When it comes to picking out the right aquarium for the right spot, NYAS pulls from its extensive experience to make sure that even the smallest of details aren't overlooked. Having installed well over 300 custom aquariums to date, we can certainly say that we have the experience to design and build most anything fishy!
All aquariums are built using the latest techniques in material bonding. Plumbing parts are all professionally secured and tested. All wiring and electrical parts are neatly labeled and safely routed.
A typical custom aquarium inquiry to our company results in a free on-site visit where a thorough "interview" is performed to learn the exact goal and purpose of the aquarium being considered.
Variables such as shape, size, style and internal aquarium decor are all carefully thought out to work within the room where the proposed aquarium will be installed. Once the ideal size and shape is determined, the aquarium and its components are ordered and an installation schedule is set.
Although some of the work we do utilizes readily available aquariums, many of the setups are custom built resulting in a typical lead-time of 2-5 weeks.
Custom aquariums can be made with acrylic or real glass depending on the application. When selecting glass we always strive to use optically clear "starfire" glass for optimal viewing. Standard glass has a greenish tint and therefore is not as desirable in the aquarium trade. This detail becomes more pronounced when working with thicker panels like the 3/4" thick glass used in larger aquariums.
Spanning several visits, a typical installation includes setting up the aquarium and the life support system (usually located under the tank in the stand area or adjoining room), installing the lighting and adding all of the decorations.
Several days after the installation is complete we will place some hardy fish in the tank to jumpstart the biological processes that lead to system stability. Within several weeks the tank is ready for the pre-selected aquarium inhabitants.
A maintenance schedule will commence at this point and the rest is in our hands. Small tasks like feeding the fish will be clearly outlined along with instructions and options for dealing with the tank when on vacation, etc. Keep in mind that many of our clients here in Manhattan are gone sometimes for the full summer so we have extensive experience dealing with absentee fish owners!
Give us a call or stop on by our showroom to find out more about getting an aquarium installed in your home or office. No tank is too small or too large!
