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About us

Our mission is to create life support systems where form matches function. Where the aquarist takes pride in their entire system, filtration and all.

Who we are

We are a passionate family business, owned and operated in Wollongong, NSW. All our systems are designed and manufactured right here in Australia.

Originally beginning as hobbyists, we now manufacture many of the industry’s best life support systems. We have honed our skills and now apply our several years’ worth of experience and knowledge into designing and crafting each of one of our products by hand, thoroughly testing them and ensuring that they perform like no other product on the market.

Eric Hmahli Australia
Where did the name Hmahli come from?

Hmahli is the name of one of my twin daughters. Mia is the other. Hmahli is a unique name that has sentimental value so it made sense for the business.

What was your first tank?

My first aquarium was a 2-foot axolotl tank. I then went to tropical keeping discus, and have kept a mix of fresh water and salt water ever since.

Biggest and smallest sump you’ve made?

Both marine: smallest was a pico sump, 200mm by 200mm cube. Fully functional with filter sock, skimmer chamber, dosing, media chamber and return chamber. Biggest was a 2.3m by 600mm by 600mm with all the bells and whistles.

Hmahli values

Top performance

We want our products to be up there with the best in the game. Everything we do aims to achieve best possible product performance.

Quality craftsmanship

We take pride in the intricate details and workmanship that goes into our products. We get excited about thoughtful design and product usability.

Value for money

We want to offer features, components and functionality that goes beyond what others will do. We aim to provide real value that goes beyond a brand name.

Honest (no B.S.) service

We believe in educating, inspiring and getting customers genuinely excited about Hmahli products. We aim to make each customer experience personal.

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