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Custom Rimless Aquariums

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Polished Edge Glass

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Custom Glass Lids

We can build you the aquarium of your dreams, crafted by hand to your exact size specifications and needs.

Features and Options:

  • Rimless Design

    • 3D Models of Your Aquarium Available Upon Request

  • Annealed (up to 48") or Tempered Glass (up to 96")

  • Custom Dimensions and Thicknesses

  • Auto-Leveling Foam Mat

  • Glass Eurobracing (if necessary or requested)

  • Flat-Polished Edges

  • Starphire/Low-Iron Glass Available (+$$$)

  • Hinged Glass Lids (+$$)

  • Painted Background (+$)

  • Custom Built-In All-In-One Filters (+$$)

  • Custom Overflow Boxes (+$)

  • Drilled Bulkhead Holes (+$)

  • Delivery Available

*For Other Custom Requests, please inquire below!

Custom Aquariums are backed by a 5-Year Leak-Free Guarantee

All in one rimless aquarium

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Custom Built-In Acrylic Dividers and filters

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Aquarium Repair

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At Apex Aquatics, no aquarium is beyond repair! We can refurbish an old and worn tank to like-new condition for less than the cost of a new aquarium of the same size.

We Repair or Upgrade:

  • Broken Panes of Glass

  • Old, Worn, or Busted Silicone Seams

  • Broken Rims, or Conversion to Rimless

  • Stands (Re-Stain, Repair if Broken, Add Supports, etc.)

  • Install Custom Overflow Boxes or AIO Systems

  • Bulkhead Drilling

  • Full Rebuilds

  • Custom Wood Canopies and Glass Lids

Reseals

Details:

  • Available for aquariums up to 275 gallons (for aquariums 275 gallons or larger, please see Full Rebuilds section below

  • Black or Clear Silicone

  • Can be performed on-site for a small fee (based on miles), or delivered by you to our shop

    • On-Site reseals are completed same-day​

    • Reseals in our shop may take up to 1 week, and longer if additional parts are needed

What's Included:

  • Clear Silicone (Black available upon request)

  • Stripping of old silicone and overflows, if applicable

  • Deep cleaning of the aquarium, inside and out

  • Seams are resealed using high-quality, fresh silicone

Customization Options:

  • Painted Background ($)

  • Drilling ($)

  • Rim Removal and Rebracing ($$) *not available for on-site work*

  • Custom Lids ($$)

  • Custom Filtration ($$$)

*Note About Reseals: If your aquarium is already currently leaking and is 125 gallons or more, it will need to be fully rebuilt. A reseal of the internal silicone alone may not prevent a future leak from occurring. In this case, it is best to rebuild it to like-new quality in order to avoid future issues or failed reseals.

Rebuilds

Details:

  •  Available for all size aquariums, recommended for aquariums over 200 gallons

  • Black or Clear Silicone

  • Pick-up and Delivery Service available, fee based on size and distance

  • Timeframe: 1-2 Weeks, 3-4 Weeks if new glass is ordered

  • You will receive the exact date the tank was built, as well as the earliest date the tank can be safely filled and used

What's Included:

  • Clear Silicone (Black available upon request)

  • Stripping of old silicone and overflows, if applicable

  • Rim removed completely, panes of glass separated and thoroughly cleaned to like-new clarity

  • Edgework polishing, if applicable

  • Deep cleaning of the aquarium, inside and out

  • Tank is rebuilt from scratch using high-quality, fresh silicone

Customization Options:

  • Painted Background ($)

  • Drilling ($)

  • Rim Removal and Rebracing ($$)

  • Custom Lids ($$)

  • Custom Filtration ($$$)

Aquarium Repair

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Custom Stands

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Our stands are built by hand and with care to ensure it meets your exact needs and requirements. The number one priority is building you a high-quality stand that will perfectly support your tank and fit nicely in your home.

We build our stands with the highest quality materials available, using only hardwoods to ensure that your stand lasts a lifetime. Most stands on the market are made using cheap particle-board materials that easily warp when introduced to water. We aim to beat these stands by producing virtually indestructible, high-quality stands that suit the needs of any level of hobbyist/

*Due to fluctuating market prices of lumber, Custom Stand quotes are valid for 1 week from delivery. Prices may increase after that time frame*

Features and Options:

  - Skeek, Modern Styles

      - 3D Models of Your Stand Available Upon Request

  - Solid Wood Framing and Façade

      - Multiple Wood Types Available

  - Custom Dimensions and Thicknesses

  - Soft-Close Door Hinges and Rubber Stoppers

  - Custom-Sized Doors (Each addtl. door above 2 adds ~$50)

  - Any Color or Stain

      - Oil-Based, Hydrophobic Paints or Enamels are used to prevent warping

  - Drilled or Open Tops for Plumbing

  - Custom Controller Mounting Walls and Shelving Units (+$$)

  - Inside Lighting and Outlet Mounting (+$$)

*For Other Custom Requests, please inquire below!

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*Due to fluctuating market prices of lumber, Custom Stand quotes are valid for 1 week from delivery. Prices may increase after that time frame*

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Serving CHAPEL HILL and Surrounding, NC

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