MetaTank Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 A Uh yeah...it's a thing apparently... Found myself in Petsmart the other day after reading about the contest, and this happened. Current FTS 5/20/19 Current Equipment List: -Subject to change(especially the cheap heater) any time before April whatever-the-cutoff-date is 1x 2.5g Tetra Janky tank 1x AC50 I had laying around. I ordered an AC30, and the next day found my old AC50...oops? 1x 50w Tetra compact preset heater 1x 7.5w Hydor compact heater 2x 40mm PC cooling fans 1x 80mm PC cooling fan 1x Inkbird Temperature controller 1x Asta20 LED... marine version 3x Blue LED 0.5w dusk/dawn 1x Blue LED strip moonlight 3x USB LED strips refugium lights 4x Timer cheapo home depot 7 Quote Link to comment
MetaTank Posted March 25, 2019 Author Share Posted March 25, 2019 Was at the 99 Cent Only store the other day, found a couple things. An aquarium cling for the back of the tank that is waaaay too big, I cut off a section of just plain gradient blue. Then, inspiration struck in all of it's Janky glory, and I decided I may want to fashion an overflow out of the clear plastic that the Aquarium Cling came inside of... So I cut it up, and in true Janky fashion, I superglued a bottom to it since I haven't bought any new silicone in 4+years And I forgot to make sure it would fit, which it does quite well! Now I just need to play around with flow and cut some slits/teeth into it. and drill a couple holes in the base to prevent the pump from running dry. Then just messing around with it to get it to skim properly, but I can wait for all that. Maybe a magnet to get it positioned better... If anything, I have more of the plastic that the cling came in, so I can always make another one or two of these boxes when I get silicone , and play with multiple different flows/styles 10 Quote Link to comment
MetaTank Posted March 26, 2019 Author Share Posted March 26, 2019 So I dug up on old piece of acrylic to see if I could make a lid And then I got out my fancy scoring tool and straight edge... And it actually went like I was hoping...lol Next I just have to make a cut out in it for where the AC 50 is gonna go, and put a handle on it! I couldn't really get it off the tank once I popped it on there...It sits perfectly within the recessed area made for...well... lids With a lid on the tank, and a lid on the filter, we shall see how much evaporation I experience, but I can always cut out a notch for the ATO as well 5 Quote Link to comment
A Little Blue Posted March 26, 2019 Share Posted March 26, 2019 If I could make a very small suggestion...... Please wipe blood off the machete😉 3 Quote Link to comment
MetaTank Posted March 26, 2019 Author Share Posted March 26, 2019 1 minute ago, A Little Blue said: If I could make a very small suggestion...... Please wipe blood off the machete😉 But...but...that's what gives it it's power! 2 4 Quote Link to comment
righttirefire Posted March 26, 2019 Share Posted March 26, 2019 @kimberbee here you go! 1 Quote Link to comment
kimberbee Posted March 26, 2019 Share Posted March 26, 2019 7 minutes ago, righttirefire said: @kimberbee here you go! Why am I here looking at a bloody machete? 2 Quote Link to comment
MetaTank Posted March 26, 2019 Author Share Posted March 26, 2019 8 minutes ago, righttirefire said: @kimberbee here you go! 1 minute ago, kimberbee said: Why am I here looking at a bloody machete? I have no idea, I'm more confused than you...and it's rust, lol, not blood 5 Quote Link to comment
kimberbee Posted March 26, 2019 Share Posted March 26, 2019 Just now, MetaTank said: I have no idea, I'm more confused than you...and it's rust, lol, not blood When was your last tetanus shot?? 1 4 Quote Link to comment
MetaTank Posted March 26, 2019 Author Share Posted March 26, 2019 Just now, kimberbee said: When was your last tetanus shot?? My last tetanus what? Why is my jaw locking up?? 2 1 Quote Link to comment
FISHnChix Posted March 26, 2019 Share Posted March 26, 2019 Well I see this thread is off to a funky start. Now I feel inclined to follow along.. 🤣.. 1 Quote Link to comment
MetaTank Posted March 26, 2019 Author Share Posted March 26, 2019 Just now, FISHnChix said: Well I see this thread is off to a funky start. Now I feel inclined to follow along.. 🤣.. Funky.... Janky... It's all the same. The more the merrier. Free punch and pie on the table in the corner. 1 Quote Link to comment
This guy is extra salty Posted March 26, 2019 Share Posted March 26, 2019 Interesting 🤔 Quote Link to comment
MetaTank Posted March 26, 2019 Author Share Posted March 26, 2019 5 minutes ago, This guy is extra salty said: Interesting 🤔 What, you don't like punch and pie? Quote Link to comment
This guy is extra salty Posted March 26, 2019 Share Posted March 26, 2019 😐 can i have some on my terlitt? Quote Link to comment
MetaTank Posted March 26, 2019 Author Share Posted March 26, 2019 1 hour ago, This guy is extra salty said: 😐 can i have some on my terlitt? Sir, it's your toilet, you can do whatever you like with it. 1 Quote Link to comment
Clown79 Posted March 27, 2019 Share Posted March 27, 2019 Very cool diy's. Did you cut the acrylic with just a knife? 1 Quote Link to comment
MetaTank Posted March 27, 2019 Author Share Posted March 27, 2019 17 minutes ago, Clown79 said: Very cool diy's. Did you cut the acrylic with just a knife? Yeah, I scored it with the knife, using the back of the machete for a straight edge, and then once I got about half way through, I just bent it on the line and it breaks clean Now, to cut out the "window" for the HOB, I'll probably use a dremel rotary tool. Just harder to get clean lines using the dremel 1 Quote Link to comment
This guy is extra salty Posted March 27, 2019 Share Posted March 27, 2019 A reciprocating saw will work make sure you use a wood drill bit for the dremel Quote Link to comment
MetaTank Posted March 27, 2019 Author Share Posted March 27, 2019 3 minutes ago, This guy is extra salty said: A reciprocating saw will work make sure you use a wood drill bit for the dremel I was thinking of using the little mini grinding wheel...lol. Not a drill saw attachment, this is for the hand held dremel, so it has little flat saw blades that basically "sand" through the material Quote Link to comment
This guy is extra salty Posted March 27, 2019 Share Posted March 27, 2019 Hmm 🤔 that might work but you’re going to melt the acrylic before cutting it saws and drill bits “chip” away the acrylic Quote Link to comment
MetaTank Posted March 27, 2019 Author Share Posted March 27, 2019 2 minutes ago, This guy is extra salty said: Hmm 🤔 that might work but you’re going to melt the acrylic before cutting it saws and drill bits “chip” away the acrylic Yup, was gonna tape up the acrylic to avoid possible "melt-splatter" when I cut it. It's pretty thin, so it shouldn't be too much of an issue Quote Link to comment
This guy is extra salty Posted March 27, 2019 Share Posted March 27, 2019 You’ll do great 👍 if you mess up it will just add to the look of the tank 1 Quote Link to comment
MetaTank Posted March 27, 2019 Author Share Posted March 27, 2019 Just now, This guy is extra salty said: You’ll do great 👍 if you mess up it will just add to the look of the tank LOL if I mess it up, I have enough acrylic left to make another lid or two...haha 1 Quote Link to comment
This guy is extra salty Posted March 27, 2019 Share Posted March 27, 2019 Make sure you use the drop as a handle for your lid don’t want to waste good acrylic 1 Quote Link to comment
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