Where Real
Problems Inspire Real Innovation
KnickKnack Aquatics began the same way many aquarium breakthroughs do — in the middle of a challenge. During the supply shortages of 2020, our tanks in Mid-Missouri faced an unexpected snail outbreak. When no good solutions existed, we made our own.
That first 3D-printed fix not only worked — it sparked a mission to reinvent fishkeeping through smarter, sustainable design.
From DIY Fix to
Flagship Design
What started as a homemade snail trap soon caught the attention of aquarists across the community. The success of that design showed us something important: when everyday aquarium frustrations meet hands-on creativity, innovation happens.
That spirit drives every KnickKnack product we create — practical, tested, and made to make fishkeeping simpler for everyone.
Made in Missouri. Powered by the Sun.
Every KnickKnack creation is designed, printed, and tested locally in our solar-powered Mid-Missouri workshop using aquarium-safe PLA+. Keeping production in-house lets us stay hands-on with quality, minimize waste, and ensure every piece leaving our print farm is eco-friendly and tank-ready.
Solar Powered
Eco Materials
Tank-Tested
Aquarium Safe
Where Experience Meets Engineering
With over eight years of fishkeeping experience, we design products that tackle real-world aquarium challenges — from improving breeding success to perfecting water flow and filtration.
Each model blends technical precision with a love for aquatics, proving that sustainability and performance can thrive side by side.
Join the Movement
to Simplify Fishkeeping
We’re more than a brand — we’re aquarists, creators, and problem-solvers working to make this hobby better for everyone.
Whether you’re maintaining a single nano tank or running a full aquascape, we invite you to explore our shop, connect with our community, and help shape the future of sustainable aquarium design.
