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| Game | The Sims, The Sims Bustin' Out, The Sims 2, The Sims 3, The Sims 4 |
| Buyability | Buy mode, Build mode[TS4] |
| Price in game | Varies |
| Object type(s) | Decorative |
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| Size | Varies |
Aquariums are a type of object that allow Sims to own pet fish. They can be bought in buy mode (or build mode, in The Sims 4) and have appeared throughout The Sims series.
The Sims[]
In the original release of The Sims, the only way Sims could have any sort of pet was to have the Poseidon's Adventure Aquarium. As long as the fish were fed daily, and the tank was kept clean, the fish would live indefinitely. The Hot Date and Superstar expansions added large 1x3 aquariums, but these were purely decorative and did not require maintenance. Unleashed added a goldfish bowl that functioned similarly to the original aquarium, though it treated the fish as a small pet that had to be purchased separately while on a community lot.
Poseidon's Adventure Aquarium[]
| Poseidon's Adventure Aquarium | |
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| Aquariums are lots of fun. Well at least for some people. Just don't forget to feed the fish and clean the tank periodically, and they will swim happily in circles forever. | |
| Game | The Sims |
| Buyability | Buy mode |
| Price in game | §200 |
| Object type(s) | Decorative |
| Fun | |
| Size | 1x1 |
Fun: 1
Room: 2
"Manila 1000" Marine Aquarium[]
| "Manila 1000" Marine Aquarium | |
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| Dwindling tropical fish populations got you down? Then join the burgeoning "Adopta-Reef" home aquarium program. In exchange for each GENEROUS contribution, each member receives a 1000-gallon,[note 1] fully-systematized community tank, stocked with exotic and endangered Indo-Pacific fish and fauna. So whether you enjoy captive animals at home, or like to flaunt them in public, make the Manila 1000 your good deed for the year! | |
| Game | The Sims: Hot Date |
| Buyability | Community lot |
| Price in game | §3,999 |
| Object type(s) | Room |
| Size | 1x3 |
Room: 6
Classic Goldfish Bowl[]
| Classic Goldfish Bowl | |
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| Goldfish have been considered the training ground for pet ownership since time began. This is pet care for the minimalist, but do not be fooled by the fish's small size. Goldfish require constant attention so that they do not choke on algae-laden, oxygen-depleted water, resulting in the well known belly up position. Be careful with your fish, or it could be the kid's first experience with a death in the family. Note: Fish not included | |
| Game | The Sims: Unleashed |
| Buyability | Buy mode |
| Price in game | §35 |
| Object type(s) | Fun |
| Size | 1x1 |
Fun: 1
Room: 1
Note: The goldfish is a small pet that costs §15, and must be bought on a community lot. The bowl must also be placed on a surface.
Aqua-Rich-ium[]
| Aqua-Rich-ium | |
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| This sophisticated aquarium is designed to impress, and it shows. Imported seaweed and fronds help create a homey environment for the fish, who have been hand-selected from the waters of the Caribbean. A sophisticated custom built life-support system keeps the water at exactly the correct pH, salinity, and temperature for each species in the tank. | |
| Game | The Sims: Superstar |
| Buyability | Buy mode |
| Price in game | §4,999 |
| Object type(s) | Room |
| Size | 1x3 |
Room: 8
The Sims Bustin' Out[]
The Sims Bustin' Out features two aquariums: a regular aquarium that requires regular feeding, and the "Manila 1000" Marine Aquarium that is self-sustaining, unlocked by upgrading the kitchen at Tinsel Bluffs.
The Urbz: Sims in the City[]
A wall aquarium can be seen in the catwalk room in Diamond Heights.
The Sims 2[]
In The Sims 2 base game, the only way Sims could have any sort of pet was to have the Aquabox Five-Gallon Aquarium. The Pets expansion pack added a 1x3 saltwater aquarium called Mr. Maritime, and changed aquariums so that cats could watch them. When bought, these aquariums are empty, and can be stocked by clicking on them and selecting the "Restock" option. Stocking the Aquabox costs §35, while stocking Mr. Maritime costs §300, and Sims may stock them autonomously. The fish must be fed every 48 hours, or they will die. Sims can feed the fish as often as they like, although overfeeding the fish will dirty the tank faster.
Unlike The Sims, Sims in The Sims 2 will not react when fish in an aquarium die, and the game will not give the player any notice that the fish have died. When told to restock the aquarium, Sims will scoop the fish out of the tank, take them to what they consider the nearest toilet, and flush them away, then return to the tank and add new fish, for which they will be charged.
Apartment Life added a large 4x4 aquarium, which was primarily decorative and did not require maintenance, although Sims and cats could still watch it. It is also by far the most valuable modestly-sized object in the game.
Aquariums are considered a decorative object and are located under said category in buy mode.
