Awesome Aquariums: 5 Cool Modern Fish Tank Designs


From conventional freshwater to tropical saltwater species, fish can be a fun way to add some life to your living room - but with these cool aquariums, you might find yourself staring at the unique design as much as you do at the exotic fish you put inside.

Like a self-contained maze, this large labyrinth aquarium features a series of smaller interconnected round 'bubbles' of glass - joined by glass tubes that run between these more open spaces. While ornaments, accessories and supplies can be added and filters changed along the top, it is a bit tricky to get down to the lower levels.

If you really want to integrate fish into your daily life, you can always opt for the built-in sink tank where fish swim beneath you while you wash your hands and face or brush your teeth. What a way to wake up in the morning!

The ceiling-hanging variants are a bit more simple and modern, though nonetheless dazzling. They work as visual dividers in a space as well as colorful and animated decor elements. Of course, there is a huge amount of weight between the glass and the water, so augmented structural members may be required to actually install one of these.