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Modern Entry Closet designed around my client's fish tank. The classic White Melamine really showcases their shoe collection and coordinates perfectly with the fish tank. Spring Blossom Textured Backing provides some contrast and the LED Strip Lighting really gives it some pop! Designed by Michelle Langley and Fabricated and Installed by Closet Factory Washington DC 2016

custom aquarium in family room, next to fish tank
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Measuring 8' long, the built-in 450 gallon aquarium really brightens this Man Cave/Wine Cellar. Location- Dallas, Texas Year Completed- 2012 Project Cost- $12,000.00

I was tempted to have a photo of me with a big ole' smile on my face with these in the background. While we waited on logistics, we spent the better part of a year thinking about this build, planning with the client, CM Natural Designs and California Custom Aquariums how we would accomplish all of our goals. I couldn't be more proud of how it turned out. Building around a huge immovable object like a fish tank comes with some significant challenges. You have to come up with creative ways to conceal all of the equipment while keeping the furniture functional. In addition, you have something in your building path that needs to be kept pristine while you are handling about a mullion things that want to scratch it. Nerve racking. But if you don't risk much you usually won't gain much. This piece was handmade in San Diego, California

Custom freshwater aquarium built directly into the kitchen backsplash above the sink in this Brooklyn, NY residence. The aquarium was integrated between the surrounding cabinetry to create a seamless built-in architectural feature.

I was tempted to have a photo of me with a big ole' smile on my face with these in the background. While we waited on logistics, we spent the better part of a year thinking about this build, planning with the client, CM Natural Designs and California Custom Aquariums how we would accomplish all of our goals. I couldn't be more proud of how it turned out. Building around a huge immovable object like a fish tank comes with some significant challenges. You have to come up with creative ways to conceal all of the equipment while keeping the furniture functional. In addition, you have something in your building path that needs to be kept pristine while you are handling about a mullion things that want to scratch it. Nerve racking. But if you don't risk much you usually won't gain much. This piece was handmade in San Diego, California

Custom lights for new tank installed by The Happy Fish.

The Happy Fish installs a deep sea aquarium.
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Overhanging lights installed with new custom tank by The Happy Fish.

Plant life in a DSA rimless aquarium tank.
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Rimless, Deep Sea Aquatic tank installed by The Happy Fish.
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New custom tank installed by The Happy Fish.

The Happy Fish installs custom new tank with over-hanging lights.

The Happy Fish installs a new fish aquarium.

I was tempted to have a photo of me with a big ole' smile on my face with these in the background. While we waited on logistics, we spent the better part of a year thinking about this build, planning with the client, CM Natural Designs and California Custom Aquariums how we would accomplish all of our goals. I couldn't be more proud of how it turned out. Building around a huge immovable object like a fish tank comes with some significant challenges. You have to come up with creative ways to conceal all of the equipment while keeping the furniture functional. In addition, you have something in your building path that needs to be kept pristine while you are handling about a mullion things that want to scratch it. Nerve racking. But if you don't risk much you usually won't gain much. This piece was handmade in San Diego, California

I was tempted to have a photo of me with a big ole' smile on my face with these in the background. While we waited on logistics, we spent the better part of a year thinking about this build, planning with the client, CM Natural Designs and California Custom Aquariums how we would accomplish all of our goals. I couldn't be more proud of how it turned out. Building around a huge immovable object like a fish tank comes with some significant challenges. You have to come up with creative ways to conceal all of the equipment while keeping the furniture functional. In addition, you have something in your building path that needs to be kept pristine while you are handling about a mullion things that want to scratch it. Nerve racking. But if you don't risk much you usually won't gain much. This piece was handmade in San Diego, California

The attic in this Victorian seaside house was massively renovated to make a guest room that takes full advantage of all the roof lines and dormers. The fir matchboard ceilings and hickory floors make this space old and new at the same time. In other words, timeless!

I was tempted to have a photo of me with a big ole' smile on my face with these in the background. While we waited on logistics, we spent the better part of a year thinking about this build, planning with the client, CM Natural Designs and California Custom Aquariums how we would accomplish all of our goals. I couldn't be more proud of how it turned out. Building around a huge immovable object like a fish tank comes with some significant challenges. You have to come up with creative ways to conceal all of the equipment while keeping the furniture functional. In addition, you have something in your building path that needs to be kept pristine while you are handling about a mullion things that want to scratch it. Nerve racking. But if you don't risk much you usually won't gain much. This piece was handmade in San Diego, California