beverly888 Posted September 14, 2018 (edited) Over the course of three months or so, I designed the LEGO 360 Coral Reef Aquarium as a submission for LEGO Ideas, that I submitted a few days ago. I'm so excited that it's already got 171 supporters This version of the aquarium was based on two others I'd built over the last year. It's fully enclosed by transparent panels so you can view the interior from all angles to find many delightful corals, two schools of fish and loads of interesting sub-dioramas. On top is a detachable simulated LED light. The base is sturdy with discreet handles that allow you to re-position the aquarium to see inside from every vantage point. To set this model apart from other LEGO aquariums out there is mine is built with modules. You simply build each module then set them into preset locations inside the aquarium. I also steered away from elements that others used in their aquariums so as not to copycat other great ideas. If you so wish, please support my LEGO Ideas MOC at: LEGO 360 Coral Reef Aquarium LEGO 360 Coral Reef Aquarium Please support and share if you like it Edited October 3, 2018 by beverly888 Update with photos :-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BrickLdeas Posted September 15, 2018 It looks amazing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gneird Posted September 16, 2018 So impressive! Definitely motivation to start an underwater area of the City. Love how you used the man-eating plant costume head underwater as well as your method for the school of fish. Thanks for sharing! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mylenium Posted September 16, 2018 Looks lovely... Mylenium Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beverly888 Posted September 17, 2018 On 9/15/2018 at 5:49 PM, BrickLdeas said: It looks amazing. Thank you On 9/15/2018 at 11:09 PM, Gneird said: So impressive! Definitely motivation to start an underwater area of the City. Love how you used the man-eating plant costume head underwater as well as your method for the school of fish. Thanks for sharing! Thank you for your kind words On 9/16/2018 at 2:05 AM, Mylenium said: Looks lovely... Mylenium Aww. Thank you Was thrilled to have logged 100 supporters as of this morning. Now to inspire folks to support to 1,000! Thanks so much! Beverly Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Klaus-Dieter Posted October 2, 2018 That's simply stunning, beverly888! It looks absolutely realistic and I like all these many details you included. Of course I voted for it on ideas - if it was released as a set, I absolutely would buy it. A decent sized aquarium as a Lego set is definately overdue! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alsielou Posted October 2, 2018 I also voted! It is indeed a very sweet set with lovely details and many varied types of sea plants. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beverly888 Posted October 2, 2018 13 hours ago, Klaus-Dieter said: That's simply stunning, beverly888! It looks absolutely realistic and I like all these many details you included. Of course I voted for it on ideas - if it was released as a set, I absolutely would buy it. A decent sized aquarium as a Lego set is definately overdue! Thank you for your kind words and support, Klaus-Dieter 9 hours ago, alsielou said: I also voted! It is indeed a very sweet set with lovely details and many varied types of sea plants. Thanks so much, alsielou, for your support and kind words Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paupadros Posted October 2, 2018 I'm seriously in love! The coral formations up close are a real beauty to behold. The only thing I would do it tile the base or roughen it up with sand and so on. I love how you've used almost every single colour in the palette! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bricked1980 Posted October 3, 2018 This is a beautiful, colourful and highly detailed model. I love the video you've made as well, it was pretty darn relaxing, watching the camera rotate around the model. I would buy this and have just given it my support over on LEGO Ideas. Good luck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gideon8 Posted October 3, 2018 Definitely. Eye. Candy. Wow! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beverly888 Posted October 4, 2018 On 10/2/2018 at 1:17 PM, paupadros said: I'm seriously in love! The coral formations up close are a real beauty to behold. The only thing I would do it tile the base or roughen it up with sand and so on. I love how you've used almost every single colour in the palette! Thanks so much for the kind words and suggestion, paupadros On 10/3/2018 at 4:39 AM, Bricked1980 said: This is a beautiful, colourful and highly detailed model. I love the video you've made as well, it was pretty darn relaxing, watching the camera rotate around the model. I would buy this and have just given it my support over on LEGO Ideas. Good luck! Hi Bricked1980, I saw your support! Thank you very much!! 22 hours ago, Gideon8 said: Definitely. Eye. Candy. Wow! Thank you, Gideon8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beverly888 Posted November 12, 2018 Awesome! My LEGO 360 Coral Reef Aquarium was featured in this week's Bouwsteentjes.info! Thank you so much for your support Best wishes to all, Beverly Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LegoModularFan Posted November 13, 2018 Great work, so many NPUs! Keep it up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Roadmonkeytj Posted November 13, 2018 Have you looked at this under black light yet? I think it would be amazing to set a black light in your light tube just to see. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
carebear Posted November 14, 2018 Love all those colors!!! Great Great Work!!! Greetings! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LEGO Train 12 Volts Posted November 14, 2018 Wow what a beautiful colors and amazing choice of pieces! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kai NRG Posted November 14, 2018 Great aquarium, the bright colors are wonderful and so is your creative parts use! Neat base too, very elaborate. But my favorite part is probably the trans-light blue tube on top! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GiantAmbushBeetle Posted December 1, 2018 Terrfic. I've seen a few coral reef MOCs, they are out there, but yours is by far the prettiest. That is one creation I'd absolutely love to buy to put it on my desk. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
neonic Posted December 2, 2018 Looking very cool I see also you used some yellow flags as 'plant' or ... great. Very creative use of parts and the colors looks also great, very colorfull. I like the base too, looks good with the 'wood' and golden ornaments. Only it's maybe an idea to use transparant clips instead of the grey to hold the fish. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
