Integrated Aquariums

mcliffy2 · 07/11/2008, 11:36 AM

I'd like to see photos of aquariums that are integrated into their surroundings. Ones where the room and space are planned out, not just the tank itself. This idea is an off-shoot of the "modern" aquarium thread, where many posted aquariums that were great looking in a non-modern way. I think the aspect of many of those non-modern aquariums that got them posted, was their integration into their surroundings. This is something I've really strived for...you can have an amazing tank, but I do feel something is lost when you place a tank in front of a fireplace or a window (these room features are just not meant to be blocked). I have seen beautiful aquariums that have such placement, and am not intending to bash such decisions. I only offer these examples to illustrate what I'd like to see in this thread - aquariums that are at one with their surroundings.

So lets see em'...I'll start with mine (which I confess is not fully finished yet), but I know others have way outdone me, so lets see em all

Capt_Cully · 07/11/2008, 12:33 PM

That's very sharp. Love the simplicity. Gorgeous.

Indymann99 · 07/11/2008, 12:42 PM

This may not be what you are looking for but here it is anyway...

mcliffy2 · 07/11/2008, 12:57 PM

Nope all styles are welcome. That is a nice clean design...obviously some thought was put into the room to match the in-wall to the built-in cabinets.

if I had to critique, the one suggestion I might have is rearranging the furniture. I'm far from an interior design expert, but one tip I was given was to "float" furniture, rather than pushing it against the walls. Here's a link on the concept: http://www.associatedcontent.com/art...ing.html?cat=6

At any rate it looks like the setup has great promise, do you have a build thread?

mbierzyc · 07/11/2008, 07:27 PM

Indyman, that's stunning.

Mike, the place looks great. If only you could somehow get a shot of the tank along with the view from your balcony...

mouscacha · 07/11/2008, 08:40 PM

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Originally posted by Indymann99
This may not be what you are looking for but here it is anyway...

You're supposed to switch the TV and the tank. Priorities!!! j/k

skeeter-doc · 07/11/2008, 09:47 PM

wait a minute dude, you are in downtown chi-town, and you have a pic showing Farve on the television? are you a sell out, or was that just bad timing? what gives?

Twz · 07/11/2008, 09:50 PM

OP
That is a beautiful tank,
and i love the simplicity
=D

mcliffy2 · 07/12/2008, 01:15 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by skeeter-doc
wait a minute dude, you are in downtown chi-town, and you have a pic showing Farve on the television? are you a sell out, or was that just bad timing? what gives?

haha, yea, didnt even realize that until someone pointed it out...sportscenter is usually on in my place

I'm a bears fan tho.

snorvich · 07/12/2008, 03:17 PM

My condolences (on being a bears fan); maybe Farve is coming here to the Bears!!?? Nice tank, by the way.

MrSquid · 07/12/2008, 05:00 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by skeeter-doc
wait a minute dude, you are in downtown chi-town, and you have a pic showing Farve on the television? are you a sell out, or was that just bad timing? what gives?

He must be one of the good guys.

Awesome room mcliffy - and great tank too! I'm a big fan of the modern look - and you've got it nailed pretty well!

mcliffy2 · 07/19/2008, 02:02 AM

Lets try to keep this going, lets see the aquariums that are at one with their surroundings.

07/11/2008, 11:36 AM	#1
mcliffy2 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Downtown Chicago Posts: 4,093	Integrated Aquariums I'd like to see photos of aquariums that are integrated into their surroundings. Ones where the room and space are planned out, not just the tank itself. This idea is an off-shoot of the "modern" aquarium thread, where many posted aquariums that were great looking in a non-modern way. I think the aspect of many of those non-modern aquariums that got them posted, was their integration into their surroundings. This is something I've really strived for...you can have an amazing tank, but I do feel something is lost when you place a tank in front of a fireplace or a window (these room features are just not meant to be blocked). I have seen beautiful aquariums that have such placement, and am not intending to bash such decisions. I only offer these examples to illustrate what I'd like to see in this thread - aquariums that are at one with their surroundings. So lets see em'...I'll start with mine (which I confess is not fully finished yet), but I know others have way outdone me, so lets see em all __________________ 238g 60x36x26, 100g sump/fuge, 30g frag, 23g skimmer sump, 4 Vortechs, ATB L, Sfiligoi 12x54w T5 Bulb Combo: Super actinic, 6 Blue Plus/AS 22k, Fiji Purple, 2 Aquablue special, 2 Aquascience Duo

07/11/2008, 12:33 PM	#2
Capt_Cully Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Syracuse, NY Posts: 13,574	That's very sharp. Love the simplicity. Gorgeous. __________________ People say cars are a bad investment. Those people don't have reef tanks. Current Tank Info: 120, Radion Gen 2 Pro x 2

07/11/2008, 12:57 PM	#4
mcliffy2 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Downtown Chicago Posts: 4,093	Nope all styles are welcome. That is a nice clean design...obviously some thought was put into the room to match the in-wall to the built-in cabinets. if I had to critique, the one suggestion I might have is rearranging the furniture. I'm far from an interior design expert, but one tip I was given was to "float" furniture, rather than pushing it against the walls. Here's a link on the concept: http://www.associatedcontent.com/art...ing.html?cat=6 At any rate it looks like the setup has great promise, do you have a build thread? __________________ 238g 60x36x26, 100g sump/fuge, 30g frag, 23g skimmer sump, 4 Vortechs, ATB L, Sfiligoi 12x54w T5 Bulb Combo: Super actinic, 6 Blue Plus/AS 22k, Fiji Purple, 2 Aquablue special, 2 Aquascience Duo

07/12/2008, 03:17 PM	#10
snorvich Team RC member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Outlander Posts: 40,953 Blog Entries: 46	My condolences (on being a bears fan); maybe Farve is coming here to the Bears!!?? Nice tank, by the way. __________________ Warmest regards, ~Steve~

07/19/2008, 02:02 AM	#12
mcliffy2 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Downtown Chicago Posts: 4,093	Lets try to keep this going, lets see the aquariums that are at one with their surroundings. __________________ 238g 60x36x26, 100g sump/fuge, 30g frag, 23g skimmer sump, 4 Vortechs, ATB L, Sfiligoi 12x54w T5 Bulb Combo: Super actinic, 6 Blue Plus/AS 22k, Fiji Purple, 2 Aquablue special, 2 Aquascience Duo

07/11/2008, 12:42 PM	#3
Indymann99 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 2,447	This may not be what you are looking for but here it is anyway...

07/11/2008, 07:27 PM	#5
mbierzyc Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 1,012	Indyman, that's stunning. Mike, the place looks great. If only you could somehow get a shot of the tank along with the view from your balcony...

07/11/2008, 09:47 PM	#7
skeeter-doc Moved On Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: TX Posts: 1,643	wait a minute dude, you are in downtown chi-town, and you have a pic showing Farve on the television? are you a sell out, or was that just bad timing? what gives?

07/11/2008, 09:50 PM	#8
Twz Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Edmonton Posts: 628	OP That is a beautiful tank, and i love the simplicity =D