Cape Town aquarium specialists

Professional aquarium installation and maintenance

imarine designs, installs, and maintains marine and freshwater aquariums for homes, offices, restaurants, and hospitality spaces.

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Aquarium services

Support every stage of your aquarium project, from concept and installation to ongoing maintenance and water treatment.

Marine aquarium installation

Saltwater system planning, hardware setup, aquascaping support, and livestock-ready preparation for reef and fish-only displays.

Freshwater tank systems

Custom freshwater aquariums for tropical, planted, coldwater, and feature-display environments.

Regular maintenance

Scheduled servicing with cleaning, testing, dosing checks, and equipment inspections for stable tank health.

Water filtration systems

Advanced filtration planning including RO systems, UV sterilisation, sump optimisation, and protein skimmers.

Residential aquarium care

Elegant home aquarium solutions with practical maintenance plans and layout advice.

Commercial aquarium projects

Large-format installations for hospitality, workplace, and retail spaces, with recurring service support.

Frequently asked questions

These answers help customers understand aquarium installation, maintenance, filtration, and service expectations before making contact.

What types of aquariums do you install?

We install both marine and freshwater aquariums for homes, offices, hospitality spaces, and commercial environments. We can also advise on the right system based on your space, budget, and maintenance goals.

Do you offer aquarium maintenance?

Yes. We provide regular aquarium maintenance that can include cleaning, water testing, equipment checks, and general system care to keep your tank stable and presentable.

How often does an aquarium need maintenance?

Most aquariums need weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly maintenance, depending on tank size, livestock, filtration, and feeding levels. We can recommend a service plan after assessing your setup.

Do you work with marine and freshwater systems?

Yes. We work with both marine and freshwater aquarium systems, including custom installations, upgrades, and ongoing maintenance support.

Can you help with water filtration systems?

Yes. We can advise on and install aquarium filtration solutions, including reverse osmosis units, UV sterilisation, protein skimmers, and other support equipment where needed.

Do you offer aquarium services for businesses?

Yes. We provide commercial aquarium installation and maintenance for restaurants, hotels, offices, retail spaces, and other customer-facing environments.

How do I know what size aquarium I need?

The right aquarium size depends on your available space, preferred livestock, design goals, and budget. We can help you choose a system that fits both your environment and your maintenance capacity.

Do you provide custom aquarium advice?

Yes. We can help plan the tank, filtration, equipment, layout, and long-term maintenance approach before installation begins.

How long does aquarium installation take?

Installation time depends on the size of the tank, equipment requirements, and project complexity. After reviewing your needs, we can provide a realistic timeline for the work.

Do you offer emergency aquarium repairs?

Emergency support is be available 24/7 depending on the issue and location. Contact us directly if your aquarium has an urgent equipment or water-quality problem.

Cape Town service areas

imarine offers aquarium installation, maintenance, and filtration support across Cape Town. The same full range of services is available in every area we serve.

Cape Town City Centre

We support homes, apartments, offices, restaurants, and hospitality spaces in the city centre with marine and freshwater aquarium services tailored to each environment.

  • Full installation, maintenance, and filtration support available.
  • Suitable for residential, commercial, and feature-display aquariums.

Atlantic Seaboard

From Sea Point and Green Point to Camps Bay and Clifton, we provide complete aquarium services for private homes, hospitality venues, and design-led interior spaces.

  • All core services available across the Atlantic Seaboard.
  • Ideal for marine, freshwater, and custom display systems.

Southern Suburbs

We work with clients across the Southern Suburbs on aquarium installation, ongoing maintenance, filtration upgrades, and system support for both residential and business settings.

  • Complete service coverage for marine and freshwater aquariums.
  • Available for homes, offices, schools, and consulting spaces.

Northern Suburbs

Clients in the Northern Suburbs can rely on imarine for custom aquarium builds, routine servicing, equipment support, and water-quality solutions across a wide range of property types.

  • All listed services are available throughout the Northern Suburbs.
  • Suitable for residential, commercial, and large-format aquarium projects.

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Contact details

  • Service area Cape Town City Centre, Western Cape 8001
  • Phone +27 82 555 7865
  • Email imarineservices@icloud.com
  • Trading hours Monday to Friday: 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
    Saturday: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
    Emergency Repairs and Maintenace: Available 24/7

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