CUSTOM AQUARIUM INSTALLATION & DESIGN
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Liquid Habitat was founded from a long lasting passion for Aquatic life, nature and fish tank design. Liquid Habitat has a vision of bringing people closer to the natural world by creating nature inspired aquatic exhibits. Liquid Habitat believes nature should be prominent in day-to-day life.
Liquid Habitats founders have travelled across the globe to visit fish farms, fish breeders and partake in fish tank design competitions. Every bespoke Aquarium Liquid Habitat creates is custom. The team will hand select materials, décor and livestock to match our clients vision. You have the imagination, we have the tools to bring it to life. “TO KNOW MOTHER NATURE IS TO LOVE HER SMALLEST CREATIONS” - TAKASHI AMANO OUR PROCESS
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DISCOVER DESIGN BUILD INSTALL MAINTAIN AQUARIU M DISCOVERY MEETING & BRIE F Working closely with our clients, first we establish what type and style of bespoke fish aquarium our client is looking for. We work with you to capture your vision, whether that’s is just a basic concept or a very specific design, we work with you throughout the entire process to ensure the finished aquarium display is everything you visualised.
Liquid Habitat work with clients all over the UK creating and installing bespoke aquariums. Liquid Habitat is based in London. However, our team is always willing to travel to your location to discus, plan and construct your bespoke aquarium. AQUARIU M CUSTOM DESIGN & BLUEPRINTS Liquid Habitat abides by a strict routine when creating bespoke fish tanks. Working closely with our clients we establish what type and style of custom aquarium you are looking for.
Our clients are provided with high end virtual blueprints of the aquarium design inside the office or residence. Liquid Habitat conducts on site inspections to assess the logistics of the aquarium installation. Our team of expert fish tank designers will then collaboratively ensure the finished exhibit is everything our clients desire. CUSTOM AQUARIUM BUILDERS Once all custom aquarium dimensions and requirements have been established with the client. The team begins the creation and structural development of the custom fish tank. We have a wide range of different styles and options available for our clients to match any interior.
Liquid Habitat uses low Iron glass in their custom bespoke fish tanks. This provides the owner of the aquarium with a much clearer viewing of the tanks inhabitants. COMPLETE AQUARIUM INSTALLATIO N The final stage of Liquid Habitats process is installing the completed bespoke aquarium. Liquid Habitats professional aquarium design team will work on creating the aquarium interior to match the clients brief before finally adding the desired livestock. A typical bespoke fish tank usually takes between 2-3 days to install depending on size and type of aquarium.
After the new bespoke fish tank has been installed we wait 4-6 weeks before we add any livestock, this is to ensure that the bacteria in the filter has established. Bacteria are essential is any aquarium as they break down harmful chemicals produced by fish waste. PROFESSIONAL AQUARIUM MAINTENANCE Once your bespoke fish tank is installed and running, the next step is maintaining the fish tank. Aquarium maintenance is essential in any aquarium. Over time harmful chemicals will build up within the aquarium, which are toxic to its inhabitants, don’t be concerned about this we can do it all for you.
We offer aquarium maintenance plans to all of our clients. Our expert aquarium maintenance team are able to review your aquarium remotely. We use high tech equipment that will send us an electronic aquarium summary every day. This summary tell gives us detailed information about your bespoke fish tanks water parameters such as; water temperature, pH, lighting intensity, levels of harmful chemicals such as Ammonia. This information will let us know when your custom fish tank is due for a service. Liquid Habitat will organise a time and day that best suits you and provide fortnightly or monthly visits to provide this service. “IN ALL THINGS OF NATURE THERE IS SOMETHING OF THE MARVELOUS” - ARISTOTLE FRESHWATER FRESHWATER S A L T W A T E R S A L T W A T E R WOOD & ROCK PLANTED F I S H O N L Y C O R A L R E E F SYSTEM SYSTE M SYSTEM SYSTE M FRESHWATER WOOD & ROCK SYSTEM
The Freshwater Wood & Rock system is an ideal choice for a stunning minimalist style fish tank design. In this bespoke fish tank setup no aquatic plants are used, the layout only features wood, rock and fish.
