About a week ago I was in one of the local stores and as I usually do I went back to see what they had their shrimped priced at. For their 18-22 shrimp per pound, they had it marked down to $5.00 a pound. I literally shook my head as in to clear my head hoping that my eyes were just seeing it wrong, but no: that was right, it said $5.00 a pound. The cocktail shrimp, you know the little pink cooked guys that are just piled up in the front of the case? They were at $2.00 a pound. Since then I have been making an attempt to every time I drive by a store I will purposely stop and go inside to see what their shrimp prices are. The highest I have seen them was a store that had previously frozen U.S. wild caught shrimp marked down to $9.00 a pound from $14.00 a pound.
Now, I guess to most people they would just say what an incredible deal. Well, you are right: it is an incredible deal. While you are looking at that case at shrimp for $5.00 a pound, here is what I want you to think about.
1) First the shrimp were farm raised more than likely in Thailand, Vietnam or another Asian country.
2) Just like here in the U.S., they have a growing season so we don't know exactly when the shrimp were harvested.
3) Once they were harvested they were immediately frozen.
4) Once they were frozen, they were kept in a freezer until a freighter was ready to come to the U.S. that they could be put on.
5) They were eventually put on a freighter. Now, we don't know how long they were in a freezer before they were put on the ship.
6) They made their way across the Pacific. They made it to which ever port they were going to. They were off loaded, still in their container and had to wait for customs to get around to them. Still frozen. Remember that customs has to check out everything that comes off every ship coming into the U.S.
7) Assuming that the entire shipment of shrimp is cleared to go through, they are then sent to a central ware house where they are off loaded. And they sit, still frozen.
8) At that point, major retailers or restaurants or whomever send their trucks to those warehouses and take them to their own warehouses where they sit in a frozen state until they are sent to a more local warehouse or their place of operation to be packaged.
9) If it is for a store chain, they will then be sent to a local warehouse where the local stores can order what they need.
10) By the time the shrimp hit the store, we do know that it is at least a 3-4 month process at a minimum.
11) By this time of the year they are basically dumping everything they have in stock. It's been in their freezers way to long.
12) Ask yourself if that $5.00 a pound shrimp is worth it.
I know personally if I went shopping for a rib eye for dinner (my favorite cut of beef of all time), and I saw semi-frozen cuts of rib-eye just flopped on top of each other sitting on ice, and there was a sale price of $3.00 a pound, there is no way in you know what I would touch it.
So remember that just because something is only $5.00 a pound when it is normally $18.00 a pound, it doesn't mean that it always a great deal.
Right now there has been a problem in both Thailand and Vietnam where they aren't able to produce any shrimp at all. Ok, it's only effecting about 90% of their farming. Their farming ponds have been dry since around January. They would normally be full with shrimp in them. Watch to see where your shrimp are coming from in the next couple of months. If they are still showing Thailand and Vietnam, ask your store how long ago they were harvested. It will be interesting to know.
With all of your seafood, know where it is coming from. Try to buy seafood that is from sustainable sources if possible. It's not as hard as you think it is.
Thursday, February 7, 2013
Tuesday, February 5, 2013
Organic Shrimp... What's in a word?
I've been asked several times by people if our product will be organic. At this time, in the U.S., the USDA has not come up with the regulations for a description for an organic shrimp. Now, that isn't a bad thing, and it isn't that they aren't working on it. They have been working on it for quite some time. When you think of all of the variables that could go into this decision you can understand why the qualifiers haven't been decided on.
If you take a look at everything our vegetable and meat products have to go through in order to be considered organic, we can't just put shrimp/prawns into that same type of category. If we are looking at the pond type farming, we have large open ponds that are around an acre each. Every year those ponds are drained in the fall, they sit empty for about 4-5 months, then they are refilled with mostly well water in the spring. So think about what an organic farmer has to do in order to get their land certified as organic. If I remember correctly, it's about a 2 year process. It would be hard for a pond farmer to get it done in the same way. The food we provide would have to be certified. Well, most of the food we provide our shrimp is about 80-90% grain. So our grain providers would have to be organic, or you would think. Then the other 10% that the particular producer uses would also need to be. But you can see where the USDA is having the problem.
