A custom aquarium in your home or business can enhance the appearance of the space it is in. The challenge comes in making it fit in the space you have. Standard fish aquariums may not meet what you need. In that case you can have a custom aquarium designed and installed. They are more affordable than you think.
There are many different styles for custom aquariums and the majority come in either glass or acrylic although acrylic is becoming the most popular and cost effective. The flexibility and strength of acrylic in particular has allowed designers to explore different styles whether you are looking at a freshwater aquarium, a saltwater aquarium, a pet aquarium, a reef tank or reef aquarium, a coral aquarium or any kind of fish aquarium.
The size and shape should be carefully looked at to make sure you can maintain the tank easily. Once filled they are very heavy so you won't be able to move them. You want to be able to reach every corner of the tank easily. The size and weight of the filled tank will also affect placement as the floor will need to be strong enough to take the load. The shape or size you want should match up with type of fish you want. Some species like goldfish grow very large, so their ultimate size and the number you want will directly affect the size of tank.
As you populate the custom aquarium here are some things to consider:
When you get your fish for the first time, go slowly. Don't just throw the fish into the tank, check the water temperature of both; they should be as close as possible. Some people put the bag in the tank to let the temperature slowly equalize but don't add the store water to the tank.
Many people separate the new fish for about two weeks. This serves as a quarantine period and lets you be sure that the new fish has no diseases that could affect your main tank. I always keep a smaller separate fish tank for this and separating out any sick fish. It's worth it to prevent nay disastrous illness sweeping your tank.
Custom aquariums can enhance your home or business and provide calm peaceful surroundings for you to enjoy. It will be well worth the preparation time you put into it.
