Fish Tank | Tank of Fish » Odd Fish Tanks http://www.funfishtank.com Fish Tank | Freshwater, Saltwater Fish Tank Image Gallery, Setup and Maintenance. Sun, 25 Jan 2009 05:16:51 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 BiOrb Aquarium http://www.funfishtank.com/2007/08/biorb-aquarium/ http://www.funfishtank.com/2007/08/biorb-aquarium/#comments Wed, 29 Aug 2007 03:21:10 +0000 Fish Tank http://www.funfishtank.com/2007/08/biorb-aquarium/ biorb-aquarium.jpegI was browsing online and came across the BiOrb Aquarium. At first glance, it looks like an ordinary goldfish bowl. It's far from it though! The BiOrb fish tank actually has a special 5-stage filtration system. If you've ever had goldfish in a bowl, you know how quickly the water can turn nasty and dirty. Ughh.

Changing the cartridges looks simple. There's no need to empty out the water, which saves time. The aquarium bowl is actually ten times stronger than a regular goldfish bowl. But I still don't suggest dropping it!

In the base there's an air pump and filter hidden away. A light in the lid to illuminates your fish, but you have to buy the biOrb heater seperately.

So is it really that good? I read through some of the reviews of the BiOrb Aquarium, and one thing was agreed upon. This fish tank is not good for goldfish. They're just too dirty for it. This would make a great aquarium for smaller fish, such as neon tetras.

It was also suggested that the larger 16 gallon BiOrb aquarium was easier to maintain than the 8 gallon. Personally, I change the water in my betta bowls every two to three weeks, and do a monthly water change in the eclipse aquarium. The betta bowls only have a few gallons of water in them, and stay clean. I'd guess a 16 gallon tank like this wouldn't take any more work than a regular 20 gallon aquarium. It would definitely take up less space.

You can get the full specs on the BiOrb Aquarium here, or baby biorb here.

]]> http://www.funfishtank.com/2007/08/biorb-aquarium/feed/ 1 Custom Fish Tank – Silverfish Aquarium http://www.funfishtank.com/2007/01/custom-fish-tank-silverfish-aquarium/ http://www.funfishtank.com/2007/01/custom-fish-tank-silverfish-aquarium/#comments Sun, 28 Jan 2007 18:27:25 +0000 Fish Tank http://www.funfishtank.com/2007/01/custom-fish-tank-silverfish-aquarium/ custom-fish-tank.jpegWant to get a lot of "wow's!" from friends. Check out this custom fish tank from Octopus Studios. It's called the Silverfish Aquarium, and comes as a kit which will turn into a fully functional fish tank. The kit components include the following:

'The Aquarium Structure

The Aquarium Stand

Filtration & Heating Parts
Eheim Professional2 external filter & filterset media
Undergravel filter plates x3
Hydor external heater
Filter tubing
Inlet strainer
All taps/clips/suckers required for assembly

Lighting Parts
Light controllers x3
Circular fluorescent daylight lamps x3
Lighting covers x3

Aeration Parts
Eheim 400 air pump
Air line
Air stones x3
All taps/clips/suckers required for assembly

Decoration - Highest quality silk plants

Cleaning Equipment - Gravel vacuum, Magnetic surface cleaner, Siphon tubing and taps, Filter tubing brush, Net, and Tongs.'

This custom fish tank has about a 60 gallon capacity, and would make a great tropical freshwater aquarium. It's about 3.3 feet or a metre cubed. The fish tank stand measures 1.1 metres in length, and stands 0.9 of a metre tall. It comes standard in three colors; black, cherry brown, and carbon fibre. They will allow you to choose from over 30 other textures and colors if desired. Truly custom!

Octopus Studios is based on the Cote d’Azur, France, and delivers their custom fish tank kits worldwide. Looks like a fun tank!

Update!  A reader, Alyssa, and myself both emailed the company for a price quote.  Currently the aquarium's cost is 2200 Euros, with a shipping charge of 350 Euros to the States.  That's about $3000 U.S.

]]> http://www.funfishtank.com/2007/01/custom-fish-tank-silverfish-aquarium/feed/ 34 Octagon Coffee Table Aquarium http://www.funfishtank.com/2007/01/octagon-coffee-table-aquarium/ http://www.funfishtank.com/2007/01/octagon-coffee-table-aquarium/#comments Wed, 03 Jan 2007 02:54:27 +0000 Fish Tank http://www.funfishtank.com/2007/01/octagon-coffee-table-aquarium/ coffee-table-fish-tank.jpegI must say, I really like the idea of this Octagon Coffee Table Aquarium. I was doing some hunting for new fish tanks, and came across this odd fish tank. Talk about a conversation piece! This 40 gallon aquarium is 30" x 30" x 16" h.

