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Living Art Aquatics: Our Story

At Living Art Aquatics, we know that a beautiful, healthy and thriving aquarium can bring life to any space. As passionate aquarium enthusiasts, we believe the creation process should bring life as well. After all, what is more liberating than seeing your vision become a reality? And what is more satisfying than knowing it’s being created to last a long time?

Welcome to Living Art Aquatics, Creators of Artistic Seascapes. Keep reading to discover why our honest and knowledgeable team is the ally you need for aquatic rejuvenation!

Our Story: From Hobbyist to Living Art Aquatics

Cory Sligting was an avid aquarium hobbyist stuck in the corporate world. At first, he designed small freshwater tanks in his spare time. But as his passion for the hobby grew, he moved on to more elaborate concepts.

However, as the designs became more intricate, he ran into a problem. He’d enlist the help of so-called custom aquarium experts only to discover they lacked the knowledge they claimed to have. As a then-customer, this was frustrating and hampered Cory’s ability to develop the intricate designs he imagined.

So, in 1996, Cory took a leap of faith. He left the doldrums of his corporate job to enter the custom aquarium design industry.

His mission: to perfect the custom aquarium design process so that everyone can enjoy beautiful, healthy and vibrant aquatic seascapes.

Thus, Living Art Aquatics was born. Over two decades later, we’re still growing our knowledge and building incredible custom aquariums in Chicago.

Living Art Aquatics owner, Cory, with a custom-built aquarium

Beyond The Tank: A Complete Aquarium Solution

Cory didn’t stop at building awe-inspiring custom aquariums. He was also driven to supply his customers with everything they needed for those tanks. That’s why Living Art Aquatics also builds custom aquarium cabinetry that will fit perfectly with your new tank. After all, a beautiful aquarium deserves an equally beautiful and supportive cabinet to make it look at home.

We can also handle all the maintenance you need for your aquarium on an ongoing basis. Using our four decades of experience, we’ll keep your tank thriving, from the fish to the installation itself. Our mission is to provide a complete aquarium solution that stands out from the crowd.

How Living Art Aquatics is Different

Other companies build custom aquariums but don’t build them with the same care and effort we do. What sets us apart? Our team does all the following to provide you with superior service:

Daring Design

We’ve seen it all and love a good challenge. No two aquariums we’ve designed over the years have been exactly alike. So, bring us your most original and radical design ideas, and then sit back and enjoy the ride!

Practical Results

Where you see a dream, we see the components of a successful project. We will take care of all aspects of the design and installation process. Then we will follow up with a professional maintenance program.

Care for Fish

We also care about the well-being of your fish and have helped thousands of aquatic creatures thrive in captivity. So, you can relax, knowing your custom tank will also contain healthy and sustainable sea life.

Honest Communication

We do not take it lightly that people rely on our professional opinion for these major investments. Therefore, we are upfront with our customers about everything that goes into the process and what they can expect.

Service with Integrity

The satisfaction of our customers and the health of the fish are our main priorities. Because of this, every step we take in the design and maintenance of your aquarium will be in the best interest of you and your fish.

Decades of Experience

Many of our team members have over forty years of experience as hobbyists. As such, we have the in-depth knowledge and ability necessary to perform top-quality aquarium design, installation and maintenance.

Living Art Aquatics Proudly Serves Crystal Lake, Chicago and Beyond

Living Art Aquatics creates beautiful, healthy, thriving aquatic environments for homeowners and businesses throughout Northern Illinois. We provide everything from custom aquarium design and cabinetry to aquarium maintenance. Your idea could be our next masterpiece! Please visit the link below to learn more about the services we provide.

Schedule a Free Consultation near Crystal Lake, IL with Living Art Aquatics!

Call (847) 737-5151 to speak with our aquarium artists today!

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