This type of aquarium is recommended if you like a natural looking fish tank. In the freshwater Wood & Rock system, the colours of the fish contrast against the plain tones of the hardscape, which in turn creates an extremely beautiful aesthetic experience. Usually fish used in this setup would originate from South American river basins or African rift lakes. FRESHWATER Pricing Range Example of Tank Equipment List Using natural décor Liquid Habitat’s Freshwater wood & rock systems create a beautifully simple aquarium. The WOOD & ROCK Tank Size L x H x W / 180cm x 60cm x 60 cm - Advanced LED Lighting wood and rock system will mostly consist of Malaysian drift SYSTEM Installation includes all livestock, equipment, décor, - Biological Filter Media wood with high end landscaping stone, each piece is hand custom exterior fittings & 3 months maintenance. - Return Pumps selected for each aquarium and carefully arranged to create a design that seamlessly flows and looks natural. - Circulation Pumps £6,000 - £12,000 EXC VAT - UV Steriliser Maintenance After Month 3 / £95 - £195 - Advanced Water Heaters 1 – 2 visits per month all consumables included FRESHWATER PLANTED SYSTEM
The craft of arranging aquatic plants, as well as rocks, stones and wood in an aesthetically pleasing manner within an aquarium is known as aquascaping. We offer a wide range of custom aquascaping designs from island style layouts, to submerged Japanese inspired forests.
Our aquarium design team have years of experience and have been judged in various international aquarium competitions. When selecting a style of planted aquarium our designers will provide you with number of custom designs so you can select an aquarium that suits your space. FRESHWATER Pricing Range Example of Tank Equipment List Liquid Habitat’s freshwater planted aquariums are the perfect choice if you are looking for a vibrant natural PLANTE D Tank Size L x H x W / 180cm x 60cm x 60 cm - Advanced LED Lighting looking aquarium. With the arrangement of Malaysian drift SYSTEM Installation includes all livestock, equipment, décor, - Biological Filter Media wood and landscaping stone Liquid Habitat build an custom exterior fittings & 3 months maintenance. - Return Pumps aquatic jungle that aims the replicate the fishes natural habitat. - Circulation Pumps £7,000 - £13,000 EXC VAT - UV Steriliser Maintenance After Month 3 / £145 - £245 - Advanced Water Heaters 1 – 2 visits per month all consumables included S A L T W A T E R F I S H O N L Y SYSTEM
Saltwater Fish Only aquariums are visually outstanding and are an exciting opportunity to explore the saltwater marine side of keeping fish. One of the most challenging aspects of saltwater aquariums is keeping live corals. In Fish Only Systems live coral is not present, this results in a less demanding aquarium in terms of monitoring water parameters.
One of the main benefits of selecting this type of bespoke fish tank is we can select certain species that would usually eat live coral such as Puffers, Trigger fish and larger predatory fish. S A L T W A T E R Pricing Range Example of Tank Equipment List Liquid Habitat’s salt water fish only aquariums are designed and built to create intricate tunnel systems and rocky F I S H O N L Y Tank Size L x H x W / 180cm x 60cm x 60 cm - Advanced LED Lighting ledges. The main purpose for this system is to house larger SYSTEM Installation includes all livestock, equipment, décor, - Protein Skimmer predatory marine life that would usually damage or custom exterior fittings & 3 months maintenance. - Return Pumps consume small reef fish in the wild. The addition of Eels, venomous lion fish and larger species of aquatic life - Circulation Pumps is very common. £9,000 - £15,000 EXC VAT - Internal Refugium Maintenance After Month 3 / £195 - £295 - Advanced Water Heaters 1 – 2 visits per month all consumables included S A L T W A T E R C O R A L R E E F SYSTEM
Saltwater aquariums are visually mesmerizing. Keeping fish with live coral requires in depth knowledge by the team at Liquid Habitat, as livestock and coral are dependent on very specific water and lighting requirements. A reef aquarium requires appropriately intense lighting, turbulent water movement, and more stable water chemistry than fish-only marine aquariums and careful consideration is given to which reef animals are appropriate and compatible with each other.
