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Bring the tranquility of the ocean into your living room with the latest aquarium technology. Matthew Herbst takes the plunge
SEE LIFE 
It’s a nice idea but keeping that tank clean is a big turn-off. Not any longer. The biOrb LIFE 60 coldwater aquarium uses special ceramics for biological filtration so excess waste is collected and held in a filter cartridge at the base of the tank. The biOrb is suitable for goldfish or small temperate freshwater species and if you invest in the biOrb Heater Pack ,or Intelligent Heater, you can add their tropical cousins. Simply replace the filter cartridge every four weeks and change a third of the water to keep the tank crystal clear and free of waste. Also comes supplied with a smart LED light, which automatically replicates a natural 24-hour light cycle. Available in three colours – Chilli Red, Piano Black and Ice White. Starts from RO188. See more at www.reef-one.com
AQUA ART 
These gorgeous Bayshore Rectangular Wall Aquariums create a stunning centrepiece in any room and create a unique ambience. Designed with brushed aluminum-plated frames, the tanks are lighter than stainless steel yet durable enough to avoid rust. Each wall aquarium is created with safe tempered glass (5mm thick) or bubble acrylic to protect the fish and ensure leak-free living. www.petsmart.com from RO65
OFFICE OCEAN 
Stressed at work? Then you need this USB Desk Aquarium with adjustable overhead LED light. Watch your fish glide effortlessly around the little tank, while the multi-coloured interior light provides an ever-changing display to ease away tension. It’s enough to make you fall asleep at your desk. The running water filter provides oxygen for your aquatic friends and creates beneficial negative ions in the air. Put your phone
on silent, slot it into the desk caddy and take time out to enjoy the sound of bubbling water. RO26.93 from www.amazon.com
TROPIC COFFEE
This Aquarium Coffee Table is one of the most unUSUAL designs available. Inside The Midwest Tropical 675 Square glass TABLE, YOU CAN keep a range of fish and a cool selection of marine plants. ThE TOP rests on a black acrylic pedestal and is illuminated by a bed of blue-glass gravel. Topped with 3/8-INCH tempered square glass, It also comes with lighting, an extension cord, decorative plants, gravel, two-stage submersible filter pump and easy-to-follow instructions. FROM RO226.38 AT www.amazon.com
JELLY FASHION
Jellyfish are the last thing you want to bump into when you’re enjoying a splash in the sea. But now some ingenious people have turned them into the latest must-have fashion in ornamental fish tanks. The mesmerising forms and soothing movements make it a living work of art. With the right setup, you can have exotic jellyfish anywhere in your home, even in the office. It does require a bit of thought, however, since jellyfish are delicate organisms. These desktop tanks are custom-built to ensure the survival of the umbrella-shaped creatures with a filtration system and built-in water circulation. The stylish design has built-in colour-changing LED lighting to give a gorgeous glow to your gelatinous pets. From RO109.73 – RO263.75. See jellyfishart.com for more information.
ONE FOR THE KIDS
Everyone needs to start somewhere in life. So why not teach your child to start off small with their own minature aquarium, the Mini Bow 1. Its bow-front design provides plenty of swimming room for fish, it’s easy to set up and maintain, plus the compact size is great for use in smaller spaces, such as a desktop or dorm. From only RO7.69. Check it out at www.amazon.com
iQuarium HD
If time is not your friend and you yearn for an aquarium, why not download this free App on iTunes for your personal pocket fish fun. It’s the perfect background for iPads and smartphones. In fact, it is so real that your pet fish even have babies. Not sure what you will need to do if your tank gets overcrowded though. Join the new aqua-craze for free at itunes.com
Hydra 52 LED lights
Anybody who knows their Butterflies from their Angels will tell you that when it comes to tropical species, there are three things that you need to make your fishy friends thrive; light, light and more light. With every part of our luminous lives becoming dominated by LEDs, it wasn’t going to be long before the technology ventured into the world of high-end aquarium accessories. Aquaillumination has come forward with the brilliant Hydra 52, a set of lights that will provide fish and corals all the ultraviolet gooness they need. At RO230 per set, they’re not cheap, but you can’t put a price on your maritime mates.
www.aquaillumination.com
52 individual LED lights in seven different colours cast a full spectrum of light over the tank giving fish and corals the light they crave.
Connect the light units wirelessly to the Aquaillumination controller (sold separately) to manage the lighting setup and introduce a range of weather effects, such as sweeping clouds, and night and day cycles.
Each unit is energy efficient, using 135watts of power, and is compatible with power sources ranging from 100 – 2450V.
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