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About
We install and service aquariums in Southern California. We do fresh and saltwater aquariums for residential and commercial accounts. Call us for an estimate.
We treat every tank as our very own. Special care and attention is spent on all of our customers.
Overview
Current Top Pro
Hired 118 times
2 similar jobs done near you
Background checked
30 years in business
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Payment methods
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2025
Services offered
Service type
Water type
Freshwater
Saltwater
Animal type
Fish
Live rock
Crustacean
Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, work quality, and responsiveness.
Good 4.4
45 reviews
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Adam A.
Jun 19, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Outstanding Saltwater AquariumService I've had an excellent experience working with our aquarium maintenance specialist. He currently maintains three large saltwater aquariums for me—both at my home and at our business office—and consistently does an exceptional job. His knowledge of saltwater systems is impressive, and he keeps all of our tanks looking crystal clear, healthy, and professionally maintained. Beyond routine maintenance, he also assisted with the complete relocation and setup of all three aquariums, which is no small task. The move was handled carefully, efficiently, and with great attention to the health of the fish, corals, and overall system stability. He is always punctual, professional, reliable, and responsive. It's clear he genuinely cares about the aquariums he services and takes pride in his work. If you're looking for someone who is knowledgeable, trustworthy, and capable of handling everything from routine maintenance to complex tank moves and setups, I highly recommend his services. Thank you for helping keep our aquariums looking amazing year-round! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Details: Replace • Clean • Install • Test water • Saltwater • Fish • Live rock
Aquarium Services
Yazad D.
Aug 12, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
Yuri has totally changed my aquarium for the better. After my goldfish died I didn’t know what to do with my 20 gallon tank. He was super responsive to my questions, offered to decorate, clean, service, and add new fish for the tank to make it a tropical ecosystem. Totally in love with the new look and tank buddies!
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Kathy W.
May 17, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
Yuri did a awesome job ! The aquarium needed a lot of work and he was able to bring it back to life. He was very professional and punctual It was a pleasure doing business with him . I would definitely recommend him.
Details: Clean • Freshwater • Fish
Aquatic Dreams's reply
Thank you so much Kathy. It was wonderful meeting your husband as well. You're coming up for another service appointment this coming Saturday. I look forward to continued service on your freshwater aquarium for many years to come.🐠😎👍
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Trish R.
Jun 19, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
Yuri cleaned my aquarium yesterday and I was really impressed with both his work and professionalism. After dealing with a previous service provider who was often unreliable and difficult to schedule with, it was refreshing to work with someone who showed up when he said he would and communicated clearly throughout the process.
He did a thorough job cleaning the tank, and within a few hours the debris had settled and the fish were visibly more active and comfortable. It’s obvious that Yuri genuinely cares about his work and his clients. He was courteous, knowledgeable, and took the time to make sure everything was done properly.
If you’re looking for someone dependable to maintain your aquarium, I highly recommend Yuri. I’m grateful to have found someone I can trust with my tank going forward.
Details: Clean • Freshwater • Fish
Aquatic Dreams's reply
What a wonderful, well articulated, and heartfelt review from such an exceptional person such as yourself. It's always a joy to work with people who are able to give an accurate feedback to someone who cares so much about their clients. I truly appreciate it Trish, and I look forward to many months, if not years of continued service. I very much look forward to meeting your husband on future service dates. Thank you for being so genuine and sincere. I am also going to send you some recommendations on more efficient filtration components that will help keep your aquarium clean and optimal in between services.🐠😎👍
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Rena G.
Mar 22, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
I had such an amazing experience and couldn’t be happier with the results! My aquarium went from looking cloudy, dull, and unbalanced to completely refreshed, crystal clear, and beautifully designed.
The before and after difference is honestly insane. Before, the tank looked murky and kind of thrown together — now it looks like a professional, clean, and vibrant setup you’d see in a high-end space. The rock placement, layout, and overall aesthetic completely transformed the entire tank.
You can tell there’s real knowledge and care behind the work. Not only does it look amazing, but my fish are clearly happier and more active in their environment. The water clarity alone is a huge upgrade.
Super professional, reliable, and genuinely passionate about what they do. If you want your tank done right and actually see a real transformation, I highly recommend. I’ll definitely be using them again!
Details: Test water • Clean • Saltwater • Fish • Live rock
Aquatic Dreams's reply
Thank you so much Rena. My mission statement at Aquatic Dreams is to treat every aquarium as if it's my very own. I'm glad you are enjoying your aquarium more so than ever before and look forward to seeing you again & adding more fish to your aquarium.🐠😎👍
Aquarium Services
Credentials
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Yuri Balder
FAQs
What types of customers have you worked with?
Aquarium Installation and maintenance. Freshwater, Saltwater and Reef Aquarium designs. We service homes as well as businesses to serve you with all your underwater aquarium needs. We provide livestock, products and tanks. Custom and conventional sizes, for your home and/or your office.
What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a provider in your area of work?
I would suggest that you keep an open mind about where you would like to site your tank. It is important that the aquarium does not sit in front of open windows where direct sunlight comes through or near doors that open or close too frequently for this can stress out the livestock in the aquarium.
