Author Topic: Got out my Sphere (Read 4612 times)

happyoutsidegirl · « **Reply #1 on:** July 04, 2008, 07:21:55 PM »

Way cool! How does it keep from topping over????? $:-\$

Vickie · « **Reply #2 on:** July 05, 2008, 05:12:38 AM »

It comes with a stand.

Joyce · « **Reply #3 on:** July 05, 2008, 08:03:39 AM »

That is so cool!

tranquility · « **Reply #4 on:** July 05, 2008, 10:02:35 AM »

thos are really neat....I did the same thing with blocks and one of those large glass flower vases once in my baby pool....they loved it...but, I got tired of keeping the algae cleaned off....
Lawanna

tweetybaby2005 · « **Reply #5 on:** July 05, 2008, 10:20:39 AM »

I gasped when I first opened your post. I thought the sphere was floating on the water with those bright orange color fishies in it.

Very cool looking!!

Kuan

Vickie · « **Reply #6 on:** July 05, 2008, 10:27:33 AM »

Tweety it has an opening in the bottom where the fish swim in and out of it. And it is sitting on its stand. Tranquility yes that is why I don't use it all the time it is plastic and you have to be very careful when you clean it.

landey1230 · « **Reply #7 on:** July 05, 2008, 11:29:10 AM »

I like it. So it's a playground for them.

Julles · « **Reply #8 on:** July 05, 2008, 02:35:18 PM »

I thought they just floated around on the surface. But you need a stand? Tranquility, with your flower vase, what did you use for a stand?

water_sprite · « **Reply #9 on:** July 05, 2008, 03:20:43 PM »

I love it! Looks like the fish do too!

Brenda

Kittyzee · « **Reply #10 on:** July 05, 2008, 05:54:11 PM »

That is very unique, first time I've ever seen one

Jonna · « **Reply #11 on:** July 05, 2008, 05:55:47 PM »

I'm confused. How come the water stays up in it higher than in the pond? I must be dense.

Sandye · « **Reply #12 on:** July 05, 2008, 06:49:15 PM »

Jonna, the water stays in it because you fill it with water underwater, then turn it over and raise it high enough to sit on the stand...but the opening/mouth is still underwater. You can try the same thing with a glass in a sink full of water. If you pull the whole thing out of the water it will empty, but it won't as long as you keep the opening underwater.

I'm sure there's a better way to explain that, but that's the best I can do right now.

Vickie · « **Reply #13 on:** July 05, 2008, 07:50:58 PM »

It has a plastic PVC pipe that comes with it.We hook it to wet dry vac and when turn it on, it takes air out of sphere. Then it fills it up with water.

karen J · « **Reply #14 on:** July 05, 2008, 08:36:16 PM »

That was really popular a few years back, but I guess the maintenance issue kept a lot of people from trying it. I think it's cool.

Some folks used to feed their fish that way. In the Dome...

Not for me. $:-\$

Jonna · « **Reply #15 on:** July 05, 2008, 08:49:01 PM »

OK, I think I've got it. That's really cool.

Sandye · « **Reply #16 on:** July 05, 2008, 09:08:01 PM »

Karen, can you remember what they used to call them? My memory is just about to the CRS stage now, and I know I should remember what they were called. $:-\$

Fish towers, maybe???

tranquility · « **Reply #17 on:** July 05, 2008, 09:32:14 PM »

Quote from: Julles on July 05, 2008, 02:35:18 PM

I thought they just floated around on the surface. But you need a stand? Tranquility, with your flower vase, what did you use for a stand?

I just used 2 blocks spaced far enough apart that the fish could swim into the vase...but, I bet it would be really easy to make a stand out of PVC pipe....I really was amazed at how fast they found it....just the pitts to keep clean....
Lawanna

little twig · « **Reply #18 on:** July 06, 2008, 09:01:20 AM »

I am very interested in a sphere. Where would I find one?
I live in Ontario, Canada.
I have just built an above ground pond that is 4 x 8 x (4 at one end and 2.5 at the other).
It is going to part of a deck (future plan). My young son spends alot of time just watching the fish and to have a sphere would absolutely amaze him.
Little twig

Julles · « **Reply #19 on:** July 06, 2008, 12:16:10 PM »

Well, Twig, as someone already mentioned, you could use a fish bowl. I'm toying with the idea, too, and am wondering if I can use one of my plastic Kritter Keepers, so there'd be no worry about glass in the pond.

One of my bettas just died, so I have a traditional goldfish bowl that is heavy, thick glass... maybe I can rig something up with that.

Cool idea. I had seen them at the pond store, but I'm sure they're expensive. now that I realize you can use other containers, I think I may try to set one up.

Vickie · « **Reply #20 on:** July 06, 2008, 01:18:24 PM »

Yes they cost a lot I got mine on sale a few years ago for about $160. But I just loved it.

Lori · « **Reply #21 on:** July 06, 2008, 06:24:52 PM »

It's called an Add-A-Sphere. I have had several over the years and carried them in our shop. Everyone loves them, but they have been too pricey for most of my customers. I just checked their website and they are on sale! Addasphere.com That might make a difference!
I put a light under mine and it is mesmerizing at night. If it is in full sun it does require regular cleaning- just depends on how much you love it and how often you want to mess with it.

A spot in the shade would be ideal. I am positive the fish enjoy the penthouse view.

Lori

Julles · « **Reply #22 on:** July 06, 2008, 06:38:54 PM »

I set mine up today, using a 2 gallon goldfish bowl, propped up on some bricks, with about half the opening accessible for smaller fish to swim in.

Sat outside watching for about 15 minutes, but no one discovered it. They still seemed a little scared of the New Object. Maybe by tomorrow morning they will be playing with it and in it.

Ruthie · « **Reply #23 on:** July 06, 2008, 07:05:04 PM »

This is so amazing! My kids are very impressed, too...very, very cool!

bunny56lbc · « **Reply #24 on:** July 06, 2008, 07:09:16 PM »

Wow , how neat is that !
bonnie

EagleEye · « **Reply #25 on:** July 06, 2008, 07:42:14 PM »

I remember seeing these some years back, very cool for sure.

Steve

joeyb5980 · « **Reply #26 on:** July 07, 2008, 05:36:20 AM »

That is so neat! I may have to try that with a fish bowl too....

frogman3 · « **Reply #27 on:** July 07, 2008, 06:21:59 AM »

If you want your fish to explore your fish tower release some floating food under water so that it rises into the tower the fish will follow. After regular feedings they will arive before you in anticipation!

Fm3

karen J · « **Reply #28 on:** July 07, 2008, 06:36:17 AM »

Quote from: Sandye on July 05, 2008, 09:08:01 PM

Karen, can you remember what they used to call them? My memory is just about to the CRS stage now, and I know I should remember what they were called. $:-\$

Fish towers, maybe???

"Add a Sphere" or "Fish Tower" sounds right, but I seem to remember some other name as well. Fish Condo? I have CRS as well.

Sometimes you can find large round glass vases like that at hobby shops (Michaels, Hobby Lobby, etc), and garage sales.

I've got a vase like that, but no stand. OK, maybe I'm getting curious...

Ky Kim · « **Reply #29 on:** July 07, 2008, 07:33:05 AM »

That is cool. I think I remember it from before.

Kim