Aquarium Strip-Out, Re-Setup & Aquascaping Specialists
EvoAquatic provides professional aquarium strip-out, re-setup and bespoke aquascaping services across Shropshire and the West Midlands.
Is your aquarium overgrown, outdated, difficult to maintain or simply no longer looking its best? We specialise in carefully dismantling existing aquarium systems, assessing the equipment and layout, and rebuilding the aquarium into a healthier, more practical and visually appealing display.
Whether you want to completely redesign your aquarium, replace an outdated aquascape, improve the layout or carry out a major system upgrade, we can manage the entire process from start to finish.
Professional Aquarium Strip-Out Services
A major aquarium redesign requires more than simply removing the décor and putting it back differently.
We carefully plan the strip-out to minimise stress to your livestock and protect the aquarium, equipment and surrounding area.
Depending on the requirements of your system, our strip-out service can include:
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Safe removal and temporary housing of fish, corals and other livestock
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Removal of existing rockwork, substrate and décor
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Removal and assessment of filtration and other equipment
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Cleaning of the aquarium and equipment
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Inspection of pipework, plumbing and connections
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Assessment of filtration, circulation and equipment positioning
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Removal of unwanted or unsuitable equipment
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Preparation of the aquarium for its new layout
Where required, we can also advise on equipment upgrades or changes before the aquarium is rebuilt.
Bespoke Aquarium Aquascaping
A well-designed aquascape should look good while also providing a practical environment for your livestock and allowing the aquarium to be maintained effectively.
We can design and create bespoke aquascapes for:
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Marine aquariums
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Reef aquariums
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Tropical freshwater aquariums
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Community aquariums
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Specialist freshwater systems
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Existing aquariums requiring a complete redesign
We consider the available space, aquarium dimensions, livestock, filtration, circulation, lighting and the long-term growth of corals or plants when developing the layout.
For reef aquariums in particular, rockwork can be positioned to provide suitable areas for coral placement while maintaining good water movement and allowing adequate access for maintenance.
Tropica Aquarium Plants
For our freshwater aquascaping projects, we use aquarium plants exclusively from Tropica Aquarium Plants, one of the world’s recognised specialist aquarium plant growers.
You can view the full range of plants and learn more about Tropica here:
Tropica offers a wide range of aquarium plants in different formats, including potted plants and their popular 1-2-Grow! tissue-cultured range.
This allows us to select suitable plants based on the individual aquarium, taking into consideration factors such as lighting, CO₂ availability, growth rate, plant size and ongoing maintenance requirements.
Using quality plants from an established specialist helps us create planted aquariums that are designed around the aquarium’s lighting, filtration, CO₂ availability, livestock and long-term maintenance requirements.
We can select and position plants to provide:
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Foreground, midground and background planting
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Natural-looking depth and perspective
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Areas of dense planting and open swimming space
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Colour and texture contrast
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Suitable planting around wood and rockwork
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Long-term growth and manageable maintenance
Where appropriate, we can also incorporate Tropica’s 1-2-Grow! plants, which are cultivated in laboratory conditions and supplied as young plants in growing cups.
Aquarium Re-Setups & System Improvements
A strip-out is often the ideal opportunity to improve the aquarium rather than simply recreate the existing setup.
During the re-setup we can review and improve areas such as:
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Filtration
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Sump layout
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Pipework and plumbing
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Pump and circulation positioning
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Protein skimmer placement
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Lighting position
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Heating and cooling equipment
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Dosing equipment
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UV systems
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Cable management
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Equipment accessibility
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Aquascape structure
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Substrate and decor
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Plant selection and positioning
The aim is to create a system that is not only visually impressive but also easier to operate and maintain.
Marine & Reef Aquascaping
Reef aquariums require careful consideration when designing the rockwork and coral layout.
We can create structures that provide suitable mounting and placement areas for corals while maintaining open swimming space, circulation and access to the aquarium.
Where appropriate, we can also advise on coral placement and future growth so that the aquascape continues to develop as the reef matures.
Freshwater Aquascaping
For freshwater aquariums, we can create natural-looking layouts using combinations of wood, rock, substrate and carefully selected aquarium plants.
Our freshwater aquascaping service is designed around the fish and plants you intend to keep, while taking into account lighting, filtration, circulation, CO₂ requirements and ongoing maintenance.
We use Tropica aquarium plants exclusively for our freshwater aquascaping projects, allowing us to select from a comprehensive range of species and varieties with different growth habits, sizes and requirements.
From heavily planted community aquariums to more minimalist aquascapes, we can design the planting scheme around the individual aquarium rather than using a standard planting package.
Livestock & Aquarium Re-Establishment
When an aquarium is completely stripped down, careful planning is essential before livestock is returned.
We can advise on the correct sequence for rebuilding the system and returning livestock, taking into account filtration, water quality and the condition of the aquarium.
Where necessary, we can also provide temporary livestock support during the project.
More Than Just an Aquascape
Our approach is not simply to make an aquarium look attractive.
We look at the aquarium as a complete system and consider how the aquascape, filtration, circulation, lighting and livestock work together.
For planted aquariums, this also means considering plant growth, lighting, CO₂, fertilisation and ongoing maintenance when selecting and positioning the plants.
The result is an aquarium designed to be both visually impressive and practical to maintain.
Complete Aquarium Transformation
Whether your aquarium needs a simple rescaping or a complete strip-out and rebuild, EvoAquatic can manage the project from start to finish.
Our service can include:
Planning → Strip-Out → Cleaning → Equipment Assessment → System Improvements → Aquascaping → Planting → Re-Setup → Commissioning → Livestock Return
This provides you with a single professional service rather than having to coordinate different contractors or aquarium specialists.
Ready to Transform Your Aquarium?
If your aquarium needs a complete redesign, an improved aquascape or a full strip-out and re-setup, contact EvoAquatic to discuss your requirements.
We can assess your existing aquarium and recommend the best approach for your livestock, equipment, available space and overall objectives.
EvoAquatic — professional aquarium strip-outs, re-setups and bespoke aquascaping across Shropshire and the West Midlands.
