Imagur user Kesley Kronmiller recently shared her amazing Super Mario aquarium, which she and her boyfriend custom built, with the online world. The entire fish tank is inspired by the iconic video game Super Mario and is level-themed. While there is an underwater level in Super Mario, they stuck to the game's overall aesthetics instead to be more relatable to onlookers.
The tank features the video game's quintessential green pipes and its castle and flag that are seen at the end of every level. Most of the scene was made with LEGO bricks and the tank's glass was painted to look like a gamer's screen, with stats on levels reached, coins collected and lives left.
Building a tank like Kronmiller's is a fun activity for video game enthusiasts, children and fish lovers alike.
Nostalgic Gamer Aquariums
Kelsey Kronmiller Constructed a Super Mario Aquarium
Trend Themes
1. Custom Gamer Aquariums - Creating customized aquariums inspired by popular video games presents a unique opportunity for aquarium manufacturers and gaming enthusiasts to collaborate and create immersive and interactive experiences for fish owners.
2. Lego-themed Aquariums - Using LEGO bricks to build aquariums offers a creative opportunity for the toy industry to expand into the pet market by combining playfulness and functionality.
3. Gamification of Fish Tanks - Integrating gaming elements into fish tanks, such as screens displaying game stats and interactive features, opens up innovative possibilities for the gaming industry to extend its reach into new markets.
Industry Implications
1. Aquarium Manufacturing - The aquarium manufacturing industry can capitalize on the trend of custom gamer aquariums, offering specialized products and services to cater to the growing demand.
2. Toy Manufacturing - Toy manufacturers can explore the market of LEGO-themed aquariums by developing compatible sets and accessories, attracting both kids and adult LEGO enthusiasts.
3. Gaming Industry - The gaming industry can leverage the trend of gamifying fish tanks to create new products and experiences that target fish owners and gaming enthusiasts, bridging the gap between virtual and physical worlds.