Ben Johnson of Captive Aquatic Ecosystems is who I go to when I have questions beyond my own ability within the aquarium industry. He is always my first choice for the tough questions and he always has an answer to get me to the next step. His work is impeccable and he is the gold standard for professionalism. Choosing Captive Aquatic Ecosystems for your aquarium project will be the best decision you make for your dream tank.

I’ve used this company for over five years. The owner Ben, setup my 200 gallon custom bow front saltwater aquarium complete with artificial reef insert. He maintains it monthly and does an excellent job cleaning and maintaining water quality. Ben’s knowledge of saltwater systems makes him a valuable resource and his attention to detail is second to none! I would highly recommend him to anyone wanting to setup or maintain a saltwater system.

Super nice guy, very professional and incredibly knowledgeable. I was having some trouble with my 10 gallon planted tank, so he spent some time with me, asking me questions, listening to what I was hoping to accomplish and then had some great recommendations. I followed the recs and advice that he gave and now my little tank is looking amazing! Thank you so much for sharing some of your valuable time and knowledge with me. :)

If you need aquarium setup the correct way this is the company to go with! Ben at Captive Aquatic Ecosystems has been in the business for many years, is very knowledgeable and has a ton of resources for fresh or saltwater! I highly recommend this company!

I have known Ben for years and he does excellent work. I haven't come across any issues with quality or reliability. He cleans our tank, both fresh and salt tank and people love the look. He is very talented and can customize anything. I would recommend him highly.

Ben came to my home on Friday and cleaned my fish tank. In fact he saved their lives. He was very professional and polite. I recommend him. 👌

Highly professional and friendly. The business owner demonstrated that he cared about the longevity and health of our fish & tank. Very impressed.

Ben talked with me about my goals and came to the house to look at our space. Before we placed an order for a new tank, he asked if we we were open to a slightly larger but used tank? He had the perfect aquarium for us in inventory and saved us thousands of dollars. The final installation is beautiful and we couldn’t be happier.

Ben is super he has done everything that he has promised in my tank looks beautiful

Because of Ben’s depth of knowledge and professionalism I recently brought in his company - Captive Aquatic Ecosystems - to assist in a build for a VIP client here in the Northeast. Ben brings a wealth of experience and attention to detail, and does it with a smile. I recommend giving him a call if you are considering an aquarium or water feature for your home or work space.

Passion and knowledge are abundant in the aquarium industry and there’s no shortage of that here. What’s unique is Bens desire to couple that passion and knowledge with skills and practices that aren’t so common in trade. Don’t take my word for it though just check Out his work for yourself, his commitment to excellence is on full display and his aquariums are beautiful as a result. Keep up the fantastic work Ben can’t wait to see what you do next.

Randomly one day after joining online groups that are HOSTILE… I do not suggest that, I reached out and asked for help on getting my daughters Axolotl tank to a healthy environment and thank god you were willing to coach me through multiple questions, texts and photos. I highly recommend captive aquatic ecosystems for anything aquatic. They are extremely knowledgeable and patient. Huge kudos to all the help you have given me and continue to give me. If I ever get in the market for a custom tank this will be the only place I go to set that up and maintain it.

I am not a customer, but I am a colleague in the same industry, we are the same age and have roughly the same experience. Ben is my go to for plumbing questions, he is exceptionally knowledgeable. With 20 plus years of experience setting up aquariums, including running a retail store I owned, I always had leaks, by following the advice of the master and learning some tricks, I plumbed my first leak free set up. Ben knows the right way and does not cut corners and he is always educating himself and his peers.

Ben is the best. He does outstanding work and is straight forward and honest with you, so there are no suprises when starting a job. The aquariums he maintains are like works of art!

Very knowledgeable about fish and care needed to maintain fish life.

Ben is extremely knowledgeable and efficient in his work. My tank would not be the success it is without his assistance.