The Bird’s Eye Aquarium

By Leonard Ho

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“Table” aquariums aren’t anything new. There are many coffee table aquariums on the market today. And then there is this opulent kitchen cabinet aquarium.

A couple patented design elements make the Bird’s Eye Aquarium unique. Firstly, the aquarium is designed for the water to reach all the way to the top glass. By doing so, viewers get a clear view into the aquarium undistorted by surface waves, light reflection, and refraction. Secondly, unlike other coffee table aquariums, the Bird’s Eye incorporates a built-in sump filtration system within its base.

Every Bird’s Eye Aquarium is reportedly built-to-order. Many custom finishes are available, from modern gloss finishes to faux wood and stone finishes. While there are several standard models to choose from, aquarist can request custom shapes to satisfy their fancy.

The details about the Bird’s Eye are sparse, but from what we can gather, it is fundamentally a standard tank+sump design, albeit in a very neat package. Lighting is most likely accomplished using edge-lit LEDs or T5 bulbs. We suspect the entire top is removable (or we really can’t imagine how you’re suppose to add livestock …read more

Read more here: Advanced Aquarist