These modern aquarium designs make it easier than ever to bring a bit of the ocean into your home. Whether you're looking for a low-maintenance pet or you are trying to add some sea-inspired decor to a room, these impressive fish tanks are the perfect choice.
One of the most interesting features found in contemporary aquarium designs is a focus on sustainability. Beyond simply housing sea creatures, these fish tanks can also support plant life. Some of these sustainable aquarium designs include symbiotic flower pots, self-watering herb kits and garden-growing fish tanks.
Aside from fostering an aquatic ecosystem, fish tanks can also serve as a visual focal point in a space. Whether it is your living room or an office cubicle, aquariums can brighten up a room with the touch of nature. These decorative aquarium designs include fish-filled kitchen islands, park-inspired workstations and even aquarium desk dividers.
45 Modern Aquarium Designs
From 3D-Printed Fish Tanks to Living Desktop Ecosystems:
Katherine Pendrill — Aug 14, 2015 — Art & Design
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Nostalgic Gamer Aquariums
Kelsey Kronmiller Constructed a Super Mario Aquarium
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Water-Warming Windows
The Water Wall Heats H2O for Your Home in an Eco-Friendly Way
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Aquarium Kitchen Islands
Kolenik's Unique Kitchen Counter Has Places for Storage and Fish
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Fish Tank Art
Mariele Neudecker's Aquarium Sculptures are Lifelike Mini Dioramas
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Bizarrely Bent Fish Tanks
The 'Bubble Tank' by 'Psalt Design' Has a Surreal Look
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Mini Ecosystem Fishtanks
The AquaFarm Combines Aquaponics to Create a Mini Ecosystem
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Tumorous Fish Tanks
The Echappee Aquarium Provides a Glass Growth as Additional Swimming Space
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LED-Lit Jellyfish Aquariums
Pulse 80 Designs a Dramatic Setting for the Gelatinous Sea Creatures
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Stunning Live Fish Furniture
This Aquarium Coffee Table Lets Your Fish Take Part in Family Time
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Aquatic Shopping Malls
This China Retail Center Will Feature an Aquarium and Entertainment Space
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Park-Inspired Workstations
Draw Your Focus Away from Work with This Fantastic Fish Tank Desk
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Interactive Pop-Up Aquariums
Kenzo Creates an Aquarium to Highlight the Harms of Overfishing
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Planter-Fish Tank Hybrids
The Aqualibrium Self-Waters and Self-Cleans
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Modern U-Shaped Fish Bowls
Zero Edge Aquarium's Betta Fish Bowl Designs Are Sculptural
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Living Desktop Ecosystems
The EcoQube is a Desktop Ecosystem That Grows Flowers and Herbs
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Plant-Cleaned Fish Tanks
The EcoQube C Uses a Plant to Clean its Water
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Surreal Water-Involving Sculptures
The Forlane 6 Studio Creates Transformative Works of Art
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Digital Aquarium Toys
The Picturerium Lets Kids Create and Care for Imaginary Fish
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Aquarium Desk Dividers
Freshwater Software Separated Its Cold Callers in a Fishy Way
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Self-Cleaning Fish Tanks
The Avo Fish Tank Takes Care of Itself
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Surreal Crystal Aquariums
