AquaBox Makeover Kit
AquaboxBefore&After.jpg - width=1392 height=900
AquaBoxMakeoverKit1.jpg - width=1516 height=862
MixedGravel&Plants.jpg - width=1401 height=920
Overlay_MasterMesh&Empty.jpg - width=1461 height=900
HollowRockSculpture_All.jpg - width=1646 height=887
ConsoleRecolors.jpg - width=1411 height=1000
Aquabox&OverlaysLitAtNight.jpg - width=1461 height=900
AquaBoxRecolor-Dark.jpg - width=1385 height=900
AquaBoxRecolor-Light.jpg - width=1385 height=900
CombinedWithOriginalAquaBox.jpg - width=1441 height=900
AquaBoxMakeoverKit_.jpg - width=1442 height=900
Aquabox&Overlays_2.jpg - width=1446 height=900
Console_Wood.png - width=1461 height=900
I thought it would be nice to have a few placement slots under the fish tank, so.. I ended up with four new objects

Now you can customize the heck out of your base game aquarium,
or just add more light and plants to the dear old thing.
Makeover kit includes:
Three "empty" recolors of AquaBox Five-Gallon Aquarium - invisible shelves and decor, glass sides or no glass.
AquaBox Overlay - Plants & Lamp - 299 S - master mesh containing four plant colors and two background options - black and transparent,
AquaBox Empty Overlay - 298 S (just lamp, needs master),
Buy mode/Decorative/Miscellaneous, next to AquaBox fish tank.
- Use "moveObjects on" cheat to place these over the aquarium
- To switch the light on/off, click on water surface
- Fish tank options can be accessed by clicking front glass (or plastic bits - when viewed from the back).
AquaBox Console- 300 S - found in Buy Mode/Surfaces/End Tables
Fits right under the fish tank, has three placement slots on lower shelf and one on top.
Metal frame pulls texures from "Bovinia Fridge".
Hollow Rock Sculpture - 69 S - Buy Mode/Decorative/Sculptures
New "cave" for the fish

Known issues:
Sometimes after Sims leave the lot and return, AquaBox interior (with Overlay) becomes noticeably darker.
It goes back to normal after the lot is reloaded again, or when you grab and move the fish tank.
It could be related to lighting glitches that came with later expansions.


GUID used:
0xF0F56D9A, 0xC2D39034, 0xB75FA430, 0xC718529EF
There's a very slight chance somebody generated the same GUID (mesh object's unique ID) for The Sims 2 creation at some point.
If you put two custom objects with the same GUID in the game files, only one of them works.
As always, remember to check if new objects you put in your folders show up in the game.
Custom content in the screenshots:
Dahlen books
Chevron carpet
Flower vase by me
Polygon Counts:
Overlay Lamp & Plants: 1223 poly
Overlay Empty: 146 poly
Console Table: 806 poly
Hollow Rock Sculpture: 592 poly
Additional Credits: SimPE Compressorizer
Blender
This is a new mesh, and means that it's a brand new self contained object that usually does not require a specific Pack (although this is possible depending on the type). It may have Recolours hosted on MTS - check below for more information.
AquaBoxMakeoverKit.rar
Download
Uploaded: 6th Feb 2020, 985.6 KB.
7,129 downloads.
|
||||||||
For a detailed look at individual files, see the Information tab. |
Install Instructions
1. Download: Click the download link to save the .rar or .zip file(s) to your computer.
2. Extract the zip, rar, or 7z file.
3. Place in Downloads Folder: Cut and paste the .package file(s) into your Downloads folder:
- Origin (Ultimate Collection): Users\(Current User Account)\Documents\EA Games\The Sims™ 2 Ultimate Collection\Downloads\
- Non-Origin, Windows Vista/7/8/10: Users\(Current User Account)\Documents\EA Games\The Sims 2\Downloads\
- Non-Origin, Windows XP: Documents and Settings\(Current User Account)\My Documents\EA Games\The Sims 2\Downloads\
- Mac: Users\(Current User Account)\Documents\EA Games\The Sims 2\Downloads
- Mac x64: /Library/Containers/com.aspyr.sims2.appstore/Data/Library/Application Support/Aspyr/The Sims 2/Downloads
- For a full, complete guide to downloading complete with pictures and more information, see: Game Help: Downloading for Fracking Idiots.
- Custom content not showing up in the game? See: Game Help: Getting Custom Content to Show Up.
- If you don't have a Downloads folder, just make one. See instructions at: Game Help: No Downloads Folder.
Loading comments, please wait...
Uploaded: 6th Feb 2020 at 12:34 PM
Updated: 16th Jun 2020 at 9:40 AM
-
by Little_Tx_Mama 2nd Dec 2005 at 5:36am
-
by HugeLunatic 9th Oct 2012 at 8:19pm
-
by PineappleForest updated 1st Nov 2021 at 2:01pm
9 11.5k 62
-
AquaBox "60 Gallons of Awesome" Aquarium Recolours
by Michelle 27th Nov 2024 at 8:54pm
+1 packs
Apartment Life
-
by PineappleForest updated 25th Mar 2022 at 8:40pm
Victoria Water Lily Plant Set (new meshes) & bonus more...
25 17.4k 87
-
by PineappleForest updated 16th Nov 2019 at 2:09pm
A collection of 30 new objects, mostly decorative items & plants. more...
24 27k 160
-
by PineappleForest 26th Nov 2020 at 10:04pm
Recolors of 4t2 shirt top for adult male, plus repositoried recolors for teens & elders more...
-
by PineappleForest 10th May 2019 at 12:41pm
Separate skirts & crop-tops for AF in 16 colors/patterns. Optional default replacement of Base Game T-shirt mesh. more...
-
by PineappleForest 29th Mar 2019 at 11:42pm
5 recolors of Vanity from Teen Style Stuff pack - includes 12 seat recolors more...
+1 packs
Teen Style
-
by PineappleForest updated 1st Nov 2021 at 2:01pm
Default replacement textures for the Aquabox 5Gallon Aquarium fish and algae more...
9 11.5k 63
-
by PineappleForest updated 23rd Sep 2021 at 8:31am
A small hut, seasons-enabled piece of hood deco. more...
-
by PineappleForest 9th Jul 2021 at 3:10pm
Hello, here are my recolours/retextures for Luxiaire Loveseat (base game) - 49 fabric recolours and 14 frame recolours, split into a more...
10 8k 55
-
by PineappleForest updated 31st May 2020 at 10:56am
Antique Pool Table (new mesh) plus recolors more...
+1 packs
Apartment Life
-
by PineappleForest 20th Sep 2020 at 5:31pm
Lotus water plant - separate flowers and leaves, plus recolors more...
10 14.1k 73
About Me
* My Ko-fi
* If you get ERROR messages while unpacking .7z, .zip or .rar archives UPDATE YOUR 7-Zip or WinRAR . If you use other software, make sure it's not outdated!
* I don't take commissions
* I don't play The Sims 4 so I don't have any interest/experience in making convertions. If you'd like to convert my stuff, go ahead, just let me know if you share it anywhere (but no paysites! And no TSR).
If you get errors when trying to download my files please let me know!