AquaBox Five-Gallon Aquarium[]
| AquaBox Five-Gallon Aquarium | |
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| Feed fish. Watch them swim in circles. Watch fish watch other fish swim in circles. Watch the fish watch each other. No doubt about it, Sims love fish. What could possibly be so entertaining about watching a simple life form go about it's [sic] business while occasionally feeding it? EVERYTHING, that's what! The AquaBox Five-Gallon[note 2] Aquarium is ideal for freshwater or saltwater fish, so go crazy! Get an aquarium, and get fish! (Dr. Vu's sunken treasure refrigerator contains no treasure) | |
| Game | The Sims 2 |
| Buyability | Buy mode |
| Price in game | §300 |
| Object type(s) | Decorative |
| Fun | |
| Size | 1x2 |
Fun: 8
Mr. Maritime[]
| Mr. Maritime | |
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| Why spend the time, energy and expense to enjoy the beauty of the sea when you can bring it into the home with the "Mr. Maritime" saltwater aquarium? Any room is enhanced by the rare beauty of exotic reef fish and corals, and all you have to do is feed them regularly, clean frequently and restock them when the unthinkable happens. You can't do all that with the ocean! Fish guaranteed to live as long as they survive. | |
| Game | The Sims 2: Pets |
| Buyability | Buy mode |
| Price in game | §3,000 |
| Object type(s) | Decorative |
| Fun | |
| Size | 1x3 |
Fun: 8
Environment: 6
AquaBox "60 Gallons of Awesome" Aquarium[]
| AquaBox "60 Gallons of Awesome" Aquarium | |
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| How many gallons of awesome can you handle? If you're the average Sim, that number probably borders around 50, which makes the newest AquaBox Aquarium a dangerous acquisition. Prestocked with many exotic fish and undersea plantlife, it's sure to be the centerpiece of any home. | |
| Game | The Sims 2: Apartment Life |
| Buyability | Buy mode |
| Price in game | §18,000 |
| Object type(s) | Decorative |
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| Size | 3x3 |
Fun: 9
Environment: 10
The Sims 3[]
In The Sims and The Sims 2, aquarium fish were not separate objects. In The Sims 3, however, they are. Fish, as well as other aquatic creatures like frogs, can be caught by fishing in ponds, rivers, lakes or oceans and placed in bowls or tanks. A bowl holds one fish; an aquarium holds six, which allows fish to reproduce.
If fish are not fed daily, death music will play and the fish will die of starvation (although the Grim Reaper doesn't come). In some games, the fish tank can also turn green to warn the player that the fish need feeding.
The Shrinkomatic Fishbowl[]
| The Shrinkomatic Fishbowl | |
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| Regardless of what any fishermen may tell you, there's no fish too big for The Shrinkomatic Fishbowl. Ginantic trout, boat swallowing minnows and even the legendary Carp Ehdiem will all swim happily in this quaint bowl... assuming you feed them. | |
| Game | The Sims 3, The Sims 3 (console), The Sims 3 (Nintendo DS) |
| Buyability | Buy mode |
| Price in game | §80 |
| Object type(s) | Decorative |
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| Size | 1x1 |
Note: It must be placed on a surface.
All My Fishes Aquarium[]
| All My Fishes Aquarium | |
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| No longer shall fish swim alone. They will bask together under the glow of the fluorescent light, frolick in bubble fields, and wade in in algae blooms; it's the next best thing to being in the ocean. Perfect for the serious angler or the casual ichthyologist, there's no classier way to display fine aquatic specimen or other precious loot! | |
| Game | The Sims 3: High-End Loft Stuff |
| Buyability | Buy mode |
| Price in game | §500 |
| Object type(s) | Decorative |
| Fun | |
| Size | 1x2 |
Fun: 8
Environment: 8
Alpha Waves Aquarium[]
| Alpha Waves Aquarium | |
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| An efficient receptacle to store your still-living aquatic creatures. | |
| Game | The Sims 3 Store |
| Buyability | Buy mode |
| Price in game | § |
| Object type(s) | Decorative |
| Fun | |
| Size | 1x2 |
Fun: 9
Environment: 9
Available as a standalone item for 75 SimPoints.
Hydro Fission Aquarium[]
| Hydro Fission Aquarium | |
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| Keep your aqua loving creatures cozy and in style with this top of the line aquarium model! | |
| Game | The Sims 3 Store |
| Buyability | Buy mode |
| Price in game | § |
| Object type(s) | Decorative |
| Fun | |
| Size | 1x2 |
Fun: 9
Environment: 9
Available as a standalone item for 124 SimPoints.
Lustrous Lucky Fish Tank[]
| Lustrous Lucky Fish Tank | |
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| Illuminate the lives of your lucky fish with this fancy and bold water beast basin. | |
| Game | The Sims 3 Store |
| Buyability | Buy mode |
| Price in game | § |
| Object type(s) | Decorative |
| Fun | |
| Size | 1x2 |
Fun: 9
Environment: 9
Available as a standalone item for 124 SimPoints. Despite the name and dice, it is not included with any edition of Lucky Palms.
