Themed Aquariums?

[plkdb]

i`m probably going to do saltwater anyway but even if i dont go with her theme, i may hide a spongebob or mr. krabs figure in the reef somewhere. just to give it a little character.

 

[afFISHionado]

I have thought of some great ideas as themes for aquariums but ever since the person that posted a desire to do a theme tank of a movie (The Abyss) that had a "water creature" I was afraid to reply. The thread got moved to the lounge since it wasn't believed to be serious. Some people began making posts with humor that varied from hilarious to downright abyssmal (pun intended). Some members posted themes that were so incredibly creative that the line between seriousness and sillyness became blurred, to a point that the seriousness of the thread's creator was ambiguous. It was finally removed. Is this one considered legit?

 

[reefrunner69]

There are pics of this "themed" aquarium in the photo gallery, so yes it is considered legit

 

[d9hp]

It is very legit, the tank is very very cool!

 

[fishfreek]

Here is the exact link.

http://www.aquariumadvice.com/photopost/showgallery.php?cat=500&ppuser=1464

A theme tank is fine, infact if you go one step further and put fish that fit the theme like native nile fish and have substrate simular to that of the nile river bed then you could also classify the tank as a biotype.

 

[SixFootDaisy]

Thanks guys. I love my tank, and I'm glad you guys like it.

There is still more to go in, such as plants and canopic jars.


oh, btw, I actually came across the abyss creature for fishtanks online. Except it is VERY expensive. haha

 

[shawmutt]

The tank is looking great! Good idea!

 

[Allivymar]

Oh 6foot, that looks awesome! But....wheres the baby Moses? LOL

You know, I looked at your tank and thought: "Wow, what if I did an underwater NY scene, ala Planet of the Apes." I'm sure someone would take offense LOL but hey *I'M* a NYer and the idea tickles the hell outa me. Maybe once the 55g and the planted 10g are done...

 

[shawmutt]

Get yer hands off me you damn dirty ape!

 

[SixFootDaisy]

LOL! Planet of the apes would ROCK!!!

No Baby Moses yet, I have to find one first

Maybe I should hit up those religious stores.

 

[Cherry Barb]

I love the EGYPT Idea! My 20g FW tank I am slowly working on myself. I am building the background myself using different cave designs. (Maybe I should say putting together rather than building..but anyway) I am already looking forward to a cool FW tank for my goldfish named Oscar , (I named him before I knew there were oscars). Anyway, I would like to make his tank an Oriental theme. I have already looked at the chinese style temples and I think I'll put a picture of the Great Wall behind the tank..What do you think?

 

[SixFootDaisy]

I think that is a cool idea!!!!

Do it up and take some pics!!!!!

 

[ConanTheLibraia]

Prehistoric and ancient ruins are classic themes.

 

[SixFootDaisy]

But I have never seen Chinese tanks, or Egyptian tanks

 

[ConanTheLibraia]

How about a cave theme, is it possible to get those blind fish?

 

[SixFootDaisy]

What fish are blind?

 

[fishfreek]

There are cave fish that do not have working eyes but they are not overly common in the aquarium trade.

 

[SixFootDaisy]

Ohh!! Thanks Freek!

 

[Allivymar]

The local Petsmart sells these horribly small theme tanks. I know they sell a Japanese one with a little temple and a fake jade piece. Another is an Amazon theme I think...

 

[SixFootDaisy]

I have never seen such a thing in my petsmart!!

Next time I go, Im going to look for it so I can laugh too.