When it comes to keeping fish, goldfish are the first that come to people’s minds. They are often seen as starter fish or starter pets for children and beginner pet owners because they are considered more robust than other fish....
If ever there was a fish to be crowned as the most beautiful, it would be the Siamese Fighting Fish. Renowned for their vivid colours and ethereal fins (that can resemble everything from a flowing veil to an elephant ear),...
Bristlenose Catfish, also known as Bristlenose Plecos, these are unique fish that are quite polarising in the aquarium community. While some collectors think they look odd and creepy, others enjoy their unique appearance – and find them as a better...
The Aquarium Factory has been employed to custom design, install and maintain tanks within homes, schools, child care centers, nursing homes, universities and more. We maintain Aquariums & Ponds - our recommended cleaning cycles are; Fish tanks; 3-4 weeks Marine...
After 35 years we have officially moved from Station Street Bayswater to 1F/981 Mountain Highway, Boronia VIC 3155! Our new location is approximately 10 minutes from our old store and much bigger! Come down and have a look...
The Aquarium Factory were approached to turn this Beautiful antique TV into an aquarium. So guess what - WE DID IT! We are more then happy to create any vision you have, we have created aquariums out of Buffets, Coffee...
Another amazing custom aquarium in Melbourne - these guys even have the amazing view to go with the tank! Our client's special aquarium certainly makes a great impression on anyone visiting their building. Custom Aquariums in Melbourne The Team at...
Our Beautiful Siamese Fighter Display! We often have Half Moon Siamese Fighters, Butterfly Half Moons, Dragon Tails, Crown Tails and much more in stock. Come down and have a look we get weekly orders of Siamese Fighters
Another amazing install! We are now distributors for Instant Reef. See below one of our latest installs sporting an immaculate Instant Reef Coral Insert!
Here is another custom install! I'm sure the children will love seeing this amazing fish tank at Only About Children Early Learning 0-6 facility.
The Aquarium Factory receives shipments of fish for sale all over the world. Four fulltime livestock operators ensure all your fish, whether they are tropical, cold water, natives, axolotyls, sea horses, marines, cichlids or fancy goldfish, have been hand selected...
The Aquarium Factory often perform pond maintenance services all over Victoria. We deal with ponds that range in all different shapes and sizes. Below is a picture of one of the ponds that we recently perfected for our customer. If...
This custom installation is only one of the many custom installs The Aquarium Factory has produced for our customers. The Aquarium Factory also maintains this tank with a regular maintenance to keep the tank perfect in our customers eyes. If...
Every aquarium owner wants their set up to be unique. And this goes as much for the fish life they stock as the aquarium hardscape itself! The Aquarium Factory has a wide range of unique and exotic fish species, perfect...
Here is yet another example of our custom installations, this is one of our favorites. We have had this tank go from Tropical to Marine and then back to Tropical set up. The Aquarium Factory makes what many believe impossible...
Be Amazed! We have just finished yet another custom installation, our customer was overwhelmed with the final product and couldn't have been happier. With access to feed from the rear of the tank our customer was blown away by the...
What is ammonia? Fish continually release ammonia directly into the water through their gills, respiration and solid waste. Uneaten food and other decaying organic matter such as dead plant leaves also release ammonia. The bacteria Nitrosomonas, live in the gravel...
Rinse tank and gravel thoroughly, with fresh water only. Place tank in an area of low light (any sunlight can cause algae growth). Also not on a window sill as this will be to cold of a night time for...
What are Clown fish? Clown fish are colourful, cute and sometimes amusing inhabitants of tropical reefs from several places around the world, including the Great Barrier Reef. They are a hardy fish, and with the proper aquarium and care, can...
Southern Knight Seahorses are temperate marine fish found in coastal waters of south-eastern Australia and also in New Zealand. Seahorses belong to the family Sygnathidae which has over 200 species (half of which occur in Australian waters.) This species is...
Overfeed: Feed much and often. Spray and aerosol. Insect sprays, hairspray and window cleaner etc. Overcrowd: Keep stacking them in. Poor filtration: What does it matter if the water is cloudy and grey? Use 'el cheapo' fish foods: Usually crushed...
Your new tank must be fully supported at all four corners by a fish tank stand or cabinet, or another strong base and must be placed on a sheet of foam to stop stress on tanks and eventual cracking. Gravel must...
