnborough. price on application for any other distance.

What do I get. written report and recommendation.

AQUATIC CONSULTANCY

We offer a constancy service for marine/tropical and cold water fish. We also provide a design service for filtration systems. We provide site inspections and written reports based on an hourly rate of 25 pounds per hour. You can provide us with photographic evidence and test results for a prompt response to your enquiry.

THE FISH DOCTOR

NEW SERVICE for beginners and experience aquarist. E mail us with your question and receive a professional response. Due to pressure of work this may not be instant but we aim to reply in 24 hours.

customaquarium66@gmail.com

 

 Lighting 
These amazing low cost lights unit are real value for money. available in Black and silver.In tropical or Marine with single cable as standard £50 for double cables operating separably.

HA662

Features

One Halide bulb
Two T5 Tubes
Two LED clusters (20 LED's per cluster)
One halide cooling fan
Brackets and ceiling suspension wires and fittings included
All Bulbs / Tubes included
Halide operation run by one external ballast

Specifications

Halide power; 1 x 150w
T5 power; 2 x 24w
LED's x 40
Power cables x 3
Dimensions; 600 x 350 x 68 mm
12 Months Warranty

PRICE £199-99

HA66

Features

Three Halide bulb
Four T5 Tubes
Four LED clusters (20 LED's per cluster)
Three halide cooling fans
Brackets and ceiling suspension wires and fittings included
All Bulbs / Tubes included
Halide operation run by three external ballasts

Specifications

Halide power; 3 x 150w
T5 power; 4 x 24w
LED's x 80
Power cables x 5
Dimensions; 1500 x 350 x 68 mm
12 Months Warranty

PRICE £499-99

Features

All units come complete with required bulbs.
Every unit also comes complete with a perspex cover to protect the light and bulbs from
water spray.
Open top allows plant growth beyond the water surface
In-built reflectors, to maximise the light output
Adjustable mounting brackets
Included brackets fit tank rims up to 20mm
High quality Aluminium cover
Brackets can be moved across the light to fit smaller tanks.

Specification

Silver T5 Aquarium Light 60cm
Measurements: 60 X 18 X 6 cm
Fits up to 63cm length tanks
Power: 48W (2X24W)

Silver T5 Aquarium Light 90cm
Measurements: 90 X 18 X 6 cm
Fits up to 93cm length tanks
Power: 78W (2 X 39W)

Silver T5 Aquarium Light 100cm
Measurements: 100 X 18 X 6 cm
Fits up to 103cm length tanks
Power: 78W (2 X 39W)

Silver T5 Aquarium Light 120cm
Measurements: 120 X 18 X 6 cm
Fits up to 123cm length tanks
Power: 108W (2 X 54W)

Silver T5 Aquarium Light 150cm
Measurements: 150 X 18 X 6 cm
Fits up to 153cm length tanks
Power: 108W (2 X 54W)

Tubes supplied: 1 x Marine blue, 1 x 10k White
Voltage: 220-240v
Comply with: CE
12 Months Warranty

PRICES

60cm £64-99

90cm £74-99

100cm £79-99

120cm £94-99

150cm ££109 99

 

Features

All units come complete with required bulbs.
Every unit also comes complete with a perspex cover to protect the light and bulbs from
water spray.
Open top allows plant growth beyond the water surface
In-built reflectors, to maximise the light output
Adjustable mounting brackets
Included brackets fit tank rims up to 20mm
High quality Aluminium cover
Brackets can be moved across the light to fit smaller tanks.

Specification

Silver T5 Aquarium Light (4 bulbs) 60cm
Measurements: 60 X 24 X 6 cm
Fits up to 63cm length tanks
Power: 96W (4 X 24W)

Silver T5 Aquarium Light (4 bulbs) 90cm
Measurements: 90 X 24 X 6 cm
Fits up to 93cm length tanks
Power: 156W (4 X 39W)

Silver T5 Aquarium Light (4 bulbs) 100cm
Measurements: 100 X 24 X 6 cm
Fits up to 103cm length tanks
Power: 156W (4 X 39W)

Silver T5 Aquarium Light (4 bulbs) 120cm
Measurements: 120 X 24 X 6 cm
Fits up to 123cm length tanks
Power: 216W (4 X 54W)