On the other hand, there is an international organization that has organic standards for shrimp. Most of their standards are how are the shrimp raised, treated.... they can't be sold live, etc... It is a basis for shrimp being treated humanely. Please, do not get me wrong, I think this is very very important. And I think most farmers would agree. The better we treat our product the better quality we will have. But does this actually make it organic?
I feel as if I would break my customers trust by receiving the Organic Certification from the International Organization I mentioned. Although the treatment of my shrimp is important through all stages, I don't know if this is what we consider Organic to be here in the U.S.
But how important is it to have that label for customers? It doesn't mean it is chemical free as we would expect. So what is in that name, the elusive "Organic" label that we search out?
If you take a look at everything our vegetable and meat products have to go through in order to be considered organic, we can't just put shrimp/prawns into that same type of category. If we are looking at the pond type farming, we have large open ponds that are around an acre each. Every year those ponds are drained in the fall, they sit empty for about 4-5 months, then they are refilled with mostly well water in the spring. So think about what an organic farmer has to do in order to get their land certified as organic. If I remember correctly, it's about a 2 year process. It would be hard for a pond farmer to get it done in the same way. The food we provide would have to be certified. Well, most of the food we provide our shrimp is about 80-90% grain. So our grain providers would have to be organic, or you would think. Then the other 10% that the particular producer uses would also need to be. But you can see where the USDA is having the problem.
On the other hand, there is an international organization that has organic standards for shrimp. Most of their standards are how are the shrimp raised, treated.... they can't be sold live, etc... It is a basis for shrimp being treated humanely. Please, do not get me wrong, I think this is very very important. And I think most farmers would agree. The better we treat our product the better quality we will have. But does this actually make it organic?
I feel as if I would break my customers trust by receiving the Organic Certification from the International Organization I mentioned. Although the treatment of my shrimp is important through all stages, I don't know if this is what we consider Organic to be here in the U.S.
But how important is it to have that label for customers? It doesn't mean it is chemical free as we would expect. So what is in that name, the elusive "Organic" label that we search out?
Thursday, January 31, 2013
Just down to earth
There are some days when you meet someone that restores your faith in mankind. Yesterday I met with Jim Keeton of Keeton Enterprises just north of Fort Collins.
Jim is one of those guys who has been trying to retire for a couple of years now, but when you talk to him you know he'll never retire for the simple fact that he just loves what he does. Oh, what does he do? He is one of those guys that is into aquatics. It might be as simple as helping that beautiful pond in your yard stay healthy, to keeping a lake healthy or as in my case helping me get off the ground with the shrimp/prawn business. He's been all over the world helping shrimp farmers keep their farms afloat, and has saved many of them when others went away for one reason or another.
But he didn't sit there and brag about his resume'. What he did do was sit and listen to what I needed, talked to me about some options, and we talked some more. In the long run he talked about how I can do what I am trying to accomplish and still save money. In addition he also talked about the possibility of investors once we got up and going. He felt that I had what it takes to do this. He made me feel like I belonged. It was more than just stroking my ego. The reason I say that is because although it is my name on the business, it could ultimately be his name behind that. If he was out to make money he would be trying to sell me the latest and greatest of everything. But instead of telling me that I needed a top of the line $2000.00 water test meter, he told me how I could do the same thing with about $700.00 of equipment. He also gave me ideas on how I could do several other things without sacrificing quality but still saving money, and I would be able to grow into the system. There was never any talk of trying to go bigger than I needed at this point. He knew my plan for growth in the future, so we talked about how this current system would fit into that.
But the bottom line was he was just a man who has been doing business long enough that he knows he doesn't have to throw a lot of fluff and B.S. your way just to get your business. If he wasn't sure of something he was genuine enough to say let me check on that.
Do you think I'll continue doing business out there? Ya, I think so too. A Colorado company that is located 30 minutes away, they stand behind what they do, and they want to see this succeed as well. But mostly because there is an owner of a business that I could just sit down and talk to like I had known him all of my life. After an hour there is a trust factor there I haven't been able to match.
Thanks Jim.
