These amazing aquariums will really make you take a good, hard look at your standard fish tank. From miniature indoor ecosystems that let you grow vegetables and simultaneously feed your fish to super-sized industrial aquariums with whirlpools, these fish tanks are flippin' fantastic.
Check out the slideshow below to see these aquariums and more.
Implications - Aquariums have experienced a resurgence in mainstream culture as budget-crunched consumers search for ways to augment the aesthetic appeal of their home's interior design scheme in an organic and natural way. Designers are responding by creating avant-garde aquariums that use principles of aquaculture, sci-fi iconography or functional furniture to appeal to a niche target market.
29 Amazing Aquariums
From Mini Indoor Ecosystems to Giant Bathtub Fish Tanks:
Marissa Brassfield — Jun 27, 2009 — Lifestyle
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Fish Tank Toilet
The Aquariass
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Urban Aquarium
Fish Tank Phone Booth
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Dance Floor Aquariums
Sharks Swim Under Qua Bottle Lounge
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Multi-Room Fish Tanks
The Silverfish Aquarium from Octopus Studios
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Impossible Fish Tank
Air Seal Lets You Pet Your Fish
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Avian Aquariums
Fish Bird Tanks
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Wall Mounted Aquarium
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Portable Fish Tank
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Habitrail Home Aquarium
A Subway Network for Your Fish
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Metaphorical Fish Tanks
Infinity Aquarium Symbolizes Life
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Star Wars Aquariums
The R2D2 Fish Tank
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Bathtub Aquariums
Even Moody Acquario
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Aquarium Desk
Milk iAltar
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Aquarium Desks 2
AZOO Eco-Desk
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Combination Pet Homes
Duplex Aquarium/Cage
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Refrigerator-Aquariums
Local River Grows Fish and Vegetables
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World's Largest Cylindrical Aquarium with Built-in Elevator
The Aquadom
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Floating Gardens
Ecological Aquariums Let You Decorate Your Fish Bowl With Greenery
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Whirlpool Aquariums
'The Blue Planet' of Denmark
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Modern Fish Condos
House Within a House Aquarium
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Pet Water Purifiers
Benjamin Graindorge's Floating Fishtank Garden
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Aquarium Massages
HydroGlass Hydrotherapy Table Has a Heated Mattress, Vichy Shower Heads
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Fish Tank Table
Eye Catching Table for Your Kitchen
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Aquarium USBs
LED Faux Fish Tank Is Also a Cell Phone Holder
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Virtual Reality Aquariums
Canon Gives “Swimming With the Fishes” A New Meaning
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Fish Heads
Clear Quirky Aquariums Rethink the Traditional Fish Tank
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Recycled Plastic Tiny Homes
Gary Bencheghib's Home in Bali is Made with 35,000 Plastic Bags
Live-Streaming Fish Doorbells
A Team of Designers Create the Visdeurbel in Utrecht
Batman-Themed Kitchen Appliances
Paul Parsons Creates Themed Kitchen Appliance Concepts
Space-Saving Hydroponic Gardens
The ExoTower Modular Hydroponic Garden Tower is Slender
Smart Bird Baths
Bird Buddy's Bird Bath Captures Feathered Friends Cooling Off & Getting Clean
