FishProfiles.com Message Forums

	Freshwater Oceans
PeaceB2U Hobbyist Posts: 64 Kudos: 48 Votes: 0 Registered: 25-Jul-2004	I was just reading an article in a recent aquarium magazine that talked about a unique idea for aquascaping a freshwater tank. You can check out the site at http://www.freshwateroceans.com if interested. Has anyone made a purchase from this site or used these designs in a tank of yours? If so, how realistic does it look?
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:27
Crazygar Mega Fish "Wheel of Mortality..turn turn turn..." Posts: 1230 Kudos: 1087 Votes: 1 Registered: 30-Jun-2003	AUGH. Definately not my style. I would find it annoying looking at Tropical Fish in an "OCEAN" setting. Gary
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:27
keithgh Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 6371 Kudos: 6918 Votes: 1542 Registered: 26-Apr-2003	I could sum that up in one word, but I dont to get banned from FP for life. In brief no comment. Keith Near enough is not good enough, therefore good enough is not near enough, and only your best will do. I VOTE DO YOU if not WHY NOT? VOTE NOW VOTE NOW
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:27
Babelfish Administrator Small Fry with Ketchup Posts: 6833 Kudos: 8324 Votes: 1570 Registered: 17-Apr-2003	If you like the look, then maybe. Cant' say how they look as I haven't got them, however one thing you might have a problem with is that depending on how they're coated you may have some trouble clean. If they're not coated you could end up with messy ornament when algae starts to grow in the pores. ^_^ [/font]
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:27
heaven2 Mega Fish Posts: 1065 Votes: 0 Registered: 10-Jun-2002	I think this stuff would be gorgeous in a Marine or perhaps brackish tank, but I would never use any of it with freshwater fish, even though its coated - because it would not look right to me. I like the "man made" corals they show, but I believe the shells are real, leading me to wonder where these are collected and at what cost to the ecosystem they are harvested. I suspect many of the shells may be occupied by the original inhabitants when "harvested" as they do not look at all weathered or sea scoured.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:27
fishnewbie Big Fish Posts: 349 Kudos: 619 Votes: 319 Registered: 01-Apr-2004	I don't like the look of that at all. Last edited by fishnewbie at 15-Oct-2004 14:26
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:27
illest Hobbyist Posts: 103 Kudos: 32 Votes: 0 Registered: 21-Apr-2003	yea same here, its generic looking, whoever started that site is looking for ignorant people, dont fall victim!
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:27
Babelfish Administrator Small Fry with Ketchup Posts: 6833 Kudos: 8324 Votes: 1570 Registered: 17-Apr-2003	Has anyone made a purchase from this site or used these designs in a tank of yours? If so, how realistic does it look? Please Keep on Topic .
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:27
Forever-mango Fish Addict Posts: 611 Kudos: 586 Votes: 35 Registered: 01-Dec-2003	Definately not my style, it just dont look natural.Cichlids with shells are ok...but with corals...just dont look right. Well, to me its just my opinion.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:27
Beefshank Enthusiast Posts: 246 Kudos: 141 Votes: 36 Registered: 30-Jun-2004	Obviously, most the people around here aren't thrilled with marine decorations with fresh water fish. And personally, I wasn't interested in the marine decor, OR the marine fish. But if YOU like it, and the products are safe, you should do it! I hardly think the fish will care if they swim around a fake piece of driftwood, or a fake piece of coral. Do whatever makes you the happiest! -Beefshank
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:27


	Jump to:

The views expressed on this page are the implied opinions of their respective authors.
Under no circumstances do the comments on this page represent the opinions of the staff of FishProfiles.com.

FishProfiles.com Forums, version 11.0
Mazeguy Smilies