Scott
Jim is one of those guys who has been trying to retire for a couple of years now, but when you talk to him you know he'll never retire for the simple fact that he just loves what he does. Oh, what does he do? He is one of those guys that is into aquatics. It might be as simple as helping that beautiful pond in your yard stay healthy, to keeping a lake healthy or as in my case helping me get off the ground with the shrimp/prawn business. He's been all over the world helping shrimp farmers keep their farms afloat, and has saved many of them when others went away for one reason or another.
But he didn't sit there and brag about his resume'. What he did do was sit and listen to what I needed, talked to me about some options, and we talked some more. In the long run he talked about how I can do what I am trying to accomplish and still save money. In addition he also talked about the possibility of investors once we got up and going. He felt that I had what it takes to do this. He made me feel like I belonged. It was more than just stroking my ego. The reason I say that is because although it is my name on the business, it could ultimately be his name behind that. If he was out to make money he would be trying to sell me the latest and greatest of everything. But instead of telling me that I needed a top of the line $2000.00 water test meter, he told me how I could do the same thing with about $700.00 of equipment. He also gave me ideas on how I could do several other things without sacrificing quality but still saving money, and I would be able to grow into the system. There was never any talk of trying to go bigger than I needed at this point. He knew my plan for growth in the future, so we talked about how this current system would fit into that.
But the bottom line was he was just a man who has been doing business long enough that he knows he doesn't have to throw a lot of fluff and B.S. your way just to get your business. If he wasn't sure of something he was genuine enough to say let me check on that.
Do you think I'll continue doing business out there? Ya, I think so too. A Colorado company that is located 30 minutes away, they stand behind what they do, and they want to see this succeed as well. But mostly because there is an owner of a business that I could just sit down and talk to like I had known him all of my life. After an hour there is a trust factor there I haven't been able to match.
Thanks Jim.
Scott
Wednesday, January 30, 2013
Jobs and Benefits
So Premier Rocky Mountain Prawns does plan on hiring employees. We know that at first they will be part time. We say at first because we need to wait and see what our production rate is going to be. For the actual "farming" aspect it isn't overly labor intensive. However, fulfilling orders could turn into a nightmare without employees. Once we start to fulfill orders we could very well turn into a couple of full time employees and several part time employees with quite a few hours a week.
Now, with that said, according to the National Health Care act we won't be required to provide Health Care Insurance for our employees. WAIT!!! Although we won't be required to, that doesn't mean we won't want to. First of all, why won't we have to? We will be an employer with under 50 employees. We can't promise when it will happen, it is going to depend on our growth, but we have all intentions on providing this as soon as we can. If nothing else we will provide a % of what our employees are paying for their health care if their spouse isn't receiving health care through their employer. If we can't keep our employees healthy and give them a chance to get treated when they are sick, they won't do us any good.
But what else is a benefit? I truly believe that people only consider a benefit something huge like health care and life insurance. If you look at some of the most succesful companies today, they may allow their employees to bring their dogs to work. They may provide tickets to a local sports team.. or discounted tickets. Bring your kids to work and provide day care. Or how about this, even ask your employees what would be important to them outside of the norm. What a concept! Employee input.
I was driving the backway behind some businesses the other day. In short trying to escape the traffic in front of all the businesses. And there in back of one business that for some reason I just never thought I would see this was a group of probably a dozen or more employees being led in exercises. Doesn't seem like it is anything to big does it? But you know: studies have shown that just stretching can keep employees healthier and make them more productive. The leader had that look about him like he was an actual trainer. They were all in work out clothes, and who knows, they may have been getting ready to go on a power walk or a jog. The employer may have put an exercise program into effect where there was a bonus program. It's hard to tell.
A company in Japan was paying employees not to drive their car. You could ride your bike or car pool. The first month not that many employees took advantage of it. The 2nd month the parking lot was more than 1/2 empty. The amount paid was only about $15 a month. Not much, but if you add it up, that is 180.00 a year.
So when you talk about providing benefits, a company doesn't always have to just provide the big ones like health care or life insurance. Yes, those are definately big and important. But if your company is small enough to where they aren't required to provide those, there still isn't a reason that they can't do something special for their employees.
