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About
Years of Experience and Total Devotion to Customer Satisfaction
Believe the Aquarium should be the showpiece of any room
Work till aquarium is as good or close to new as possible not by hour by job!
Meeting new people and seeing how happy they are after their aquariums are brought back to a Beautiful Showpiece.
Overview
Hired 86 times
74 similar jobs done near you
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1 employee
31 years in business
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2019
Services offered
Service type
Water type
Freshwater
Saltwater
Animal type
Fish
Live rock
Reptile
Crustacean
Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and responsiveness.
Exceptional 5.0
58 reviews
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Lawonndra J.
Apr 1, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
Mike provided outstanding, professional service from start to finish. He arrived on time and took the time to thoroughly review my aquarium setup, offering thoughtful recommendations to improve overall water quality and tank health.
What stood out most was his willingness to educate—he explained key concepts clearly and made sure I understood how to maintain a proper Nitrogen Cycle moving forward. His attention to detail and care for the tanks were evident, and the results truly speak for themselves.
I highly recommend Mike for any aquarium or aquatic needs. I will definitely be using his services again.
Details: Install • Freshwater • Fish
Aquarium Services
Jasmine D.
2 weeks ago
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Hired on Thumbtack
Mr. Mike is wonderful. He loves what he does and it shows. He did a great job with my fish tank and gave me all the tips and tricks as a new owner.
Details: Clean • Test water • Freshwater • Fish
Mike's Aquatics's reply
Pleasure working with You
Not done yet
Aquarium Services
Robert A.
Jul 13, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
Awesome service, true professional. Solved all my aquarium problems. And provided helpful tips. Highly recommended.
Happy customer
Details: Treat disease • Test water • Clean • Freshwater • Fish
Mike's Aquatics's reply
Pleasure doing business with You
Always here if You need me
Aquarium Services
Karey M.
Mar 25, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
Mike is very knowledgeable in cleaning fish tanks, identifying the type of fish and making recommendations on how to maintain our tanks. I really appreciated the look of both our tanks after he cleaned them
Details: Clean • Freshwater • Fish
Mike's Aquatics's reply
Pleasure to work with You
Aquarium Services
Connie J.
Jun 17, 2024
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Hired on Thumbtack
Mike is not only an amazing aquarium specialist, he is an amazing person in general. I needed cleaning services for my son's 8-gallon tank. Mike responded promptly and quoted a very reasonable price. He arrived on time and had such a kind and friendly personality. He's a joy to speak with. I even purchased a few items for our fish from him. I highly recommend his services.
Details: Clean • Freshwater • Fish
Mike's Aquatics's reply
Truly a pleasure work with such a Lady who truly loves her son and his tank
Aquarium Services
Credentials
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Michael Silitsky
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Pricing depends on distance, type of aquarium (fresh or salt)
Try to work with customers as the price may vary.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Yes receive all pet magazines and go to seminars and conventions to keep up with all new innovations in the Aquarium Field
How did you get started doing this type of work?
Started at 5 with guppies and went from there
Used to clean friends tanks as a child for a coke and a peanut butter sandwich LOL
