ice tank

[wataugachicken]

it does go with the theme. . . ICEBERG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

kinda kitchsy, but also very funny. it should bring a chuckle to anyone who 'gets it'

 

[gocfella]

I have found that opinions differ among aquarium enthusiasts on this matter of fish comfort in their environment. I feel that the fish should be respected enough to try to replicate their natural environment to some degree at least. Some people think this is ludicrous and seem to consider the fish more as ornaments than life forms. But I guess once they are fed properly and water quality is maintained that is ok. It depends on how much you care about the fishes stress levels, they may survive for years in this environment but will they thrive? I doubt it but some disagree.Admittedly this setup would look really cool on a desk in a minimalist house with starkly contrasting colour scheme (chrome and black/white and black)?? :dance:

 

[gocfella]

fish don't care what color something is, or if it is clear stones or opaque gravel.

the color scheme of the tank is not something the fish care about.

Not trying to start a fight but I think it is obvious that nobody is qualified to say this. (Maybe an animal behavioural psychologist could hazard a guess!)

 

[rodinia]

Thank you all for your ideas, weather they agreed or not. I like my idea, and don't think I am shallow. I have had this dream for a long time and am now ready to proceed with it. The zebra pleco is cool. Not sure if I will find one where I live. Any other ideas/ keep replying!
THANKS!

Right on. We can agree or disagree but that's the beauty of asking for opinions.
I never said you were shallow for the record. I said that someone who would forsake the comfort of their fish for aesthetic would be shallow or just not thinking things through. So, for the record, I don't think your shallow and I do apologize if that's how it came across. I'm a very frank gal who often has a foot in her mouth :dive: