Planted freshwater tank
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Phuket · Phang Nga · Krabi
Custom aquariums & fish tanks in Phuket
Built to fit your wall: we design, bond low-iron glass, deliver, set up and maintain. For villas, condos, restaurants and hotels.
- 1–4 weeks
- build time, depending on the project
- 6–30 mm
- glass thickness, low-iron front panel
- 3 years
- warranty on seams and glass
- Free
- site survey and 3D sketch in your room
What we build
Aquariums and fish tanks we build
Six formats, any size. Every aquarium or fish tank is built for one specific spot. We choose size, cabinet, equipment and service side during the site visit.
Reef aquarium
Corals, clownfish and tangs. Sump, protein skimmer and RO system included.
Built-in wall aquarium
A window between rooms or a niche. Serviced from the back; guests see only glass.
Paludarium
Water and land in one tank: moss, roots, tropical plants. For frogs, shrimp and small fish.
Koi ponds
Ponds and pond-style tanks with biofilters for a villa garden or hotel lobby.
For restaurants and hotels
Large volumes with hardy fish. Service contract and a report after every visit.
Projects
Aquariums for villas, condos and businesses
From a living-room tank to a two-tier reef system. Click a photo to enlarge it.
Process
How a custom aquarium is made
Survey and brief
We visit, measure the niche, check the floor and sockets, and talk about who will live in the tank.
freeSketch and quote
A 3D sketch in your interior and an itemised quote: glass, cabinet, equipment, labour.
2–3 daysBuild
We cut and bond the glass, build the cabinet and leak-test the tank full of water for 48 hours.
1–4 weeksDelivery and install
We deliver, level the tank, connect the equipment and clean up after ourselves.
1 dayStart-up
We fill the tank and start the biology. Fish go in once the water is ready. We stay with you for the first month.
2–4 weeks
Estimate
How much does a custom aquarium cost
Try a size and see the budget. Move the sliders: the drawing redraws to scale next to a 170 cm person. We give an exact quote after the site visit.
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- Water
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- Glass
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- Total weight
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- Floor load
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- Footprint
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Turnkey estimate–
Estimated price. We give an exact quote after the site visit.
Maintenance
Aquarium maintenance in Phuket
Clear water without the work: fish tank cleaning, water changes and care for reef and freshwater aquariums across the island, including tanks we did not build.
Basic
฿ 3 000 / month
- 2 visits a month
- 20–30% water change
- glass and filter cleaning
- equipment check
Standard
฿ 5 500 / month
- 4 visits a month
- everything in Basic
- food and fertiliser included
- photo report in your messenger
Reef
฿ 9 000 / month
- 4 visits with water tests
- KH, Ca, Mg, NO₃, PO₄ control
- coral care
- emergency call-out within 3 hours
Rainy season and power cuts
From May to October the island loses power more often. We fit a UPS on the pump and air pump, so the tank rides out 6–8 hours without mains.
Questions
Custom aquarium FAQ
How much does a custom aquarium or fish tank cost in Phuket?
A 200–300 litre freshwater tank with cabinet, equipment and installation is usually ฿50,000–65,000. A reef tank of the same size costs about twice as much: in Phuket’s climate a reef needs a chiller to keep the water cool. The calculator above gives a ballpark; the quote after the survey gives the exact price.
Can I put a large tank in a condo?
Yes, but a 500 litre tank weighs over 600 kg. We check the floor slab during the survey and help you get approval from the condo juristic person.
What happens during a power cut?
Fish are fine for a couple of hours without a filter. For longer cuts we fit a UPS and a battery air pump, and a backup pump for reef tanks.
Do you work outside Phuket?
Yes: Phang Nga, Khao Lak, Krabi, Koh Yao Noi and Koh Yao Yai. Island delivery is quoted separately.
What is the warranty?
3 years on seams and glass, 1 year on the cabinet. Equipment carries the manufacturer warranty, and we handle replacements.
How long does it take?
Building takes from one week to a month depending on the project; installation is usually one day. Then the water needs 2–4 weeks to cycle before fish go in.