Fluid Dynamics International
Custom Aquariums

Bring any water environment to your home or commercial space.

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						Great attention from Corey. Very reasonable prices and great selection. Will be sure to stop by again soon.			
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Warren Feuer		11/27/2024
						I finally stopped in at Fluid Dynamics and was pleasantly surprised. All the tanks are spotless, the fish are healthy and they have a great variety of live plants!  Jared was super helpful and gave me great advice on my planted tank.			
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Kenny Mizzi		11/19/2024
						Owner was great and very knowledgeable. They also had some really nice verity of fish.			
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Boy Boy		9/22/2024
						Arguably the best fish store on Long Island. Stunning rainbowfish, clean tanks, and helpful folks.			
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J Heinze		9/16/2024
						I went there today and picked up a fish. Honestly the fish store is so aesthetic, I feel like I can just take a seat and just watch the tanks. Great quality fish and any question that I asked the owner, he provided me. He is extremely knowledgeable and can definitely steer you in the right direction. WILL DEFINITELY BE BACK!! Customer service 10/10 so great and I even asked if they were hiring 🤣			
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Giovanni		7/26/2024
						Love this place they have such beautiful tanks and plants! Andres was so amazingly helpful and I’ll be back again for more fishies really soon!!			
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Keiry Bran		5/05/2024
						Didn’t know this store existed! Wish I knew sooner. Awesome spot. Definitely check them out. Salt water and fresh water fish ! Custom tanks!!! Right across from Tanger!			
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Nicolette Dalia		4/22/2024
						Very healthy fish and the staff is very nice, especially Andy who helped us!!			
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Andy Kwong		4/14/2024
						Andrew was super helpful! He gave us great guidance on how to maintain a healthy environment for the fish (and plants). Would recommend.			
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Lauren Hendricks		4/14/2024

Long Island Custom Aquariums

The staff of artisans and technicians at the Fluid Dynamics International aquarium shop near you create awe-inspiring custom aquariums, for clients of all shapes and sizes.

From the very natural freshwater aquarium, to the most artistic live-plant reef tank, we get the job done right guaranteed.

Surprising Health Benefits of Keeping a Custom Aquarium in Your Stony Brook, NY Home

Fluid Dynamics International is a full-service Stony Brook, NY custom aquarium design, installation, and maintenance company that specializes in commercial and residential displays. Our team of experts has more than 70 years of combined industry experience and has a proven track record of delivering durable and impeccably designed marine habitats. Using state-of-the-art systems and ethically sourced materials, we can create a stunning underwater world that will surely be the centerpiece of your Suffolk County home or business. Make your dream aquarium a reality with Fluid Dynamics International.

The Health Benefits of Adding a Custom Aquarium to Your Stony Brook, NY Home

Your home is your castle. In addition to providing shelter from the elements, it’s the space where you and your loved ones relax, unwind, and escape the stresses of day-to-day life. It’s your respite; your sanctuary, and as such, it should be filled with elements that create harmony and tranquility, yet make the space feel alive. A custom aquarium is one of the most effective ways to achieve these goals.

Freshwater and saltwater marine habitats aren’t just mesmerizing; they’re also known to provide a wealth of physical and mental health benefits. The following are some of the most notable benefits that an aquatic environment can provide, and why having a Stony Brook, NY custom aquarium designer install one in your Suffolk County home would be a worthwhile investment for you and your family.

Lower Stress Levels

Numerous scientific studies have found that exposure to aquatic environments can reduce stress levels. This effect is largely due to the natural calming effect that fish tanks provide. The sound of the bubbling water and the sight of the diverse, colorful, and uniquely patterned fish and plants moving back and forth promote feelings of relaxation that can reduce stress levels. In fact, after just a few minutes of being in the same room as an aquarium and observing the life within it, you’re bound to feel a sense of calmness sweep over you. By having a Stony Brook, NY custom aquarium contractor design and install a one-of-a-kind habitat for you, you and your loved ones will be sure to feel less stressed when you’re at home.

Reduced Blood Pressure and Heart Rate

If you or anyone in your family suffers from high blood pressure or an elevated heart rate, having a marine habitat installed in your Suffolk County home may be able to help. A study performed by an expert at the National Marine Aquarium found that watching fish swim can dramatically lower blood pressure and heart rate; in fact, gazing at a fish tank that contains only water has been shown to reduce heart rate levels by about 3%, while observing an aquarium that’s alive with fish can lower heart rate by levels by up to 7%.

