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    Build My Tank · Cape Town

    We'll build your aquarium for you.

    Tell us your space, style and budget. We'll plan, source, build and cycle a healthy aquarium made for your home.

    See how it works
    Custom builtProperly cycled90 days of support

    Built around you

    Your space. Your budget. No boxed kit.

    A healthy aquarium is more than a glass tank. Filtration, lighting, cycling, plants and fish all need to work together.

    Send us a few details on WhatsApp. We'll recommend the best setup that fits your home and budget, explain the trade-offs clearly, and only build what we can do properly.

    Everything handled

    What every FishHub build includes

    We make the decisions beginners should never have to guess.

    01

    A tank plan that fits

    Size, placement and stocking planned around the room and the people enjoying it.

    02

    Matched equipment

    The right filter, light, substrate, treatments and accessories sourced together.

    03

    Compatible life

    Fish and plants chosen for the same water, temperament and long-term tank size.

    04

    Cycling started properly

    Water treated and the biological cycle started before livestock is introduced.

    05

    Personal care plan

    A simple guide for feeding, water changes and the exact setup in your home.

    06

    Support after handover

    One month of food plus 90 days of direct WhatsApp help when questions come up.

    Choose the handover

    Collect it ready, or let us install it.

    For smaller tanks

    You collect

    We assemble the setup, treat the water and start the cycle. You collect it with a clear 20-minute walkthrough.

    For larger builds

    We deliver and install

    For 60L+, planted tanks or anything on a stand, we set it up in your home and start it in front of you.

    How it works

    From one message to a living aquarium.

    No confusing shopping list. No guessing what works together.

    1. 1

      Tell us what you have

      Send your suburb, available space, rough budget and the fish or look you like.

    2. 2

      Approve your plan

      We explain the setup and trade-offs. A 70% deposit secures the equipment.

    3. 3

      We build and cycle

      Everything is sourced, assembled, treated and started as one complete system.

    4. 4

      Collect or we install

      You receive the tank, care plan, food and 90 days of WhatsApp support.

    Custom quote

    Tell us what you can spend. We'll make it work honestly.

    Every build is planned individually. We design the healthiest, best-looking setup your space and budget can support.

    If a safe, healthy build is not possible at that budget, we'll tell you before you pay anything.

    Done right from day one

    Built for first-time confidence

    Correct filtration

    Sized for the real adult fish load, not just the tank label.

    Proper cycling

    A stable biological start before fish are expected to live in it.

    Peaceful stocking

    Fish and plants selected to share the same aquarium successfully.

    One month of food

    The right food is included, with clear portions and a simple routine.

    Your care plan

    Water changes, feeding and maintenance written for your exact build.

    90-day support

    Message FishHub directly whenever you are unsure about the tank.

    Questions

    Before we build

    Everything important, without the aquarium-store lecture.

    Can you work with my budget?

    Yes. Every quote is custom. We will recommend the strongest setup within your budget and explain where changing the size or stocking plan will make it healthier.

    Do you build tanks for children?

    Yes. We choose hardy, forgiving setups and give the family a simple care routine that is realistic to maintain.

    When do the fish go in?

    Not immediately. We start the nitrogen cycle properly and guide the stocking schedule so livestock is only added when the system is ready.

    Do I collect or do you deliver?

    Smaller builds are usually collected after setup and a walkthrough. Larger tanks, planted displays and anything on a stand are delivered and installed.

    Which areas do you cover?

    We currently serve Cape Town. Installation is included within roughly 25km of the CBD; ask us about collection or locations farther out.

    What happens after handover?

    You receive a care plan, one month of food and 90 days of WhatsApp support. If a fish struggles, message us within 24 hours with a photo so we can help quickly.

    Start with one message

    Show us the space. Tell us the budget. We'll take it from there.

    Your WhatsApp message is prefilled with the five details we need to start planning.