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Aquarium Gallon/Model Ratings

Be Careful When Comparing Aquarium Brands Did you know most aquarium manufacturers’ “Gallon Ratings” do not accurately represent the actual volume of water the aquarium can hold? Some aren’t even close. We’ve always found this to be a misleading practice and believe that you should have as much information as possible to make the most […]

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Aquarium Glass Hole Cutting

Notice: Any time you drill a hole in glass there is a risk of failure. We will give advice as to best practices for cutting glass holes, but we do not guarantee success. Drill holes in your aquarium, or aquariums purchased from us at your own risk. We do not warranty aquariums that are broken […]

3/4″ Siphon Stopper® Complete Fitting Bulkhead & Elbow Details

Fish Tank Siphon Stopper® Aquarium Output Nozzle

Fish Tank Siphon Stopper® Key Features Fish Tank Siphons Stopper® Aquarium Systems The patent-pending fish tank Siphons Stopper® is a great way to minimize the risk of a back siphon into your sump and at the same time gives you great flexibility to manipulate the water flow of your tank without introducing excessive evaporation. No […]

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Glass vs. Acrylic Aquariums

The Flaws of Glass Can be Engineered Around — Acrylic’s Flaws Cannot Acrylic is often preferred over glass because it’s lightweight, cheaper to produce, and can take on different shapes. We argue that, while these factors are important to the manufacturer and the customer, glass fish tanks offer more durability, clarity, and longevity than acrylic […]

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H2Overflow® Aquarium Overflow System

Shop the full H2Overflow® System here! The H2Overflow® System The H2Overflow® is an efficient and quiet way to get water from your aquarium to your sump by maintaining the water overflow. This pairs perfectly with the Seamless Sump® system (and most other sumps) and is often out of sight in the aquarium. Keeps Water Above […]

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H2Overflow® Stealthbox® Aquarium Overflow Box

The Stealthbox® is an innovative addition to the H2Overflow®, bringing enhanced versatility and sound reduction to the aquarium overflow system! Watch our overview video or learn about all the benefits below! Benefits of the H2Overflow® and Stealthbox® The H2Overflow® skimming screen is an excellent addition to any sump filter, with various benefits such as: The […]

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HDPE vs. Acrylic Aquarium Sumps

About HDPE Sumps High-density polyethylene (HDPE) is a far superior material for aquarium use over glass and acrylic. Molded vs Glued or Welded The primary advantage of the Seamless Sump® is that the HDPE tubs are one-piece molds rather than multiple parts glued or welded together. These are the benefits: The corners are the strongest […]

Lifetime Aquariums

Build-to-Order Glass Aquarium System Finally, an aquarium that you design to meet each of your needs! With free delivery and aquarium moving kits, even the largest aquariums can be easily installed in your home or office. Advanced Experience & Engineering Our Lifetime Aquarium® systems are designed by seasoned service technicians and engineers to produce the […]

Lifetime® Aquarium Stands & Canopies

Lifetime® Aquarium Stand Key Features Marine Grade Anodized Aluminum Frame — will never rust, chip, or corrode. Lifetime® stands can be ordered as a stackable rack system. Easy Assembly in MINUTES — (just 8 screws per unit!) Breaks down for easy shipping and storage (even very large units can ship FedEx inexpensively (instead of freight), […]

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Majestic® Aquarium Stands & Canopies

Aquarium Stands & Aquarium Canopies – Key Features Majestic® Styling Options Our Majestic® Aquarium Stands & Canopies come in 2 styles: Classic and Contemporary. The Classic style features routered edges and crown trim, whereas the Contemporary style is characterized by its square edges. Both Majestic® styles can be painted, or see the wood and stain […]

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Moving Your Aquarium

Aquarium Installation Made Easy! A big fish tank is great until you have to pick it up… But don’t sweat it! We offer refundable aquarium moving kits, turning you and a few friends into professional aquarium movers. Set The Tank, Send Them Back! Each Kit includes heavy-duty suction cups (rated at 125lb) to help move […]

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Seamless Sump Bio Media

Seamless Sump® Bio Media With so many types of bio media on the market, finding the best one for your aquarium filtration can be overwhelming. Below, we’ll walk you through how and why we selected our bio media at Custom Aquariums. We also use it with our sister company, Serenity Aquarium and Aviary Services, which […]

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Seamless Sump® Aquarium Filtration System

A Revolution in Aquarium Sump Filtration The Seamless Sump® Aquarium Filter Aquarium Sumps: Key Features and Details Seamless Sump® Complete Packages Seamless Sump® System: Common Configurations With the versatile Seamless Sump®, the possibilities of your sump system are almost endless. You can assemble your own, or give us a call, and our support team will […]

Steel Stands

Steel Stand by Custom Aquariums 3/4″ Plywood Top (Painted for Aesthetics and Protection) Competitor’s Steel Stand Under-Engineered Stand The Importance of a Steel Stand Due to the extreme weight of a large fish tank, some will require a welded steel stand. Aquarium stands are often built based on educated guesses and under-engineered for these thousand-plus-pound […]

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Unstoppable Hopper® – Aquarium Feeder System

The Unstoppable Hopper attachment was developed to make auto fish-feeding even easier. It’s designed to fit onto an EHEIM Automatic Dual Feeder, providing even more benefits to an already effective system. Benefits of the Unstoppable Hopper® Attachment: Experience the mess-free, clog-free, and worry-free fish feeding system for yourself!