{"id":15698,"date":"2024-01-05T12:00:42","date_gmt":"2024-01-05T10:00:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mytankscape.com\/shop\/aquarium-maintenance-services\/"},"modified":"2026-09-27T15:50:00","modified_gmt":"2026-09-27T12:50:00","slug":"aquarium-maintenance-services","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/mytankscape.com\/en\/shop\/aquarium-maintenance-services\/","title":{"rendered":"Aquarium Inspection Visit \u2014 Credited to Your First Maintenance Order"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>\n.mts-svc{--g:#2fa36b;--gd:#1e7a4f;--gl:#e9f7f0;--ink:#1d2b24;--mu:#5d6b64;--bd:#d9e6df;direction:ltr;text-align:left;color:var(--ink);line-height:1.8;font-size:15px}\n.mts-svc *{box-sizing:border-box}\n.mts-svc h2{font-size:24px;margin:0 0 8px;color:var(--ink)}\n.mts-svc h3{font-size:20px;margin:34px 0 12px;padding-left:12px;border-left:4px solid var(--g);color:var(--ink)}\n.mts-svc p{margin:0 0 10px}\n.mts-svc img{width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:14px;display:block;margin:14px 0}\n.mts-hero{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--gl),#fff);border:1px solid var(--bd);border-radius:18px;padding:22px}\n.mts-badges{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:8px;margin-top:12px}\n.mts-badges span{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--bd);border-radius:999px;padding:4px 12px;font-size:13px;font-weight:600;color:var(--gd)}\n.mts-steps{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(160px,1fr));gap:10px;counter-reset:s;padding:0;margin:0;list-style:none}\n.mts-steps li{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--bd);border-radius:14px;padding:14px;position:relative;counter-increment:s}\n.mts-steps li:before{content:counter(s);display:flex;width:28px;height:28px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--g);color:#fff;font-weight:700;align-items:center;justify-content:center;margin-bottom:6px}\n.mts-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(220px,1fr));gap:10px;padding:0;margin:0;list-style:none}\n.mts-grid li{background:var(--gl);border-radius:12px;padding:10px 14px}\n.mts-grid li b{display:block;color:var(--gd)}\n.mts-tw{overflow-x:auto;margin:10px 0;border:1px solid var(--bd);border-radius:14px}\n.mts-svc table{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;min-width:0;margin:0;font-size:14px}.mts-tw.wide table{min-width:560px}.mts-hint{display:none;font-size:12px;color:#5d6b64;margin:0 0 4px}@media(max-width:600px){.mts-hint{display:block}.mts-svc th,.mts-svc td{padding:8px 6px}}\n.mts-svc th,.mts-svc td{padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--bd);text-align:center;vertical-align:middle}\n.mts-svc th{background:var(--g);color:#fff;font-weight:700}\n.mts-svc td:first-child,.mts-svc th:first-child{text-align:left;font-weight:600}\n.mts-svc tr:last-child td{border-bottom:0}\n.mts-svc tr.mts-price td{background:var(--gl);font-weight:800;color:var(--gd);font-size:16px}\n.mts-note{background:#fff8e6;border:1px solid #f2d58a;border-radius:14px;padding:14px 16px;margin:12px 0}\n.mts-cards{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(200px,1fr));gap:10px}\n.mts-card{border:1px solid var(--bd);border-radius:14px;padding:14px;background:#fff}\n.mts-card b{display:block;font-size:16px;color:var(--gd);margin-bottom:4px}\n.mts-card.hl{border:2px solid var(--g)}\n.mts-svc ul.mts-x{padding-left:20px;margin:6px 0}\n.mts-svc details{border:1px solid var(--bd);border-radius:12px;padding:10px 14px;margin:8px 0;background:#fff}\n.mts-svc summary{cursor:pointer;font-weight:700}\n.mts-cta{background:var(--gd);color:#fff;border-radius:18px;padding:20px;text-align:center;margin-top:30px}\n.mts-cta p{color:#fff}\n.mts-btn{display:inline-block;background:#fff;color:var(--gd)!important;font-weight:800;border-radius:999px;padding:10px 22px;text-decoration:none!important;margin-top:6px}\n.mts-var{border:1px solid #d9e6df;border-left:4px solid #2fa36b;border-radius:12px;padding:12px 14px;background:#f6fbf8;margin:10px 0;line-height:1.8;font-size:14px}\n.mts-var strong{display:block;font-size:15px;color:#1e7a4f;margin-bottom:4px}\n.mts-var ul{margin:4px 0 6px;padding-left:18px}\n.mts-var .mts-sum{font-weight:800;color:#1e7a4f}\n.mts-var small{color:#5d6b64;display:block}\n.variations .button-variable-item{height:auto!important;min-height:var(--wvs-single-product-item-height,30px);padding-top:6px!important;padding-bottom:6px!important;max-width:100%}.variations .button-variable-item .variable-item-contents{height:auto!important}.variations .button-variable-item .variable-item-span{white-space:normal!important;line-height:1.5!important;text-align:center}<\/style>\n<div class=\"mts-svc\">\n<div class=\"mts-hero\">\n<h2>Not sure which plan fits your tank? Start with an inspection visit<\/h2>\n<p>A My Tank Scape specialist visits you, measures your tank, tests the water, and checks the equipment and livestock. You then get a report and a recommended plan and number of visits with the exact price. If you book maintenance, we deduct the inspection fee from your first order.<\/p>\n<div class=\"mts-badges\"><span>Only 300 EGP<\/span><span>Credited to your first maintenance order<\/span><span>Up to 1 hour with a specialist<\/span><span>Written report and quote<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3>How it works<\/h3>\n<ol class=\"mts-steps\">\n<li><b>Book the inspection (300 EGP)<\/b><br \/>Pay cash at the visit or online, and add your tank details in the order notes.<\/li>\n<li><b>We call you within 24 hours<\/b><br \/>to schedule a visit that suits you.<\/li>\n<li><b>The technician visits<\/b><br \/>up to 1 hour at your tank&#8217;s location.<\/li>\n<li><b>Get your report and quote<\/b><br \/>on WhatsApp within 24 hours of the visit.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mytankscape.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/water-parameters-testing-hero-1300x732.png\" alt=\"Technician testing aquarium water during an inspection visit\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/p>\n<h3>What happens during the visit?<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"mts-grid\">\n<li><b>Tank measurement<\/b>Its real volume in litres, to pick the right size band.<\/li>\n<li><b>Water testing<\/b>Ammonia, nitrite, nitrate, pH, and salinity for marine tanks.<\/li>\n<li><b>Equipment check<\/b>Filter, heater, lighting, air pump, and skimmer if present.