This Stunning Crystal Opal Looks Like a Miniature Aquarium
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Shark-Infested Storefront Windows
This Aquarium Window in Budapest Was Designed by KISSMIKLOS
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Upcycled Computer Aquariums
The iMacquarium from Fancy is the Perfect Fishy DIY Aquarium
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3D-Printed Fish Tanks
This 40-Liter High-Tech Fish Tank Boasts Cutting-Edge Features
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Aquatic Plant Food Machines
The WaterLilly Uses Algae for a Multitude of Uses
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Self-Watering Herb Kits
The Ecofarm Mini Herb Garden Self-Sustains Using a Built-In Fish Tank
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Garden-Growing Fish Tanks
This Fish Tank Water Garden is from Startup Back to the Roots
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Skyscraper-Inspired Aquariums
This Gallery Has Fish Aquarium Replicas of a Skyscraper Development
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Galactic-Inspired Fish Bowls
The Space Mountain Fish Bowl Makes an Iconic Coaster into a Home
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Interactive Fish Contraptions
Using Omni Wheels and Arduino Technology You Can Play With Your Fish
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Gigantic Concrete Aquariums
The Gulf Stream Tank Holds 500,000 Gallons of Water
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Fish Tank Tables
The Minimalist Gold Fish Table Houses Hand-Crafted Realistic-Looking Fish
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Aquatic Upcycled Phone Booths
Benedetto Bufalino and Benoit Deseille Craft Fishy Telephone Booths
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Mountainous Fish Bowls
This Cleverly Formed Fish Bowl Requires Zero Aquarium Plants
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Extravagant Jellyfish Aquariums
Add Whimsy to Any Room with the Cubic Pulse 80 Jellyfish Aquarium
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Surrealist Storefront Aquariums
This Giant Jellyfish Tank by Walter Hugo and Zoniel is Mesmerising
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Automated Fish Feeders
This Feeder Will Remember to Feed Your Fish While You're Away
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Animated Paper Fish Aquariums
Sketch is an Interactive Aquarium Full of Fish Drawn by Kids
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Symbiotic Flower Pots
This Aquarium Planter Supports Fish and the Growing of Herbs Indoors
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Building Block Fish Abodes
This Creative Fish Tank Lets Kids Incorporate Pets into Playtime
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Feces-Recycling Aquariums
This Eco-Friendly Aquarium Has a Poop Pump that Makes Plant Fertilizer
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Built-In Aquarium Automobiles
The WitStar Concept Car is Made with Fish Lovers in Mind
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Fish-Driven Aquariums
The Fish on Wheels Car by Studio diip Has a Fishy Driver
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Remote Fish Feeders
Users from Around the World Can Feed Fish Through This Virtual Aquarium
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Psychedelic Floral Aquariums
The 'Night Aquarium' by 'teamLab' has Fish, Flowers & Flashing Lights
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Nostalgic Gamer Aquariums
Kelsey Kronmiller Constructed a Super Mario Aquarium
Transparent Geometry Planters
Etsy's Glass Terrarium Icosahedron is Both Decorative and Practical
Fashionable Snack Packaging
Emily Fruit Crisps Pouches Feature High-Fashion Fruit Prints
Aquarium Kitchen Islands
Kolenik's Unique Kitchen Counter Has Places for Storage and Fish
