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Posted by adriennemb z3/4 (My Page) on

Sun, Jul 1, 12 at 22:01

Thanks to all who helped me earlier. I've experimented with different containers and stands that I have around the house and this combination pictured below is what I'll stick with for now. The big fish will only scoot in and out briefly but there are tons of baby fish that like to congregate in the globe. This has been great fun!

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Posted by diggery z8 (My Page) on
Sun, Jul 1, 12 at 23:47

Glad you found something that works for you and are enjoying it! It was great fun for us too:)

blessings,
~digger

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Posted by aladatrot (My Page) on
Mon, Jul 2, 12 at 10:46

I even did a search and came up with your previous thread about the octagonal fish tower, but I'm not fully understanding the concept. Is there a pump keeping it full of water? I'm guessing this new one is an inverted fish bowl...

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M

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Posted by adriennemb z3/4 (My Page) on
Mon, Jul 2, 12 at 12:55

Nope, just simple physics, rather like a vacuum effect. Have you ever been washing the dishes and noticed that, as you're lifting out a glass from beneath the surface, the water stays inside? It's the same idea.

So all I have here is an inverted fish globe elevated on an open circular-hoop style plant stand that sits underneath the surface of the water. I filled the globe in the pond itself, then centered it upside down in the stand opening. You have to be careful to do this all underwater or you'll break the seal and everything will drain out. You'll want to do this anyway when it's time to clear out the algae build-up

The water - and fish - can now freely circulate above the pond. How cool is that?

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Posted by aladatrot (My Page) on
Tue, Jul 3, 12 at 0:00

Pretty dang cool!

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M

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Posted by lynnmariep86 8 DFW (My Page) on
Mon, Jul 9, 12 at 21:39

OMG! That is the coolest thing I have ever seen! I'm so trying this!

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Posted by Craigger7 none (My Page) on
Mon, Jul 9, 12 at 23:18

Very cool...I seen them advertised but never in action

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Posted by adriennemb z3/4 (My Page) on
Tue, Jul 10, 12 at 17:15

Yup, we're all happy here with our new toy :)

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Posted by kashka_kat z4 WI (My Page) on
Tue, Jul 10, 12 at 19:05

Wonder what the fish thinks? It's kinda like us going to the bottom of the sea in a submarine. Or out in space in a spaceship. Well, maybe "think" isn't the right word - maybe just some fishy sense of wonder and awe.

I do know they can see much better than I thought, so I'm sure they can appreciate the view from up there. (This particularly friendly one of mine can recognize me from a good 10-15 feet away. Stares right at me and starts doing the "feed me" routine!)

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Posted by Ghrey none (My Page) on
Wed, Jul 11, 12 at 11:54

It is a very creative design. It looks very great and refreshing to the eyes. It inspires me to create one in my backyard.

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Posted by pashta_2006 Z4 ADK NY (pashta@aol.com) on
Wed, Jul 11, 12 at 17:27

You did a great job. Maybe I'll dig out my old fish tank and try again. Hmmmm I wonder if I can set it into a floating base rather than on a stand. That will be fun to play around with.

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Posted by diggery z8 (My Page) on
Wed, Jul 11, 12 at 20:43

Great pic, Adriennemb! Glad you & fishies are having a blast with your new toy.

@ kashka kat: I'm thinkin 'think' was a good word choice :)

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Posted by calamity_j z7bc (My Page) on
Fri, Jul 13, 12 at 11:59

Good job! I have a clear plexiglass globe that I am gonna try...cuz I like the round! I have used a one gallon glass jar before and what a Hoot! Now that I have my pond finally repaired and up and running....I will try and add this! I too, like what Kashka Kat posted! ;-)

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Posted by granyhuskr none (My Page) on
Fri, Jul 20, 12 at 22:32

This is great. What a fun thing and so different. I hadn't seen anything like this before.

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Posted by gardeninhabitant none (My Page) on
Sun, Jul 29, 12 at 4:51

Very unique and interesting! That way we can see fish from the side, which is usually impossible when it comes to fish of ponds. Inspired by your fish tower, I tried it.
The fish came in the tower as soon as I set it up.

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Posted by adriennemb z3/4 (My Page) on
Sun, Jul 29, 12 at 13:34

Great job, gardeninhabitant. Mesmerizing to watch, eh? It also seems to help tame and train those little bitty fishy brains to come to your presence at the side of the pond. If they had furry tails, they would be wagging them in anticipation :) I find the baby fry practically live in the tower during the day (wow, they are growing fast!) but the big boys take over in the evening.

And what an interesting set-up you have! I especially like the wire dome.

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Posted by gardeninhabitant none (My Page) on
Wed, Aug 1, 12 at 18:51

Thanks. Yeah, it's fun to watch.

I illuminated it with a flashlight.

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