![]() ![]() They were decorated with elegant cast iron designs to flaunt wealth. Īquariums were so popular that by the 1860s they were being mass produced in all shapes and sizes. A few years later in 1853 the first large public aquarium opened in the London Zoo. On the other side, freshwater aquariums, the “Lake in a Glass”, were in vogue and with a decided ease of access to its contents and hardier inhabitants were well adapted for the delight of thousands. Anna Thynne, a British marine zoologist, is credited with keeping the first marine aquarium. Saltwater aquaria commonly referred to as “The Ocean at Home” were less popular, being kept mostly for the study of ocean creature. ![]() Today it’s easy to dismiss the mysticality of an aquarium, but one must wonder how remarkable it must have been over 150 years ago to look through a window into a truly unknown world. This happened at a time when Colonialists were in the habit of collecting all things exotic to take back to their homes as trophies. Aquariums became a source of entertainment with friends and family gathering to watch the “liveliness of its inmates”. That was until the Victorian Era when the hobby went through a revival which continues to this very day.Įlaborate aquariums with cast iron frames were displayed in the Great Exhibition of 1851. The centuries that followed saw limited developments in the hobby of fish keeping. Eventually, this type of fish keeping developed into the decorative Koi ponds that we commonly see in Japanese culture even today. The Chinese had fish farms to keep livestock fresh for cooking. There are records that can date the hobby to China in 2000 BC. Did you know that aquariums have been around for centuries? But the fish keeping hobby is no new phenomenon. That work with LEGO and other major brand brick sets.We can all agree that aquariums are striking features and would look great in a modern setting. LEGO set not included, but if you would like to purchase this set, you can find it HERE! This makes a very special gift set!īrick Loot handcrafts plug and play lighting solutions We are always happy to help!ĭo you need a USB power source or batteries?īrick Loot offers high quality, low cost batteries and a variety of options to power your custom light kit. If you have any questions at all, please contact our friendly Customer Support Team at 1-888-403-LOOT or 224-203-LOOT. ![]() Simple plug and play installation instructions are included in every kit and are also available here. Please remember there is a m aximum of 50 LEDs per 1 amp port. You may use a USB hub or switch to expand the number of USB ports. To power your kit, s imply i nsert the USB plug into any 1, 2, or 2.4 amp USB-powered 5V power supply or USB battery bank. Our light s trings easily connect to the U SB with mini plugs – the latest technology that makes it even easier to light up your creation! This Brick Loot LED Kit is low voltage and use s 1 USB plug to illuminate your L EGO Fish Tank. Installing and p owering yo ur light ki t: It is fun and easy with our plug and play design! Make your LEGO fish tank water glisten and fish come to life. Have you always dreamed of having an aquarium in your home? Well now you can and it is super low maintenance. Brick Loot Original Light Kit for LEGO® Fish Tank set 31122 ![]()
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