Choose your look

Aquariums that fit the room.

Three freshwater formats for offices, clinics and waiting rooms. The right one balances the look you want with access, safety and how the system will be serviced.

How the three aquarium formats compare
Format	Installation	Servicing	Plan ahead for
Built into the wall	Most involved. Coordinated with your contractor, ideally before walls are finished.	From an access panel or service area, out of sight.	Framing, power, ventilation, plumbing and floor capacity.
Planted aquarium	Any format can be planted, on a stand or built in.	Regular plant trimming on top of normal care.	Lighting on a timer and plants matched to your time.
On a stand	Often the easiest to install. No changes to your walls.	Often the easiest to service, with supplies in the cabinet.	A level spot that carries the filled weight, and nearby power.

Long freshwater display aquarium set into a wall in a public space

Architectural feature

Built into the wall

A built-in aquarium turns a wall into a living feature. Visitors see the glass and the scape, not the cabinet, the filter or the cords.

It's the most striking format, and it asks for the most planning. The tank, its support and a service area behind or below it need to be designed with the room, ideally before walls are closed up.

Best for

Reception walls and lobbies that need a signature feature
Boardrooms and hallways where floor space is tight
New builds and remodels, where it can be planned in early

What to plan for

Early coordination with your contractor on framing, power and any plumbing
An access panel or service room so maintenance happens out of sight
Ventilation for the equipment space
Floor capacity for the full weight of water, glass and stand

Lush planted freshwater aquarium with red and green aquatic plants

Natural and welcoming

Planted aquariums

A planted aquarium is a small freshwater landscape: live plants, stone, driftwood and a community of fish chosen to live well together.

Live plants look natural and help with water quality, but they need suitable lighting and some trimming. If a simpler routine matters more, attractive artificial plants are an option. We'll pick based on your goals and how much care you want.

Best for

Waiting rooms and lounges where people sit and look
Spaces that want a soft, natural feel rather than a showpiece
Owners who enjoy a display that changes and grows

What to plan for

Lighting on a timer so plants and fish get a consistent day
A plant list matched to the light and the time you have for trimming
Fish stocked at a sensible level for the tank size

Flexible placement

On a stand

A freestanding tank on a matching cabinet is the most flexible option. It's often the easiest to install and to service, and it needs no changes to your walls.

The cabinet keeps equipment, food and supplies tidy and out of sight, so the display stays clean and calm.

Best for

Leased offices and clinics where walls can't be altered
A first aquarium, or a quick improvement to an existing room
Rooms where the tank should sit at a comfortable viewing height

What to plan for

A level, stable spot that can carry the filled weight
Nearby power with proper electrical protection
Clear room around the tank for feeding and maintenance

Not sure which style fits?

Share a photo or a description of the room and we'll talk through the options.

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