1. Survey
We measure on site and check the floor and structure, sockets and circuit, water and drainage, sunlight, service clearance and where the aquarium will be seen from. What we need from you: photos, approximate size, what you want from the aquarium and any architectural drawings. For projects outside Istanbul or abroad, the first meeting is by video call.
2. Drawings and Quote
Dimensioned drawings with external sizes, glass thickness, cabinet and sump, equipment list, lighting plan and livestock suggestions. The quote is itemised so you can see what each part is and why it was chosen.
3. Build
Low-iron glass is cut to size, edges are finished and joints bonded with silicone. After curing, the aquarium is flood-tested. Cabinet and sump are built from the same set of measurements while the equipment is sourced and tested.
4. Installation
The aquarium is moved into place, levelled and plumbed. Filtration, heating, lighting and hardscape go in; the first fill and leak check happen in front of you.
5. Cycling
New water has none of the bacteria that process waste. Over a few weeks the water completes its nitrogen cycle; we test, add the first livestock once values settle and increase numbers in stages. Early algae and cloudiness are normal. For corals in a marine aquarium this takes longer.
6. Handover and Care
You receive care notes, feeding and lighting schedules. With a service contract, regular visits begin; we recommend weekly care for most aquariums, with an optional report of readings and photos after each visit.
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