<\/li>\n<li><b>Livestock check<\/b>Fish, plants or corals, and any signs of disease.<\/li>\n<li><b>Condition record<\/b>Photos of the tank and equipment, attached to your contract later.<\/li>\n<li><b>Your zone<\/b>and any travel fee for regular visits.<\/li>\n<li><b>Recommendation<\/b>The right plan and only the add-ons your tank actually needs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Price and travel fees<\/h3>\n<p>The inspection costs 300 EGP within zone (A). For farther areas, a travel fee is paid to the technician at the visit:<\/p>\n<div class=\"mts-tw\">\n<table>\n<tr>\n<th>Zone<\/th>\n<th>Distance from us<\/th>\n<th>Travel fee<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>(A)<\/td>\n<td>Up to 15 km<\/td>\n<td>Included<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>(B)<\/td>\n<td>15 to 30 km<\/td>\n<td>100 EGP<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>(C)<\/td>\n<td>Over 30 km or the new cities<\/td>\n<td>200 EGP<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mts-note\">\n<p><b>The 300 EGP is deducted from your first maintenance order if you book within 14 days of the visit.<\/b> If you decide not to book, the fee is non-refundable, as it covers the technician&#8217;s visit and time.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3>Not included in the inspection<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"mts-x\">\n<li>Cleaning, water changes, and equipment repairs. These can be done in the same visit at a cost agreed before starting.<\/li>\n<li>Any products or medications the tank needs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Already know your tank size?<\/h3>\n<p>You can book maintenance directly without an inspection:<\/p>\n<div class=\"mts-cards\">\n<div class=\"mts-card\"><b>Freshwater and planted tanks<\/b>Nano Care, ProFishional Care, and Prime Care, visits from 1,500 EGP.<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/mytankscape.com\/en\/shop\/freshwater-aquarium-maintenance-plans\/\">Book your maintenance<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"mts-card\"><b>Marine and reef tanks<\/b>Marine Basic, Marine Pro, and Reef Prime, visits from 1,800 EGP.<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/mytankscape.com\/en\/shop\/marine-reef-aquarium-maintenance-plans\/\">Book your maintenance<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3>FAQ<\/h3>\n<details>\n<summary>Do I need an inspection before booking?<\/summary>\n<p>No. If you know your tank&#8217;s size and type, you can book maintenance directly. An inspection helps if you&#8217;re unsure, your tank is large, or it has a problem.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary>How long is the visit?<\/summary>\n<p>Up to 1 hour at your tank&#8217;s location.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary>When do I get the quote?<\/summary>\n<p>Within 24 hours of the visit, on WhatsApp, with the report and photos.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary>What should I write in the order notes?<\/summary>\n<p>The full tank address, its approximate size or dimensions, its type (freshwater \/ planted \/ marine), and the days and times that suit you best.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary>Do you inspect large and commercial tanks?<\/summary>\n<p>Yes, and an inspection is required for tanks over 500 L or for more than one tank, since they&#8217;re priced by a custom quote.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<div class=\"mts-cta\">\n<p><b>Questions before booking?<\/b><br \/>Talk to us and we&#8217;ll help.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"mts-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/201156844407\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chat on WhatsApp: 01156844407<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<ul>\n<li>A specialist technician visits and assesses your tank (up to 1 hour)<\/li>\n<li>Water testing plus a check of equipment, fish, and plants or corals<\/li>\n<li>Your recommended plan, number of visits, and exact price on WhatsApp within 24 hours<\/li>\n<li>The 300 EGP is deducted from your first maintenance order if you book within 14 days<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>In the order notes, please add: the tank address, its approximate size, its type (freshwater \/ planted \/ marine), and a time that suits you.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":44529,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"wpai_generated_summary":""},"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[314,319,315,290],"product_tag":[],"class_list":["post-15698","product","type-product","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","product_cat-cleaningsupplies","product_cat-freshwater-aquariums","product_cat-marine-aquariums","product_cat-tanks","first","instock","virtual","sold-individually","purchasable","product-type-simple"],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack-related-posts":[],"jetpack_likes_enabled":false,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/mytankscape.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/15698","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/mytankscape.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/mytankscape.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mytankscape.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=15698"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/mytankscape.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/15698\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":44286,"href":"https:\/\/mytankscape.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/15698\/revisions\/44286"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mytankscape.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/44529"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/mytankscape.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=15698"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mytankscape.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=15698"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mytankscape.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=15698"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mytankscape.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=15698"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}