Now, I'm not a Republican, I'm not a Democrat. So this isn't a discussion about politics. This is just a discussion about how an employer can offer something that might matter and make working for them a little better. But ask the employees what would make them happy. Don't just assume.
Now, with that said, according to the National Health Care act we won't be required to provide Health Care Insurance for our employees. WAIT!!! Although we won't be required to, that doesn't mean we won't want to. First of all, why won't we have to? We will be an employer with under 50 employees. We can't promise when it will happen, it is going to depend on our growth, but we have all intentions on providing this as soon as we can. If nothing else we will provide a % of what our employees are paying for their health care if their spouse isn't receiving health care through their employer. If we can't keep our employees healthy and give them a chance to get treated when they are sick, they won't do us any good.
But what else is a benefit? I truly believe that people only consider a benefit something huge like health care and life insurance. If you look at some of the most succesful companies today, they may allow their employees to bring their dogs to work. They may provide tickets to a local sports team.. or discounted tickets. Bring your kids to work and provide day care. Or how about this, even ask your employees what would be important to them outside of the norm. What a concept! Employee input.
I was driving the backway behind some businesses the other day. In short trying to escape the traffic in front of all the businesses. And there in back of one business that for some reason I just never thought I would see this was a group of probably a dozen or more employees being led in exercises. Doesn't seem like it is anything to big does it? But you know: studies have shown that just stretching can keep employees healthier and make them more productive. The leader had that look about him like he was an actual trainer. They were all in work out clothes, and who knows, they may have been getting ready to go on a power walk or a jog. The employer may have put an exercise program into effect where there was a bonus program. It's hard to tell.
A company in Japan was paying employees not to drive their car. You could ride your bike or car pool. The first month not that many employees took advantage of it. The 2nd month the parking lot was more than 1/2 empty. The amount paid was only about $15 a month. Not much, but if you add it up, that is 180.00 a year.
So when you talk about providing benefits, a company doesn't always have to just provide the big ones like health care or life insurance. Yes, those are definately big and important. But if your company is small enough to where they aren't required to provide those, there still isn't a reason that they can't do something special for their employees.
Now, I'm not a Republican, I'm not a Democrat. So this isn't a discussion about politics. This is just a discussion about how an employer can offer something that might matter and make working for them a little better. But ask the employees what would make them happy. Don't just assume.
Sunday, January 27, 2013
The more you know...
I went to a web site that I know gives several great reading references for the growing/farming and all other kinds of things on freshwater prawn. I've been there several times and have looked at a lot of the articles. Last night I went there to look for the title of one specific book. The title isn't as important as the fact that it is a $400.00 book.
Now, it is probably one of the most highly recommended books there is on the subject of raising and just general knowledge of freshwater prawns there is. And heck, it was updated as recently as 2002. Prawns themselves haven't changed, but the knowledge of farming and raising them have come light years. So I am a little hesitant in purchasing that particular book.
However, I did cheat a little. I did write down the names of specific chapters from the book and then went on a search for the most current information on that particular subject. My dear friends: I am not again the author of this book receiving his fair due for the work he has done. The problem is that in this industry things change so quickly before someone could get a lot of information even published it will be out of date. From researching this business over the last 1+ years, around 2002 although there were changes happening they weren't coming as fast. Right now it's constant. Thus the reason for looking up current information.
Then there is that constant nagging question of who has the best information? Is University A's information and study more accurate than University B? Or did University C actually provide the best data? With that it is going to come down to which football team do you like best, or who did you study with or for whatever reason have you chosen to follow that individuals path?
Do I follow the path of the people who say freshwater prawn can't be raised in RAS tanks, or do I follow the path of the guys who say of course it can, we are doing it now!! What do you think? The guys who say it can't be done are traditionally the ones who tried it 15 years ago before the information and technology was there. The ones making it are the guys doing it now and are using current information and new technology. You probably get the idea.
But it all boils down to you have to constantly learn about your field no matter what it is. If you sit back and try to stay afloat with what you learned 10 years ago it isn't going to work. Farmers today need to stay ahead of the game with new ways of farming. There are new ways of doing things for bankers. My brother the Dentist goes to continuing education classes 2 times a year and looks forward to learning new procedures and ways of doing things 30 years later. You can't sit back and say I have always done it this way.
