An entirely different world of reef structure, saltwater movement and carefully controlled light.
A concept landscape. Species and stocking would be selected for the actual system.

The living world

A different kind
of blue.

A marine aquarium is designed around saltwater life. Rockwork, circulation, filtration and lighting work as one system. The equipment, commissioning and ongoing care are different from a planted freshwater installation.

Design a marine aquarium

Designed as one ecosystem

Structure. Current. Light.

Reef form and open water are composed together, with circulation around the structure and access for ongoing care. Marine lighting is considered as part of the system, not simply as room lighting.

  • Marine-specific filtration
  • Dedicated circulation and lighting
  • A more involved care plan

A marine aquarium asks for a more involved approach to water chemistry, equipment and maintenance. That commitment should be understood before the project is specified.

Understand the care plan

Compose the underwater landscape

Build a reef
with room to breathe.

Scroll to reveal the rockwork, open swimming space and distinct marine composition. This is a design study, not a species or stocking prescription.

A reef of live rock and pale corals with open water around it

Rockwork is built first to form the reef structure.

Reef structureCirculation spaceMarine composition

A different system, not a filter setting

Choose the world.
Plan the commitment.

Freshwater and marine projects use different equipment, materials and commissioning plans. Switching an inspiration concept in the studio updates the estimate and visual world. A real change would require the entire specification to be reviewed.

Explore planted freshwater instead

Your next chapter

Imagine it in your room.

Start with an inspiration concept. Adjust the setting, save your choices and build a brief at your own pace.