As per Wikipedia definition, “Man caves have multiple purposes: they are a place to be alone, to indulge in hobbies such as watching sports or playing video games, and to hang out with friends”. What better way is there to indulge in your passions and entertain your friends than with a large custom man cave aquarium installed to perfection by the expert team at Aqua Creations.

Every man cave needs a wow factor. Something that says you are not just an ordinary “Joe”. A custom aquarium is a design statement like no other. It says that you are a quality person, a man of depth, worldly and interesting. A client with a man cave-style Brooklyn, NY basement, wanted to add a luxury focal point and requested a large aquarium as a centerpiece.
Wow! What a sight after a hard day’s work! Perfect execution was required to get this huge man cave aquarium down to the basement successfully. As you can see, Aqua Creations did a phenomenal job as always. The client’s taste is for larger semi-predator fish, so we stocked the tank with volitan lionfish, a large, show-sized emperor angel, a unicorn tang, and his favorite—a beautiful harlequin tusk fish. The man cave fish tank is also home to various other happy compatible residents.
Check out this man cave aquarium in a New York basement by Aqua Creations

Design Considerations for an Aquarium in a Man Cave

  • Customization Options: For a man cave aquarium we usually recommend going large. The aquarium materials, acrylic vs glass, will depend on the size and man cave theme. If the man cave is being used for more aggressive activities we might recommend glass which is more scratch-resistant. If it is larger or more of an unusual shape then acrylic would be preferred. There are many factors our aquarium design team considers when deciding on aquarium fabrication material. In this client’s situation, we went with acrylic due to the tanks’ large size and delivery considerations.

  • Integration with Man Cave Decor: Many man caves are themed so it is crucial that the aquatic display achieve harmony with its surrounding space. When we did a project for a professional diver with a boardwalk themed man cave, we knew the aquarium had to mimic a saltwater reef, typical of the many worldwide reefs that he had been diving in all his life. Similarly, when the client was a Philadelphia Eagles fan with a man cave full of his favorite team’s sports memorabilia, we created an underwater replica of a Philadelphia Eagles helmet, as the aquarium’s centerpiece. In this client’s case, the room had an ocean view ambiance along with a few stunning ocean scene pictures hanging on his wall. Installing a very large saltwater aquarium with natural ocean reef rock as the primary decor element created the perfect mood for this mancave setting.

Turn off the lights and you're under the ocean with this man cave aquarium | Aqua Creations

Man Cave Fish Tank Features & Technology

  • Filtration & Maintenance: In order to support the larger semi-predator fish and their heavy bio-load, we opted for a remote filtration design that would give us ample room for the custom-made life support system and all its components. We ran our filtration piping in the wall from the aquarium to the filtration room, before the client’s contractor installed the room insulation.

  • Automation & Smart Features: For this man cave aquarium, we placed the water processing system together with the filtration in the filter room to facilitate optimal and convenient system maintenance with the proper opening and closing of installed ball valves. With added comprehensive monitoring equipment, we were able to guarantee timely notification by alarms, email, and text should any of the aquarium systems’ parameters move out of acceptable range.

Installation & Placement Tips for an Aquarium in a Basement

Since the man cave was in a basement, it posed a challenge for our aquarium installation experts. The large and heavy aquarium had to be slowly lowered down a long pre-construction cement staircase with hardly an added inch of maneuvering space. Even with our extensive experience we collectively let out a sigh of relief when the man cave aquarium was placed in its proper position on its tubular steel support stand. The delivery was flawless.

The aquarium installation team at Aqua Creations carefully delivers a man cave aquarium
Aqua Creations experts shifting the man cave aquarium into the exact right position

A Man Cave Aquarium Project Executed to Perfection!

Today, many years later, we are still maintaining this beautiful aquarium with lots of fish that are still there from the beginning. The client was, is, and will always be passionate about his favorite hobby. He knows that after a long hard day at his company, he can come and chill in his favorite spot by the aquarium in his man cave, watching his beautiful and mesmerizing fish as they grow and interact with each other, a unique life under the sea experience.

Contact us to get started on your man cave aquarium project today, and discover how it can transform your man cave.

Custom man cave aquarium installed by Aqua Creations