Does anybody still make this Molded Glass Aquarium ?

Question

I have been looking for this type of aquarium for years. I bought a few at Woolworth's back when I was a kid in the sixties and have seen them from time to time but not since the eighties at least. Does anybody know if anyone still makes them and who?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=300077507583&fromMakeTrack=true

Answer 1

I did a lot of research, but could find nothing on this item. You may want to send an email to the seller on ebay asking them if there is a maker's mark on the bottom of the glass aquarium. Most glass containers like that were stamped with something. It is cool from the standpoint of being vintage, however, it is completely unuseful as an aquarium because of its size. I love finding vintage items myself, but if you choose to buy and use this container, put marbles or rocks or potpourri or a candle or any other such knick-knack item. Please don't put fish in it. Thanks so much!

Answer 2

Not heard of them for many years. But, there are companies who manufacture a moulded ACRYLIC tank. This stuff is 10 times stronger than glass. The only drawback with acreylic is that when cleaning, you need to be careful not to scratch it. Have a look in www.practicalfishkeeping.co.uk.

Answer 3

Nobody makes aquariums like that anymore. To be honest, its only 2 gallons so nothing could live in it except one betta.

Answer 4

The hex I have is plastic-sided, all one mold. So, no, I've never had that problem. :/ I doubt that it's simply the shape of the container. Make absolutely sure that you've caulked every tiny crack, even where the original filling remains.

Answer 5

nope sorry. ebay would be my only guess. anchor hocking still makes the drum fish bowls. try asking the corning glass museum library if they know anything -- thats is probably your best bet.

http://www.cmog.org/