Bi-Weekly Service

 you’ll never see surprise labor fees or hourly charges. Every service is billed at a flat monthly rate—whether it takes us 1 hour or 5 hours, the price is the same. Materials, livestock, and specialty equipment are billed separately. 

• ✔ Full tank inspection & livestock health check
   
• ✔ Water testing & parameter balancing
   
• ✔ Filter cleaning & equipment upkeep
   
• ✔ Algae removal & substrate vacuuming
   
• ✔ Glass polishing & exterior wipe-down
   
• ✔ Service summary with notes & recommendations

• Small & Medium Aquariums (up to ~150g) → $250 / month
   
• Large Aquariums (200g+) → $350–400 / month
   

(Materials billed separately. Rates are flat—not hourly.)

• Emergency Service Calls → $125 flat
   
• Custom Projects & Transformations → Quoted individually

At So Captures Aquariums, you’ll never pay by the hour. Whether a visit takes 1 hour or 5 hours, your rate is always the same. Our focus is on results, not the clock.

All service rates cover labor only.

• Livestock, salt, additives, equipment, and specialty supplies are billed separately.
   
• This ensures you only pay for what your aquarium actually needs, with full transparency.
   

For every saltwater or reef account, we install a professional water mixing vat (outside, in a garage, or in a service room).

• Requires access to a water spigot and an electrical outlet
   
• One-time client investment: $400–$650
   
• Installation labor is included at no charge when you start service with us
   

This system allows us to create synthetic seawater on-site — healthier, more reliable, and built specifically for your tank’s ecosystem.

Many services still haul ocean water from the Keys or sell pre-mixed saltwater. We don’t, and here’s why:

• Cleaner & Safer Than Ocean Water
   
  • No risk of pollutants, bacteria, parasites, or seasonal imbalances
     
  • Consistent chemistry every time, no surprises from nature
     
• Better Than Buying Pre-Mixed Saltwater
   
  • On-site mixing means fresh, perfectly balanced water — not water that’s been sitting in a jug or vat
     
  • No heavy hauling or transport issues
     
  • Lower long-term cost compared to buying pre-salted water by the gallon
     
• Precision Control
   
  • We match salinity, alkalinity, and trace elements exactly to your tank’s needs
     
  • Consistency is key for coral health, fish stress reduction, and clear water
     

With a mixing vat, your aquarium gets water that’s clean, stable, and custom-blended — the gold standard for marine and reef systems.

Unexpected issues happen. If you need us outside of your scheduled plan, 

emergency service calls are always a flat $125.

Other service companies often charge $1.50–$2.00 per gallon when hauling their own water. For a 200-gallon system, that’s $300–$400 per refill — every time.

With So Captures:

• Synthetic Salt: A 200-gallon box of salt costs only $60. That same refill costs a fraction of what others charge.
   
• Filter Floss: We provide large rolls that last 6–12 months for $80 each. Other companies charge $5–$10 per visit for filter pads — adding up to hundreds more per year.
   

✅ Over the course of a year, many clients save $1,000+ in materials by working with us.

• ✅ Predictable monthly costs (no hourly surprises)
   
• ✅ Healthier livestock with precise synthetic seawater
   
• ✅ Professional setup with long-term stability in mind
   
• ✅ Transparent billing — you know exactly where your money goes
   
• ✅ Priority emergency response when you need it most
   

• ✅ No hourly billing — you always know the cost upfront
   
• ✅ Fair pricing — the focus is on results, not time spent
   
• ✅ Scalable — from small home tanks to large custom systems
   
• ✅ Professional & reliable — clear rates, consistent service