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About
I've been passionate about aquariums for as long as I can remember. After a lifetime of hands-on experience, I turned that passion into Reef Route Aquatics with one goal: to help people enjoy healthy, beautiful aquariums while supporting and growing the aquarium hobby.
I personally maintain freshwater, planted, and reef aquariums, and I also breed select fish for wholesale. Whether you're just getting started or have an established aquarium, I'm committed to providing knowledgeable, reliable service and helping your aquatic ecosystem thrive.
Overview
Hired 14 times
Serves Nashville, TN
Background checked
1 employee
9 years in business
Business hours
SunClosedMon8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Payment methods
This pro accepts payments via Check, Credit card, PayPal, and Venmo.
Customers rated this pro highly for responsiveness, professionalism, and work quality.
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Theo S.
May 18, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
This gentleman took the time to answer my questions. Fast response and I’m sure he provides good work.
Misunderstanding on my part. I am sensitive about my fish and im sure most us are. But you’re in good hands with this gentleman.
Details: Test water • Clean • Saltwater • Fish • Live rock
Aquarium Services
Michael T.
Apr 9, 2026
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From Google
Cant recommend Robert enough. He has taken care of my Salt water reef tank for almost 2 years and uses scientific testing and great care to maintain my system. He has a ton of great information about the industry and explains everything thats going on in the tank. Hes very flexible and even took care of the system when I was out of town.
Reef Route Aquatics's reply
Thank you for the kind words, they are appreciated. Furthermore, I’d like to thank you for being so understanding with all of the biological challenges your aquarium.
Shawn A.
Nov 8, 2021
Reef Route Aquatics is the only company I would deal with when it comes to aquarium system maintenance. I have been working with them for about six months and my tank went from a disaster to a beautifully balanced system in which my corals and my fish are both thriving. Highly professional, punctual and responsive. I am extremely happy with the service I have received from Reef Route Aquatics and would recommend them to anyone.
Reef Route Aquatics's reply
It has been my pleasure to be invited into your home and family, and allowed to service your reef.
Whitney L.
Nov 15, 2021
Robert does an outstanding job maintaining our small aquarium, keeping it stocked and extremely clean. He is professional, affordable, and is very responsive to questions and concerns we may have.
Reef Route Aquatics's reply
Thanks for the review! As always Reef Route Aquatics doesn’t stop with a five star review. We are modest, and always open and looking for improvements. If you ever have an idea, or a way we can make things better? Just let us know.
Chris P.
Apr 7, 2022
All around educational and seamless results. Best customer service for my pets ever. Aquarium Maintenance amd Aquariumservice over the top. Just perfect.
Reef Route Aquatics's reply
Thank you sir. It has been my pleasure.
Credentials
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Robert Deitz
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Pricing is tiered by tank size for monthly service: $79.99 up to 30 gallons, $99.99 for 31–65 gallons, $119.99 for 66–110 gallons, $139.99 for 111–140 gallons, and $1.00 per gallon (minimum $100) for tanks above 140 gallons. Biweekly and weekly service frequencies are available at a discount off the monthly rate. A travel surcharge may apply outside our free 15-mile service radius from Murfreesboro or Nashville.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
Free consultation. Determine scope of work, customers’s goal and aspirations, and execution.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
A life time of keeping aquariums and ponds. Aquatics Expert for PetCo in the early 90’s.
