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Aquarium & pond services ? Salem, Oregon

Aquariums and ponds, kept beautiful.

Design, installs, moves and steady maintenance for homes and businesses around Salem. Every quote is free.

Aquariums Reef, freshwater & nano tanks Design & consultingInstallations & relocationsMaintenance & cleaningCommercial & residential See aquarium services Ponds New Koi ponds & water features Spring opening & cleanoutPump, filter & UV serviceAlgae control & water testingFall netting & winter prep See pond care

Aquarium services

From first sketch to spotless glass.

Reef, freshwater and nano tanks for homes and businesses. Start with a plan, or bring us in to keep what you have looking its best.

A built-in reef aquarium glowing in a modern living room at dusk

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Design & consulting

Planning a reef, freshwater or nano tank? We?ll help you pick the size, equipment and livestock that suit your room and your budget, so the tank you build is one you can keep.

What?s included

  • Equipment and lighting plans
  • Stocking lists that get along
  • Aquascape layout
  • Second opinions on existing tanks

Good for

First-time reefers, upgrades, and anyone starting over after a crash.

Request a design quote
A freshly aquascaped reef tank with white rock arches above an open cabinet and sump

New setups & moves

Installations & relocations

New tanks built clean, and established tanks moved without losing a fish. We handle the heavy, wet, careful parts.

What?s included

  • Stands, sumps and plumbing
  • Lighting and RO setup
  • Cycling guidance
  • Moves across the room or across town

Good for

New builds, moving house, office moves and tank upgrades.

Request an install quote
A gloved hand cleaning aquarium glass with a magnetic scraper

We come to you

Maintenance & cleaning

Scheduled visits that keep water stable and glass spotless, so you get to enjoy the tank instead of cleaning it.

What?s included

  • Water changes
  • Glass, rock and algae cleaning
  • Filter, skimmer and pump service
  • Water testing and livestock checks

Good for

Busy households, vacation cover, and tanks that have gotten away from you.

Request a maintenance quote
A long reef aquarium set into the stone wall of an office lobby

Homes & businesses

Commercial & residential

Lobbies, offices, restaurants and clinics get a tank that always looks its best. Homes get a reef without the chores.

What?s included

  • Showpiece builds
  • Scheduled care plans
  • One point of contact

Good for

Offices, waiting rooms, restaurants and homes that want a showpiece.

Request a quote

Maintenance visits

What a typical visit covers.

The same steady routine every time, so your water stays in range between visits.

  1. 1

    Test the water

    Salinity, temperature, pH, alkalinity and more, checked against the ranges on this page.

  2. 2

    Change the water

    Fresh saltwater or treated freshwater, matched to your tank before it goes in.

  3. 3

    Clean glass, rock & algae

    Inside glass scraped clear, rockwork and sand tidied.

  4. 4

    Service the equipment

    Filters, skimmer and pumps cleaned and checked.

  5. 5

    Check the livestock

    We look over fish, corals and inverts and tell you if anything needs attention.

New: pond maintenance

Ponds, kept clear all year.

Koi ponds and water features need the same steady hand as a reef. We clean, balance and care for ponds around Salem through every Oregon season.

  • Spring opening and cleanout
  • Pump, filter and UV service
  • Algae control and water testing
  • Koi and goldfish health checks
  • Fall netting and winter prep
Request a pond quote
A backyard koi pond with water lilies, mossy stones and ferns
Want to see the koi swim? Feed the pond on our homepage.

  1. Spring ? Mar?May

    Open up

    Clear winter debris, restart pumps and filters, and test the water before feeding resumes.

  2. Summer ? Jun?Aug

    Keep it clear

    Algae control, filter rinses and extra aeration on warm days.

  3. Fall ? Sep?Nov

    Net and trim

    Leaf netting, plant cut-backs, and easing off feeding as the water cools.

  4. Winter ? Dec?Feb

    Rest easy

    Aeration and pump checks through the wet months, while the koi slow down.

How a service works

  1. 1

    Tell us about it

    Send the quote form with a few photos, or just call.

  2. 2

    We talk it through

    A quick call or visit to see your space and your goals.

  3. 3

    You get a clear plan

    Scope, schedule and price, agreed before we start.

  4. 4

    We do the work

    Careful with your livestock and tidy in your space.

  5. 5

    We keep it thriving

    Regular visits, water testing and new livestock when you want it.

Service questions.

Is the quote really free?
Yes. Send the form or call, and we?ll suggest a plan and a price with no obligation.
What should I include in my request?
Your tank or pond size, what you?d like done, and a few photos. Photos help us price it right.
Do you work on freshwater tanks?
Yes. We design and care for reef, freshwater and nano tanks, and we keep freshwater livestock too.
Can you move an established tank?
Yes. Relocations are part of what we do, whether it?s across the room or across town.
Do you work with businesses?
Yes. We build and look after tanks for offices, lobbies, restaurants and clinics, as well as homes.
Can you test my water?
Yes. Bring a sample to a shop visit and we?ll message you the results, or we?ll test it during a service visit.

Free quote

Tell us about your tank or pond.

Aquarium design, installs, moves, maintenance and pond care. Share a few details and photos, and we?ll reply with a plan and a price.

  1. 1Send the form. Photos help a lot.
  2. 2We reach out by phone or email with any questions.
  3. 3You get a clear plan and price, with no obligation.

Rather talk it through?

Call or text (971) 374-4572 coralcavern7@gmail.com

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Aquarium service, maintenance, custom installs and pond care

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