The Octagon Coffee Table Aquarium sits on a black acrylic pedestal, and would sure look great in any fish lover's home. It comes with just about everything, but the water and fish. A two-stage submersible filter pump, lighting, and fake, decorative plants are included. Blue glass gravel is illuminated by the lighting system to produce a sweet looking fish tank.

Place a fish tank toilet in the bathroom, and this coffee table aquarium in the living room, combined with a hanging fish tank, and you'd have quite a setup.

There were two positive reviews on this fish tank with the following to say:

'It's not very space-consuming, so it's a wonderful fit for our apartment. One problem however is the power cord that is a little hard to hide, as well as the condensation that forms where the water filter is. We were able to hide the cords with a fish rug and covered the condensation with a picture. Overall, this is a wonderful table. VERY much RECOMMENDED!'

The other review commented on the size of the aquarium too. They write, 'It's gotten to the point that I've considered doing away with a lot of my furniture to make room for the new additions! With this product, I don't really have to sacrifice much. Of course, I wouldn't recommend this tank in a high-traffic area of the house, and if you have small children it's a definite no-no, but between my dog, my cats, my birds, and my other 8 tanks (mostly 55 gallon tanks)it's nice to have a fascinating conversation piece of a grow-out tank!'

Stock the aquarium with a pleco or two, to keep the algae down, and you'd not only have a functional coffee table, but an aesthetically pleasing piece of furniture to enjoy.

Discover more Octagon Coffee Table Aquariums below:

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BAUER INTERNATIONAL SMILING FISH COFFEE TABLE WITH MARB BAUER INTERNATIONAL SMILING FISH COFFEE TABLE WITH MARB Paypal US $1,318.00 3d 11h 45m
BAUER INTERNATIONAL SMILING FISH COFFEE TABLE WITH WOOD BAUER INTERNATIONAL SMILING FISH COFFEE TABLE WITH WOOD Paypal US $1,083.76 3d 12h 15m
Aquarium glass top coffee tea table fish tank w/ tools Aquarium glass top coffee tea table fish tank w/ tools Paypal US $239.85 4d 1h 52m
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Coffee Table Aquarium Fish Tank LARGE octagon - NEW Coffee Table Aquarium Fish Tank LARGE octagon - NEW Paypal US $649.00 6d 10h 7m
One of a Kind Hand Painted Funky Coffee Table One of a Kind Hand Painted Funky Coffee Table "Fish Out Paypal US $450.00 7d 4h 5m
New 15 Gallon Coffee Table Fish Aquarium Tank System New 15 Gallon Coffee Table Fish Aquarium Tank System Paypal US $295.95 7d 8h 59m
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Very Rare Deco Frankl Coffee Table Rattan Fish Bowl WOW Very Rare Deco Frankl Coffee Table Rattan Fish Bowl WOW Paypal US $2,000.00 8d 11h 58m
Coffee Table Aquarium pentagon Large Fish Tank - DEMO Coffee Table Aquarium pentagon Large Fish Tank - DEMO Paypal US $449.00 10d 7h 1m
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]]> http://www.funfishtank.com/2007/01/octagon-coffee-table-aquarium/feed/ 6 Fish Tank Toilet http://www.funfishtank.com/2006/07/fish-tank-toilet/ http://www.funfishtank.com/2006/07/fish-tank-toilet/#comments Thu, 27 Jul 2006 18:37:02 +0000 Fish Tank http://www.funfishtank.com/2006/07/fish-tank-toilet/ fish-tank-toilet-072806.jpegNow you can enjoy watching your fish while you're in the bathroom! Aqua One Technologies has developed a fully functional fish tank toilet. The Fish n' Flush fish toilet has a three piece aquarium tank that holds a little over 2 gallons of water for your fish.

Don't worry. The toilet system is seperate from the fish tank. You won't have to agonize about adding a little extra ammonia into the fish tank every time you pay your friends a visit.

The toilet tank aquarium kit includes,

  • Dual Filter System With Pump
  • LED Light System
  • 2-Nine inch Artificial Plants
  • Basic Aquarium Guide
  • Flushing System

The fish tank toilet sells for $450, and can house both saltwater and freshwater fish. The tank is acrylic. You supply the fish, food, and water.fish-tank-toilet-072806b.jpeg

Your aquarium loving friends will be envious when they sit on this aquatic throne during their next visit.

Pull the handle of the fish toilet and watch the fish have fun!

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