Vertical Aeroponic Gardens
LA Urban Farms' Tower Gardens Save Water, Space and Time
Self-Watering Indoor Gardens
This Versatile Planter is Combined With a Hydroponics System
Home Farming Boxes
The Mini-Farm Grow Box Lets You Easily Grow Greens At Home
Thematic Artsy Interiors
INT2 Architecture Designed the Elegant Interior MA
Fish Tank Art
Mariele Neudecker's Aquarium Sculptures are Lifelike Mini Dioramas
Shipping Container Gardens
Cropbox Blends Greenhouses and Hydroponics for Mobile Farming
Luminous Retail Windows
This Cosmetics Window Display Resembles Glowing Test Tubes
Garage-Grown Produce
Vertical Fresh Farms is an Urban Farming Initiative in Buffalo
Epic Banana-Peeled Sculptures
This Banana Engraver Creates Anything Out of a Banana Peel
Rooftop Farming Kits
This Urban Farmers Modular System Helps Anyone Create Their Own Operation
Watery Glass Sculptures
Artist Ben Young Creates Stunningly Realistic Ocean Waves
Metallic Grid Canvas Paintings
Eva Berendes's Mixed Media Pieces are Unique and Three-Dimensional
Modular Hydroponic Planters
The Citysens System Enables You Grow an Indoor Vertical Garden
LED-Lit Jellyfish Aquariums
Pulse 80 Designs a Dramatic Setting for the Gelatinous Sea Creatures
Nordic-Inspired Flagship Stores
The OCE Flagship Boutique in China is Nordic-Inspired Minimalism
Sushi Transformer Toys
This Transforming Sushi Set Turns Japanese Cuisine into Action Figures
Fictional Emblem Posters
Jeff Langevin's Object Posters are a Must-See for Any Fan
Coffee Container Clocks
The Nescafe Alarm Cap is a 3D Printed Jar Lid and Functioning Alarm Clock
Aquatic Shopping Malls
This China Retail Center Will Feature an Aquarium and Entertainment Space
Park-Inspired Workstations
Draw Your Focus Away from Work with This Fantastic Fish Tank Desk
Interactive Pop-Up Aquariums
Kenzo Creates an Aquarium to Highlight the Harms of Overfishing
Smart Herb Gardens
The 'Click & Grow' Herb Gardens are a Lazy Gardener's Dream Come True
Gamer-Inspired Appetizers
Nerdy Nummies Shows Us How to Make Super Mario Fire Flower Appetizers
Edgy Aquarium Editorials
Vogue Japan's 'Beauty from Beneath the Sea' Stars Chiharu Okunugi
Floating Greenhouse Solutions
The Vereos Hydroponics Farm is Designed for Coastal Megacities
Salty Brew Branding
Labels for Er Boqueron's Sea Water Beer Convey the Cool Refreshment of the Sea
Self-Replenishing Home Gardens
The Electrolux Home Garden Gives Users Access to Yearly Herbs
Plant-Cleaned Fish Tanks
The EcoQube C Uses a Plant to Clean its Water
Perforated Edge Architecture
SAHMRI by Woods Bagot Looks Like a Living Organism
Video Game Crossover Art
Jorge Vargas' Mixed Video Games Shows Characters as Cosplayers
Handmade Hanging Planters
This Air Plant Vase From Avolie Glass is Both Stunning and Practical
Aquarium Desk Dividers
Freshwater Software Separated Its Cold Callers in a Fishy Way
Op Art Window Displays
These Hermes Boutique Windows Feature Sculptural Elements
Self-Cleaning Fish Tanks
The Avo Fish Tank Takes Care of Itself
Aquaponic Greenhouse Eateries
This New Green Restaurant is Also an Environmental Incubator
Digital Easter Displays
Harrods and Faberge Team Up for an Interactive Egg Installation
Revealing Anatomical Portraits
Salvatore Zanfrisco Creates Anatomy Artwork with Only a Pen
Vertical Farming Facilities
AeroFarms' Vertical Eco Farming Building Will Be the World's Largest
Toy-Based Headquarters
The LEGO Turkey HQ is Fit for a Child
3D-Printed Fish Tanks
This 40-Liter High-Tech Fish Tank Boasts Cutting-Edge Features
Beach-Blended Architecture
The North Bondi Surf Life Saving Club Receives a Makeover
Self-Watering Herb Kits
The Ecofarm Mini Herb Garden Self-Sustains Using a Built-In Fish Tank
Pollution-Sensing Umbrellas
This Smart Umbrella Collects and Visualizes Air Pollution Data
Airy Furniture Exhibits
The Beyond Icons Collection by Aarhus School of Architecture is Ethereal
Oceanic Wall Murals