Silver T5 Aquarium Light (4 bulbs) 150cm
Measurements: 150 X 24 X 6 cm
Fits up to 153cm length tanks
Power: 216W (4 X 54W)

Silver T5 Aquarium Light (4 bulbs) 150cm
Measurements: 150 X 24 X 6 cm
Fits up to 153cm length tanks
Power: 320W (4 X 80W)
(unfortunately not currently available with the tropical tubes option)

Tubes supplied: 2 x Marine blue, 2 x 10k White
Voltage: 220-240v
Comply with: CE
12 Months Warranty

PRICES

60cm  £99-99

90cm £124-99

100cm £129-99

120cm £149-99

150cm £199-99

Features

All units come complete with required bulbs.
Every unit also comes complete with a perspex cover to protect the light and bulbs from
water spray.
Open top allows plant growth beyond the water surface
Option of having two power cables allowing you to use timers with your lights.
Multiple lamp option for improved plant / coral growth
In-built reflectors, to maximise the light output
High quality Suspension System included.

Specification

Measurements: 900 x 340 x 45 mm
Power: 234W (6 X 39W)
Tubes; 2 x Blue Actinic Bulbs, 4 x White marine 10000k Bulbs.
4 x 1w LED's
Voltage: 220-240v
Comply with: CE
12 Months Warranty

PRICE £199-99

 

 

Features

All units come complete with required bulbs.
Every unit also comes complete with a perspex cover to protect the light and bulbs from
water spray.
Open top allows plant growth beyond the water surface
Option of having two power cables allowing you to use timers with your lights.
Multiple lamp option for improved plant / coral growth
In-built reflectors, to maximise the light output
High quality Suspension System included.

Specification

Measurements: 1200 x 340 x 45 mm
Power: 324W (6 X 54W)
Tubes; 2 x Blue Actinic Bulbs, 4 x White marine 10000k Bulbs.
6 x 1w LED's
Voltage: 220-240v
Comply with: CE
12 Months Warranty

PRICE £249-99

Our Big Fish Shop is open saturday and Sunday between 10am/4pm by appointment only. Please contact us for an appointment.

THE BIG FISH SHOP

For the larger Aquarium these fish are net caught and imported under our own licence. Looking for a specific species. contact us for a price. Ordered on thursday arrives tuesday, prepaid.includes sting rays and sharks.Angels/triggers.

Many of our customers want the complete set up including live rock,corals and fish. We also provide a maintenance contract to ensure a successfully aquarium,worry free.

Over night courier service or our own delivery.

XXL Blue Face Angel fish

XXL Blue Girdled Angel Fish

XXL Emperor Angel Fish.

XXL Koran angel

Black Tip reef Shark

Marble Sharks

White spotted sand sharks

Blue Spotted sting Ray

X X L  Bonde Naso Tang.

XXL Orange Spine Unicorn Fish

XXL Sailfin Tang

XXL Clown Trigger

other fish available.

We also are able to obtain XL corals. For the bigger tank.

Contact sales@customaquariumcompany.com

 

 

 

AQUARIUM MAINTANCE CONTRACTS

We offer full contract in sessions of 6 months/12 months and 2 years. Dependant on the needs of your system. Aquarium looking a bit worse for wear. Look for our spring clean plan to restore to prestige conditions.Prices available with free quotation.

contact us on 07837611542

ROOM DIVIDER AQUARIUMS 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 pollution 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.

BESPOKE AQUARIUMS MADE TO ORDER

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.

 

 

 

Our Service Manager John. installing our system in Wimbledon. this is a double false wall enclosing both sides of the aquarium. Access to filters and aquarium on one side.picture frame  on the other.
Oak cabinet with side cupboard under construction on site
Pine cabinet ready for staining with hand made shaker doors

SHARK TANK UNDER CONSTRUCTION

This aquarium is 3120 x 1200 x 600 deep. Built as a shark tank on a wooden base and idea as a central attraction. Filtration in the base comes with hood and lighting.

Custom aquariums and cabinets in real wood made in the UK

Custom Aquarium Company Ltd

Registered Office

Ground Floor

2 Woodberry Grove

North Fiinchley

London

N12 0DR

reg number 07846600

01252 370256

Mobile 07873611542

Directors Ira Turner,Sarjo Gibba,Danial Paterson.

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