Cool Pictures | Cool Stuff: December 2008

A collection of cool aquariums from around the world. These glorified fish tanks would look so cool in any apartment or house. Aquariums are so relaxing and create such a cool ambiance to any room. Check these out...

The Silverfish Aquarium designed by Octopus Studios is a gnarly looking setup for your fishy little friends. Each 60 gallon setup is custom made, costs $3,400, and is allegedly self sufficient. This fish tank is such a cool gadget for fish lovers who want a fish tank with a difference.

The oddly named "Silverfish" aquarium—isn't a silverfish aquarium a bookcase?—from Octopus Studios has six orbs connected by tubes, the better to let your fish reconfigure their own habitat while gargling the theme to The Jeffersons. Each aquarium is made-to-order for $3,400 minus gravel and fish. (Freshwater suggested.)

While the manufacturer says it's not much more difficult to clean than a standard rectangular tank, I think we all know that's a bit of understatement. Still, I like it a lot—although I think I'd like it a lot more if it had a more attractive base instead of something that looks like a TV stand from Wal-Mart.

Visit the Octopus Studios website