AQUARIUM SERVICES

Below is an outline of the many services we offer.
We offer aquarium maintenance plans, aquarium cleanings, aquarium service visits, etc.
Still have questions? Call or email us to see how we can help you enjoy your aquarium again.

BILLING RATES
Give us a call or drop us an email and we will be happy to give you an estimated cost for the service you are looking for.


FREE QUOTES
Give us a call or drop us an email and we will be happy to give you a Free Quote!
Please note that free quotes are emailed or delivered via phone.
NOTE:   Meetings at your location are considered consultations and are billed as such.


GENERAL APPOINTMENT TIMES
  -   Monday to Friday 5:30pm until 9:00pm.
  -   Saturday 9:30am to 6:00pm.
  -   Other times may be available please call or email us.


INSTALLATIONS AND SETUPS
Do you have existing aquarium equipment and need it setup?
Do you want to purchase new equipment and have it setup?
We offer a wide range of options for aquarium setups, from simple to large custom installations.

We consult with our client on type of setup desired. Existing equipment is setup such as aquarium, stand, canopy, lighting, plumbing, etc. Additional equipment is also purchased if needed for desired setup. Then we install liverock, decorations, fish, gravel or live sand, etc. after adding 100% premixed RO/DI freshwater or saltwater. Next, bacteria supplements and conditioners are added to speed up the cycling time of your aquarium and reduce livestock stress.

As your aquarium cycles, we monitor your water paramaters weekly. Once all traces of ammonia and nitrites have elevated and returned to their normal zero state and nitrates have been reduced to safe levels your aquarium will be considered cycled. During this setup phase there will be various algae and diatom blooms as well as possible cloudiness as the aquarium adjusts and ages. This is normal, as the various benefical bacteria colonies grow and process the toxic chemicals such as Ammonia, Nitrites, etc. After this setup phase, normal maintenance cycles can start and additional livestock can gradually be added to desired levels.

NOTE: Livestock, live rock, additional equipment are charged in addition to setup fees and may or may not be required for a specific type of setup desired. All water used is RO/DI and premixed for specific freshwater or saltwater needs unless otherwise specified by client. Length of setup period varies by each aquarium setup. Water quality parameters dictate when setup period ends. On average a setup takes about 4 to 6 weeks, but may last longer or shorter depending on your individual situation.


MAINTENANCE PLANS
Our aquarium maintenance plans provide for visits ranging from a single cleaning to once-a-week depending upon the needs of your individual aquarium. We provide maintenance for freshwater aquariums as well as all levels of saltwater aquariums, ranging from fish only to complete reef systems.

Maybe a family member is sick and you only need a one time cleaning, or you're just tired of cleaning your aquarium.
Give us a call and see how we can help you enjoy your aquarium again.

The following is included in every Maintenance Plan and may be once a month or each visit as needed:

WATER QUALITY TESTING INCLUDED
Water Quality is a vital part of any aquarium. The quality of your aquarium's water will dictate the actions taken to maintain and improve your aquarium and it's inhabitants.

Here is a list of our most common water tests.
Ammonia, Calcium, COČ, Copper, Nitrate, Nitrite, pH, Phosphate, Specific Gravity and Temperature.

The setup of your aquarium dictates which tests are or are NOT performed.
NOTE: Additional tests may be performed above those needed by your particular aquarium system, at your request. Additional charges may apply.

WORK PERFORMED
The following is performed regardless of the plan selected.

- Clean Interior / Exterior of Aquarium
- Clean Substrate (Gravel / Sand, etc.)
- Clean Decorations
- Clean Stand & Canopy
- Clean Filtration System
- Clean Filter Media / replace as needed.
- Polish Glass Surfaces
- Prune Live Plants as Needed
- Inspection of Equipment (Pumps, Lights, Filters, etc.)
- Add as Needed (Minerals, Supplements, Water Top Off)
- Water Change (20% total volume, monthly.)
- Provide / maintain online service records after each visit.


RELOCATIONS AND TRANSPORTATION
Our relocation service involves moving your entire aquarium system and as much of your original water as possible. This allows the aquarium to be setup again at it's new location with minimal stress on your aquatic life.
We can move your aquarium no matter if it is across the state or from one room to another.

Here's what we do: Arrive at original site location. Tear down and package aquarium, livestock, water, etc. Transport all itmes to new site location. Setup aquarium, livestock, water, equipment, etc.

While we take as much of your original water as possible. There may be times that additional water is required. If so, it will be an additional charge.
Billing rates are charged by the hour and are measured from our office to new site location, and include travel to original site location, teardown time, transportation and setup at new location.

NOTE: Once aquarium is setup at new location, there may be some cloudiness. This will subside within a few hours or days as your aquarium settles in.


SERVICE CALLS
Our aquarium service calls differ from our maintenance plans in that a full cleaning is not provided. Our service calls are generally designed for equipment replacement or repair, livestock delivery, as well as water changes (see below) where no cleaning is needed.


WATER CHANGE ONLY
Maybe you are not looking for a complete maintenance visit. We still have you covered. Our water change service is just that, we change out some of your water with new water. A typically amount is 25% of your total water volume. We provide this for freshwater aquariums as well as all levels of saltwater aquariums, ranging from fish only to complete reef systems.


WATER CHEMISTRY ANALYSIS ONLY
Maybe you are not looking for a complete maintenance visit. We still have you covered. Our water chemistry analysis service is just that, we come to your location and perform a complete water chemistry analysis of your aquarium. We provide this for freshwater aquariums as well as all levels of saltwater aquariums, ranging from fish only to complete reef systems. Here are some examples of the different parameters we check.
Including but not limited to: Ammonia, Calcium, Copper, Nitrate, Nitrite, pH, Phosphate, Alkalinity, General Hardness, Specific Gravity and Temperature.

NOTE: The setup of your aquarium dictates which tests are or are NOT performed.