Make An Impression With A Custom Fish Tank
November 13th, 2007 Subscribe To Our Feed
If you like the idea of showing off exotic fish in an aquarium but your space is limited or of an unusual shape, a custom fish tank might solve the dilemma. Available in just about any style or size, an aquarium manufacturer will design a custom fish tank for your home or office.
A custom fish tank built into the wall is a popular design trend and since they are usually designed with either glass or acrylic on both sides, your fish can be viewed from different rooms. These tanks can be constructed to fit within a standard wall space but they will only accommodate smaller species of aquatic life.
Another style of custom fish tank can be designed to fit into an opening between two rooms, creating an aquatic partition and allowing viewing from at least three sides. It can be attached to the fourth wall or can be freestanding.
Custom Fish Tank To Suit Any Décor
Larger aquariums obviously require more space, but a custom fish tank built in a half-round shape can stand against a wall, taking up less floor space than a traditional rectangular tank. Large, vertical tanks in a hexagonal shape are also widely used to allow a bigger tank with a smaller footprint. Although consideration should be given to the size of the fish housed in a tall but narrow tank. They are better suited to the small varieties of fish.
A custom fish tank that is not built in to a wall will usually require a custom stand. Your tank manufacturer should be able to supply a stand to suit in the material of your choice to suit your room. The fish tank stand can also become a functional piece of furniture with storage built in to hold aquarium accessories.
Another advantage of a custom fish tank is that installation can be managed to include all electrical requirements, thereby hiding the unsightly array of wires that usually accompanies an aquarium.
A custom fish tank should still allow access for cleaning, feeding and maintenance, but it should also become an integral part of your home and a design feature in its own right.
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