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I've had bad luck with goldfish. Charlie lived for six years, which must be some kind of record for a pet won at a kindergarten fair. He survived two cross-country car trips in a tin canister, turned from bright orange to the lovely pinkish hue of rose gold as he aged, and met an untimely death when a cloud of bug spray that was meant for a palmetto roach drifted over his uncovered bowl. (Sorry, Charlie!) Orange Julius, a pet-store purchase, came next. I don't recall the precise details of his demise; by that time we had a cat and…wait a minute, what did happen to that fish?
Perhaps I would have taken better care of my piscine pets had I been able to keep them in a Fish 'n Flush. In fact, I'm sure I would have. For one thing, I would have sunk about $299 into the toilet-tank kit, an investment sure to capture my attention. And for another, I would have spent more time in their company, perhaps even reading them One Fish, Two Fish.
The 2.2-gallon aquarium slides into place, securely hugging a similarly sized toilet tank; both containers are made of sturdy clear acrylic, so you'll have full view of all the water sports. The kit also comes with a plastic lid that to cover both tanks, two artificial plants, and a dual-filter system with pump. The aquarium accommodates fresh or salt water. Fish aren't included, and manufacturer AquaOne recommends that you check with a local pet store for compatible species. And you're on your own to provide a decorative seat, such as the ones shown here (for similar looks, go to decorative hardware at target.com). Though the Fish 'n Flush website photo gallery leans toward kitschy tank displays, like the one featuring SpongeBob SquarePants, I'm convinced that more tasteful arrangements of rocks, shells, and waterproof figures can be easily achieved and enjoyed with or without fish. As for disposing of ex-fish, what could be easier? — HomeSnark™
I love this! I would completely build an aquatic themed bathroom around this toilet.
Posted by: Sarah | February 20, 2007 at 09:22 AM