Liquid Habitat has studied coral reefs in great depth and our specialists are able to replicate a natural environment for the fish and corals. When creating your bespoke fish tank our team know how to replicate; natural sun and moon patterns by ensuring the correct lighting intensity and spectrum, variable flow rates, artificial waves and stable water chemistry, which mimics the natural reefs around the world. Creating a perfect harmony of fish and corals is an art form. Your eyes will always find something new to view in this type of saltwater aquarium! S A L T W A T E R Pricing Range Example of Tank Equipment List Liquid Habitat’s coral reef system is an ever changing piece of natural art. The movement of coral attached to Fijian C O R A L R E E F Tank Size L x H x W / 180cm x 60cm x 60 cm - Advanced LED Lighting ocean rock creates constant movement and dynamics SYSTEM Installation includes all livestock, equipment, décor, - Protein Skimmer within the aquarium. Liquid Habitat offer a wide range of custom exterior fittings & 3 months maintenance. - Return Pumps aquatic life for you to choose from to complete your reef community. Each fish has its own purpose within the reef, - Circulation Pumps being able to observe these roles up close ensures there’s £12,000 - £18,000 EXC VAT - Internal Refugium always something new to look at. Maintenance After Month 3 / £245 - £345 - Advanced Water Heaters 1 – 2 visits per month all consumables included OUR FRESHWATER FISH SPECIES SELECTION
Freshwater fish come in a variety of colours shapes and sizes. The team at Liquid Habitat have extensive knowledge when it comes to tropical freshwater fish. Our fish are sourced from all over the globe. We only work with reputable breeders and suppliers to ensure both quality and environmental sustainability.
Choosing the correct freshwater fish is vital to keep balance within the aquarium. Our team are highly trained to select species that are compatible with one another. This will reduce any chance of aggression within the aquarium.
The amount of fish you keep will depend on the size of aquarium you have selected. Most of the fish used in freshwater setups are native to South America, Asia and Africa. OUR SALT WATER FISH SPECIES SELECTION
Saltwater fish can be extremely vibrant, varied in colour and are truly mesmerising to observe. Saltwater fish are extremely diverse and each species will exhibit different behaviours and tendencies. We use innovative, high quality, dependable equipment to replicate a natural environment to ensure the fish thrive in your exhibit. OUR FRESHWATER AQUATIC PLANTS SELECTION
Liquid Habitat are experts when it comes to aquatic plants. Plant selection is vital within the aquarium. Our team carefully consider lighting levels, nutrient demands and size when selecting and positioning the aquatic plants within the aquarium. For example, some species are very sensitive to their environment and require a high level of maintenance, whilst others are very slow growing and less demanding in terms of light, nutrients and placement.
Liquid Habitat have been creating planted tanks for years, the finished exhibit will represent a submerged natural work of art. We listen to you so we can meet your needs and expectations. OUR SALT WATER L I V E C O R A L SELECTION
Our corals come in a vast array of colours, shapes and sizes. There are two main types of coral, hard and soft coral, which range from tall branch like corals with a hard calcium carbonate skeleton, to soft corals that elegantly move with the water flow. Both types require different levels of care and different water parameters.
Corals are living animals that are essential for every reef around the world. Corals are one of the longest-living organisms on the planet and as long as they are kept in optimum conditions, they will thrive in an aquarium. Corals play important roles within the reef. In the aquarium they clean the water column consuming any leftover floating food within the exhibit and provide homes to certain species of fish, such as clown fish.
Liquid Habitats extensive knowledge in coral development and care is essential in keeping your reef healthy and thriving. You can have a beautiful and calming coral viewing experience every day in your home or your place of work. Better still, you are sharing this with others. “I KNOW OF NO PLEASURE DEEPER THAN THAT WHICH COMES FROM CONTEMPLATING THE NATURAL WORLD AND TRYING TO UNDERSTAND IT”
- SIR DAVID ATTENBOROUGH ENSURIN G SUSTAINABILITY AT LIQUID HABITAT
Providing sustainability is of extreme importance to Liquid Habitat. From aquarium production to fish selection, sustainability is a vital factor when creating your nature inspired bespoke aquarium.
All of our custom luxury aquariums are made to order in the UK.
Liquid Habitat works with ethical and sustainable suppliers to ensure all of our freshwater livestock comes from ethical breeders who we know and trust.
Liquid Habitat use sustainably farmed corals for our luxury reef aquariums.
Promoting awareness of the worlds oceans and the fish that inhabit the worlds reefs.
Our custom aquariums inspire love for the natural world, this is something we are extremely proud of. PLEASE GET IN TOUCH FOR MORE INFORMATION
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