Customer Reviews

Plasmaquarium: Vol. Two - Ultra Coral Reef Aquarium (Widescreen)

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Length:: 1:21 Mins

This is a video sample of all ELEVEN Coral Reef scenes on the Plasmaquarium Vol. II DVD.

I just received this a couple of days ago,and played it on my big screen.It's beautiful.You have the option of music or natural ocean sounds.The different scenes change every few minutes,so I am not worrying about burn-in...if I am supposed to be worried about it.
There are 11 different scenes to choose from,and a couple of them are really,really pretty.Well,all of them are,but two stand out for me.
This product does what it says it does,and it does it nicely. The fish are mesmerizing.

I purchased this video for my parents who recently purchased a 54" HDTV. They love the video! It's often on in the background during dinner or socials at their house. They said a landscaper who was inside talking to them, thought it was an actual aquarium. (Though in fairness to the guy, their hdtv sits on a custom cabinet tucked into a shallow custom alcove.) Great gift!

I bought this for a friend, we put in the DVD and just sat there and watched the fish swim and the music was perfect. She said it is on her TV almost all the time. It is just what she wanted without having to clean it.

I love aquariums but am not fond of the upkeep they require. This is an acceptable substitute and makes a nice background on your tv when you are entertaining. I enjoy running it during the day and seeing it when I pass through the family room. Colors are vivid and fish are fairly active so your eye is entertained. I purchased one for an adult child who longs for a real aquarium but whose travel schedule doesn't allow for that at this time. It was a fun gift that made him smile and that he now enjoys.

I purchased this after all the reviews raved about how wonderful the plasmaquarium looks, with one person actually going as far as saying that someone thought it was an actual aquarium. Let me assure you, this DVD does not even come close to reaching these levels of quality. Let me explain why:

The Bad:

Video quality is DVD quality. This was a deal breaker for me and I'm sure it will be for many others. I've been looking for a high def quality aquarium for my Samsung PN63A650 (which is a top of the line plasma at the time of writing) and I am not happy at all. Everything is not as crisp as it should be for HD.

Sound quality is also just OK. I would recommend listening to the relaxing music, as the 'natural sounds' are annoying after a while.

The Good:

Everything else. The scenes are wonderful, with a large variety of fish and pleasing aquatic plant life. There are an ample amount of scenes which change just as you start getting bored with them.

So, if you are looking for an HD quality plasmaquarium, look elsewhere as you will not be satisfied. Unfortunately, most reviews of other similar products show that there really isn't one out there so it could involve some waiting. I'm still searching.

7/22/09: I am fairly satisfied with the "Marine Aquarium" blu-ray image quality, but again it doesn't quite have the same feel as plasmaquarium.

Great DVD for a background screen. Much better than the first one. The colors are more vibrant and interesting. I use it in my clothing store and I really love it. I highly recommend it.

Bought as gift for friend and she loved it. It's on almost all the time on her large screen TV. I'm very happy with it.

I am a chauffeur that likes to stay on top of my game. Giving the extras...
clients weren't happy watching a dvd/fireplace on a hot day or watching dvd/running waterfalls after drinking too much... However... the aquarium video has all of them happy while imbibing drinks and listening to music as we cruise along!
I end up with a little extra too!

I have a Pioneer Elite Plasma TV and "Plasma Windows" has a great quality product that makes the screen come alive. I already own Plasmaquarium Vol. 1 and love it, so I purchased Vol. 2 "The Coral Reef." It's absolutely beautiful with color and crisp detail and hugely relaxing and mesmerizing to watch for hours. I feel like I have gone scuba diving (without the danger of being eaten by sharks) and am seeing the underwater world directly in front of me. My guests love watching it on the 50" screen and you can either play your own music with it or select the natural/music/or quiet modes on the DVD. Great for background visual and audio effects without the work and upkeep of a real aquarium and a great way to make your TV not look like a TV! I recommend this highly for anyone who enjoys the peace and serenity of watching beautiful fish swimming among the coral.