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Federation of Small Business

Federation of Small Business for a better service for our customers.

All our complete systems are guaranteed for two years under our product insurance with Allianz Insurance PLC.

This covers the Aquarium/Cabinet and sump manufactured by the company.

All equipment supplied as part of the system including skimmers/heaters/pumps and lighting are covered under the terms and condition of the manufacturers warranty and guarantee.

At the final testing of the installation the customer will receive a certificate of completion and a hand over document that the system is operational. The cover will commence from that point.

How to order.

Send us the quotation form with your details. We will respond with a formal quotation. If you accept, confirm in writing. this will be our contract with you to supply the goods specified in the quotation.

How to Pay.

Credit card

Paypal

Bank transfer to our account.

Cash

We no longer accept cheques.

Talk to June our experience Technical operator. 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.

FIND A TANK

If you have a budget and looking for the best deal available either tropical or Marine. then let us know and we will suggest the best offer.

sales@oceanreefaquariums.co.uk

MINI REEF CUSTOM AQUARIUM CO Ltd

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.

 Mini Reef Custom Aquarium Company Ltd

Unit 6 Beechnut Rd Industrial Estate

Aldershot

Hampshire

GU124JG

Mobile number 0797470671

Fax Number 44125241966

Workshop number 08432892035

We do not give quotations by telephone please e mail your request to sales@oceanreefaquariums.co.uk

 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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

Solution Graphics

We accept all credit cards including American Express by telephone to our order hot line 0843 2892035

Paypal.,bank transfer and cash.

All goods remain the property of the company untill paid in full

NEW NEW NEW

Redesigned 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.

Dont waste money on systems designed for tropical. buy salt water filtration systems designed to do exactly that. 

First Class Business Support
First class business support to any company. ask for a quotation based on your specific requirements. Contact Scott for detailed discussion for accounts/wages/VAT and Tax.

All  our aquariums carry a two year guarentee 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 assesments 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 telephone 0843 2892035

 

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.

CONSULTANCY

We offer a consultancy 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 aquarists. E mail us with your question and recieve a proffesional response. Due to pressure of work this may not be instant but we aim to reply in 24 hours

sales@oceanreefaquariums.co.uk

Marine Aqurium Breeder

We fully support the MOFIB in the efforts to captive breed Marine Aquarium fish. In order to protect species on the reefs we have to understand thier breeding patterns and create captive bred fish to reduce wild fish being removed from the reef.

MOFIB is for beginners as well as experience hobbist. Join today you can make a difference.

IFOCAS
Serious about Fish keeping.Join a recognised international organisation and support conservation world wide.
 Sumps 

What are the benefits of a sump?

The aquarium is a piece of furniture and should blend into the room. Therefore we don't want Skimmers and other equipment hanging from it. The equipment in the aquarium should be the minimum required and therefore a sump is firstly a means of providing space in the cabinet to house all the equipment ,leaving the aquarium free for viewing.

The biological cycle is the same whether tropical.cold water or marine. The difference is in the way in which pollution is dealt with. Salt water has a greater density than tropical water. The fish are totally different in the way they absorb and discharge salt from thier bodies and therefore the filter system in order to be successful has to be able to deal with the waste produced by the tank.

What is the waste. Uneaten food. dying corals/fish/ etc. these are produced as ammonia. highly toxic to fish. If the filter system is unable to cope with this waste then fish will die. The filter will only produce bacteria to a level to deal with the waste present in the aquarium. Added fish,corals etc will initially cause an additional pollution until the filter expands to absorb the waste.

Bacteria break down the ammonia to Nitrite and thence to Nitrate which is less harmful. Nitrate can only be removed by water changes with water containing no Nitrate. Pointless using tap water as the nitrate content is higher than that in the aquarium.

What a sump does.

The water flows from the aquarium into the first chamber. The level of the water remains constant in this chamber and therefore idealy suited for the skimmer. The skimmer operates on the principle that waste attaches its self to the bubbles and rises to the surface and is pushed up into the cup. The bubbles must give an appearance of milk to be effective. Skimmers only work effectively in salt water which produces the fine bubbles required.

The second chamber contains live sand. This is matured and bacteria grow in the sand. Calurpa is added to the sand as a plant. The roots then absorb Nitrate as food. eliminating the need for water changes. The calurpa is lit 24/7 by a 30W tube forcing it to grow. The Heater is also fitted in this chamber. The Sump becomes an eco system of its own with tiny shrimps(copeds) star fish.turbo snails which feed on the waste produced by the aquarium and flowing into the sump. it is therefore essential not to block off the flow of water. sponges will absorb the food desperately needed by the creatures in the sand filter

The Final chamber contains the Bio Balls. These have a massive surface area and bacteria grow inabundance on it.This breaks down the ammonia to nitrite.

The pump returns the water to the aquarium.

The sump is designed to  take the excess water from the aquarium in the event of a power cut or maintenance. The advantages are obvious. the aquarium is free of equipment. Filters are easy to work on. Increased oxygen levels and no water changes.

  • Does a sump smell
    No. there is no smell. (The calurpa sea weed)produces oxygen which circulates in the water ibreasing biological activity.


  • How deep should the sand be.
    no more than two inches. deep sand filters are void of oxygen and therefore produce toxic gasses


  • Do I have to feed the filter
    We recommend Bacterlife by Water life and PH 8-3 as essential additives in the marine aquarium


  • Does The Sump need cleaning.
    No definitly not. The essential cleaning of the sump is carried out naturaly with the introduction of Bacteria.Bactilife/cycle or any simiilar product.


  • What maintance do I need to do.
    The skimmer will require regular cleaning of the cup to ensure that the scum reaches the cup.and ensuring that the bubbles are like milk. Large bubbles dont work.


  • Is there any noise.
    The skimmer will produce small levels of noise as the bubbles rise in the chamber.


  • Do I need sponges
    No. The sump becomes a mini eco system with copeds.star fish and tiny crabs. these need to be fed to survive and therefore any thing which prevents excess food from reaching the deep bed filter will elininate the minute animals depending on the supply of food.


  • Why only three chambers.
    Simple is best. the more complex the system the more difficult it becomes to manage.water flow and oxygen are essential requirements of any marine system.


  • Why do I need Live rock.
    Live rock is the oceans filteration system containing bacteria as well as live creatures algea and corals.The amount of rock is based on the volume of water it displaces. a tank full of live rock will have a substatialy lower volume of water.Getting the balace is essential.


Price:
£125.00
All glass sump in 8 mm glass
Price:
£146.00
Glass sump for deep bed sand filter
Price:
£175.00
All glass sump suitable deep bed sand filter

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.

 

 

 

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.

These pictures are seen on other web sites but are manufactured by our company.

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.
Aquarium Maintance

Looking for first class maintenance service you cant beat Absolute fish for first class service.tailored to meet your specific needs.

Full service for Marine/Tropical and Cold water.

New New New. Hand made Aquarium inserts. designed and crafted to suit your aquarium.Built by craftsmen using non toxic epoxy resin. a totally new individual approach to aquarium design.graphic design supplied before construction begins ideal for corals. See more under custom Aquarium inserts. Just need the dimensions  of your aquarium and any design you may have.

For Affordable fish keeping and Quality products

unit 6beechnut Rd Industrial estate

aldershot

Hampshire

GU124JG

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