Aquarium Maintenance, Leasing, and Custom Aquarium Installation in the Washington, DC Area | Batfish Aquatics

Just as each and every aquarium is unique, so, too, are the rooms the aquarium goes into. Each place has unique elements, character, and flavour, which can make an aquarium either blend and flow with the rest of the room, or jar and stand out. The goal of proper aquarium design is to match the elements of the room with the aquarium, such that the aquarium can become a focal point or accent, as needed, without clashing with the remainder of the room. An aquarium should add to the overall decor, not detract from it.

Batfish Aquatics strives to match the needs of clients with the best possible aquarium, bringing a balance between budget and aesthetics. We work with several teams of area carpenters to create custom designed, furniture-grade cabinetry around the aquarium to suit your room decor, or can help you choose from high quality, standard available wood finishes. Whether it's a permanent, integrated unit, or a free-standing cabinet, Batfish Aquatics can do it!

Of course, no part of the aquarium set-up is as important as the aquarium itself. Batfish Aquatics has partnered with a number of custom aquarium manufacturers, and can work with you or your contractor to make a custom glass aquarium in the dimensions you require. Please e-mail us at Service@BatfishAquatics.com for specifics and a quote. Additionally, we are happy to work with you to pick a standard aquarium and cabinetry to best suit your room, furniture, and aquarium choices. This is generally a far less expensive choice, and the benefits of a custom aquarium are outweighed by the savings of a standard aquarium.

An aquascaped mini cube.
An aquascaped discus aquarium with live plants.


Batfish Aquatics has been recognised as the leader in custom aquarium layouts and designs, with many of our tanks earning recognition and awards. The creation of an aquarium's internal layout is called "aquascaping," and we are happy to create and provide a beautiful aquascape for you, whether we maintain the aquarium or not. We specialise in enduring aquascapes that will continue as part of the aquarium, using either live or artificial components. We can create a beautiful custom reef aquarium, a heavily planted tank, or just help you figure out how to best position the castle and burping clam. Give us your vision, and we will make it happen, whether it is a rocky shoal, a beautiful reef with vibrant corals and clownfish, like Nemo, or a heavily planted aquarium. We specialise in natural planted aquariums.

As well as aquascaping tanks for our aquarium maintenance and aquarium leasing customers, we can help you aquascape your own aquarium with on site visits. If you need help constructing a beautiful planted tank, or just figuring out how to make the office fish tank look great, we will help, just e-mail us at Service@batfishaquatics.com for more information!