Transform any Window into an Aquarium-Inspired Scene with this Window Sticker
Aquatic Couture Displays
This Hermes Window Display Boasts Water-Themed Imagery
Gory Paper Mache Exhibits
Natalia Arbelaez's Paper Mache Art Exhibit is a Bloody Scene
Chic Micro Workspaces
Parallel Lab Makes the Most out of a Small Area in Hong Kong
Garden-Growing Fish Tanks
This Fish Tank Water Garden is from Startup Back to the Roots
Sea Creature Tables
Artist Kirk McGuire Creates Sculptural Furniture
Water-Like Architecture
Bahadir Kul Architects Builds an Aquarium in Turkey
Gigantic Concrete Aquariums
The Gulf Stream Tank Holds 500,000 Gallons of Water
Communicative Inflatable Suits
Expanded Discourse Uses White Billowy Outfits Like a Talking Stick
Cycloptic Cartoon Illustrations
These Cyclops Images Infuse Famous Pop Culture Characters
Angular Nature Abodes
The House in Chiba Features a Sloping Dining Extension
Fish Tank Tables
The Minimalist Gold Fish Table Houses Hand-Crafted Realistic-Looking Fish
Open Facade Workspaces
The New Office for 'MediaXplain' Has Unobstructed Views
Plug-In Planters
The 'Modern Sprout Plug-In Planter' Makes Growing Plants Effortless
Suspended Writing Studios
Blank Studio Designs a Hideaway for Artists
Statistic-Expressing Cuisine
Moritz Stefaner Creates Food as a Means of Data Expression
Aquarium-Resembling Confections
These Japanese Goldfish Sweets are Modeled After Ancient Tradition
Skeletal Animal Homes
The Wooden Fishbone House is Ideal for Cats and Dogs to Sleep in
Extravagant Jellyfish Aquariums
Add Whimsy to Any Room with the Cubic Pulse 80 Jellyfish Aquarium
Surrealist Storefront Aquariums
This Giant Jellyfish Tank by Walter Hugo and Zoniel is Mesmerising
Tranquil Public Plazas
The 't Park is a Nature-Loving Workspace
Floral Robotic Art Projects
These Filipa Valente Flower Sculptures Move and Change Color
Animated Paper Fish Aquariums
Sketch is an Interactive Aquarium Full of Fish Drawn by Kids
Sonic Well Monitors
WellIntel's Water Use Management Tech Reads a Well's Contents with Sound
DIY Gaming Shirts
You Can Create Your Own Tetris T-Shirt Thanks To Instructions From Marc Kerger
Symbiotic Flower Pots
This Aquarium Planter Supports Fish and the Growing of Herbs Indoors
Rainbow Baseball Sneakers
The Nike Lunar Vapor Trout Rainbow Shoes Look Like a Rainbow Trout
Feces-Recycling Aquariums
This Eco-Friendly Aquarium Has a Poop Pump that Makes Plant Fertilizer
Star-Shaped Housing
Yazgan Design Creates the White House in Turkey
Customizable Platformer Games
Nintendo's Mario Maker Will Let You Build Your Own Levels
Horse Stable Houses
E/L Studio Converted an Equestrian Center into a Modern Live/Work Space
Animated Digital Sculptures
'White Noise White Shores' Combines Fashion Photography and Animation
Dismantled Gaming Console Posters
Patrick Morgan Designs Art in the Likes of Retro Game Consoles
Still Life Workspaces
These Spatial Installations Act as Public Meeting Rooms and Offices
Crochet Video Games
Nintendo Show's Off Yoshi's Wooly World at E3 2014 Conference
Gamified Fantasy Tributes
This Game of Thrones Opening Credits is Done in the Style of Super Mario
Motion Sensing Lamb Spits
This High Tech Greek Lamb Rotisserie Makes Creative Use of Leap Motion
Amazing Conductive Boards
The Touch Board Converts Conductive Materials into Touchable Inputs
Deflated Assembled Photo Sculptures
Cyril Le Van Stitches Pictures to Make Soft 3D Objects
Cultural Luxury Spas
The Marriott Quan Spa in New Delhi Brings Culture to your Spa Experience
Flammable Globe Sculptures
This Globe Sculpture by Andy Yoder is Made Entirely Out of Matches
Sparse Industrial Workspaces
This Industrial Office Takes Advantage of its Location
Thematic-Centric Workspaces
The Grupo CP Office Focuses on City, Health and Automotive Concepts
Body-Contorting Artistic Videos
‘The Motion Paradox’ is a Kaleidoscope of Human Bodies
Sky-Drawn Artwork (UPDATE)
Thomas Lamadieu Uses the Sky as His Canvas for Painting