Aqua Creations I Custom Aquariums and Maintenance

Aqua Creations in Lakewood, New Jersey, is a full-service custom aquarium company that designs, builds, installs, and maintains saltwater and freshwater tanks — and they do it with a level of craftsmanship that clients describe as transformative. One customer had Jay and the team extend a wall in their condo to accommodate a salt water tank, then match the cabinetry exactly to the kitchen. " These aren't off-the-shelf setups — they're bespoke installations built to fit a client's space, taste, and lifestyle.

Led by Jay, Aaron (affectionately called "the Fish Doctor" by at least one reviewer), and Sol, the Aqua Creations team handles everything from concept through ongoing monthly maintenance. Multiple clients report five-plus years of consistent, reliable service visits, with technicians described as neat, punctual, and deeply knowledgeable. They service koi ponds as well, extending their reach beyond interior aquariums.

For those eyeing a reef aquarium, one customer who met with several companies said no one matched Aqua Creations in any category — technology, design, aquaculture, or pricing. What stands out most across the reviews is the team's patience and attention to detail. One client recounts the crew spending hours positioning every stone in their tank until it was perfect.

Another highlights Aaron's responsiveness — always answering the phone, always available with an answer. The company draws clients from well beyond Lakewood, with one reviewer traveling from Doylestown, Pennsylvania, calling it the best professional home aquarium service near Philadelphia and South Jersey. Aqua Creations isn't a retail fish shop — it's a design and maintenance operation that delivers custom saltwater and freshwater aquariums as living installations.

If you're planning a reef tank, a planted freshwater display, or koi pond service in the greater New Jersey area, they bring the rare combination of creative design, technical precision, and long-term reliability that this hobby demands.