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    5.0 (27 reviews)
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    55 gallon freshwater tank
    Linda L.

    What a great experience. Even in the pouring rain they showed up on time. And worked hard to make a great tank even better. I needed help with the heavy water changes. I'm so grateful for the help and the beautiful tank cleaning I had. I highly recommend this company. Thank you again. Need another appointment so I will be calling this company

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    Leonardo C.

    My reef tank was in an emergency state because of a free-floating algae bloom. Nothing I did seemed to help for more than a few days before the algae came back with vengeance. To make matters worse, I knew I had a 9 day vacation out of the country soon. I could see nothing but green, and I knew that if I didn't act quickly... soon the green wrath would take the lives of my fish. After researching the best I could, I decided to contact Authentic Aquariums. A reply soon followed, including a phone-call to get a better idea of my aquarium emergency. After diagnostics via photographs and lighting schedules, I was given hope; Daniel gave me my options, which even humbly included fixes I could do on my own. I was given a very fair estimated cost, and after generously being fit into a busy schedule, I had my first visit. My tank was cleaned from the inside out, and my water was changed to stabilize my tank. After some professional tips, I was given the green-light to go on vacation and be at ease with my tank's health. After returning from vacation, Daniel and Butch carefully setup a UV sterilizer to defeat the green, once and for all.

    Elena M.

    Daniel has been coming for months to do the maintenance of my aquarium. He's been taking care of my 125-gallon tank. He is very through and super pleasant to work with! Excellent service at a reasonable price. And fish seems to like him! Love how the aquarium looks every time. It's just beautiful :)

    Tony M.

    Daniel has done an excellent job in our aquarium design and service. The communication has been great and I would highly recommend his services

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    6 months ago

    Had a pond clean out.Very pleased with the service. Office staff was amazing and kept me updated on scheduling

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    Daniel is reliable , professional and truely cares about my tank. if you want someone you can count on contact Authentic Aquariums

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    Ask the Community - Authentic Aquariums

    Could you reseal a 150 gallon tank?

    Not recommended as it is likely to un-seal over time. May be a gradual unsealing or could be catastrophic. In my opinion, not worth the risk. Especially for such a small tank.… Read more

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    Review Highlights - Authentic Aquariums

    Daniel came to our house to relocate our 125 mainly coral tank to our garage due to a slab leak in our home.

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