• Designing and building custom saltwater and reef aquariums for over 40 yrs!

    *Servicing Minneapolis, St. Paul and Surrounding Areas.

  • About Advanced Aquarium

    We have over 40 yrs experience designing, building and maintaining saltwater and reef aquaria. We offer water testing, algae removal, full equipment checks, water changes as necessary, and delivery of livestock. We only buy the best livestock in the industry, and offer advanced level of food both dry and frozen to allow all your animals to thrive.

    Servicing Minneapolis, St.Paul, and surrounding suburbs for over 40 years.

    Whether you need services for the aquarium in your office, or for your full-sized fish hatchery, Advanced Aquarium has the experience and know-how you need. We have worked on everything from major fish hatcheries to a stock 55 freshwater. You may have seen our work around town or nationally:

    • Spirit Lake Hatchery, Iowa 2007
    • Dido Music Video, 2006
    • Marvin Windows National print ad, 2002
    • Dayton’s Aquatennial Display, 1999 & 2000
      (3,000-gallon marine display)
    • Abbott Northwestern Hospital
      (30-year service provider)

  • Passion Runs Deep

    When it comes to your aquarium, you don’t want to trust it to just anyone. Turn to a trusted professional with DECADES of experience. We understand that aquarium service is proactive, and we pride ourselves at preventing problems before they start. We are fully licensed, bonded, and insured—everything you would expect from an expert.

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    600GL Salt

    Custom built by Brian Broughten, owner Advanced Aquarium Inc

  • Clear Vision of Excellence

    a video tour of our love for what we do

  • We are full service.

    We make aquarium ownership easy.

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    Marine Fish

    Hand selected, tank raised, best specimens available.

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    Reef

    Creative custom solutions, or the perfect standard aquarium all built to your specifications.

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    Service

    My expertise will assure you see the bright beauty of your sea life

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    Custom

    As a 40 yr seasoned veteran in this industry you can rest assured of the highest quality. *References provided upon request.

  • How we got our start

    Humble Beginnings. Quality Products.

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    Custom lobster system for Coastal Sea Foods, St Paul.

    We had our humble beginnings as a retail store several decades ago, back when we were called Saltwater Specialists. From that time, we set a precedent as the only marine-only retailer in the 5-state area.

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    Fabrication days back in the late 1990s!

    We began customizing standard glass tanks manufactured by Aqueon and Oceanic, offering custom drilling and overflows even before the manufacturers.

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    This process evolved into building the entire system from the ground up, and Advanced Aquarium was officially launched. The retail store was closed, allowing us to focus 100% on what we do best—designing, building, and maintaining custom systems.

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    18451 152nd Avenue North
    Dayton, MN 55327

    (612) 382-0622

     

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