Non Boaty - Other uses for an aquarium

[tarik]

My last goldfish has died. I now have an empty 3' aquarium.

I would like to convert it into a small floral display unit. Has anybody else on the forum done this or could give some positive suggestions as to what type of flower/plant to get?


Many thanks for any replies.



David

 

[Giblets]

May I suggest filling it with sawdust and getting a couple of gerbils? Fascinating to watch 'em burrow through it.

 

[prv]

My local corner shop uses one on the counter as a case for selling samosas out of .

They used to just have them on a plate on the counter, and I think Trading Standards told them that was unhygienic and they needed to be behind glass. Saving the cost of a proper serving counter, they put a fish tank up on end with a cardboard shelf taped to the inside halfway up, and a cardboard door on the back (formerly the top). Unorthodox, but seems to be within the rules as they've been doing it like that for years now. Certainly the samosas are just as good

Pete

 

[electrosys]

Don't some folk keep snakes, lizards, stick insects etc in such containers ?

If you're going down the flora route - consider some small ferns. People used to keep 'em in Carboys.
Yeah - Bonzai Ferns - could be a real winner ...

 

[Giblets]

My local corner shop uses one on the counter as a case for selling samosas out of .

They used to just have them on a plate on the counter, and I think Trading Standards told them that was unhygienic and they needed to be behind glass. Saving the cost of a proper serving counter, they put a fish tank up on end with a cardboard shelf taped to the inside halfway up, and a cardboard door on the back (formerly the top). Unorthodox, but seems to be within the rules as they've been doing it like that for years now. Certainly the samosas are just as good

Pete

Mmmmmmmmmmmmmm, meat samosas!!!

Can I persuade you to bring a batch along on the Poole cruise?

 

[IanP]

yes tarik, you could make a beautiful terrarium from it. See here

 

[PCUK]

Nice display case for a model Riva?

 

[Greenheart]

How about a wormery? I think I saw one, at school. It's very low-maintenance. Just fill it with soil and a few worms. I s'pose they need watering occasionally.

Not absolutely a thrill a minute, but quite interesting watching them tunnel. Just don't let the cat use it, rather than going outside...

 

[tarik]

Tank

yes tarik, you could make a beautiful terrarium from it. See here

Many thanks - just the sort of thing I was looking for.


David

 

[wazza]

I once saw an old fish tank used for growing pot..! I don't know if you'd like to go down that road. A little mote exciting just a thought..

 

[aquaplane]

My son keeps mice in his, untill the snake eats them.

 

[Lakesailor]

Nice display case for a model Riva?

A garden centre near us sells those models of Rivas (and cruise liners??)

They look nice, but why would you want one?