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Aquarium Pricing

The price of a made-to-measure aquarium depends mostly on volume, type of glass, freshwater or marine, filtration and lighting. Market data published for Türkiye in 2026 puts maintenance visits at 2,000⁠–⁠7,000 TL and marine aquarium set-ups at 120,000⁠–⁠280,000 TL. Our price is itemised after the survey.

Pricing
Itemised Quote
First estimate
Price Range from Photos and Size
Market, care visit
2,000⁠–⁠7,000 TL
Market, marine set-up
120,000⁠–⁠280,000 TL

What Determines the Price?

  1. Volume and dimensions: glass, cabinet, equipment and water preparation all grow with the litres.
  2. Glass type and thickness: low-iron glass is clearer and costs more; thickness rises with height.
  3. Freshwater or marine: marine needs a protein skimmer, dosing, strong lighting and water purification.
  4. Filtration: internal cabinet filter, external filter or sump.
  5. Lighting: planted and reef layouts need programmable, powerful LEDs.
  6. Heating and cooling: chillers matter in hot regions and shop windows.
  7. Cabinet and cladding: joinery to match the interior, frames for built-in tanks.
  8. Livestock and hardscape: rock, wood, plants, fish and corals.
  9. Installation and transport: floor level, lifts, other cities and international logistics.

Published Market Ranges (Türkiye, 2026)

These are not our prices but published market data for comparison.

Item Range Source
Aquarium maintenance visit 2,000–7,000 TL armut.com
Custom aquarium build 550–150,000 TL armut.com
Marine aquarium set-up 120,000–280,000 TL maliyeti.com.tr
Marine aquarium monthly running cost 3,000–6,000 TL maliyeti.com.tr

The ranges are wide because a desktop tank and a hotel lobby system fall under the same heading.

What Our Quote Lists

Glass and build, cabinet and cladding, filtration, lighting, heating and cooling, hardscape and plants, livestock, transport and installation, cycling follow-up and optional care, each as a separate line.

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Questions

Common Questions

Can I Get a Rough Price Before the Survey?

Yes. Send a photo of the space, approximate dimensions and what you have in mind, and we will give you a price range. The exact price follows the survey and drawings.

Why Does It Cost More Than an Off-the-shelf Aquarium?

Off-the-shelf tanks come in standard sizes with standard glass and usually a small filter. A custom aquarium has glass thickness calculated for its height, a cabinet made for the space, filtration sized to the volume, and installation and cycling included.

Enquiries

Send Us a Measurement and a Photo.

Send the rough dimensions of the space and a photo. We will reply with a first assessment and the next step.