Aquarium Ecosystems

Specialties

Aquarium Ecosystems is a full service aquarium company offering system design, maintenance and consultation services to residential and commercial clients in the greater Seattle area. We specialize in living coral reefs and planted freshwater tanks.

Our focus is on creating and maintaining living aquatic ecosystems rather than sterile aquatic environments. Whenever possible, our aquariums utilize natural rock, wood, sand, and gravel as well as living plants and coral to create stunning naturalistic aquatic environments in your home or business. And we stock our aquariums to achieve maximum visual interest while allowing your aquarium’s animal inhabitants to live long, healthy lives.

An aquarium is a financial investment, an ethical responsibility and an amazing piece of living art. Let us bring our holistic approach to aquarium success to your tank!

Meet the Business Owner

Paul E.

Business Owner

Our Owner/​Aquarist Paul Ehlen has nearly 10 years of experience creating and maintaining aquariums in both private and public settings. Paul earned his B.S. in Aquatic and Fishery Sciences from the University of Washington and brings a broad knowledge of marine and freshwater biology and ecosystems to his aquarium work. Mr. Ehlen also has over 10 years of experience as a landscape designer and has a sophisticated and principled approach to design aesthetics which he combines with his knowledge of aquatic science to create uniquely beautiful aquariums that are healthy and sustainable.