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One Pot, Two Lives
No drugs! Only fishes and plants. Not weed! Thought I bet it’d be extra cool if-no! This is a planter and a fishtank. You put your regularly potted plant in this pot on top, and a goldfish on the bottom. What could they provide for eachother, you might ask? Waste! Yes, the fishes 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.
Let us discuss something – the size. Do you think this tank is too small? I’ve got a bit of a concern for that little fishy, but what are your standards for a gold?
Using this system of cycling materials keeps the fish poo from staying in the water long enough to turn it acidic. It also can reduce the use of chemical substance such as nitrifying bacteria and other materials, “maintaining the steady neutral PH quality of the water.”
Benefits!
The soil remains humid, extending the watering period by about one week.
The product’s middle layer is the filter layer, which accumulates fertilizer as the nutrient for outdoor pot plant.
So… I’m also adding this to my gift list.
Course Director: Dr. Hsien-Hui TANG @ NTUST Design Dept.
Designers: Sheng-Zhe Feng and Ling-Yuan Chou
69 Comments »
Melissa says
Interesting. A few questions – how are you regulating the temperature of the water for the fish? If it gets too cold, the fish dies. If the motor for the filtration system adds heat, how to ensure that it doesn’t become too warm? How is the fish getting fed? And yes, the space is an issue. There may also be certain fish/plant combinations that don’t work together.
While the ying yang style is aesthetically pleasing, it might be more practical to have a round fish bowl wrapped around a potted plant with the filtration system under the plant and between the planter/bowl. This would also allow extra space for a small heater and aerator and an opening at the top for feeding.. If you could get two gallons of water in the surrounding fish tank, you could put in three neon tetras or a couple of guppies.
Golan says
Gold Fish and most small carp family fish can live in cold water, very cold water. In fact they need and perfer a lower temperature for there habitat.
Kikaru says
goldfish are cold waterfish..but goldfish grow and get pretty big. none of this “fish only get as big as their tank” maybe a betta?
Kikaru says
guppies and tetras need warm water though
Megan says
Where can I buy one?
Idiots says
This is a good way to kill a fish after torturing it it’s entire short life.
Any fish small enough to live in this would need heated water. It would also need regular water changes, a single plant cannot filter a fish’s wastes.
Thanks fashion, for once again fucking over the animal kingdom.
Gina says
it was just an idea dude..chill out..theres no need to be an ass
idiotsanidiot says
Ya man settle down! Put a chinese fighting fish in there. That is already a better habitat than the norm mud puddles they are used to hopping. . .
Terry says
The fact that you called them "Chinese fighting dish" says a lot.
Gina says
it was just an idea dude..chill out..theres no need to be an ass
idiotsanidiot says
Ya man settle down! Put a chinese fighting fish in there. That is already a better habitat than the norm mud puddles they are used to hopping. . .
Terry says
The fact that you called them “Chinese fighting dish” says a lot.
Allison says
There is no motor for any filtration system.. the filtration system IS the plant.
Also, fish have been living in regular glass bowls for hundreds of years before heaters were invented. It’ll survive, and it won’t cry itself to sleep. I care about cruelty to animals, but this isn’t one of those situations.
Emily says
All of you guys suck. 1) for not noticing that it appears to have a cord, which could easily be attached to a small heater or filtration system on the lower half of the white side and 2) for one of you saying that you cared about animals but this wasn’t one of those situations (wth?) For starters, betta fish do need room to swim around, they prefer a long and shallow container if possible. Also, even though the tendency is to say “oh, it’s just a goldfish,” I don’t believe that’s the case. Who are we to judge the worth of a goldfish life? Most people won’t even understand what I mean by that…but that is exactly why I hate you people. Yes, they can survive, but what is the point of their life?
Alex says
How much and where???
riyadh says
How Can i Buy one ?????
and HOW much ?????
PLEASE Reply
KJ says
I have worked in the fish business for a few years. Here are some pointers:
Goldfish and Betta fish do not require a heater, but generally all other fish do. Betta fish do well in smaller spaces, but there are certain plants that can not be put into a Betta’s environment.
