Fake Fish Tanks
Not everyone has the desire to use a real fish tank. Although they are amazing for many people, the aren’t to everyone’s taste. If you want the aesthetic benefits without the worries of cleaning and caring for your fish then a fake fish tank could be for you!
Below we take a look at some of the better fake fish tanks available in 2022:
Fake Fish Tank – Reviews
Playlearn Mini Artificial Fish Tank with Moving Fish
A Little Bit Fishy Score: 4.5/5
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The Playlearn Mini Artificial Fish Tank with Moving Fish does exactly what it sets out to do. It makes for a great addition to a child’s bedroom. It can also be used to brighten up other rooms in your house or even an office. The tank is approx 4.7” x 3” x 9.0” in size.
You get all the lovely aesthetics of an aquarium without the cleaning and feeding…
The fake fish tank has an ocean background and comes with 3 different LED lights. It is possible to run the aquarium on 3 x AA batteries (not included) or an USB adapter (included). Can also run on 3 x AA Batteries (not included).
Playlearn Moving Jellyfish Tank with LED Lights
A Little Bit Fishy Score: 4/5
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Playlearn Moving Jellyfish Tank with LED Lights has a more serene than the aquarium previously discussed. This fake fish tank is designed to enhance visual stimulation. Your children (or guests!) will be able to watch the moving jellyfish in the tank.
Unlike the colors of the previous tank, this fake jellyfish tank has a serene feel, making it great for more peaceful settings. The tank comes with 5 color-changing LEDs. Includes a power adaptor (120V AC 60Hz input / 12V AC 500mA output).
SensoryMoon 3.9 ft Bubble Tube Floor Lamp
A Little Bit Fishy Score: 4.5/5
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SensoryMoon 3.9 ft Bubble Tube Floor Lamp makes a great addition to a children’s bedroom or play room It has a bubble tube floor lamp that provides great aesthetic effects. It comes with 8 normal fish and 2 horsefish.
There is also a wireless remote control that allows for wireless control – including choosing between 20 different color options. The tower enables you to choose between 16 colors as well as 4 settings such as flash, strobe and smooth. Importantly it also has an on-off mode that allows you to quickly turn the light off – perfect if the children have just fallen asleep!
Playlearn Sensory LED Bubble Tube – 6 Foot Tank
A Little Bit Fishy Score: 4/5
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Playlearn Sensory LED Bubble Tube – 6 Foot Tank is a step up from the 3.9 foot option discussed above. It can be controlled by app or remote control. At 6 feet tall it makes for a great feature in a bedroom, play room… or even you living room!
The tower has 20 different color settings and can be a great way to set a smoothing mood in a room. It is also possible to control the speed of the bubbles of this fake fish tank. There is also a bracket to attach the tube to a wall (sold separately) which will help guard against unwanted spillages!
LED Jellyfish Lava Lamp
A Little Bit Fishy Score: 4/5
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This LED Jellyfish Lava Lamp takes fake fish tanks to a new level. It balances jellyfish movement witha a visually appealing environment. It includes 3 like-like jellyfish and 18 LED lights. These are split:
- 6 x Green LEDs
- 6 x Red LEDs
- 6 x Blue LEDs
to give your tank amazing coloring.
The tank measures 9.1 inches x 7.1 inches x 3.9 inches. It can be powered by either DC 4.5V or 3AA batteries (not included). They also provide a USB cable to allow you to connect to a computer or mobile phone charger directly.
At time of writing the tank includes a 1 year warranty. It is a great option for a child’s bedroom, other rooms around the house and even an office environment.
Lightahead Artificial Tropical Fish Aquarium – Virtual Ocean
A Little Bit Fishy Score: 4/5
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The Lightahead Artificial Tropical Fish Aquarium makes for a great fake fish tank. You get the beautiful coloring without the need to clean the tank or feed your fish!
Ideal for a kid’s bedroom but could also be used in a playroom or even in other rooms around the house. It is approximately 12 inches by 10 inches in size. The moving picture creates the illusion of water and tropical fish in motion.
Playlearn Jelly Fish/Sea Turtle Aquarium
A Little Bit Fishy Score: 3.5/5
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Playlearn Jelly Fish/Sea Turtle Aquarium is great for those who want a fake aquarium with a difference. It looks great in any room in the house (or office). It has a combination of lights which changes color.
One nice feature is that it has an automatic turnoff mode. Perfect for safety and also to ensure you aren’t wasting electricity while your children are asleep. Overall a nice mode that is simple to set up and use. We marked it down, however, because we weren’t sure if it was quite worth the advertised price…
Fake Fish Tank – Conclusion
Fake fish tanks can be a great addition to a home or office. They provide aesthetic pleasure.. but without the need to care for the fish. If daily feeding and regular water changes are not for you, then one of the fish tanks above could be for you!
Of course, if you’d prefer a real fish tank, then there some great options. A 5 gallon or 10 gallon fish tank is a great way to get started!