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[via Make]

Back in my LFS days, we gave new customers this rule of thumb: one gallon of water for each inch of fish. So these little lighbulb aquariums wouldn’t make good starter tanks. But they are tiny and cute. And now you can learn how to make your own.

• Instructables: Light Bulb Shrimp Aquarium
• Palmtop Aquariums

[via Consumerist]

Continuing our series on weird aquariums, here is a video showing a combo deep fryer and goldfish tank.

Because oil floats on water, despite the massive heat (163 degrees Celsius) the goldfish simply stay away from the surface and all is well. They eat the crumbs of croquettes and other fried foods that fall to the bottom, and can live in there for 5-10 years as they happily clean away, ignorant to the fact that certain death awaits any potential escapees.

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Man, this is wrong on so many levels.

Fish ‘n Flush is a hard-acrylic aquarium that holds 2.2 gallons of water and wraps around a separate 2.5-gallon toilet tank. The kit, from AquaOne Technologies, costs $299 and includes the aquarium and flushing systems, including filters, pump, two artificial plants and a guide. An LED light costs $25 extra.

• Courant.com news story
• Gizmodo

UPDATE: Well, I guess there is a bathroom sink to add to the tacky decor choices. See also, the movie.