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Penguins Meet Beluga Whales In A Closed Aquarium And It’s Adorable How Curious They Are

Fri, 03 Apr 2020 17:57:29 +0300

Remember the penguins at Shedd Aquarium in Chicago, Illinois, who got a chance to explore the facility after it closed due to the coronavirus pandemic? Good news: not only do their field trips continue, but Shedd Aquarium keeps sharing them on social media as well. The penguins are stealing people’s hearts as they explore their home, and recently they even met their neighbors, beluga whales.

This Kitchen Island Is Also A Giant Aquarium

Tue, 10 Mar 2015 14:02:36 +0300

Robert Kolenik, a Dutch designer who focuses on high-end sustainable design, has created a stunning kitchen counter-top that has a beautiful large aquarium for a base. In reality, the ‘Ocean Keuken’ is actually shaped like a large ‘L’ – the storage compartment inside the counter is hidden with mirrors to make the aquarium seem larger than it is. What’s more, the countertop raises with the push of a button, allowing the aquarium to be accessed with ease.

Front-Loading Washer Converted into Amazing DIY Fluorescent Aquarium

Thu, 15 Jan 2015 13:53:35 +0300

Dean Eaton (a.k.a. lava_lump), the owner of an appliance sales, service, and parts business in Rochester, NY, recently took on the challenge of converting a front-loading washing machine into a fully functioning, well-lit aquarium to house several GloFish. Working with a friend, he stripped and cleaned the washer, installed LED lights, and suspended a tank inside the machine. Viewed through the convex surface of the washer door, the magnified interior presents a cool look at an aquarium lit up by color-changing LEDs and fluorescent fish.

Front-Loading Washer Converted into Amazing DIY Fluorescent Aquarium

Thu, 15 Jan 2015 13:53:23 +0300