aquarium ideas

[manbeast]

Originally Posted by butterfly_koi

I'm going to use the house more as a frame, I'm going to put a tank inside it

I understand the concept but what I mean is the ambient moisture from evaporation whether you have a lid or not will still be enough moisture to support the unwanted growth of mold or mildew, my apologies for not being more clear in my first response

[butterfly_koi]

Originally Posted by manbeast

I understand the concept but what I mean is the ambient moisture from evaporation whether you have a lid or not will still be enough moisture to support the unwanted growth of mold or mildew, my apologies for not being more clear in my first response

Lol its ok you don't have to apologize I started this thread so get ideas on the best ways to go about this, good or bad I accept and appreciate the criticism. Ok back to topic, hmm... I guess I could put some kind of sealant on it but what kind? A deck wood sealant would work because its waterproof but I would have to make sure I have a lid on the tank. Keep in mind I have not started this project yet kinda want to work out the kinks first.

[pixelfinger]

This Kinda the general idea ? Aquatic Fundamentals 29 Gallon Blue Dollhouse Stand at PETCO

Don't know if they have it in the store but if so might be something to look at to get an idea of how they put it together. Don't know how good at wood working you are but if you want to use the doll house as more of a housing for it (no pun intended) building the house from scratch might be the cheaper route. Correct me if i'm wrong but those doll houses from hobby lobby tend to get a bit pricey.

[butterfly_koi]

Originally Posted by pixelfinger

This Kinda the general idea ? Aquatic Fundamentals 29 Gallon Blue Dollhouse Stand at PETCO

Don't know if they have it in the store but if so might be something to look at to get an idea of how they put it together. Don't know how good at wood working you are but if you want to use the doll house as more of a housing for it (no pun intended) building the house from scratch might be the cheaper route. Correct me if i'm wrong but those doll houses from hobby lobby tend to get a bit pricey.

Petco already makes one? Argh! Guess I'll have to think of something else, I was looking for an idea that was totally original. Guess its back to the drawing board

[alLexX]

how about you build a clear plastic robot lol. i like the dollhouse idea

[JokerWx13]

make a sideways tank lol. find a way to set the gravel to the side of the tank and put plants there too and then glue the driftwood or rocks to the side as well. that would be something no ones done before...assuming it can be done tho lol

[butterfly_koi]

Originally Posted by JokerWx13

make a sideways tank lol. find a way to set the gravel to the side of the tank and put plants there too and then glue the driftwood or rocks to the side as well. that would be something no ones done before...assuming it can be done tho lol

Lol that would be kinda odd looking. it would sure make people scratch their heads.

[Maxkolbe]

Yeah, and the fish might be a tad confused. Lol

[JokerWx13]

well only bottom feeders and fish that graze towards the bottom would be the most confused xD

[butterfly_koi]

Originally Posted by JokerWx13

well only bottom feeders and fish that graze towards the bottom would be the most confused xD

I have guppies, they stick to the top of the tank most of the time

[JokerWx13]

so this could work i wanna see this happen if you're willing to try lol

[alLexX]

if my mom lets me set up another tank,im so trying this

[BlaseMrNiceguy]

How about a tank built into an old box tv so like the tv screen is the tank that would be kinda funny.

[pixelfinger]

http://m.wikihow.com/Convert-an-Old-TV-Into-a-Fish-Tank

unfortunately not 100% original
But these days an original idea are far and few between.

[alLexX]

Originally Posted by BlaseMrNiceguy

How about a tank built into an old box tv so like the tv screen is the tank that would be kinda funny.

someone hasnt read muuma.of.two's thread

[butterfly_koi]

Originally Posted by alLexX

someone hasnt read muuma.of.two's thread

I have! its an awesome project she's doing thought about doing one myself just don't know where I would fit another TV at in my house

[Regz8000]

I'm about to start a tv aquarium build after seeing mumma of twos one I decided I would try.dads mates got a couple of old tvs when I get one I will start a thread

[JokerWx13]

if you have a desk in a corner, build a corner aquarium?