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Our Aquarium Projects

Aquariums Built Around the Space, Not Just the Tank

Every aquarium project starts with a different idea.

A feature aquarium in a Melbourne home needs 0a different approach from a large reef display in a commercial space. The available room, interior style, lighting, livestock, filtration, maintenance needs, and even how people move around the space all matter.

At Atlantis & Co., we bring these details together to create aquariums that feel like they belong in their surroundings.

From custom glass and acrylic builds to reef installations, aquarium relocations, and ongoing maintenance, our projects cover the complete life of an aquarium.

Take a look through some of the work we’ve created and cared for.

Custom Aquariums Made for Real Spaces

A custom aquarium should fit the space rather than force the space to fit the aquarium.

We work with homeowners, designers, builders, architects, and commercial clients to create aquariums that suit the size, style, and purpose of the property.

Some projects call for a dramatic feature wall.

Others need something quieter that blends into the interior.

A well-designed aquarium can become the centre of a room without feeling out of place.

Our team considers the tank dimensions, viewing angles, filtration, equipment access, lighting, aquascape, livestock, and long-term maintenance before the build begins.

That planning makes a difference once the aquarium is running.

Residential Aquarium Projects

There is something special about having a living aquarium at home.

Unlike a piece of furniture or artwork, it changes every day. Fish move through the aquascape, corals grow, colours shift, and the whole display feels alive.

Our residential projects range from carefully planned feature aquariums to larger reef systems built around the needs of the home.

We pay close attention to the surrounding interior so the aquarium feels like part of the room rather than something added at the last minute.

We can work with your existing space or collaborate with your architect, builder, interior designer, or contractor from the early planning stage.

That gives us a chance to think about practical details such as access, plumbing, filtration, power, equipment placement, weight, ventilation, and future maintenance before installation day.

Commercial Aquarium Projects

A commercial aquarium has a job to do.

It needs to look impressive, but it must work reliably every day.

We create aquarium displays for offices, hospitality spaces, retail environments, and other commercial properties where a living feature can change the feel of the space.

A thoughtfully placed aquarium can give visitors something to look at while they wait, create a memorable first impression, or become a talking point for customers and staff.

We work with commercial clients and their project partners to plan the aquarium around the property, rather than treating it as an isolated installation.

We think about visibility, safety, equipment access, noise, maintenance, lighting, and the overall experience of the people using the space.

Reef Aquarium Projects

Reef aquariums require patience and consistency.

The finished display might look effortless, but a healthy reef system relies on careful planning, suitable filtration, stable water parameters, appropriate lighting, good water movement, and regular maintenance.

Our reef projects start with the system rather than the decoration.

We look at the type of fish and corals you want to keep, the size of the aquarium, the equipment required, and the level of maintenance you are comfortable with.

From there, we can help create a setup that gives your livestock the conditions they need while still delivering the look you want.

A beautiful reef isn’t created overnight.

It develops over time.

That’s part of what makes these projects so rewarding.

Aquarium Installation

Getting a large aquarium into position is only one part of the job.

The installation needs to bring together the tank, filtration, plumbing, lighting, pumps, heating, aquascape, water, and livestock into one working system.

Our installation service covers the practical details needed to get the aquarium running properly.

We take care with equipment placement and access so future maintenance doesn’t become unnecessarily difficult.

We then check the system and help establish the right conditions before livestock becomes part of the display.

For new aquarium owners, this can remove a lot of the guesswork that comes with setting up a complex system for the first time.

Aquarium Relocation Projects

Moving house or office can be stressful enough without worrying about several hundred litres of water, delicate glass or acrylic, expensive equipment, and living animals.

Aquarium relocation requires careful preparation.

Our team can handle the process from the existing location through to the new setup, including the safe handling of the aquarium, equipment, water, and livestock.

The aim is to reduce stress and avoid unnecessary disruption to the established system.

Every relocation is different, so we assess the tank, access, distance, livestock, equipment, and new location before planning the move.

Once the aquarium reaches its destination, we work through the reinstallation and get the system running again.

Maintenance Is Part of the Project

We don’t see installation as the finish line.

An aquarium is a living system, and it needs ongoing attention.

Water can look crystal clear while something is still wrong beneath the surface. That’s why regular maintenance matters.

Our maintenance work can include water testing, water changes, glass cleaning, algae control, filtration checks, equipment inspection, and livestock observation.

The right schedule depends on the aquarium.

A mature freshwater system may need a different routine from a heavily stocked marine aquarium or a reef system with sensitive corals.

We don’t believe every tank needs the same maintenance plan.

We look at the system and recommend a schedule that makes sense for it.

The Details You Don’t Always See

The finished aquarium is what catches your eye.

But a lot happens behind the scenes.

Good filtration.

Quiet pumps.

Accessible equipment.

Stable water conditions.

Correct lighting.

Safe plumbing.

Careful livestock selection.

Easy access for maintenance.

These details can determine how enjoyable an aquarium remains months and years after installation.

That’s why we think about the practical side of the project as much as the visual side.

A great aquarium should look beautiful on day one.

It should still work beautifully years later.

Working With Designers, Architects & Builders

Some of our projects begin long before the aquarium arrives.

If you’re planning a new home, renovation, hospitality space, office, or commercial property, involving the aquarium team early can make the installation much easier.

We can work alongside architects, interior designers, builders, and contractors to plan the aquarium around the wider project.

This gives everyone a chance to discuss dimensions, access, cabinetry, plumbing, electrical requirements, filtration, equipment locations, and maintenance access before construction is complete.

It also means the finished aquarium can feel properly integrated into the space.

From First Idea to Long-Term Care

One of the things we enjoy most about aquarium projects is seeing an idea become a living environment.

A conversation starts with a rough idea.

Then comes the planning.

The tank takes shape.

Equipment gets installed.

The aquascape comes together.

Water goes in.

The system begins to settle.

Then the livestock arrives.

And slowly, the aquarium becomes what the client imagined.

But our involvement doesn’t have to stop there.

We can continue looking after the system through regular maintenance, water testing, equipment checks, livestock care, and ongoing advice.

That long-term relationship matters.

We’ve been involved in the saltwater hobby for more than 10 years, and that experience shapes the way we approach each project.

See What We’ve Created

Every Atlantis & Co. project has its own character.

Some are bold.

Some are calm.

Some are built to become the centrepiece of a room.

Others quietly transform the space around them.

What connects them is the same approach: understand the space, understand the aquarium, understand the livestock, and plan for the years ahead.

Explore our projects to see how custom aquarium design, installation, relocation, and ongoing care come together.

Have an Aquarium Project in Mind?

Whether you’re planning a custom aquarium for your Melbourne home, upgrading an existing reef system, adding an aquarium to a commercial space, or moving an established tank, we’d love to hear what you’re planning.

Tell us about your space, your ideas, and the type of aquarium you’re considering.

Let’s create something worth looking at every day.