Generally, Chinese evergreen, philodendrons, photos and peace water lilies are acceptable plants to be used with a Betta’s environment.
As far as the size, a common rule in the fish keeping world is 2 gallons per inch of fish. However, with goldfish, this is hard to measure due to their bodies being wide. For smaller fish, like Rosy Reds (feeder) this habitat would be okay. But for comet, fantail, etc. I would recommend at least 5 gallons of water per fish.
Carlos says
I wanna buy !!!
Irina says
Where can I buy it?
Amen says
Where can i buy it?
Vickia says
how can i buy it?
MarsmanRom says
Regarding the cruelty to animals discussion, you wrote:
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fish have been living in regular glass bowls for hundreds of years before heaters were invented. It’ll survive, and it won’t cry itself to sleep. I care about cruelty to animals, but this isn’t one of those situations.
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I say it is! Apart from the heater topic, no fish wants to live in a damn small container of glass, without plants, without sand or rock on the ground, completely alone, not able to swim straight forward for more than a few cm. Just because it exists for hundreds of years doesnt make it any less cruel…
Laycee says
You've watched "Finding Nemo" a few too many times…it's a fish. There memory span is seconds long, a fish would live just fine in this tank…sheesh..
Terry says
No, it wouldn't live "just fine." It has nothing to do with it being "lonely" or "sad," and everything to do with stunted growth.
Laycee says
You've watched “Finding Nemo” a few too many times…it's a fish. There memory span is seconds long, a fish would live just fine in this tank…sheesh..
Terry says
No, it wouldn't live “just fine.” It has nothing to do with it being “lonely” or “sad,” and everything to do with stunted growth.
fish tank ornaments says
that is actually a great idea. I wonder if you could do away with the soil alltogether and use some kind of other medium that does not contaminate the water like peat..then stick the plant all the way inside the bowl? that way u could do this with a regular fishbowl
fish tank ornaments says
that is actually a great idea. I wonder if you could do away with the soil alltogether and use some kind of other medium that does not contaminate the water like peat..then stick the plant all the way inside the bowl? that way u could do this with a regular fishbowl
Hannah says
I want one…where do I buy this?
Hannah says
I want one…where do I buy this?
pockets says
I plan on using a similar system but large-scale, with about 8 large plants on both side of a rectangular tank and 4 to 6 goldfish, all inside a greenhouse. The tank will be in the ground. I just dont know whether to have the plants growing hydroponic in blue rock right next to the tank through a screen, allowing water to flow freely throughout, or to use a pump system that would put water through the plants and back to the tank. Any suggestions?
pockets says
I plan on using a similar system but large-scale, with about 8 large plants on both side of a rectangular tank and 4 to 6 goldfish, all inside a greenhouse. The tank will be in the ground. I just dont know whether to have the plants growing hydroponic in blue rock right next to the tank through a screen, allowing water to flow freely throughout, or to use a pump system that would put water through the plants and back to the tank. Any suggestions?
pockets says
I plan on using a similar system but large-scale, with about 8 large plants on both side of a rectangular tank and 4 to 6 goldfish, all inside a greenhouse. The tank will be in the ground. I just dont know whether to have the plants growing hydroponic in blue rock right next to the tank through a screen, allowing water to flow freely throughout, or to use a pump system that would through the plants an back to the tank. Any suggestions?
Tuffy says
Seriously, does anyone have a clue where you get one? I would love it for a Christmas present!
Tuffy says
Seriously, does anyone have a clue where you get one? I would love it for a Christmas present!
Leidia says
It does seem small, but I read in a kid's science book that gold fish have a memory of 3 seconds. (although I'd feel bad if the tank didn't have some rocks and some sort of deco for the fish to swim around/near)
It seems like the best thing ever, though. I love it!
Terry says
How long a fish's memory is doesn't matter. It will stunt it's growth, which is not healthy. It's not cruel because the fish will be "sad," it's cruel because the fish's physical health will be neglected.
