DESIGN BUILD GROW
your underwater world
Freshwater Aquarium Expertise
I’m Eli and I have more than a decade of experience setting up and restoring freshwater aquarium ecosystems: from rocky cichlid tanks to CO2-injected planted community tanks. I love helping people get into or back into the hobby.
Services
Following your free introductory consultation, we prepare and share with you a detailed budget in spreadsheet format, which contains the full list of products you will need to realize your vision and suggestions for where to purchase each.
The “Lite” package is best for those who require minimal support: either experienced aquarists returning to the hobby or those who intend to do a lot of their own research. This package is valid for 3 months from purchase date and contains the following:
Customized budget with list of supplies and flora/fauna for your setup
3 hours of one-on-one video support (30 or 60 minute slots)
The “Standard” package is best for beginner or intermediate aquarists, who are comfortable with some independent research and fact-finding. This package is valid for 4 months from purchase date and contains the following:
Customized budget with list of supplies and flora/fauna for your setup
6 hours of live video support (bookable in 30-min slots)
Unlimited e-mail troubleshooting (24h response time)
The “Deluxe” package is for anyone who wants support at every step of the way. This package is valid for 6 months from purchase date and contains the following:
Customized budget with list of supplies and flora/fauna for your setup
10 hours of live video support (30 or 60 minute slots)
Unlimited e-mail troubleshooting (24h response time)
On-demand phone call/text support (2h response time)
Testimonials
“I started to see all the possibilities with not only fish but also Neocaridina shrimp. I was endlessly fascinated by these little guys’ resilience, color diversity and ease of breeding. By the end of it, I had three tanks and hundreds of shrimp.”
— Zeke, Baltimore
“Eli showed me how easy it can be to manage the day-to-day admin of a fish aquarium. I prefer the nano tank format because I love the speed at which I can do things like water changes and plant pruning. I maintain a low-tech (no CO2) planted, dirted tank setup that features both aquatic and terrestrial plants, including orchids.”
— Andrea, Detroit
“I think the biggest thing I learned from Eli would be how important plants are for managing algae growth. I used to think plants are just for decoration, but I didn’t realize how the nutrient balance works.”
— Ben, New York