Therapeutic Effects

Have you ever wondered why fish tanks are common features in medical and dental practices? If so, wonder no more! Aquatic displays have been proven to elicit therapeutic effects, especially in environments or situations where stress and/or anxiety levels tend to be heightened (such a doctor’s or a dentist’s office). Simply watching the marine flora and fauna can instantly calm feelings of anxiousness. If you or anyone in your family suffers from anxiety or depression, having a Stony Brook, NY custom aquarium specialist design and install a display for your Suffolk County home could be immensely beneficial.

Schedule a Consultation with Stony Brook, NY's Custom Aquarium Experts

To take advantage of the above-mentioned health benefits that a custom aquarium can provide, contact Fluid Dynamics International. As Suffolk County’s leading custom aquarium experts, our team can design and install a truly stunning, one-of-a-kind aquatic habitat that will become the focal point of your home. To request more information or to schedule a complimentary consultation, give us a call at 631-208-5302 and one of our associates will be happy to assist you.

Improved Sleep

Do you have a difficult time falling asleep and/or staying asleep? If so, you should consider bringing a fish tank into the bedroom. Seeing the plants and animals swim and/or sway about in the crystal clear water will create an instant sense of calmness and make you feel more relaxed. The sound of the bubbling water can be incredibly soothing, as well. At the end of a long, crazy day, having an aquatic display in the bedroom can help you decompress and quiet your mind so that you can drift off to sleep. Not only will being within close proximity to the tank help you fall asleep easier, but it will also help you stay asleep longer. If you want to enjoy deeper and more restorative sleep, discuss having a Stony Brook, NY custom aquarium designer create and install a display for your bedroom.

Enhanced Mood

Yet another health benefit that has been linked to owning a fish tank is that it can promote a happier, more balanced, and pleasant mood. The fact that being exposed to aquatic displays can reduce stress levels, lower blood pressure and heart rate, provide therapeutic benefits, and prompt deeper, more restorative sleep means that you can also enjoy a more upbeat mood, a more positive outlook, and a sunnier disposition. When you have a Stony Brook, NY custom aquarium designer create and install a one-of-a-kind tank for your Suffolk County home, you’ll find it hard not to be in a good mood whenever you gaze into it, walk past it, or even when you’re just in the same room as the tank.

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Stony Brook is a hamlet and census-designated place (CDP) in the Town of Brookhaven in Suffolk County, New York, United States, on the North Shore of Long Island. Begun in the colonial era as an agricultural enclave, the hamlet experienced growth first as a resort town and then to its current state as one of Long Island’s major tourist towns and centers of education. Despite being referred to as a village by residents and tourists alike, Stony Brook has never been legally incorporated by the state. The population was 13,740 at the 2010 census.

Stony Brook was first settled in the late 17th century. It was originally known by the native name Wopowog and then as Stony Brook, with both names likely referring to the interconnected bodies of water at the hamlet’s western edge. It began as a satellite community of adjacent Setauket, New York, the Town of Brookhaven’s first settlement, and its land was included in the initial 1655 purchase from the native Setalcott tribe.

The Three Village Inn, housed in the c. Richard Hallock home

A gristmill was built in 1699 on the water body now known as the Mill Pond. The current structure, which replaced the original in 1751, ground grain into the 1940s and has since been repurposed for public tours. For religious services and education, the hamlet’s original residents had to attend institutions in the neighboring communities of Setauket and St. James. In the latter half of the 18th century, activity began to shift from the mill area north toward the harbor as new residences, a number of which still stand, were constructed.

Stony Brook was a remote area through the 18th century aside for a modest amount of commerce near the mill at the intersection of Main Street and Harbor Road. The community’s development was stalled by its poorly accessible harbor relative to nearby Setauket and Port Jefferson. In the 1840s, local painter William Sidney Mount led a call for the harbor’s dredging. This was completed twice, but after the harbor filled in both times the effort was abandoned. Lacking the resources of its neighboring harbor settlements, Stony Brook based its economy on agriculture and the cordwood industry.

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FAQ

How Much Does A Custom Aquarium Cost?

The cost of a display aquarium varies depending on the material you choose, the size and shape of the tank, and more. A wide range of costs is about $750 to $7000. Costs increase with the size and height of the tank.

What's The Best Shape For An Aquarium?

The best tanks are always large rectangular ones. Fish will live longer and healthier lives if they have plenty of water to swim in.

Are Glass Or Acrylic Aquariums Cheaper?

The cost of manufacturing and transporting acrylic is less than that of glass. However, a glass aquarium is still cheaper than an acrylic aquarium. The most popular aquariums are made of glass.

Do Fish Prefer Long Or Tall Tanks?

Most fish require room to move laterally (side-to-side), which is highly restricted by tall, narrow tanks. A tall aquarium leaves very little open space when plants and other decorations are added. Therefore, longer tanks are much better than taller tanks.