Suitable environment for fish?

[Annie G]

Just came across this:

Aquaponic Terrarium Fish Tank With Plant Kit (Seeds + Soil Included) | Thriving Life

Grow Your Own Magical Fish Environment To Put Anywhere In Your Home! Create your own beautiful self sustaining ecosystem. The power of nature filters the water and is more appealing than your standard fish tank. It's easy to plant and grows fast!

thrivinglife.shop

I don’t think this is a suitable environment for any fish. Could I have your thoughts on it?
Thanks

 

[Tim Harrison]

Absolutely not. Nor shrimp. Not even the largest container.
Aside from the diminutive size, the gas exchange will be minimal not only since some are taller than wider but also because of the narrow neck. And with a wooden ball in it just for good measure, it's effectively sealed off.

Apparently though it's okay it's sealed off since it's a self-sustaining ecosystem...
I'm sure I don't need to elaborate why it's not.

Have notified the RSPCA

 

[simon_the_plant_nerd]

Could I have your thoughts on it?

You sure can. It’s horribly expensive for a bit of wood, glass and seeds and is a truly atrocious thing to keep any living being inside.

@Tim Harrison has the right idea in notifying the RSPCA.

 

[Annie G]

Although it states ‘UK owned and operated’ there is a distinct far east vibe in one of the demo videos. If you look carefully at ‘Easy to plant the way you want’ clip at the writing on the wall behind the hand.

I think there may be two male fighting fish in the ‘habitat’ in the same clip. Can it get any worse?

 

[MichaelJ]

HORRIFIC!

Thanks @Tim Harrison for reporting them!

Cheers,
Michael

 

[Ruskie]

The awful thing is that some people will actually buy this thinking they have a nice healthy fish tank. Worrying.

 

[Matthias]

Ok, this is definitely crap, especially for fish. Complete with super fake 5* reviews.

The only potentially intriguing thing about it is the “water weed” grown from seed. Are these just drowned herbs or are they viable aquatic plants? Looks a bit like Glossostigma.

 

[Tim Harrison]

Lepidium sativum

 

[Disaronno]

Ok, this is definitely crap, especially for fish. Complete with super fake 5* reviews.

The only potentially intriguing thing about it is the “water weed” grown from seed. Are these just drowned herbs or are they viable aquatic plants? Looks a bit like Glossostigma.

Depends on which plant seeds you order. The seeds advertised as glosso or monte carlo often turn out to be Hygrophila polysperma. The seeds advertised as Eleocharis have been reported as oat or some land grass. There are other possibilities but yea... don't expect it to turn out well or as advertised.

 

[The Miniaturist]

According to their website the seeds are Bacopa monnieri.
They also sell a syphon & recommend weekly water changes. I think even with daily water changes you would struggle to keep any fish alive in that torture chamber. 😢
I've noticed a number of worktop hydroponics set ups designed to have goldfish swimming in the water reservoir.
It seems the people who buy these things simply don't appreciate they are being cruel to a living creature.

 

[sparkyweasel]

According to their website the seeds are Bacopa monnieri.

They also call it "grass" and "weed". That might suggest a lack of botanical knowledge, or hint at what they were under the influence of.