IPod Speaker Aquarium

There is a new device available in Australia for iPods that doubles as a very small aquarium for Bettas which selling like crazy but is a terrible idea in my opinion, it is known as the "iPond".



This is a terrible idea from the prospective of size (this is only a
.65 liter or .17 gallons container) as well as the noise/vibration factor and lack of any real filtration.

The Pet Industry Association of Australia (PIAA), which represents more than 650 retailers and manufacturers, also called for a ban on the iPond speaker, saying it raised concerns about the safety of the animal.

"While Siamese fighting fish have evolved naturally to live in confined water bodies this product appears to be taking this unique evolutionary trait too far," the association's chief executive Colin Bransgrove said.

The 'iPond', which is reportedly sold in some Australia pet stores complete with a Siamese fighting fish, is a miniature fish tank which holds about 650 milliliters once rocks are placed at the bottom.

According to one report, the 70 dollar (60 US) device is so popular with Christmas shoppers one Sydney story has sold out of the product.

I hope the company responds to the aquatic community complaints, but I doubt it.

It is sad that Apple will not comment as well, but this does not surprise me either.

This post sponsored by Tommy Butler