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There is something about aquariums that is just plain cool—and the Moody Acquario is definitely a cool bathtub. While I can see where the designers got the idea, the logic behind the $14,500 price tag is a little harder to fathom. I mean, the design itself is pretty basic and it doesn't look all that comfortable to sit in. Plus, you have all of those fish quietly laughing at your whale-like physique or less-than-impressive manhood. [Giant.co.uk via Apartment Therapy via Born Rich]
Moody Acquario: Bathing With The Fishes
There is something about aquariums that is just plain cool—and the Moody Acquario is definitely a cool bathtub. While I can see where the designers got the idea, the logic behind the $14,500 price tag is a little harder to fathom. I mean, the design itself is pretty basic and it doesn't look all that comfortable to sit in. Plus, you have all of those fish quietly laughing at your whale-like physique or less-than-impressive manhood. [Giant.co.uk via Apartment Therapy via Born Rich]
waterworld
What do you do with a 25-meter-high acrylic glass cylinder, 238,000 gallons of sea water, 2,600 fish from 56 different species, and two divers? The Aquadom, the largest cylindrical aquarium in the world, that's what. In its core there's an elevator that travels through a cylinder of glass. As you will see in the videos after the jump, it's simply stunning.
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Aquadom Is Largest Cylindrical Aquarium on the Planet
What do you do with a 25-meter-high acrylic glass cylinder, 238,000 gallons of sea water, 2,600 fish from 56 different species, and two divers? The Aquadom, the largest cylindrical aquarium in the world, that's what. In its core there's an elevator that travels through a cylinder of glass. As you will see in the videos after the jump, it's simply stunning.
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Aquariums are pretty neato decorations, even if you need to imprison a bunch of fish that your kids will try to emancipate after they see Finding Nemo. But if you think a regular old aquarium is cool, take a gander at the Spacearium. Suspended from the ceiling, lit up all slick-like, and can be used as a room divider if you so desire.
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Spaceariums Put All Other Aquariums to Shame
Aquariums are pretty neato decorations, even if you need to imprison a bunch of fish that your kids will try to emancipate after they see Finding Nemo. But if you think a regular old aquarium is cool, take a gander at the Spacearium. Suspended from the ceiling, lit up all slick-like, and can be used as a room divider if you so desire.More »
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This sweet fish-tank setup features a gigantic water bridge that connects two tanks, allowing the fishy inhabitants to travel between the two habitats at their leisure. It was housed in the former Evanston, IL, coffee shop the Liquid Potion Lounge, and it was amazing. Sure, it's highly unlikely that the fish even realized that the bridge actually connected two things, but fish tanks don't exist for fishes' amusment: they exist for ours. And this one fits that bill just fine.
[The Contaminated via Oh Gizmo!]
Fish Bridge Connects Two Aquariums; if Only Fish Were Smart Enough to Use it
This sweet fish-tank setup features a gigantic water bridge that connects two tanks, allowing the fishy inhabitants to travel between the two habitats at their leisure. It was housed in the former Evanston, IL, coffee shop the Liquid Potion Lounge, and it was amazing. Sure, it's highly unlikely that the fish even realized that the bridge actually connected two things, but fish tanks don't exist for fishes' amusment: they exist for ours. And this one fits that bill just fine. [The Contaminated via Oh Gizmo!]