So keep learning, the more you know the more successful you are going to be. Even if it is different than what you may have done before.
Now, it is probably one of the most highly recommended books there is on the subject of raising and just general knowledge of freshwater prawns there is. And heck, it was updated as recently as 2002. Prawns themselves haven't changed, but the knowledge of farming and raising them have come light years. So I am a little hesitant in purchasing that particular book.
However, I did cheat a little. I did write down the names of specific chapters from the book and then went on a search for the most current information on that particular subject. My dear friends: I am not again the author of this book receiving his fair due for the work he has done. The problem is that in this industry things change so quickly before someone could get a lot of information even published it will be out of date. From researching this business over the last 1+ years, around 2002 although there were changes happening they weren't coming as fast. Right now it's constant. Thus the reason for looking up current information.
Then there is that constant nagging question of who has the best information? Is University A's information and study more accurate than University B? Or did University C actually provide the best data? With that it is going to come down to which football team do you like best, or who did you study with or for whatever reason have you chosen to follow that individuals path?
Do I follow the path of the people who say freshwater prawn can't be raised in RAS tanks, or do I follow the path of the guys who say of course it can, we are doing it now!! What do you think? The guys who say it can't be done are traditionally the ones who tried it 15 years ago before the information and technology was there. The ones making it are the guys doing it now and are using current information and new technology. You probably get the idea.
But it all boils down to you have to constantly learn about your field no matter what it is. If you sit back and try to stay afloat with what you learned 10 years ago it isn't going to work. Farmers today need to stay ahead of the game with new ways of farming. There are new ways of doing things for bankers. My brother the Dentist goes to continuing education classes 2 times a year and looks forward to learning new procedures and ways of doing things 30 years later. You can't sit back and say I have always done it this way.
So keep learning, the more you know the more successful you are going to be. Even if it is different than what you may have done before.
Monday, January 21, 2013
When do we care?
Oh the times when I should bite my tongue. But I don't.
There was the time when we found out that our children's toys were being painted with lead based toys and then were imported from overseas. With good reason we were up in arms. Seriously, who wants their children putting lead based paint in their mouths?
We have cried out with rage with the amount of imports that come in from Asia, and scream at the top of our lungs "BUY AMERICAN MADE". But somehow we turn around and watch lines of people sleep overnight at the nearest Apple Store to buy the next iPhone when they just bought the last newest iPhone last year at the same time.
Now, granted there are just some things that we will never see come back to the states in the manufacturing world because of the price. However, what we don't hear is that the U.S. is still the number one country when it comes to manufacturing. It is a political thing. You know neither party was going to bring that up during the election. It would look bad for one party and the other party would have spent to much time defending it. It wasn't a high priority item. However, the week after the election was over if you paid any attention to any news show you would have seen that we out produce any other nation when it comes to manufacturing.
So here is where I get on my high horse. It comes around to buying U.S. Made. With Premier Rocky Mountain Prawn we are willing to provide a fresh local sustainable produce that will not have any antibiotics, chemicals or hormones in it. People just look at me like "ya, what's your point". I'm not sure how much information I should give them. But would it matter? Over the years there have been several news reports on the national news talking about the conditions of the shrimping industry overseas and what is used in their processing and growing systems. But while we weren't willing to let our children put a toy in their mouth where there was even the slightest possibility of lead coming off the paint, we will watch Americans stuff their faces with shrimp that has been treated with things that we don't even allow the usage of here in the U.S. These shrimp are imported from overseas. Billions of pounds of it come through customs, and less than 1% is even tested.
The European Union has completely banned shrimp from the Asian countries and other places from coming into their country as they gave them a 4 year period to get their act together and provide clean shrimp. In four years they weren't able to do it. But the U.S. said send us everything you have. What is it that Europe happened to know and find that the U.S. is turning a blind eye to?
The U.S. says that aquaculture is the fastest growing segment in agriculture today. When I search grants that are available for aquaculturist they are primarily available to people researching and helping start farms in the countries that we are receiving shrimp from already. Not the U.S. farmer interested in providing fresh products.
