Okeanos Custom Aquariums and Ponds
521 West 26th Street Suite 600 | New York, NY 10001
212.244.9555
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Founded in New York City in 2002,
Okeanos Aquascaping is a
boutique custom aquarium and pond
design firm, fusing vibrant
nature with the simple dynamism of
modern design. From bespoke salt
and freshwater aquariums
to indoor/outdoor ponds and waterfalls,
Okeanos creates both contemporary
and classic features for the world's
most prestigious addresses.
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One 57 Sales Center – Madison Ave & 57th Street New York City

Custom glass freshwater live plant aquarium main lobby, fishtank dimensions -168”x24”x30”, 462 gallons,starphire glass, Discus, Tetras, live plants, Manzanita wood. Aquarium located in center’s viewing room

Belvin Residence-15 Central Park West Penthouse New York City

Custom glass live coral reef aquarium, fishtank dimensions - 49”x22”x30”, 126 gallons, starphire glass, Fiji pink live sand Kupang island live rock interior. Various SPS, LPS, and soft corals, invertebrates, saltwater fish

Foller Residence – 380 Rector Place, Battery Bark City New York

Custom glass, open top freshwater live plant aquarium, fishtank dimensions -42”x24”x30”, 118 gallons, starphire glass, Rainbows, Tetras, live plants, Manzanita wood.

Louis Glick & Co. - 810- 7th Ave and 52nd Street New York City

Custom glass saltwater fish only / bamboo shark aquarium, fishtank dimensions -72”x30”x36”, 300 gallons, starphire glass, Fiji pink live sand Kupang island live rock interior. Aquarium visible from four sides and located in the headquarters lobby.

Rinder Residence – 43rd St. New York City

Custom built Japanese koi pond, 50’x30”x30”,2338 gallons,gunite and fiberglass construction. Two glass bridges, Malaysian driftwood, polished beach pebble interior.

Baldwin Residence – Brooklyn NY

Custom glass live coral reef aquarium, fishtank dimensions - 120”x18”x30”, 241 gallons,starphire glass, Fiji pink live sand Kupang island live rock interior. Various SPS, LPS, and soft corals, invertebrates, saltwater fish.Double sided aquarium between family room and mudroom.

Whitney Residence – Boro Park NY

Tank # 1 Custom glass saltwater fish only pillar aquarium, fishtank dimensions -24”x24”x48”, 102 gallons,starphire glass, Kupang island live rock interior. Aquarium built into kitchen cabinetry. Tank #2 Custom built glass bubble wall, white diffuser back round, color changing LED backlighting, 72”x15”x30”, 125 gallonsstarphire glass

Kachadoorian Residence – Mill Basin NY

Customglass live coral reef aquarium, fishtank dimensions -120”x30”x42”, 592 gallons, starphire glass, Fiji pink live sand Kupang island live rock interior. Various SPS, LPS, and soft corals, invertebrates, saltwater fish.Double sided aquarium between poker room and gym.

Junik Residence – Crown Height NY

Custom glass live coral reef aquarium, fishtank dimensions - 72”x28”x48”, 376 gallons,starphire glass, Fiji pink live sand Kupang island live rock interior. Various SPS, LPS, and soft corals, invertebrates, saltwater fish.Double sided aquarium between hallway and bathroom. Filter room and visible refugium in basement.

Yusip Residence – Forest Hills NY

Customglass live coral reef aquarium, fishtank dimensions -60”x24”x52”, 287 gallons, starphire glass, Fiji pink live sandKupang island live rock interior. Various SPS, LPS, and soft corals, invertebrates, saltwater fish.Double sided aquarium between dining room and kitchen.Filtration room and visible refugium in basement.

Arnold Residence – Englewood NJ

Custom glass African Cichlid aquarium,fishtank dimensions -72”x18”x30”, 152 gallons,starphire glass, driftwood, zebra rock, lace rock, beach pebbles, synthetic plant interior. African Cichlids from lake Malawi, lake Tanganyika, Central America. Aquarium located in master bathroom.

