Aquarium Design and Consultation
A stunning saltwater aquarium with flocks of colorful fish quickly becomes the central element of any room, business location, or office. A beautifully displayed aquarium is attractive and creates a calming, stress-reducing atmosphere. It helps improve focus and brings other health benefits to its surroundings.
However, to enhance the beauty of its marine inhabitants, your aquarium will benefit from knowledgeable, professional design. During consultation, an experienced project manager should advise you on bringing the coral reef’s enticing appeal into your home or business location. They will also help you determine the compatibility of various marine species you would like to see in your tank.
We pay attention to all the most important aspects of your tank design, including lighting. While most saltwater fish don’t need light, organisms like marine algae that support the coral growth are photosynthetic and thus require light. The exact amount of light will differ by species – low-light corals will need, on average, 4 to 6 watts per gallon, while others will require up to 10 to 12 watts per gallon.
Either way, lighting will be a core element of your aquarium’s display. There are several lighting options we sell in our store, including metal halide, LED, T5 lighting fixtures, and hybrid lights.
Professional aquascaping is an excellent solution for people who want their aquarium done right. The experts of Blue Earth Aquariums & Corals have no less than five years of professional experience and will meet all your aquarium design and maintenance needs.
How We Aquascape Saltwater Tanks
- Build on a Firm Foundation
All aquascaping structures should have a firm, solid foundation on the bottom of the tank. Any rocks used need to be secure so that they won’t weaken with time and pressure from burrowing fish. An unstable rock structure may eventually topple and cause severe damage to corals and other marine life in your tank.
Also, we are careful not to place rocks too close to the tank glass. You want to leave plenty of space for efficient glass cleaning and for corals to grow and branch out.
- Keep a Good Flow
While aquascaping is excellent for camouflaging unattractive pieces of tank equipment, we make sure that decorative elements don’t interfere with the function of vital tools.
We always keep rocks positioned a safe distance away from the flow pump powerheads. Rocks that are too close to the powerheads may block the water flow, so some areas in the tank have no flow. A consistent water flow throughout the tank is necessary for the health of your mini-reef.
- Don’t Overcrowd
We include many attractive elements in your tank, but if they are so tightly packed that there’s hardly any space between them, you’ll have an overall effect of an overcrowded, overwhelmed area. It’s better to emphasize a few key components and leave ample space between them so that each can stand out.
An aquarium with enough open space is a lot easier when it comes to cleaning and routine maintenance.
- Keep the Fish in Mind
Aquascaping is not just about proportions, color, and lighting – your tank will ultimately be home to the fish and other creatures you plan to keep, so we keep that in mind while placing those rock formations and corals. Some fish species need plenty of room to swim, while others tend to hover above the reef.
Why Choose Blue Earth Corals & Aquariums For Your Aquarium Design
At this point, you might be asking yourself whether professional aquarium design and consultation is a worthwhile expense. It is! This top-tier investment will enable you to bring out your aquarium’s full potential as a central piece of home décor.
Aquarium design is also highly important for businesses such as restaurants and clinics, where many visitors will view your tank each day. If you opt for a higher-end tank like one of the Red Sea models, you will want to get the most out of it as an attractive element in your business location.
At Blue Earth Aquariums & Corals, we value our clients and offer high-quality service with top-notch equipment at the best prices. We design and maintain a living masterpiece, which you will enjoy for years to come.
We serve clients in Palm Beach, FL, and across Palm Beach County. Call or email us to get an all-inclusive aquarium design and consultation offer.
