What an extraordinary company. I've used multiple companies to assist me with a 600 gallon aquarium and I'm here to tell you this company is the best. Brilliant work and best cost. read more

Just had these guys come by and do my first service with them. They did a great job and were really nice guys. I like the fact that they can put me on a schedule. The last guy that I used was almost impossible to get in touch with and sometimes wouldn't show up for weeks. I'm extremely happy with the work they did and will definitely be using them again! read more

Max has the best prices for fish tank services and maintenance. His prices are by far better than anyone else's. He gets in and out very fast and is very knowledgeable about fish. read more

Neck Deep Aquatics - Aquarium Services Near Me

Max is the man! I highly recommend Neck Deep Aquatics to anybody that needs help building or maintaining your tank! I had a 15-20 year old fish tank that was falling apart and Max helped me rebuild it and clean it super good. Looks brand new! Very reasonable prices and he answered all of the questions I had. Planning on having him come every month or so to keep it looking nice!! read more

Neck Deep Aquatics has been fantastic to work with. They helped us fix our broken pump and deep clean our pond, and have been polite, patient and responsive. We look forward to continuing to work with them! read more

Max at Neck Deep Aquatics sets the bar high when it comes to service! Max is very dependable, informative, knowledgeable and honest. He's been in the business a long time and knows what he is doing 100%. I definitely recommend him for any and all aquarium services! Happy customer and happy fish read more

I have an 800 gallon koi pond. This story may sound familiar to a lot of pond owners. One fine day, after using a maintenance service from a well-known koi pond company in Orange county for several decades, I was informed that the hourly labor price had more than tripled. So now my periodic maintenance would cost more than I could afford, combined with an emergency repair as I noticed the water level dropping over the course of several weeks. I called around for references, and my brief survey indicated that koi ponds were now considered the domain of the wealthiest 1%, who could support the exorbitantly priced koi pond maintenance industry, all made possible by a costly insurance/licensing ecosystem. Small pond owners like me were out of luck, especially older ones who found themselves increasingly limited, physically. For a brief time, I found a guy who didn't charge much per hour, but also didn't much like taking direction (!). We got along for a while, then parted ways when his eccentricities and poor communication got to be too much. He's the kind of guy who gives contractors a bad name. I don't know how, but I managed to find another reference--it was for this service, and the owner, Max, came to see my pond and discuss a plan for isolating the location of the leak. It took a while to address the entirety of the problem. Max and I first discussed the most likely area at the top tier of my waterfall. I showed him where roots from my pepper tree periodically invaded several corners of what used to be a water-tight basin. He agreed that a concrete fix was not appropriate, so he proposed a two layer flexible solution consisting of a foaming paste under a heavy rubber pond liner. The paste served as an adhesive for the liner. It worked well, and my leak was reduced by maybe 60% or more. Max identified a second area one step down. But that, too, needed confirmation. Over the next few weeks, Max would drop by and bring pipe fittings to reroute the input to the waterfall. Together, we eliminated (as suspects) the underground plumbing, main pond body, filter and pump, and all of the above ground plumbing. Finally, he routed the water to hit just the area he suspected and the leak returned. This time he applied some concrete to the entire area under the first drop-off of the waterfall, opening a big hole under a boulder and then filling it with the new concrete. After letting the concrete cure, the waterfall plumbing was put back to its original configuration. The leak is now gone. Now, this kind of activity is rife with the possibility of personalities rubbing against each other. Also, there could be friction concerning the labor cost for all the times Max came over. But nothing of the sort occurred. In fact, Max is a darn likable person! He even showed me a great technique for priming my above-ground pump. This is in contrast to the last guy I had who, when faced with the difficulty of priming the pump, said, "I didn't sign up for this!" The matter of the waterfall repair took place when the Wuhan virus was in full effect. Max had a suddenly overfull schedule from all the turmoil affecting people's lives. He had a lot of loyal customers, and was just hit with some absent workers. He had little time to spend on my problem, as he needed to hire new staff and work a fuller schedule in the meantime. So I was prepared for the #1 symptom of over-extended contractors: ghosting. You know, when a contractor doesn't show up and stops answering the phone. Honestly, Max didn't strike me as that type of person. But I resigned myself to not worrying about the koi pond as long as things progressed every week or so. I figured Max was "neck deep" in his own business right now. Imagine my surprise when Max called me in a timely manner and started talking schedule, availability, and steps to completion. Ok, maybe I'm a bit jaded by contractors over my lifetime. But it's a good sign--no, a VERY good sign when your contractor is tracking your very small potatoes project and making sure you are taken care of. Max will be visiting one last time. He'll test the water and checkout the final status of the waterfall. And I'll pay him his very reasonable hourly rate for his time--more than he asked me to pay. He wasn't going to bill me for the extra time he spent showing up so many times, cutting and refitting pipe to try to isolate the leak. Max is a good man. He deserves good customers and I wish him all the best. I'm selling my house and will highly recommend him to the new owner. read more

