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Clear, upfront pricing for maintenance, installations and Neptune automation across South Florida. Every job is confirmed with a quote before we start — ranges depend on tank size, access and scope.

Service & Labor Rates

Standard rates for on-site work across South Florida.

Service call / inspection$125

Emergency service (after hours)$250 minimum

Hourly labor$125 / hr

Second technician+$75 / hr

Travel (over 25 miles)$35–75

Monthly Maintenance

Recurring care — 4 visits per month. Pricing scales with tank size.

Tank sizeMonthly (4 visits)

Up to 50 gal$250–350

51–100 gal$400–600

101–180 gal$700–900

181–250 gal$900–1,300

251–400 gal$1,300–1,900

400+ galCustom quote

Equipment Installation

Professional, clean installs. Equipment supplied separately unless quoted.

ItemPrice

Return pump$175

Protein skimmer$150

UV sterilizer$175

Roller mat$200

Wave pumps$75 each

Light fixture$125 each

RODI system$250

ATO (auto top-off)$150

Reactor$125

Neptune Systems

Apex automation, programming and module setup by certified reef specialists.

ServicePrice

Apex controller install$450

Full Apex programming$450–750

Trident install$250

DOS install$200

Complete Apex + Trident + DOS setup$900–1,500

New Tank Installations

Full builds — labor only. Livestock, rock and equipment quoted separately.

Tank sizeLabor only

40–75 gal$500–900

90–150 gal$900–1,800

180–250 gal$1,800–3,000

300+ galStarting at $3,500

Common Jobs — Time & Price

Typical labor time per task. Water changes and aquascaping are auto-calculated by hours on site.

ServiceLabor timePrice

Service call1 hr$125

Water change1–3 hrsAuto-calculated

Return pump install1.5 hrs$175

Skimmer install1 hr$150

Roller mat install1.5 hrs$200

UV install1.5 hrs$175

Light installation45 min / light$125 each

Apex install3–5 hrs$450–750

Apex programming2–6 hrs$350–750

Aquascaping3–10 hrsAuto-calculated

Ready to book?

Reserve your service date online with a deposit, or reach out for a custom quote on larger builds and monthly plans.

Book a service Call 954-868-0608

Prices are estimates and may vary by tank size, access and scope. Custom quotes available on request.