Aquariums in Sheffield
We build tanks,and look after them.
New setups, aquascaping and regular cleaning for homes and businesses around Sheffield. Every job is quoted up front.
About us
Hello, we're Tankor.
We set up and look after aquariums in Sheffield. That might be a big planted tank for your living room, one you've already bought and need setting up, or one that's got away from you and needs sorting out.
We care about the dull bits as much as the nice bits, like where the tank sits, the filter and the lighting, so it still looks good a year later, not just on the day we leave.
Everything we use comes from Maidenhead Aquatics Sheffield, and we're happy to meet you there to choose it together.
Services
What we do.
Aquarium Installation
We plan the tank with you, put together an equipment budget, then set it all up: filter, heater, lights, substrate, layout and fish.
Pricing: equipment budget, then a flat rate
More on installationAquarium Maintenance
Water changes, glass and filter cleaning, equipment checks and plant trimming, as a one-off clean or regular visits.
Pricing: priced by the litre
More on maintenanceAquascaping
Rock and wood layouts, planted tanks and full rescapes of tanks that have stopped looking the way you'd like.
Pricing: quoted per job
More on aquascaping
Tank not quite right?
Cloudy water, a filter that can't keep up, or a setup that never really came together? Tell us about it. We can come and have a look and suggest what to change.
Pricing
How we price a job.
Every job gets a proper quote before we start. Here's what that quote is based on.
Maintenance
Priced by the litre
Maintenance is priced on the size of your tank. A bigger tank means more water to change, more glass to clean and more time, so the price follows the litres. One-off cleans and regular visits are both worked out this way.
Know the size in litres? Pop it in the form. If not, length × width × height is fine and we'll work it out.
New aquarium builds
Equipment budget, then a flat rate
First we put together a budget with you for everything the tank needs: the tank itself, filter, heater, lights, substrate, rock, wood, plants and fish. Once you're happy with that, our fee for the build is a flat rate, agreed before we start.
You'll know what the equipment costs and what we charge before anything is bought.
Aquascaping and rescapes
Quoted per job
Every layout is different, so we quote once we've seen the tank and talked about the look you want. A few photos are usually enough to get started.
If a rescape needs new rock, wood or plants, we'll agree that budget with you first, the same as a build.
Where it all comes from
Bought locally, from Maidenhead Aquatics Sheffield.
All of our equipment, plants and fish come from Maidenhead Aquatics on Guernsey Road. If you'd like, we'll meet you there and build your tank on paper together before anything is bought.
Maidenhead Aquatics SheffieldGuernsey Road, Lowfield, Sheffield, S2 4HGStore page(opens in a new tab)Directions(opens in a new tab)Meeting us at the store
Plan it together
Look at tanks in person and work out what fits your space and budget.
Pick the equipment
We'll explain what each bit does and why we'd choose it.
Choose your fish
We'll help you pick fish that suit the tank and get on with each other.
Ask the staff too
The team there know their stock well, so you get their advice on top of ours.
Maidenhead Aquatics is a separate business with its own staff. Mention it in your enquiry if you'd like to meet there.
How we help you buy fishInspiration
Ideas for your tank.
Not sure what you want yet? Have a look through these and tell us which ones you like.
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Common questions.
Can't see your question here? Just ask.
It depends on the size and what you want in it. We start by putting together an equipment budget with you: tank, filter, lights, plants, fish and so on. Then our fee for building it is a flat rate, agreed before we start. You'll know both numbers before anything is bought.
Because the size of the tank is what decides how much work there is: how much water to change, how much glass to clean and how long the visit takes. It keeps quotes fair and easy to understand. If you don't know your tank's volume, send us the measurements.
Yes. We can meet you at Maidenhead Aquatics to plan the tank, pick out the equipment and choose your fish. The staff there are knowledgeable too, so you'll get their advice as well as ours.
Yes. If you've bought a tank, or have one you'd like set up again, we'll check where it's going and what equipment you've got, and set it up properly. Let us know the make or the size when you get in touch.
It depends on the size, the filter, how many fish there are and whether it's planted. Plenty of tanks do well with a visit every week or two. We'll suggest a routine that suits yours.
We're based in Sheffield and work across the city. If you're further out, send us your postcode and we'll let you know.
Get in touch
Tell us about your tank.
New tank or old one, send us a few details and a photo if you've got one. We'll get back to you with a quote.