Pre-Steam Aquarium Tank[]
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| Like the gears of a magnificent machine, the polished metal and gilded gumption of the Steampunk kitchen interlock flawlessly to make your meal preparation feel like an adventure that's both forward, and backward, in time. | |
| Game | The Sims 3 Store |
| Buyability | Buy mode |
| Price in game | § |
| Object type(s) | Decorative |
| Fun | |
| Size | 1x2 |
Fun: 9
Environment: 9
Tropical Aquarium[]
| Tropical Aquarium | |
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| Hand sculpted by the wandering fisherman known only as "Dennis", this stunning aquarium is a must for fish collectors everywhere. House your water breathing friends in an environment featuring all the trappings of the tropics! The mini-volcano regulates water temperature and provides hours of fishy fun. Let your fish know that you care by purchading them this well stocked and totally over priced aquarium. | |
| Game | Sunlit Tides Gold Edition |
| Buyability | Buy mode |
| Price in game | §2,500 |
| Object type(s) | Decorative |
| Fun | |
| Size | 1x2 |
Fun: 9
Environment: 9
Only known to have been made available through Sunlit Tides Gold Edition.
The Sims 4[]
In The Sims 4, aquariums allow Sims to own pet fish. Aquariums can store fish caught from fishing, but there is also the option of buying fish by clicking on a bowl in live mode and selecting "Purchase Fish...". Fish that can be purchased in this way are a goldfish (for §20), a guppy (for §15) and a tetra (for §25). The Gumber Fesh Bow and The Boneyard bowls were part of a Trick or Treat Challenge in 2015, and they also have unique buyable fish that are not available in other aquariums.[1]
Fish placed in small aquariums can be named, but do not need to be fed or cleaned up after. Large aquariums can store up to six fish.
The Gumber Fesh Bow[]
| The Gumber Fesh Bow | |
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| Gelatinous Treats Ltd., was provided a thousand fresh water Gummie Guppys, and asked to create a special home for these newly discovered fish. They made several requests for additional fish samples… until finally delivering this finished product. While many agree that it is a masterful creation, they can't help but question the name. | |
| Game | The Sims 4 |
| Buyability | Build mode |
| Price in game | §50 |
| Object type(s) | Decorative |
| Size | 1x1 |
This is the only bowl that allows Sims to buy Gummie Guppie fishes.
The Boneyard[]
| The Boneyard | |
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| The Boneyard is not for the faint of fin. Swim your Rainbow Trout up another stream. Don't sting your Clownfish in here. And take that Sunfish to warmer waters. Don't mess with the Boneyard, or you'll find yourself boneless. | |
| Game | The Sims 4 |
| Buyability | Build mode |
| Price in game | §50 |
| Object type(s) | Decorative |
| Size | 1x1 |
This is the only bowl that allows Sims to buy "Captain Bones" Bonefishes.
Fit4Fish Crystal Fish Bowl[]
| Fit4Fish Crystal Fish Bowl | |
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| Classic round glass fishbowl allows your piscine friends a 360-degree view of their surroundings. | |
| Game | The Sims 4 |
| Buyability | Build mode |
| Price in game | §60 |
| Object type(s) | Decorative |
| Size | 1x1 |
Swimming with the Fishes[]
| Swimming with the Fishes | |
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| If you give a Sim a fish, they have a fish. If you teach a Sim to fish, they can fill up this aquarium with all their awesome catches! Show off those beautiful fish with this elegantly appointed aquarium. Or, you know, just buy them if you don't fish. | |
| Game | The Sims 4: Spa Day |
| Buyability | Build mode |
| Price in game | §295 |
| Object type(s) | Decorative |
| Size | 1x2 |
Fun: 5
Environment: 3
Perfect Private Aquarium[]
| Perfect Private Aquarium | |
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| Presenting the Perfect Private Aquarium. Perfect for your fish, to view in the privacy of your own home. Or office. Or anywhere, really. Now with luxurious faux sand, imitation rocks, and artificial seaweed for the enjoyment of your fish! | |
| Game | The Sims 4: Spa Day |
| Buyability | Build mode |
| Price in game | §595 |
| Object type(s) | Decorative |
| Size | 1x2 |
Fun: 5
Environment: 3
Sea Plus Aquarium[]
| Sea Plus Aquarium | |
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| Move your fish into the Sea Plus Aquarium and see them thrive and grow. More swimming space and bubbles makes these fish the happiest water-dwelling creatures in captivity! | |
| Game | The Sims 4: Dine Out |
| Buyability | Build mode |
| Price in game | §850 |
| Object type(s) | Decorative |
| Size | 1x2 |
Fun: 5
Environment: 4
Harbor in a Box Aquarium[]
| Harbor in a Box Aquarium | |
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| This stylish aquarium not only holds lots of fish, but you can probably stuff some socks into those nice wooden drawers. If fish had feet they'd probably be jealous! | |
| Game | The Sims 4: Cats & Dogs |
| Buyability | Build mode |
| Price in game | §575 |
| Object type(s) | Decorative |
| Size | 1x2 |
Fun: 6
My Little Marimo Aquarium[]
| My Little Marimo Aquarium | |
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| These cute little aquatic moss balls AKA Marimos will be your new best friends! They will listen to all your problems without judgement, will never be late to a brunch date, and never steal your significant other. They only need a bit of tender loving care and clean, cool water. Now that's a low maintenance relationship. | |
| Game | The Sims 4: Snowy Escape |
| Buyability | Build mode |
| Price in game | §70 |
| Object type(s) | Decorative |
| Size | 1x1 |