Innovative Plant Growth Boxes
abby is the Newest Next-Gen Smart Indoor Hydroponic Grow Box
Aquatic Amphibian Children's Toys
The Conceptual 'Tacos Frog' Helps Kids Learn About Ecosystems
Curvaceous Animalistic Coffee Tables
The 'Bookpet' Coffee Table by Deniz Aktay Has Character
Plant-Shaped Air Purifiers
External Reference Launches a Series of Artsy Air Purifiers
Minimal Collaborative Dive Watches
Swarch and Blancpain Present the Scuba Fifty Fathoms
Water-Circulating Cold Plunge Tubs
The Plunge All-In Ice Bath Enables At-Home Cold Water Therapy
Expanding Off-Grid Electric RVs
The Electric Transformer House is Sustainable and Luxurious
AI-Generated Real-World Transformations
AI-Artist Who Gives a Unique Design to Real Objects
Modern Indoor Farm Stands
Lettuce Grow Helps You Grow Your Own Groceries at Home
Natural Moss Terrariums
Petite Foret Plus Features Five Tiers for Observing Fresh Moss
Inconspicuous Pet Furniture
Pilar Pirez Manfredi Designs the TAIPEI Pet Furniture Collection
Sink-Inspired Public Restrooms
This Public Washroom is Part of the Tokyo Toilet Project
Low-Energy Indoor Garden Systems
The 'SproutHub' Indoor Garden Works with 54 Plant Varieties
App Controlled Indoor Gardens
Plant Factory's Hydroponic Farm is Fully Automoated
Self-Watering Plant Pots
The Vivo Pot by Ivan Zhurba Functions as a Desk Light and Decor
420 Automated Grow Boxes
The New abby Smart Indoor Plant Grow Box Boasts a Slim Design
Deep Sea Funerals
Mondial Boasts Another Way to Scatter the Ashes of Loved Ones
Indoor Organic Waste Gardens
The Conceptual BOSCH Eco-Hub by Batuhan Duran is Sustainable
Easy Access Ice Baths
The Ice Barrel 500 Has a Thickly Insulated Construction
Automated Relaxation Bathtubs
The Smart Bathtub by the Cloudandco Design Studio is Customizable
Madrid-Based Underwater Pubs
Hendrick's Opens the Inaugural Underwater Pubmarine Bar
Eco-Friendly Bath Essentials
Bebo Seeks to Reimagine the Packaging of Kid's Bath Products
Plant-Powered Air Purifiers
The 'Flora' Decorative Air Purifier is Made with Natural Materials
Stylish Cartoon-Themed Shoes
Koi Launches a Whimsical 'Teletubbies'-Inspired Footwear Collection
Beautified Water Filtration Systems
Beautiful by PUR Makes Water Filtration Aesthetically Pleasing
Self-Watering Multifunctional Planters
Moss Develops the Grow Lamp to Simplify Gardening
Inflatable Cold Plunge Tubs
The Plunge Evolve Series Makes Cold Water Immersion More Accessible
Collapsible Water Filtration Bottles
This Bottle Can Filter Out Microorganisms and Microplastics
Mesmerizing Avant Garden Collections
Sprayground Unveils New Range with a New Handbag Silhouette
Crystalline Gem-Like Coffee Tables
The 'Soda' Coffee Tables by Yiannis Ghikas are Dazzling
Atmospheric Water Generator Systems
The Genesis Systems WaterCube100 (WC-100) Will Be at CES 2024
Eco Storytelling Workwear Campaigns
Patagonia's We Can Get There From Here Tells is Inspiring
Colourful Ambient Lamp Designs
The Neon Crystal Cube by ZK Wong Combines Art and Utility
Hand-Blown Skincare Vessels
Scorpion & Toad Makes Skillfully Handcrafted Skincare Storage
Eco-Friendly 3D-Printed Surfboards
Paradoxal Surfboards are Crafted with Algae-Based Material
Repurposed Vintage Apple Computers
Aquariums, lamps, and clocks made out of Apple iMac Computers
Immersive Living Room Concepts
Moooi Presents an Immersive Journey for Milan Design Week
Impressive DIY Terrariums
Robert (Ideal Idea) Pushes the Boundaries of Terrarium Design
DIY Life-Size Tanks
ND Woodworking Art Draws Inspiration from the 'World of Tanks' Video Game
AI Aquarium Water Changers
This Device Uses Algorithms to Precisely Automate Water Management
Tank-Free Diving Systems
The 'SeeAir' Tankless Dive System is Durable and Safe to Use
Immersive Jewelry Exhibitions
The TIFFANY & CO. Tiffany Wonder Exhibition in Tokyo is Engaging
Mangrove Forest-Inspired Installations
OBMI Designs the Once Upon a Forest of Sloped Shapes
Flexible Concrete Water Tanks
These Inflatable Concrete Tanks are Easy to Deploy
Whimsical Pool-Inspired Exhibitions
Cj Hendry Showcases Her Public Pool Exhibition
