SLICE OF THE SEA
BUILDING BRIDGES BETWEEN PEOPLE AND THE AQUATIC WORLD
Bringing Ocean Life to You, Carefully & Sustainably
Transform your home or office space into an underwater paradise with our breathtaking custom aquariums. With over 30 years of expertise in setting up, maintaining, and diagnosing issues in all types of aquarium environments, including freshwater, saltwater, and reef tanks, we have what it takes to handle your aquarium. Our team of experts will work with you to create a custom tank that embodies your vision of the ocean’s beauty, complete with a dazzling array of colorful fish, corals, and invertebrates. Our wide selection of aquarium kits will take the hassle out of setup, allowing you to choose from our diverse collection of marine life that will bring vibrant energy and life to your space. Let our maintenance crew bring this underwater wonder to you, setting it up with care and ensuring its longevity and health for your continued enjoyment. Choose from our array of services (listed below), tailored to fit your unique needs and desires.
24 Hour Emergency Service
Aquarium Installation
Aquarium Maintenance
Coral Reef Inserts
Fish Tank & Aquarium Lighting
RO Water Delivery
Freshwater & Saltwater System Builds
Water Quality Testing
Services for Custom Aquariums in the Chicagoland Area
Our Value Proposition
Maintaining an aquarium can be quite challenging, whether it be freshwater or saltwater. Slice of the Sea provides complete aquarium maintenance services to our clients. Whether you require occasional cleaning or regular maintenance on a bi-weekly or custom schedule, our experienced team can get the job done.
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Your aquarium is an ecosystem. When the system is healthy and in balance, everything in it will stay healthy and active. In most tanks, however, there are several species and organisms at work, so keeping your tank in good balance can be difficult. We will help you achieve and maintain that balance in your tank so that all of the inhabitants will stay happy and healthy.
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Maintaining an aquarium requires a significant amount of time and effort. We’ll clean your glass or acrylic aquarium, check the seals, and detail the glass. Then a water change will be performed, clean the entire tank, siphon the gravel, and inspect the filter system and filtration materials to see if they need replacing. We deal with open sumps, canister, backpack, internal, wet-dry, and all other types of fish tank filters. We will also conduct a thorough water quality test at every maintenance visit.
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Routine maintenance, quarantining, and cleanings help prevent common aquarium issues, such as disease outbreak and equipment malfunctions, which can lead to costly repairs or loss of fish. Water quality tests are performed to ensure PH, alkalinity, calcium, salinity, ammonia, nitrites, and nitrates are at the appropriate levels. Water parameters need to be in a healthy range in order to maintain a balance in the ecosystem. If needed, additional parameters can be checked to address unusual behavior. Slice of the Sea can also set up monitoring systems to ensure specific water parameters are tested and reported multiple times a day. If there is an unusual spike in a parameter, our team will be able to catch it in advance before aquarium inhabitants begin to decline.
Our Services
Freshwater Aquariums
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Experience a simple and calm nature with schooling freshwater fish in a community tank, including planting and driftwood.
Saltwater Aquariums
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Many people choose saltwater tanks because of the larger selection and array of bright-colored fish. Saltwater fish tend to have more personality with their owners and resemble an ocean/beach vibe.
Coral Reef Aquariums
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Truly bringing you a slice of the sea by combining saltwater fish, corals, invertebrates, and crustaceans into one family.
See What our Clients are Saying About Us
Luis
“Very professional and knowledgeable. They do not rush just to get to the next job. If you wish to learn, they will spend the time as they go to explain what they are doing. I have had experience with several aquarium maintenance companies and Slice of the Sea is the best.”
Mando
“First time having someone clean my aquarium. Though I do not have expensive fish, the children that come to see me for therapy always stop to see the fish. They all commented on how great the tank looked. Ali's team was pleasant to work with and he genuinely seems to care about the fish and his customers. It is obvious that he has a passion for the underwater world. I would highly recommend him and his services. Looking forward to a repeat performance.”
Richard
“Ali at Slice of the Sea has been adding new corals to our 7 year old saltwater tank. The aquarium always look great. The maintenance on our part is minimal. The fish are happy as well as our patrons who enjoy watching them during dinner. We are very happy with his team and would recommend him to others.”
Meet Our Founder
“Since I won my first goldfish at a carnival as a child, I have been captivated by aquariums. Over the years, I have relished the challenges of maintaining healthy aquariums and replicating a natural environment within the glass walls. Now, two decades later, I have progressed from a simple fishbowl on a countertop to constructing large freshwater and saltwater reef tanks. I believe that each person has their own way of unwinding after a hectic day, and for me, it is aquariums. I have great pleasure in taking client ideas for their dream aquariums in their homes or offices and turning them into reality. As a result, I have accumulated a wealth of knowledge, a team, and services to provide freshwater and saltwater aquariums in the Chicagoland area.”
- Ali Zeidan