Custom Aquariums
At Perth Aquarium and Display Centre we carry a range of standard glass aquariums. However, if you are looking for something a little bit different we custom make aquariums to suit particular needs and requirements.
We custom build triangle and octagonal tanks as well as L shaped tanks. If it is something different you want or you just have a spot to fill, bring in the dimensions and talk to one of the tank builders.
We custom make tanks drilled with holes to your specifications as well as building custom made sumps and trickle filters
Planning a Custom Aquarium
The aquarium should be designed around the animals it will support
and not the other way around. An aquarium is successful when the animals that live in it are in an aquatic environment that duplicates their natural habitat as closely as possible. Therefore, it is important to first choose the livestock an aquarium will hold before designing the aquarium.
Allow for proper access for routine maintenace
.The area above the aquarium should be free of obstruction and should be factored to allow for lighting and maintenance. Aquarium decorations/ornaments will need to be removed monthly for maintenance. Not allowing good access for maintenance will result in a much higher cost to service the aquarium. Cabinet doors above the aquarium should be designed to allow easy access to the entire aquarium surface.
Good ventilation of the aquarium and aquarium equipment
is very important to prevent heat and moisture damage to woodwork and over-heating in the aquarium. Failure to allow for good ventilation will require major work to be done later to your aquarium installation and may require the purchase of an aquarium chiller unit, which is an expensive investment.
If you are planning a marine reef aquarium
you will need powerful lighting and water flow (pumps) which will increase the heat production in and around the aquarium, depending on ambient room temperature and ventilation. This may raise the water temperature by ten degrees or more. An aquarium chiller unit may become a necessity. Chillers cannot be fully enclosed, so it is important to carefully consider their location.
Make sure there is enough space below the aquarium
for adequate filtration and other aquatic life-support equipment.There are many other factors and issues to be considered when planning a custom built-in aquarium. The Perth Aquarium and Display Centre has more than twenty-five years of experience in designing custom aquaria and can supply full specifications for your new aquarium installation.
If you would like further details about custom aquarium building send us an email
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