How Aquariums Are Made
Our aquariums have never been “one size fits all”. Each fish tank, stand, and filtration system is built one-by-one to meet the unique needs of each customer.
Our fish tanks were initially designed for our commercial service business, Serenity USA. After years of innovation and positive reviews from our clients, we decided to offer them to the public!
Take a tour of our shop with the Cichlid Bros and see how we craft each fish tank!
Aquarium Frame System
Our marine-grade, anodized aluminum frame is custom-fitted to each tank, providing excellent structural support and allowing for the removal of cross braces without compromising the tank.
Our frame system is held to the glass with a very thick layer of strong silicone. Many plastic frames, on the other hand, are prone to failure since they degrade and often rely on a thin layer of silicone.
Learn about our proprietary aquarium frame today!
Siphon Stopper Emitter
- Minimizes flood risk during a power outage or pump failure
- Air intake cap breaks a back siphon if the flow stops
- Easy installation; simply drill a hole for a 1/2″ bulkhead, or we’ll do it for you.
- Doesn’t rely on check valves with gaskets or springs
- Loc-Line knuckle allows many output options
- Siphon Stopper® cap allows surface circulation and aeration
- The cap rests above the waterline but below the lid to minimize evaporation
- Adjust positions to control water circulation
- Hardly visible in a completed fish tank
Watch the video to easily adjust the cap level of a Siphon Stopper Emitter!
H2Overflow Stealthbox Instructional Video
The H2Overflow Stealthbox is an external overflow box and manifold that lets you manage the flow for up to three H2Overflow screens. Read more and get your Stealthbox here!
For more information, contact us today!
Lifetime Aquariums® – Cosmetic Appeal
At Custom Aquariums, we’ve committed our aquarium engineering to building highly durable tanks, but we also want them to look beautiful. So when you get your Lifetime Aquarium®, you get your dream fish tank that’ll last for years to come.
Kinda like having your cake and eating it too.
Each step, from cutting and polishing glass to shipment and assembly, is dedicated to enhancing the integrity and aesthetics of your fish tank.
Lifetime Aquariums® – Aquarium Engineering
Lifetime Aquariums® was born because we needed a more dependable system for our cleaning service division, Serenity USA.
So we went to work, engineering a complete filtration system, including the Seamless Sump®, H2Overflow® screen, and Siphon Stopper® emitter.
With the help of our seasoned engineers and best-in-class machinery, our fish tanks became the pinnacle of safety and durability.
We can also create tanks of various shapes and styles, like rectangle, hexagon, pentagon, and rimless designs.
Lifetime Aquariums® – Fabrication Techniques
At Custom Aquariums, we take a lot of pride in our aquarium engineering and use of the highest-quality materials, ensuring the safest, strongest, and most dependable aquariums.
We meticulously review tank specifications to guarantee safety and durability, from precision CNC cutting and glass polishing to automated drilling of filtration holes. Thorough cleaning with deionized water ensures optimal silicone adhesion for sealing the tank with our high-strength silicone sealant.
Our patented aluminum frame system ties it all together, providing a tight fit and optimal support, while careful attention to detail ensures each custom aquarium lasts a lifetime.
Lifetime Aquariums® – Materials
We use high-quality glass and cater each panel thickness to the specific tank size. Lifetime Aquariums are never made of acrylic, only glass.
Over decades of testing, we’ve found that acrylic has several downsides that glass mitigates.
For example, acrylic scratches easily, turns yellow over time, absorbs chemicals, and is damaged much easier during manufacturing and transport. Acrylic also has higher visual distortion and costs a LOT more than glass.