Gloucester Manor – Sewell NJ

Custom glass African Cichlid aquarium, fishtank dimensions -72”x24”x30”, 200 gallons,starphire glass, white sand, Manzanita wood, seiryu stone, Malaysian driftwood, swahala driftwood, black obsidian, purple and red jasper. African Cichlid species from lake Malawi and Tanganyika.Custom woodwork design by Okeanos Aquascaping.Woodwork fabrication by MNC Contractors Brooklyn NY. Lobby aquarium visible from lobby and main hallway.

Lumen Residence – Franklin Lakes NJ

Custom glass live coral reef aquarium, fishtank dimensions -72”x36”x40”, 405 gallons, starphire glass, Fiji pink live sand Kupang island live rock interior. Various SPS, LPS, and soft corals, invertebrates, saltwater fish. Aquarium visible from all four sides and Located in nanitarium lounge area. Visible refugium aquarium built into bar backsplash.

Bolin Residence – Allendale New Jersey

Custom glass freshwater hardscape aquarium, open top cantilever design, fishtank dimensions – 60”x24”x24” 135 gallons, Discus, tetras, Aquarium to be surrounded by custom bookshelves by Okeanos.

Milford Manor- West Milford New Jersey

Custom glass African Cichlid aquarium, fishtank dimensions -95”x24”x30”, 260 gallons, starphire glass, white sand, Manzanita wood, seiryu stone, Malaysian driftwood, swahala driftwood, black obsidian, purple and red jasper. African Cichlid species from lake Malawi and Tanganyika. Custom woodwork design by Okeanos Aquascaping. Woodwork fabrication by MNC Contractors Brooklyn NY.

Testing Important Parameters
in the Custom Coral Reef Aquarium

JUL 2, 2010

Calcium - Calcium is one of the most important levels
to keep an eye on while maintaining a custom reef aquarium.
Most corals use calcium from the surrounding sea water to
form their skeletons which is composed primarily of calcium
carbonate.

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Understanding the Nitrogen Cycle in Custom
AquariumsThe Importance of the Nitrogen Cycle

MAY 3, 2010

The Importance of the Nitrogen Cycle - If you are
thinking of installing a custom aquarium system,
the most dangerouswater pollutant that you should be
aware of is ammonia.

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Custom Glass Tank / Aquarium?
Or Custom Acrylic Tank / Aquarium?

JAN 5, 2011

When choosing a fishtank / aquarium, there are two primary
options, a glass tank or an acrylic tank. There are pros and
cons with both options. Lets begin with...

Custom Glass Tank / Aquarium? Or Custom Acrylic Tank / Aquarium? What Would You Choose For Your Fish And Coral?

When choosing a fishtank / aquarium, there are two primary options, a glass tank or an acrylic tank. There are pros and cons with both options. Lets begin with an acrylic tank. Acrylic is a much lighter and somewhat more flexible material thatcan be used to construct your tank / aquarium. Acrylic will allow you to customize your tank / aquarium to any size that you want; however, the tank clarity will be affected. When building a proper fish or coral aquarium, clarity is essential to the look of a tank. You want it to appear like an HD picture. It should seem as if nothing is standing between you and the fish and coral inside your aquarium/ tank. Acrylic has a much greater tendency to scratch and gets many small scratches over time. An example we like to present is that most high-end storefronts or jewelry casements are made out of glass. By comparison, glass is more aesthetically pleasing than acrylic. Low iron (starphire) glass is the most preferred type of glass for your tank/aquarium. This is when the glass goes througha process that removes most of its iron content, allowing the glass to be free of any green tinge. The glass, however, will limit the size of any aquarium/ tank. Depending on the size of the tank, it will either be constructed out of ½ inch or ¾ inch glass. Glass also limits the shapes and sizes of the tank/aquarium. For example, a proper cylindrical tank/aquarium should be constructed out of acrylic. In our opinion, a square or rectangular glass tank/aquarium is a more contemporary and sleeker design. Very often we will be called to a meeting where the client requests a "floor to ceiling" tank/aquarium. In this scenario, a tank this size must be built using acrylic. However, after our presentation of glass and acrylic tanks, many of our customers will choose a smaller tank that is built out of glass. This has been our experience; however, either option will yield a beautiful tank / aquarium.

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