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AD Aquatics Free Consultation · London & Home Counties

A thriving aquarium,
designed for your space.


From £550 fully-installed setups to ongoing maintenance from £60/month — we design, install and maintain your aquarium so you don't have to.

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50+
Tanks Installed
5
Setup Styles
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Maintenance Plans
100%
Client Satisfaction

"Every aquarium is a window into another world — we craft that world with expertise, care and artistry."


Specialists in planted tanks, cichlid systems, discus setups & aquascaping design.

Our Work

Real installations,
real results.


Planted aquarium with live plants and fish
Planted Aquariums

A living, breathing underwater garden.


Our planted aquarium setups combine enriched substrate, balanced lighting and live aquatic plants to create a thriving, natural ecosystem. From £850 for a complete setup including plants and fish.

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Discus Specialists

The king of the aquarium,
in your home.


Discus fish demand precise water chemistry and warm, soft conditions. Our specialist discus planted setups combine stunning aquascaping with stable parameters tailored to these magnificent fish. Complete setup from £1,650.

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Discus planted aquarium setup
How It Works

From vision to living masterpiece.


01

Consultation

We discuss your vision, available space, budget and preferred species. Every installation starts with understanding your lifestyle.

02

Design & Source

We design the aquascape, select compatible species and source premium equipment and livestock from trusted suppliers.

03

Install & Support

Professional installation with full nitrogen cycle management. Ongoing maintenance packages ensure long-term tank health.

The Technical Difference

We don't guess —
we calculate.


A beautiful tank that crashes in month two isn't a good install. Every setup we build starts from real numbers, not guesswork — and we publish the same methodology in our free technical guides so you can check our working.

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Water Chemistry, Matched to Your Tap

We test GH, KH and pH against your actual local water supply before we recommend species or an RO setup — not a generic UK-wide assumption.

Read our water hardness data →
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Structural Load, Checked First

Large tanks are heavy. We calculate the floor load for your exact setup and flag anything that needs a structural engineer's sign-off before installation day.

See how we calculate tank weight →
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Full Nitrogen Cycle, Before Fish Arrive

We run a complete biological cycle on every new tank — ammonia and nitrite tested down to zero — so your fish move into a stable tank, not a race against water chemistry.

The nitrogen cycle, explained →
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Stocking Plans Backed by Behaviour

Compatible species selection is based on genuine temperament, territory and water-parameter research — not just what looks good next to each other.

Browse our species guides →
Maintenance Plans

Stress-free aquarium ownership,
every month.


Starter £60 /month
  • Monthly maintenance visit
  • Water quality checks
  • Visual health assessment
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Premium £140 /month
  • Everything in Standard
  • Full aquascaping service
  • Priority call-out
  • Quarterly deep clean
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Why AD Aquatics

Expert care you can trust.


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Beautiful by Design

We treat every aquarium as a piece of living art — balanced aquascaping, considered hardscape and a visual story tailored to your space.

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Fish Welfare First

Healthy, compatible stocking and responsible husbandry. We never overstock or select species for looks alone — a thriving tank starts with the right fish.

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Fully Managed

Design, installation, stocking and maintenance under one roof. You deal directly with the specialist who built your tank, from first visit to every visit after.

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Long-Term Support

We're here after installation, not just on installation day. Premium plan customers get same/next-day emergency call-out when it matters most.

Meet the Team

The people behind your tank.


Every installation and maintenance visit is carried out personally by Adnan or Hasan — you always deal directly with the expert.

A

Adnan

Co-Founder & Lead Aquarium Installer


Leads all aquarium installations and specialist species setups, with deep expertise in cichlid system design and rock formation aquascapes.

Custom InstallationCichlid SystemsWater Chemistry
H

Hasan

Co-Founder & Aquascaping Lead


Leads aquascaping design and premium maintenance, with specialist knowledge in planted tank systems and discus fish husbandry.

Aquascaping DesignDiscus HusbandryPlanted Systems
Common Questions

Frequently asked questions.


Do you offer free consultations?

Yes — all initial consultations are completely free. We'll discuss your vision, space and budget before providing a detailed quote.

How much does an aquarium setup cost?

Setup packages range from £550 to £1,650 depending on type — Nano Aquascape from £550, General and Cichlid setups from £650, Biotope & Blackwater from £750, Planted from £850, Rock Formation from £1,250, Discus Planted from £1,650. All prices include equipment, plants, fish and installation. See full pricing.

How much are your maintenance plans?

Maintenance plans start from £60/month (Starter), £100/month (Standard) or £140/month (Premium) — rolling monthly with no long-term contract. See maintenance plan details.

How long does installation take?

Most installations take 1–2 days. Larger or more complex setups may require additional time — we'll give you a clear timeline during your consultation.

What areas do you cover?

Our core service area is London, Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Essex and Surrey. We also take on jobs further afield, UK-wide, by arrangement — travel charges may apply outside our core area, so ask us when you enquire.

Are there contracts on maintenance plans?

No long-term contracts. Maintenance plans are rolling monthly arrangements — you can upgrade, downgrade or cancel with 30 days' notice.

What species do you specialise in?

We specialise in planted aquariums, cichlid systems (African and South American) and discus setups, alongside general community aquariums.

Do setup prices include fish and plants?

Yes — all quoted setup prices include full stocking with compatible fish and live plants appropriate for the system type, unless you have a specific preference.

Ready to begin?

Transform your space with a living aquascape.

Contact Adnan or Hasan today for a free consultation and quote.

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