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    New breed of "fish" in London Aquarium

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    Biologically inspired by the common carp, the world's first autonomous robotic fish are the latest attraction at the London Aquarium.
    http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/4313266.stm

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    Would be nice to see a video of it swimming.
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    Interesting read...

    Wonder if we can have one in our tanks ...programmed to eat up all BBA. Well, it is a nice development nonetheless. Thanks for sharing.
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    shucks! it looks like one of those "painted" tinfoil barbs
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    Interesting robot stuff but I think this female "android" story would interest Uncle Choy alot.

    http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/4714135.stm
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    Quote Originally Posted by wynx
    Interesting read...

    Wonder if we can have one in our tanks ...programmed to eat up all BBA. Well, it is a nice development nonetheless. Thanks for sharing.
    Eat? If it's robotic, why not arm it with a laser and program it to surgically zap all the algae, worms, and other stuff we don't like in our tanks. Can program it to pee fertilisers on a regular basis to.
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    hey, it should use the body as a mechanical, chemical and bio filter. it goes around zapping algae, sucking up shit and dead stuff, wilting leaves, etc etc. maybe Eheim will come up with such a "immersed filter"
    why I don't do garden hybrids and aquarium strains: natural species is a history of Nature, while hybrids are just the whims of Man.
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    hmm....To be honest, the Japanese already introduced robotic carps last year (or was it the year before). Much better looking in my opinion. But the price tag was ridiculous!! Something above S$10,000 if I recall correctly.

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