Natural (litter) tank

[hippy guy]

Hey guys. Nature has been trashed, Boone can deny litter is everywhere. I want to capture that in my new 20 long. How would I go about sterilizing something like a beer bottle. What's the risk here. every water change pour it out to kill deadspots... .. Dark or clear bottles.

Thanks guys


10gal hitech/5gal lowtech

 

[Delapool]

I think a dark bottle would "look" better IMO. I know when brewing that clear bottles were preferred so you could see anything wrong / growth on the glass.

 

[hippy guy]

Should I be worried about a pleco going in, and getting hurt because the water doesn't exchange In the bottle...


10gal hitech/5gal lowtech

 

[Delapool]

Should I be worried about a pleco going in, and getting hurt because the water doesn't exchange In the bottle...


10gal hitech/5gal lowtech

IMO I'd rinse it out each water change to get rid of any poop. I suspect if he doesn't like conditions, he won't go in there but can't say for sure. Could be a risk, what about a jam bottle or an old bottle with wider mouth perhaps?

 

[hippy guy]

IMO I'd rinse it out each water change to get rid of any poop. I suspect if he doesn't like conditions, he won't go in there but can't say for sure. Could be a risk, what about a jam bottle or an old bottle with wider mouth perhaps?

I like the jam bottle. Is there anyway I could coat the label to waterproof it?





10gal hitech/5gal lowtech

 

[Delapool]

I'm honestly not sure if anyone else may know? I have used clear silicon glue on bricks ages ago but could well have been just lucky.

 

[Stachie]

I'm thinking some type of clear epoxy might be the go. You would need to check the product to make sure it's safe for aquarium use

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[hippy guy]

I know i don't wana use aquarium silicone. Seen some threads here and there on krylon brand spray paint being ok underwater. The only part that really needs the coat is the label area really. Don't wana out something bad in the tank though, I like my ecosystem haha


10gal hitech/5gal lowtech

 

[steviebetta]

Why not find an old coke bottle that has the coke logo designed into the glass. I have seen several of these types.

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[hippy guy]

Why not find an old coke bottle that has the coke logo designed into the glass. I have seen several of these types.

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that's actually a great idea.... Good thinking








10gal hitech/5gal lowtech

 

[IShallNtEatFish]

Have you thought about somehow "capping" the bottle so nothing could get in? And the make it sink fill it with sand or something? Other than that sounds awesome!

 

[Batgirl]

You fill the bottle with sand or gravel so no fish go in there, if you don't card about the label being on there you could scrap it off with a razor blade.

 

[IShallNtEatFish]

Or just a thought, if you wanted to make it a functional decoration use a drill but made for glass and drill some holes large enough for the fish to fit in and make it a tunnel/cave

 

[hippy guy]

Could I smash them in halfish and sand them flat with a dremmel sander or something? That would be a more permanent ornament, as long as I can not slice my fish...


20long hitech/10gal shrimptech

 

[Delapool]

I think there are glass cutters that will take off a bottle top before sanding?

 

[steviebetta]

http://m.wikihow.com/Cut-a-Glass-Bottle

Ways to cut your bottles

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[hippy guy]

Yesssss. I'm going to round up various bottles, and will see what I can come up with. I'll keep you guys posted


20long hitech/10gal shrimptech

 

[IShallNtEatFish]

I don't know how you feel about bubblers or if that would be against the style you are going for but it would be cool if you but a bubble stone under the top half of the bottle the bubbles would come out of the top and would look cool.

 

[Mebbid]

There are beer bottles with labels that are glazed onto the glass. I cut these to make drinking cups out of. You could easily use those and like was said just fill them with sand or gravel to keep the fish out.

Other stuff to use:
Plastic rings from a 6 pack - Iconic picture of littering
Broken and sanded down plate
Water bottle
Rubber duck - What can 28,000 rubber duckies lost at sea teach us about our oceans? | MNN - Mother Nature Network

There's tons of things you can use, you just have to get creative with the clear coating.

 

[hippy guy]

I don't know how you feel about bubblers or if that would be against the style you are going for but it would be cool if you but a bubble stone under the top half of the bottle the bubbles would come out of the top and would look cool.

I don't want offset my co2, but that's a really cool idea





20long hitech/10gal shrimptech