By appointment only. Call or text (971) 374-4572 before you visit.

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Aquarium services

From first sketch to spotless glass.

Reef, freshwater and nano tanks for homes and businesses. Start with a plan, or bring us in to keep what you have looking its best.

Design & consulting

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Design & consulting

Layout, equipment, and livestock plans for new or existing systems.

We help you choose rockwork, filtration, lighting, and livestock that fit your space and goals.
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Installations & relocations

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Installations & relocations

Safe setup and moves for home and commercial aquariums.

From first fill to relocating an established tank, we handle the heavy lifting and livestock safety.
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Maintenance & cleaning

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Maintenance & cleaning

Recurring service so your reef stays stable between visits.

Water changes, glass, filters, parameter checks, and husbandry notes after each visit.
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Maintenance visits

What a typical visit covers.

The same steady routine every time, so your water stays in range between visits.

  1. 1

    Test the water

    Salinity, temperature, pH, alkalinity and more, checked against the ranges on this page.

  2. 2

    Change the water

    Fresh saltwater or treated freshwater, matched to your tank before it goes in.

  3. 3

    Clean glass, rock & algae

    Inside glass scraped clear, rockwork and sand tidied.

  4. 4

    Service the equipment

    Filters, skimmer and pumps cleaned and checked.

  5. 5

    Check the livestock

    We look over fish, corals and inverts and tell you if anything needs attention.

New: pond maintenance

Ponds, kept clear all year.

Koi ponds and water features need the same steady hand as a reef. We clean, balance and care for ponds around Salem through every Oregon season.

  • Spring opening and cleanout
  • Pump, filter and UV service
  • Algae control and water testing
  • Koi and goldfish health checks
  • Fall netting and winter prep
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A backyard koi pond with water lilies, mossy stones and ferns
Want to see the koi swim? Feed the pond on our homepage.
  1. Spring ? Mar?May

    Open up

    Clear winter debris, restart pumps and filters, and test the water before feeding resumes.

  2. Summer ? Jun?Aug

    Keep it clear

    Algae control, filter rinses and extra aeration on warm days.

  3. Fall ? Sep?Nov

    Net and trim

    Leaf netting, plant cut-backs, and easing off feeding as the water cools.

  4. Winter ? Dec?Feb

    Rest easy

    Aeration and pump checks through the wet months, while the koi slow down.

How a service works

  1. 1

    Tell us about it

    Send the quote form with a few photos, or just call.

  2. 2

    We talk it through

    A quick call or visit to see your space and your goals.

  3. 3

    You get a clear plan

    Scope, schedule and price, agreed before we start.

  4. 4

    We do the work

    Careful with your livestock and tidy in your space.

  5. 5

    We keep it thriving

    Regular visits, water testing and new livestock when you want it.

Service questions.

Do you maintain ponds?
Yes. We offer pond maintenance and cleanouts for residential and commercial clients around Salem.

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Get a free quote

Tell us about your tank or pond and we will follow up with a clear estimate.

  1. 1Send the form. Photos help a lot.
  2. 2We reach out by phone or email with any questions.
  3. 3You get a clear plan and price, with no obligation.

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Aquarium service, maintenance, custom installs and pond care

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