Display Aquarium
Public Display Aquarium
Biome-specific display aquariums — designed, built and installed by one team.
Showcase aquariums and biotopes that recreate real habitats for public aquariums, museums, campuses and offices. We handle every aspect of the build — design, tank, life support, cabinetry, contracting and installation.
Designed, fabricated and tested in Cincinnati, Ohio
Runs on Aquafab Workbench — programming, calibration and data logging built in
Lifetime technical support, plus optional installation and training
System builder
Configure your system
Share the basics and we will schedule a site review and concept discussion.
Aquafab Public Display Aquariums combine research-grade aquatic engineering with a premium, architectural finish. We specialize in biome-specific displays that recreate real environments — a regional reef, a planted river biotope, a kelp or intertidal scene — with the water movement, light and conditions of the habitat they represent.
Built for public aquariums and museums
We are a natural partner for public-aquarium and museum exhibits because we handle every aspect of the build. Our craftsmen build the aquarium, the life support and filtration, and the stand or cabinetry; our team coordinates contractors, then delivers, installs and sets up everything on site. You work with one accountable partner from concept to opening day.
What turnkey means
- Concept, biome design and species planning with your team
- Custom acrylic aquarium, rockwork layout, stand and cabinetry
- Life support: filtration, temperature control and monitoring
- Tide, wave, flow and lighting automation in Aquafab Workbench
- Contractor coordination for plumbing, electrical and structure
- Delivery, installation, cycling and handover training
- Ongoing maintenance and support
Where they go
Public-aquarium galleries and museums, science centers and building lobbies, biology and marine science departments, K–12 classrooms and corporate offices.
| Option | Choice | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Venue | University or college | |
| K–12 school | ||
| Public aquarium or museum | ||
| Corporate office or lobby | ||
| Other | ||
| Ecosystem | Freshwater community | |
| Planted / biotope | ||
| Marine fish | ||
| Coral reef | ||
| Native / local species | ||
| Scope | Custom cabinetry or built-in | |
| Educational signage | ||
| Remote monitoring | ||
| Maintenance plan |
Manuals, quick-start guides and Aquafab Workbench software are delivered with every system and are available to owners in our Resource Library.
Every Aquafab system is backed by the people who designed and built it.
- Warranty: standard systems include a 2-year warranty on Aquafab-fabricated components and electronics.
- Lifetime support: phone, email and remote support for as long as you own the system.
- Installation & training: optional on-site installation, commissioning and hands-on training for your lab or teaching staff.
- Maintenance: on-site maintenance visits and replacement parts on request.
Questions?
Talk it through with an engineer.
Not sure which options fit your protocol? We're happy to help you specify the right system — no obligation.