We are not going to stop the importing of shrimp from overseas. But the fact that people don't care or want to know what is in the shrimp they are eating instead of shrimp that could be grown in their own backyard with no chemicals at all just astounds me.
Buy America is something that people like to say to make themselves feel better. The Farmer Market season is just ahead of us. If you have never been to one, go check them out. The freshness of the majority of the items will knock your socks off. There is a way you can buy American. Your supermarket for the most part has very little that is bought American. Support the local small farmer. They will appreciate it, and I bet it's going to be healthy.
There was the time when we found out that our children's toys were being painted with lead based toys and then were imported from overseas. With good reason we were up in arms. Seriously, who wants their children putting lead based paint in their mouths?
We have cried out with rage with the amount of imports that come in from Asia, and scream at the top of our lungs "BUY AMERICAN MADE". But somehow we turn around and watch lines of people sleep overnight at the nearest Apple Store to buy the next iPhone when they just bought the last newest iPhone last year at the same time.
Now, granted there are just some things that we will never see come back to the states in the manufacturing world because of the price. However, what we don't hear is that the U.S. is still the number one country when it comes to manufacturing. It is a political thing. You know neither party was going to bring that up during the election. It would look bad for one party and the other party would have spent to much time defending it. It wasn't a high priority item. However, the week after the election was over if you paid any attention to any news show you would have seen that we out produce any other nation when it comes to manufacturing.
So here is where I get on my high horse. It comes around to buying U.S. Made. With Premier Rocky Mountain Prawn we are willing to provide a fresh local sustainable produce that will not have any antibiotics, chemicals or hormones in it. People just look at me like "ya, what's your point". I'm not sure how much information I should give them. But would it matter? Over the years there have been several news reports on the national news talking about the conditions of the shrimping industry overseas and what is used in their processing and growing systems. But while we weren't willing to let our children put a toy in their mouth where there was even the slightest possibility of lead coming off the paint, we will watch Americans stuff their faces with shrimp that has been treated with things that we don't even allow the usage of here in the U.S. These shrimp are imported from overseas. Billions of pounds of it come through customs, and less than 1% is even tested.
The European Union has completely banned shrimp from the Asian countries and other places from coming into their country as they gave them a 4 year period to get their act together and provide clean shrimp. In four years they weren't able to do it. But the U.S. said send us everything you have. What is it that Europe happened to know and find that the U.S. is turning a blind eye to?
The U.S. says that aquaculture is the fastest growing segment in agriculture today. When I search grants that are available for aquaculturist they are primarily available to people researching and helping start farms in the countries that we are receiving shrimp from already. Not the U.S. farmer interested in providing fresh products.
We are not going to stop the importing of shrimp from overseas. But the fact that people don't care or want to know what is in the shrimp they are eating instead of shrimp that could be grown in their own backyard with no chemicals at all just astounds me.
Buy America is something that people like to say to make themselves feel better. The Farmer Market season is just ahead of us. If you have never been to one, go check them out. The freshness of the majority of the items will knock your socks off. There is a way you can buy American. Your supermarket for the most part has very little that is bought American. Support the local small farmer. They will appreciate it, and I bet it's going to be healthy.
Thursday, January 17, 2013
Something a little fun
Fish Tanks... just a little different from my usual topics. We see them square, rectangle and occassionally round. But I thought I would throw this in so you can see a few different options if you just want something that makes a statement:
Many people buy fish aquariums as it helps them relax and some simply because
they love fish. But whatever the reason, who wants to buy fish must first
purchase an aquarium or fishbowl. But what type? Here are 10 unusual and unique
fish tank aquariums for you to consider but remember
you must always choose a suitable aquarium for the fish you are planning on
getting.
Just looking at this fish tank makes me uncomfortable, however it is resting on its counter-balanced weight so there’s probably nothing to worry about. Made from premium glass, handblown and slumped by a master glassblower each tank has it’s own unique form and individual characteristics. Available for £295.
This one is a planter and a fish tank joined together. The fish turn their eaten bait remnants into nutrients for the plant, while the water fed to the plant is filtered as it passes though and becomes clean for the fish. It is a totally natural and lovely system.