drivin with the fishes
Have an old beater car sitting in the driveway that doesn't run and smells like ass? Grab a blowtorch, a hose and head to your nearest pet store. Apparently cars can make for some sweet looking aquariums —as you can see from the video of the car above which is currently on display in the Siam Paragon shopping center in Bangkok. Two other videos of converted cars are available after the break. More »
Videos of Cars Converted Into Aquariums
Have an old beater car sitting in the driveway that doesn't run and smells like ass? Grab a blowtorch, a hose and head to your nearest pet store. Apparently cars can make for some sweet looking aquariums —as you can see from the video of the car above which is currently on display in the Siam Paragon shopping center in Bangkok. Two other videos of converted cars are available after the break. More »
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Aqua Photo, a Korean based company, did the most logical thing to an aquarium, they mounted it on the wall and made it look like a TV. With specs that sound more like a TV rather than a fish tank, this aquarium has a 1460 x 640 cm measurement, 100 watt back light, and a 35 fish capacity. At $2132, the Aqua Photo Wall Mounted Aquarium even has the huge price of an expensive TV. [Uber-Review via tfts]
Wall Mounted Aquarium is the Next Best Thing to a TV
Aqua Photo, a Korean based company, did the most logical thing to an aquarium, they mounted it on the wall and made it look like a TV. With specs that sound more like a TV rather than a fish tank, this aquarium has a 1460 x 640 cm measurement, 100 watt back light, and a 35 fish capacity. At $2132, the Aqua Photo Wall Mounted Aquarium even has the huge price of an expensive TV. [Uber-Review via tfts]
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Brand's Latest USB Ushers in the Age of Aquarium
Here at Gizmodo we like our aquariums (or should that be aquaria?) and you know we like anything that plugs into a USB port. Bearing this in mind, Brando have combined the two to bring, literally, minutes of fun to your desk... More »
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Tiki Aquarium: Heavy Juju, Watery Yet Potent
Some of us are obsessed with the Tiki, obeying his commands at every turn. Now we have a Tiki aquarium to satisfy our jones, taking its honored place on our Tiki bar and harkening back to the sacred Tiki statues of days gone by. More »
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USB Aquarium Gets Bigger, Prettier
I am happy to report this is not a post about that wretched PS3, rather it is a post about a super-fun, awesome USB Aquarium. We've seen them in the past, but this one is a bit better because it is twice as large and well over twice as pretty. The aquariums are available in four different themes: Winter Wonderland, Xmas Paradise, Framed Aquarium and Undersea Volcano (since when can fish live around volcanoes?). If my interpretation is correct, these fake USB fishtanks go for 2,980 Yen, or approximately $25. The best thing of all—it's not a freaking PS3. More »
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Wall-Mounted Aquarium: Ditch the TV, Install Life
Here's a great substitute for that wall-hanging LCD TV: a touch of reality on your wall with an all-in-one wall-mounted aquarium from Aussie Aquariums. They're available in a variety of shapes and sizes, including both rectangular-shaped models and round ones that look like portholes. Putting one of these in your house is going to take some installation doing, but the result is oh-so-cool. Pricing is between $250 and $1000, not including installation. More »
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USB-Powered LED Aquarium Lamp
Yep, you read that right. This is a USB-powered lamp .. that is also an aquarium. Yep, you guessed it right again, this is another strange device from the Japanese weird-stuff manufacturer, Thanko. Unfortunately, it isn't a real aquarium. Rather it houses two fake fish that just float and bob around. The lamp itself has 17 LEDs that comes in green, blue or red. It will set you back roughly $21 and will likely make the ladies (or guys) weak at the knees. More »
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Something's Fishy Around Here
Some clever people are using their flat panel displays to play back a video loop depicting fish swimming around in a tank. Well now here's a twist on that idea, where you hang a fish tank on the wall and disguise it as a flat panel display. Available with a choice of six tropical reef-like backgrounds, the AquaVista 500 is an aquarium that includes everything you need to set up a hospitable environment for fish, including gravel, a vacuum, a fishnet and a special extendable claw to help you reach all the way down to Davy Jones locker. Just add fish and water, and you're good to go. The aquarium has a built-in overhead lighting system, as well as a pump, filtration system and heating controls that are all regulated by a proprietary embedded LCD control panel. Available with a decorative wood or plastic frame, the aquarium is 4.5 inches thick and 26 inches square, holding 6.6 gallons of fresh water. The turnkey system includes a wall mounting bracket, and at $300 it's a lot cheaper than that plasma or LCD display you've been gawking at. Hang it near your front door for the most powerful feng shui. More »
