By: Tanya Palta
Human beings love for gold is well documented through the ages. From pharaohs to ancient Greeks to the modern man, all have been captivated with this precious metal and it is seen as a universal symbol of wealth and prosperity. Hence, the liberal use of this metal in different realms of design, be it jewelry, couture, furniture, or even appliances. So it doesn’t come as a surprise that somewhere in this world, there is a £3 million aquarium waiting to be snapped up by a wealthy collector.
The Dinosaur Gold Aquarium with its unprecedented splattering of gold and pieces of T-rex bone is a far cry from the usual aquarium and exudes a style that is seldom witnessed. An aquarium like the AquaVista Dinosaur Gold Aquarium is usually designed to evoke extreme reactions. So the purist will deem it garish, the trailblazer will appreciate its originality and the millionaire will covet it. A brainchild of the bespoke aquarium maker AquaVista, the Dinosaur Gold Aquarium has been designed by renowned luxury designer Stuart Hughes, who really upped the ante and did a stellar job.
So what makes the Dinosaur Gold Aquarium so special? Well, apart from having the honor of being the “world’s most expensive aquarium”, it also stuns with its exquisite craftsmanship and stunning artistry. The lavish design will resonate with the purveyors of luxury, and the high-tech features will be appreciated the serious aquarists. At the heart of the design lies the generous lashings of gold, sixty-eight kilos of 24 karat gold to be specific. For further exclusivity, Stuart Hughes uses a mammoth tusk for the side veneers, which in turn features a bone from the T-Rex dinosaur! It doesn’t get more historical or rare than this, does it?
It is not just the gold that makes the staggering £3 million justifiable, as the Dinosaur Gold Aquarium is dotted with a plethora of advanced features. The panoramic wall aquarium is extremely low maintenance and includes; a dual filtration system, a heater, an air pump, lighting, a CO2 generator, and an automatic feeder that can be controlled via the 24ct gold touch-screen control. To further prove their point, AquaVista claims that the aquariums require less than 15 minutes a month for maintenance. The AquaVista Dinosaur Gold edition is available in a limited edition of just three, and the company will install the aquarium for you, if you decide to splurge.
Aquascaping, as a trend has really caught on in the recent years, and those with unlimited cash and a desire to own something exceptional and extraordinary can take a look at the AquaVista Dinosaur Gold Aquarium. A stunning synthesis of design, luxury, and technology, the AquaVista Dinosaur Gold Aquarium is the ultimate indulgence.
