ABOUT 

My daughter has always had a love of nature, especially the unusual creatures she encountered during her frequent explorations outside our home or on our family trips. I surprised her, and her mother, one Christmas with a small aquarium with three Mystery snails. As the pandemic forced us indoors and behind computer screens, we began a journey into modern aquarium keeping. Amazing innovations had occurred since my college days of keeping fish. Gone are the days of an aquarium with colorful gravel and plastic plants. A new world of natural materials and living plants was available.

With all of this new information, I wanted to do something different. I wasn't content with the sterile glass boxes or fountains that you see in lobbies and waiting rooms. I knew it could be much more. It took years of testing different plant materials, fish, and containers to develop the Stillwater Ecosystems you see now: Unique, custom, low-maintenance, affordable aquatic ecosystem installations. Each ecosystem has a combination of emergent and floating plants, fish, shrimp, and snails that provide a healthy mini-ecosystem with crystal-clear water. Stillwater Ecosystems will create a unique design to fit your space and needs. Ongoing maintenance will be provided to allow you worry-free enjoyment of your one-of-a-kind ecosystem.