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20 years of exceptional waterscapes

Chris is an experienced independent aquatics expert, offering consultancy, design, maintenance and installation of aquariums, ponds and water features throughout South Warwickshire, Oxfordshire, East Gloucestershire and East Worcestershire.

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Aquariums

I have years of experience with installation and maintenance of beautiful aquariums.
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• Installation and aqua scaping of freshwater planted aquariums
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• Installation and aqua scaping of marine and reef aquariums
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• Advice on equipment selection

• Installation of equipment such as filtration, CO2 systems, specialist marine equipment and high end lighting

• Knowledge and consultancy on fish selection and compatibility, as well as proper husbandry of your chosen inhabitants

Ponds

No project is too ambitious when it comes to pond care, design and maintenance.
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• Complete pond builds from start to finish
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• Replacing faulty equipment or upgrading underperforming equipment to keep your pond crystal clear
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• Finding and fixing leaks including repairing damaged liners

• General maintenance including cleaning, annual servicing, filter maintenance and more

• Re-lining or completely renewing existing ponds

• Helpful expertise with planting and plant selection

• Fish health & water chemistry

Water Features

Restore your old water feature or ask me about installing a brand new water feature.
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• Installation and set up of shop-bought complete features
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• Building hand-made natural stone waterfalls for your pond
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• Repairing existing waterfalls

• One of a kind custom water features made by adapting items of your choice such as, statues, pots, drilled stone monoliths and more

• Replacing faulty components such as pumps and lights
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• General cleaning and revitalisation of old water features in need of attention

Maintenance

Expert fault finding, repair and testing ensures your waterscapes are running at their very best
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• Regularly scheduled maintenance for offices, small businesses and home aquariums
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• Water changes, filter maintenance, glass cleaning and plant trimming
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• One off deep-cleans to help get your aquarium or pond back on track

• Fault finding and replacing old equipment

• Customisable service; we can arrange the frequency of aquarium of pond maintenance
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• No expensive long term contracts

Customer Reviews

See what customers say about Stanley Aquatics
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"Brilliant, got the job done quicker than expected and has endless knowledge on all things pond! Very reasonable pricing and a lovely fella 😁"
Katie Portrey
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"Really recommend Chris for any pond needs as he is amazing! I had issues with my pond and he came round and found the problem straight away and fixed it! Honest guy and fair prices! I wouldn’t use anyone else or trust anyone else either. 5* work!! Thanks Chris!"
Pietro Bilotta
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"Chris is a delight to work with. He is extremely capable and hardworking. Chris is totally reliable and is committed to delivery the best product possible. I would recommend him without hesitation."
Mike Redfern
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"Chris is an extremely competent aquatic expert! I’ve worked for a number of years with him and he has always been a book of knowledge on fish keeping and very happy to help others. 100% would recommend!"
Callum Munro
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"Great advice when I was gifted fish by a friend"
Anna Bee
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"Chris is an expert who can communicate  in a clear way. Excellent knowledge and workmanship and a thoroughly nice guy."
Malcolm Gullis
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Pricing

Replacing faulty pond equipment
from £60.00 + cost of replacement parts
Freshwater aquarium maintenance
from £60.00
Saltwater aquarium maintenance
from £75.00
Pond cleaning
from £200 + serviceable parts required
Consultancy
£60.00 per hour
Large jobs are priced on an individual basis, based on a free of charge in-person quotation service, taking account of the needs of the client.

Get in touch!

Ask me about fish, ponds, aquariums and more...

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