J.W. Fiske Antique Aquarium

[Fishmanic33 149]

Here's the restoration of an unusual antique aquarium from around 1880 . Great video - give it a watch.

 

[Sgooosh1]

Here's the restoration of an unusual antique aquarium from around 1880 . Great video - give it a watch.

this guy decorated it so well

 

[Fishmanic33 149]

Here's a later video of the above tank. What an awesome piece of antiquity.

 

[77mirage]

I found one in May after searching for a few years. Like his, mine needed full restoration and if all goes well it will be complete this week. There are a few differences from mine and his. Mine is slightly smaller and has a different base. Mine does have a functioning fountain in the center. I should have finished pics this week if anyone cares to see it.

 

[Fishmanic33 149]

Cant wait to see the fully restored aquarium pics

 

[ClownLurch]

Awwwwh mmmaaaannnnn wonderful stuff. I salute anyone with the patience to do this kinda thing.

 

[77mirage]

It took much longer to get this restored than I had planned but after a lot of work it is finally finished. I do need to add plants, then fish as that will be the easier part of this whole project. Please excuse the quality of the pictures I provide because I do not have the best camera in my phone.

 

[Sgooosh1]

It took much longer to get this restored than I had planned but after a lot of work it is finally finished. I do need to add plants, then fish as that will be the easier part of this whole project. Please excuse the quality of the pictures I provide because I do not have the best camera in my phone.

is it a fountain? that would be coool

 

[Fishmanic33 149]

That vintage aquarium has to be worth huge money. Great restoration.

 

[77mirage]

is it a fountain? that would be coool

Yes, in the center is a fountain. I think that is my favorite detail of these old aquariums.

 

[Sgooosh1]

Yes, in the center is a fountain. I think that is my favorite detail of these old aquariums.

Yeah same that is very cool

 

[The603]

Well done!

 

[Obsessed with fish]

really liked it,

 

[Fishmanic33 149]

How many gallons does it hold?
Are you going to add any lighting on that aquarium?
You should enter it in one of our Tank of the Month contest.
November 31 gallons and larger
December 16 gallons and smaller
January 17 to 30 gallons
Also please vote in our present contest. To view entries, click on banner at top of forum.

 

[Obsessed with fish]

How many gallons does it hold?
Are you going to add any lighting on that aquarium?
You should enter it in one of our Tank of the Month contest.
November 31 gallons and larger
December 16 gallons and smaller
January 17 to 30 gallons
Also please vote in our present contest. To view entries, click on banner at top of forum.

ill enter the december and janurary totm contests because they're the ones i can enter