This highly entertaining accessory allows you to enjoy an aquarium or zen garden within your restroom. The top glass rises in case you need to rearrange the decor and both sides offer a large, circular entry for fish feeding.
This fish tank coffee table is a crowd pleaser. Its base is a fully functional aquarium, and due to the beveled glass, nothing you place on the table will disturb the fish. There is a two inch opening on the surface where feeding occurs and the entire glass top is easily lifted when it is time to add fish or redecorate.
This is a guy who is truly a fan of fish and aquariums. The owner made this awesome pipeline fish tank passes over the heads of customers in his cafe. You cat take a seat, relax and watch fish swims through the pipes. It is very unusual but you must give him a mark for creativity.
If you do not have enough room in your new office to put an aquarium, just integrate an Aquarium into your desk.
Many people have old tellies lying around their homes, too good to throw out and yet impossible to sell. So what to do with them? Here is an idea turn it into a unique aquarium.
This sofa features aquariums on both its sides under the arm rests. This is ideal for those who love unusual aquariums and the price tag, USD$12,000. Ouch!
This very innovative and rare aquarium is offered in three colors. The tables are produced in cherry, black or carbon fiber and they conceal the rare filtration and lighting components. Fish swim freely throughout the entire aquarium. Designed for tropical freshwater fish.
Poor Little Fish is an unusual approach to saving water. When using this basin, users are prompted into thinking about consumption when the water level in the fishbowl goes down (but does not actually drain out). There are two separate pipelines, so the water refills the fishbowl once the tap is turned off. Don’t worry though, the water from the tap is actually pure and not directly from the fish bowl. After all who would want to wash with fish water?
Source: Bored Panda
10 Unusual And Unique Fish Tanks Aquariums
1. Balancing Fishbowl
Just looking at this fish tank makes me uncomfortable, however it is resting on its counter-balanced weight so there’s probably nothing to worry about. Made from premium glass, handblown and slumped by a master glassblower each tank has it’s own unique form and individual characteristics. Available for £295.
2. One Pot, Two Lives
This one is a planter and a fish tank joined together. The fish turn their eaten bait remnants into nutrients for the plant, while the water fed to the plant is filtered as it passes though and becomes clean for the fish. It is a totally natural and lovely system.
3. Aquarium Sink
This highly entertaining accessory allows you to enjoy an aquarium or zen garden within your restroom. The top glass rises in case you need to rearrange the decor and both sides offer a large, circular entry for fish feeding.
4. Fish Tank Coffee Table
This fish tank coffee table is a crowd pleaser. Its base is a fully functional aquarium, and due to the beveled glass, nothing you place on the table will disturb the fish. There is a two inch opening on the surface where feeding occurs and the entire glass top is easily lifted when it is time to add fish or redecorate.
5. Pipeline Fish Tank
This is a guy who is truly a fan of fish and aquariums. The owner made this awesome pipeline fish tank passes over the heads of customers in his cafe. You cat take a seat, relax and watch fish swims through the pipes. It is very unusual but you must give him a mark for creativity.
6. Aquarium Office Table
If you do not have enough room in your new office to put an aquarium, just integrate an Aquarium into your desk.
7. Old TV Aquarium
Many people have old tellies lying around their homes, too good to throw out and yet impossible to sell. So what to do with them? Here is an idea turn it into a unique aquarium.
8. Aquarium Sofa
This sofa features aquariums on both its sides under the arm rests. This is ideal for those who love unusual aquariums and the price tag, USD$12,000. Ouch!
9. Labyrinth Aquarium
This very innovative and rare aquarium is offered in three colors. The tables are produced in cherry, black or carbon fiber and they conceal the rare filtration and lighting components. Fish swim freely throughout the entire aquarium. Designed for tropical freshwater fish.
10. Poor Little Fish
Poor Little Fish is an unusual approach to saving water. When using this basin, users are prompted into thinking about consumption when the water level in the fishbowl goes down (but does not actually drain out). There are two separate pipelines, so the water refills the fishbowl once the tap is turned off. Don’t worry though, the water from the tap is actually pure and not directly from the fish bowl. After all who would want to wash with fish water?
Source: Bored Panda
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