Sometimes other areas are also patched with dark sealant, especially near the fins where the gill slits used to be or will have small holes. When the lamp is lit, the patched area is visible as an erratic black line along the top of the fish. All internal parts of this fish have been removed through a slit at the top of the fish that was then patched up with translucent wire and dark colored sealant to match the dark spots on the fish.
More types of puffer and puffer lamps available here:įor such a delicate looking things, puffer fish are actually fairly strong and stiff and the spines can poke you but good so be careful when unpacking. These lighted puffer fish nightlights have become popular items at tiki bars and as nautical themed decorations. Comes with a length of fishing line attached for hanging. The light assembly is clipped into the top of the fish and can be easily removed by pinching the clips, in case of need of bulb change. The light has a 6 foot silver cord with inline rotary on/off switch and takes easy to find standard nightlight candelabra bulbs.
#Puffer fish lamp skin
There are no perfect fish, each one is unique, but all are sturdy and solid.Ī hole has been drilled out of the hard skin at the top and a pendant lamp light fixture inserted directly inside the animal. Each fish has the same basic look but varies slightly in the shape it has been dried and may have holes in areas, especially by the gill slits and under the tail, sometimes other places. These taxidermied fish are about 7 to 10 inches long and 6 inches wide and have been puffed out, dried, and clear protective coating applied. Translucent gossamer fins stick out to the side like ears.
This thing is a pretty crazy looking! Some of the spines are over an inch long and its skin is covered with dark brown blotches which are its natural coloring. One real preserved Taxidermy Dried Large Puffer Blowfish Porcupine Fish Lighting Animal Specimen Pendant Light Lamp.
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