10 unusual aquariums for your living area

Fish lovers can now get a new look for their aquariums to make their living rooms more exciting with the bizarre options that are guaranteed to arouse your interest in these serene water creatures. On the other hand, some of these unusual aquariums could be a delight for your pet fish too! Here are ten such amazing and different aquariums that are totally different from a commoner's perspective of a fish tank.

Various aquariums

1. i-Pond Portable Aquarium

i-pond aquarium

These unique i-pod-like fish aquariums are called "i-pond aquariums" and are presently on sale in Australia for $60. True to its form, these aquariums have a 2-in-1 function as they contain live fish and also function as a speaker for your mp3 player or iPod as the device has an inbuilt headphone jack and a speaker as well! This portable aquarium-cum-speaker gadget is not quite a proper aquarium as the minimum quantity of water for fish to live in should be 3 gallons, whereas i-Pond contains only 2 1/2 cups.

2. Macquariums

Macaquarium

These amazing aquariums are made from the outer structure of Apple Macintosh computers. Built by Andy Ihnatko, the various "Macquarium" that have been built by him are out of the obsolete Macintosh 512K computers and are commercially available as well. Recycling computer parts and making them into useful products is a very 'green' thing to do, apart from that, our old remembrances of the Mac will also stay in the shape of an aquarium

3. Infinity Aquarium

Infinity Aquarium

The repetitive nature of this geometrical fish tank is rightfully called the "Infinity" aquarium as it gives the fish a sense of vastness and space. Made out of glass, this aquarium would give your fish a sense of freedom as they travel through unending tunnels of glass and water. A great-looking aquarium - the Infinity aquarium would surely add a lot of sophistication to your living area with this design.

4. Bathtub Aquarium

1 bathtub aquarium

Now you can be with your aquatic pets in a modern bath tub that contains an aquarium! Not only would this add more color and liveliness to your bathroom but would give you a great moment of privacy with your pet fish. Now you can enjoy your bath in oneness with nature with the Bathtub Aquarium!

5. Sofa Aquarium

Sofa Aquarium

This elegant and unique sofa would cost you $12,000 and would not only give comfort to you but would also provide comfort to your aquatic pets through the two aquariums that are inbuilt on either sides of the sofa. This is an absolute must-have for all the fish lovers.

6. Telephone Booth Aquarium

Telephone Booth Aquarium

Designed by Benoit Deseille and Benedetto Bufalino, the telephone booth aquarium is an awesome design that transforms a regular booth into something mystical and calm. Designed for the Lyon Light Festival, France, the creators have transformed the entire purpose of a telephone booth by adding life to it with the fishes and greenery. The subtle lighting makes this fish tank truly remarkable and surreal!

7. R2-D2 Aquarium

R2D2 Aquarium

This fish aquarium looks like the popular robotic droid - R2D2 - and the central compartment of the robot is what holds the fish tank. This is a great aquarium for kids that has a capacity of 1 3/4 gallons of water and can hold a small family of sea creatures. Apart from the fish tank, the robotic model can also rotate its head with any command that the user may say followed by the characteristic "bleep" from his side. The radar eye of R2D2 is actually a periscope that enables you to see the activity that is happening inside minutely and the tank also has inbuilt LED lights that shuffle between green, blue and red colors.

8. Desk Aquarium

Desk Aquarium

The MILK desk, a chic-looking clutter-free desk not only hides the ugly cords and plugs from sight but also refreshes your senses with an inbuilt fish tank that lies over the table. You can rest your senses as you observe the life inside the fish tank with a dose of nature, providing a much-needed break from the strenuous office tasks.

9. Spacearium Aquariums

Spacearium

The Spacearium Aquariums are a creation of a Canada-based company called Aquarium ASP. These unique aquariums are sleek and are suspended from the ceiling having multiple uses such as a room divider, decoration piece or even as a lighting fixture. The Spacearium tanks have the capacity of holding anything between 55-73 gallons of water and have an exterior filtration mechanism that is 15 feet away from the aquarium. The thinner the fish tanks the more expensive they are (just like televisions) and are priced between $4900-$8400.

10. Local River Plant Aquarium

Local river plant aquarium

This elegant aquarium called the Local River Plant Aquarium has been built by Mathieu Lehanneur from France and is capable of breeding freshwater vegetables and fish. Inside this mini-ecosystem, the vegetables take the nitrates and minerals from the water and purify them for the fish - creating a symbiotic relationship between the two. This self-sufficient fish tank might not go down too well with some people, but it is a great way to create a sustainable ecosystem and provide a natural living environment to the little aquatic creatures.