Shawn says
If you're going to be narrow minded like that then I say keeping fish as pets in general is cruelty. Seriously some of you people really need to get off the "OMFG IT"S ANIMAL CRUELTY" bandwagon and realize that fish have been kept in small bowls for years and years. Yet I don't see you bitching about or bringing up those people that have a normal fish bowl and keep them there and that still stunts the fishes growth. How do I know? My family owns a pet store(it's been in the family since 1953) that's devoted just fish. It's the same concept as a normal fish bowl except this one is more "stylish", smaller and has a plant added to it. All in all I like the design it is pretty neat, but I'd never buy one as it seems like it'd be more expensive than it's worth.
Leidia says
It does seem small, but I read in a kid's science book that gold fish have a memory of 3 seconds. (although I'd feel bad if the tank didn't have some rocks and some sort of deco for the fish to swim around/near)
It seems like the best thing ever, though. I love it!
Terry says
How long a fish's memory is doesn't matter. It will stunt it's growth, which is not healthy. It's not cruel because the fish will be “sad,” it's cruel because the fish's physical health will be neglected.
Shawn says
If you're going to be narrow minded like that then I say keeping fish as pets in general is cruelty. Seriously some of you people really need to get off the “OMFG IT”S ANIMAL CRUELTY” bandwagon and realize that fish have been kept in small bowls for years and years. Yet I don't see you bitching about or bringing up those people that have a normal fish bowl and keep them there and that still stunts the fishes growth. How do I know? My family owns a pet store(it's been in the family since 1953) that's devoted just fish. It's the same concept as a normal fish bowl except this one is more “stylish”, smaller and has a plant added to it. All in all I like the design it is pretty neat, but I'd never buy one as it seems like it'd be more expensive than it's worth.
Terry says
Actually, yes, a regular fish bowl is also cruel. A fish tank of adequate size and filtration, however, is not.
Angie says
Doesn't the fish need an equal oxygen intake as in the water??
Angie says
Doesn't the fish need an equal oxygen intake as in the water??
Lau says
where to buy?
Ned says
You need more room for the fish, at least that type of fish. A betta would do perfectly in a system like this though, provided you kept the ambient temperature of your house at a reasonable temperature for it. Goldfish need oxygenated water and much more room… even if the water is filtered, there may not be enough oxygen in the water for it. Bettas, like gouramis, are labyrinth fish and can extract oxygen from the air, and they do great in small containers. Some can actually get stressed out in a large tank if there aren't enough places to hide. And yes, keeping a goldfish in a small tank is cruel. The size of the fish may not outgrow their tank, but their organs keep growing and this can kill the fish. Just consider that your standard comet goldfish can grow to about 8 inches long and can live up to 18+ years… do you really think a tiny bowl is right for it?
Ette says
Great idea!
Ette says
Great idea!
Scirish says
I'd like to know where you can buy this item as well. Several inquiries but no response.
Please let us all know where we can purchase this unique item.
Von Yip says
this design sucks!
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Laurence says
Where can I buy one?
Susan says
My suggestion is to make it larger, and switch the white part from what appears to be ceramic to plastic (mostly for weight), and making the two pieces snap together so that you can feed the fish and do the occasional water change. If that isn’t how you planned on doing it already, of course. I would also make the bottom a bit wider for stability when doing water changes.
grace says
hi,i want by this item about 5000set.pls to contact with me for the price&sample cost sa soon.
krys says
the fish we purchase as pets and the wild fish in the “mud puddles” are totally different. those fish of ours are bred specifically for being pets, so they’ve never encountered a “mud puddle.” and even if you put a betta in there it isn’t safe, the plant will make the water filthy and the space is still under the recommended size for one betta.
Jcapwet says
Ok, it is small enough for a Betta. Where can I buy one?
All of you that think it is too small for any fish, think about people that keep dogs in the house or apartments. one of them also need more space, but have adjusted to fit human needs too.
Katya says
But where and for how much you can buy it? Is there delivery to other countries?
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