Mockup-Inspired Garden Structures
New Affiliates & Samuel Stewart-Halevy Create Testbeds
Customizable Minimalist Bathtubs
The Acquabella Noon Slate Bathtub Comes in 2,000 Color Options
Cannery-Inspired Phone Boxes
LookUp Makes Digital Detox Tools in the Shape of Fish Tins
Multifunctional Glass Food Containers
These Containers Are Shatterproof, Stackable and Stylish
Multipurpose Creative Living Spaces
Ab Rogers Design Completes the Fishmarket Studio in Japan
Historic Fashion Try-Ons
The Design Museum's London Fashion Exhibition Integrates AR Mirrors
Moss Terrarium Air Humidifiers
Mosslab Presents the Moss Air Device During CES 2024
Compact Microclimate Terrariums
The Biorb Air 60 Terrarium Optimize Plant Care in the Home
Eco Cartoon Body Care
This Lush Cosmetics x SpongeBob Collab is Plastic-Free & Supports the Sea
Nature-Connecting Vacation Homes
kaviar.collaborative Designs the New House by the Lake in India
Everchanging Water-Based Theaters
Open Architecture Designs the Yichang Grand Theater in China
Fish Lover Snacking Sets
The Tinned Fish Serving Set from Fishwife Blends Snacks and Accessories
Socializing-Centric Tiny Dwellings
The 'Buttercup' Tiny Home Lets You Have Guests Over
3D-Printed Terracotta Coolers
Simon Pavy and Entreautre Designs a New Low-Tech Cooler
Virtual Fantasy-Themed Oceans
Disney Unveils the New Avatar: The Way of Water Eco Project
Rejuvenated Retail Buildings
This Vietnamese Building Will Feature Lush Native Greenery
Bubble-Shaped Cribs
The Luxurious Bubble Baby Bed Gently Rocks Little Ones to Sleep
Japanese Inn-Inspired Micro Apartments
La Tarta Piccola's Mae Prachasilcha Designs a New Apartment
Orb Lighting Installations
Teamlab's Mangrove Island is an Innovative Display of Lights and Color
Deep-Sea Exploration Bases
This Underwater Research Station Can House Scientists For Long Periods
Innovative Seaweed Fabrics
PhycoLabs Harnesses the Potential of Seaweed in Textile Production
Nature-Inspired Indoor Playgrounds
Sarit Shani Hay Designs a New Playground in Tel Aviv
Japanese Lantern-Inspired Lamps
Eilsa Ossino Designs the Madco Table Lamo for Ambientec
Outdoor Water Sink Stations
Weltrevee Presents the New Contemporary Waterworks Outdoor Sink
Water-Producing Air Purifiers
The 'TapFresh' Air-to-Water Converter Also Purifies the Air
Intricate Food Waste Teahouses
Mitsubishi Jisho Design Uses Food Waste Materials for Its Pavilion
Flower-Filled Humidifiers
The 'Potpourri' Aromatherapy Humidifier by Yong Zhang is Eye-Catching
Ocean Plastic Indoor Gardens
Ocean by Ingarden is Made Out of Ocean Plastic Waste
Chandelier-Shaped Self-Watering Vases
Yeonsu Ra Designs a Beautiful Centerpiece for the Home
Hydroponics Indoor Garden Designs
The Nutraponics TLX Blends Nature with Technology Together
Water Movement Sculptural Instruments
The Inner Waves Installation is a Musical Light Show
AR Selfie Booths
BBC's Pop-Up Booth Lets Passersby Try on Augmented Reality Animal Masks
Immersive Holographic Zoos
Hologram Zoo Lets Visitors Interact with Animals Like Never Before
Sustainable Bamboo Water Taps
Gessi Haute Culture Presented the Jacqueline Collection
Pearl Diving-Inspired Restaurant Interiors
Koichi Takada Architects Designs the Interiors of Jiwan
Delicate Colorful Vases
delaO design studio.'s Anemona Collection is Stunning and Ethereal
Cinema-Themed Bat Boxes
NOW & the Bat Conservation Trust Created a Limited Run of Mini Cinemas
Water-Covered Speaker Installations
Google and Lachlan Turczan Unveil Shaped by Water in Milan
Subterranean Garden Installations
Tideway is Bringing Attention to the Thames Tideway Tunnel
Eco-Friendly Wine Bottles
Aegg Introduces Two New Wine Bottle Designs at Imbibe Live
Repurposed Brick Public Furniture
Akasaki Vanhuyse's FLOAT Bench is Intriguing & Eco-Friendly
Modern Pet Water Fountains
PAWaii Creates the Adorable Wireless Pet Water Fountain
Unconventional Bubble Baths
TOA Waters' Bubble Bath Gift Set Has Scents Like Dark Cocoa & Tobacco
Nature-Inspired Tech Booths
SUMSEI is Said to Unveil a Distinctive Booth at CES 2024
Bendable Battery Designs
Anthro Energy's Flexible Battery Was Showcased at the Beacon Exhibition
