# 3D-Printed Fish Tanks This 40-Liter High-Tech Fish Tank Boasts Cutting-Edge Features By Amelia Roblin | Published 2015-02-23 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dprinted-fishtank References: [tuvie](http://www.tuvie.com/norrom-aquarium-3d-print-fish-tank-with-interchangeable-wooden-lidsbases/) & [norrom](http://norrom.com/product/aquarium/) Believe it or not, designers are coming up with ways to develop high-tech fish tanks that are 3D-printed. Charles Tornros's product is the Norrom Aquarium, made by 3D printing technology to a design that's equally forward-thinking. The equipment and accessories that you typically need to set up an [aquatic habitat](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reef-1) in your home or office are reduced with this design. The light is built into the transparent cylinder of this large 40L container, creating a proper ambient source of illumination for the scaly creatures inside, as well as people on the outside. The kit naturally comes with an electric air pump, a one-way valve, a filter sponge, airline tubing and rings, pellets and stones for aquascaping. The finished product is incredible tidy and quite minimalist. This [3D-printed high-tech fish tank](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bambu-lab-h2s) also comes with interchangeable caps to suit your particular preference for texture and color decor. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 62% | Activity: 40% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **3d-printed Aquatic Habitats:** Advancements in 3D-printing technology are revolutionizing the design and construction of fish tanks, reducing the need for traditional equipment and accessories. - **Embedded Illumination:** The integration of built-in lighting systems directly into the transparent structure of fish tanks offers a seamless and aesthetically pleasing source of ambient illumination. - **Customizable Caps for Personalization:** The use of interchangeable caps in 3D-printed fish tanks allows individuals to easily customize the texture and color decor to suit their preferences. ### Who This Affects Most - **Aquarium and Fishkeeping Industry:** The aquarium and fishkeeping industry can leverage 3D-printing technology to create innovative and customizable fish tanks that enhance the overall user experience. - **Home Decor Industry:** The home decor industry can capitalize on the trend of 3D-printed fish tanks by offering a range of stylish and customizable aquatic habitats as decorative elements for homes and offices. - **Lighting Industry:** The lighting industry has the opportunity to develop specialized lighting solutions tailored for the integration into 3D-printed fish tanks, providing unique illumination experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [3D-Printed Aquatic Life Illuminators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooj-design-wavy-lamp.md) - [Fish Tank-Inspired Japanese Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nao-iwanari.md) - [Bio-Printed Fish Fillets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cultivated-fish-fillet.md) - [Digital Marine Habitats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nereid-marine-habitat.md) - [Coral-Form Lighting Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alherd.md) - [Fish Tank-Inspired Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atlas-p2-cg.md) - [3D-Printed Terracotta Cooler Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biomimcry-3dprinted-terracotta-cooler.md) - [Accessible Aquarium Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aquaready.md) - [AI Aquarium Water Changers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aquarium-water-changer.md)