Had an issue for a getting my tank and fish stable for a long time. That was until I met Max! I was blown away by how much he knew about tanks and fish. He got my tank perfect and instructed me on how to keep it clean and healthy on my own. Thanks for all the help Max read more

This is the only and the last maintenance company I will ever use, period. My calls are always answered and Max always makes time for my 260 saltwater tank that has had plenty of issues during the last four years. I trust Neck Deep with not only my aquarium but my home as well for I literally gave them a key so I didn't need to be home to "supervise" while they service my baby...... they even removed their shoes due to my carpet! Who does that?? Doesn't matter the question or the size of the job for as long as it has to do with water/livestock they have an answer and a prompt one for that matter. Thank you for all of your hard work for you've taken a huge sting away from a hobby that can be pretty painful at times when things aren't done right! This hobby has been/is so much more enjoyable since I hired You guys. You are truly the best and most honest for I wish I would've hired you sooner!! God bless and a sincere thanks ..........my Angels and Tangs appreciate you read more

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Max is by far the most mellow and down to earth Reefers and all around good guy/badass to have around when it comes to anything that has to do with my exotic Fish/Reef Tank I have set up, Max is always patient with me when I call asking all sorts of fish/reef advice regardless of what time I call, He always finds a way to fit me into his crazy schedule even tho Im hours from his homebase, If there is one guy I can recommend and say is NOt a flaky Aquarist, its Max.... Wishing you nothing but good luck on your future endeavours and look forward to seeing your passion turn into success... Much luv bud... read more

Max is very knowledgeable and helpful. First time I have ever paid someone to clean my tank and I will continue wirh Max. I would recommend him to all my friends. Arrived on schedule and finished when he said. Rj in Huntington Beach read more

I am a hobbyist for over 15+ years, and wanted to kick start my hobby again after pulling my tank out of storage. Invested in a new tank, yet needed someone with the know-how to help get it moving. My wife reached out to "Max", and as the old saying goes, "The rest is history". He arrived FREE of charge for his assessment, and we proceeded in scheduling him to return. Communication was great, especially gathering ideas, and past experiences with Max to get a better feel of his understanding. He arrived on schedule, fully prepared, and completed a great looking tank my family will enjoy for years!! Well done Max. Great quality workmanship, and would highly recommend Max to my friends and family looking for any fish tank setup, or general maintenance. read more

Max from Neck Deep was amazing. He was quick, friendly, and really intelligent and informative about hydroponics, fish tanks, and really anything about animals or plants, the guy is a genius! Great service and would recommend. Thank you Neck Deep Aquatics! read more

Look No further you have found the one and only fish guys you will ever need! Max at Neck Deep Aquatics bring a new meaning to Aquatic services! You name it he does it! From Ponds and Aquariums to Aquaponics! Max has been in the business for many years and his knowledge only continues to grow. He's original and old school! Your Aquarium and or Pond will thrive with Neck Deep Aquatics on the job!!! You won't find better! Neck Deep Aquatics doesn't just take care of your systems they take care of their customers! That's what I love about Neck Deep Aquatics you remain involved in what's going on with your systems and get to gain the knowledge and experience through your service guys! You have questions?? Well they have your answers. Do you want to build a pond in your back yard but not sure what you can do?? Neck Deep Aquatics will personally design your Pond based off of what you want! Not sure if you can buy a fish or it will be safe to put in your aquarium? Call your service guys at Neck Deep Aquatic they can help you with that! They are your all around Fish Guys! Thanks Neck Deep Aquatics looking forward to many more years of service! read more

Maxs knowledge of aquariums,fish ,or any water/wildlife in general is amazing. I have had a Red devil cichlid for 15 years and could not keep a stable environment I tried everything. His color was dull quite frankly I figured he was on his way out. I was lucky enough to meet Max and told him my situation. He came over and diagnosed my tank issues immediately and let me know all options available. He got my tank crystal clear and put my fish on a new diet and needless to say I was ecstatic. He also helped me move my fish to our new home and did a great job setting it up for us. I highly recommend him! read more

Max is knowledgeable, courteous and makes sure the job is done right. He's alway my goto guy when it comes all things aquariums!!!

Max is great ! He showed up on time, was very knowledgable, took care of my fish tank, and left the place clean. Couldn't ask for more, Thanks again max!! read more

Max is an Aquarist through and through, his trade is in his blood. He is honest to a fault and takes pride in his work. There is no other aquarist in the county that I would rather have take care of my prized aquarium. His knowledge of aquatic life (and aquaponics) is encyclopedic, and he is happy to share that knowledge with anyone. One thing I feel obligated to share is this: he is great with children and animals and I completely trust him to work in my home when I can't be there. read more