Alt Fish Fillets
New F!sh is Made with Microalgae and Mycelium
Oceanic Pressure Water Purifiers
The QuenchSea Reel Provides Potable Water in Emergencies
Subterranean Courtyard Galleries
Buzz Designs the Hermit Space Yards in Beijing Park
Eye-Tracking Informational Aquariums
The ITRI Develops the AI Aquarium that Tracks Visitor's Eyes
Minimal Ocean-Overlooking Villas
Dagmar Štěpánová Designs the Achioté Villas for Formafatal
Industrial Wastewater Clean-Ups
Aquacycl Boasts Innovative Water-Cleaning Technology
Immersive Art-Technology Installations
WNDR Museum Boston Will Feature 20 Exhibitions
Self-Service Beer Taprooms
This Interactive Taproom Invites Guests to Peruse & Pour Their Own Beer
Modular Automated Indoor Planters
The totam planter Has an Automated, Self-Watering Design
Chic Self-Watering Garden Planters
The Glowpear Mini Bench Works Well Indoors or Out
Portable Cold Plunge Tubs
Savage Ice Baths Offers Convenience, Wellness and Comfort
Mesmerizing Sculpture Exhibitions
Dan Lam Showcases Her Fourth Solo Exhibition Tiled Cosmic Shake
Sea Creature-Inspired Chairs
Yue Zhuo Designs the Seat Urchin with Bright Cushions
Turtle-Shaped Floating City Concepts
Pangeos the Terayacht Appears to be a Luxurious Vacation
Nature-Inspired Colorful Glass Vases
delaO design studio Creates the New Anemona Collection
Rustic Ruin-Inspired Aquariums
Tatiana Bilbao Estudio Designs The Sea of Cortez Research Center
Grass-Scented Bubble Bars
Lush's Wash and Grow Encourages Reusing Bathwater for Plants
Nature-Inspired Lighting Series
The Team at LFD Official Creates the BIOMES Lighting Capsule
Natural Japanese Art Galleries
Brazil's Yayoi Kusama Gallery Features a Nature-Inspired Design
Pink-Detailed Art Gallery Interiors
Golem Designs the Interiors of the Superzoom Art Gallery
Ocean Abyss-Inspired Coffee Tables
Duffy London Expands its Abyss Collection with a Coffee Table
AI-Enhanced Contemporary Bathtubs
Cloud and Co Presents its New AquaIntelli Bathtub
Beetle-Inspired Sustainable Planters
The Fog Smart Hydroponic Planter Leans on Biomimicry
Artful Reflective Art Exhibitions
Rice Roshan Showcases The Space in Between Exhibit
Wilderness-Inspired Furniture Series
Name Place Animal Thing Designs the Habitat Collection
Alt Seafood Scallops
AQUA Cultured Foods & Ginkgo are Advancing Fish-Free Seafood Production
Transplantable Coral Systems
This System Enables Transportation Of Nursery-Grown Corals to Reefs
Mini Hot Sauces
Fishwife's Miniaturized Hot Sauce Enhances Its Tinned Fish Range
Shimmering Oceanic Side Tables
The 'Liquid Table' Has a Hand-Hammered Design
Garden-Focused Victorian Terrace House
Austin Maynard Architects Designs the Helvetia House
Algae-Infused Wellness Juices
REBBL's New No-Added-Sugar Wellness Elixirs Feature Aquamin
Online Seafood Marketplaces
Sizzlefish Makes Premium Seafood Effortlessly Available to Consumers
Oversized Roof Vietnamese Homes
The House in Quang Yen by Local Studios has Walled Gardens
Mirrored Panel Tropical Gardens
Research Artistic Design + Architecture Designs the Frame Garden
Japanese Snack Box-Inspired Bathtubs
Duravit Launch an Infinity Bathtub Called Bento Starck Box
Immersive Spring-Themed Exhibits
Colors in Bloom Features 12 Immersive Rooms
Bio-Printed Fish Fillets
Steakholder Foods 3D Bio-Printed the World's First Cultivated Fish Fillet
Sight-Seeing Hot Tubs
Chicago Electric Boat Company Added 6-Person Floating Hot Tubs to Its Fleet
Cell-Cultured Unagi Eels
Forsea Foods Ltd. Unveils the First Cell-Cultured Eel for Asian Chefs
Cultivated Fish Fats
ImpacFat's Cell-Based Fish Fat is Disrupting the Alt Protein Sector
Plant-Aiding Hydroponic Systems
turf is an Energy-Harvesting Conceptual Cultivation System
Ocean-Centric Portable Jacuzzis
The Spacuzzi Keeps Travellers Warm in the Middle of the Ocean
Animal-Themed Affirmation Websites
Easy Affirm Uses Animals to Add an Emotional Aspect
Dolphin-Shaped Tranquil Retreats
Thilina Liyanage Designs the Dolphin Villa by the Lake
Accessible Aquarium Lines
Aperture Announces the Launch of the AquaReady Aquarium Products Brand