Good Questions: Modern Fish Tanks?

Dear AT,
Fish are such a tranquil addition to a small space - offering color, calming water, and a bit of entertainment as well. But, where can we find a fish tank/stand that fits a more modern design setting?

Thanks,
Lisa

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Dear Lisa,

For starters, it seems that most of the modern fish stands and bowls we've seen are quite small, for one or a couple of fish. If you are looking for a larger tank, we are guessing the search could be a bit trickier.

What we did find on our first stop for modern pets was this hanging fish pod (left) over at Postmodern Pets (argh, currently out of stock) and this series of modern fish pods from Plushpod (lucite, $35 each, pictured above).

Any readers with fish know the pod/tank/stand market a little better?

Comments (4)

Search Metatank on Ebay. It's chrome and slate and mid-century modern. I have one and it' great. The slate bottom doesn't need pebbles and grows its own algae, which is healthy for the fish.

Hi, there!

Did you know that round fish pods can cause blindness to wour beloved fishes?

Best regards!

How about the uber modern Fish Hotel by Teddy Luong. Such a cool design and it's modular, so want more fish? Just add another level...
http://www.urbansherp.com/modern-house-for-air-plants

Terrible. This is like keeping a kitten in a closet. Bettas have labyrinth organs and can breathe surface air, but they are tropical fish from Thailand and need a heater and filtration like any other tropical fish. Selling bettas in tiny bowls is big business, but a terrible practice. And very difficult to keep them healthy that way. This picture makes me sad.
I recommend the super modern and slick Fluval Edge or Fluval Chi tanks to those looking to integrate bettas and water into their designs.