Re: PokeSephiroth's Fireplace 36 Gallon Bow Front Tank (Finished Project)

**PokeSephiroth** 2013-03-17, 11:39

When money starts to flow in. lol Smile

pbmax 2013-03-17, 13:11

Fair enough. Smile

I hope the tank thrives for you!

**PokeSephiroth** 2013-03-17, 16:01

Thanks! I'll keep ya posted! Smile

If anything, once the 20 gallon long Walstad tank establishes, and plant growth becomes thicker, I might just transfer the CPDs into that... =D

Lamental Jester 2013-03-17, 17:00

PokeSephiroth wrote:Thanks! I'll keep ya posted! If anything, once the 20 gallon long Walstad tank establishes, and plant growth becomes thicker, I might just transfer the CPDs into that... =D

Everyone I know is doing a Walstad now... gee I wonder why, tee hee Wink

**PokeSephiroth** 2013-03-17, 17:06

ALL BECAUSE OF YOOOOOOOOU...... You make it look easy!! EZ!!! Very Happy

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Lamental Jester 2013-03-17, 17:12

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pbmax 2013-03-17, 17:46

Blah. I had a walstad when y'all were still in diapers. Where's my PBR...

**PokeSephiroth** 2013-03-17, 17:59

pbmax, hahahaha, we were still in fishkeeping 101 at the time. =P

Lamental Jester 2013-03-17, 18:17

pbmax wrote:Blah. I had a walstad when y'all were still in diapers. Where's my PBR...

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Lamental Jester 2013-03-17, 18:22

pbmax wrote:Where's my PBR...

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**PokeSephiroth** 2013-03-17, 18:24

TROLOLOLOL!!!
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pbmax 2013-03-17, 18:29

Nice, cept he's got way more hair than I do. Suspect

**PokeSephiroth** 2013-03-23, 22:00

Some of you must be wondering how the heck I clean the tank, water changes and the like... well, here's how! Smile

Salzabar 2013-03-23, 23:30

Just make sure the drain hose aims away from the house to keep that water from pooling at your foundation.

Guest 2013-03-23, 23:34

. o O Now ur just showing off!

I love DYI ingenuity!

**PokeSephiroth** 2013-03-24, 01:17

Salzabar, good point! I originally have it set to just go out on the grass, but I mowed the lawn not too long ago so I moved it away from the grass, and forgot to move it back. Thanks though!

theChad, DIY rocks! Very Happy

Still thinking of other stuffs to do for the tank! Smile

jrmakawoody 2013-03-25, 22:25

Freakin COOOL!!!

FrontosaDude 2013-03-26, 11:58

That is one awesome place for a tank it fits perfectly!! You should totally paint the trim and front of the light a dark red color with white lines to match the brick! Very Happy

FrontosaDude 2013-03-26, 12:07

hahah no way I just watched the video of how you drain the tank that's too cool!!...oh and the wood trim looks good, I didn't realize that I had only viewed the first page, only saw the tank in its early stages before realizing there were 5 more pages on this thread lol! It turned out looking great!

**PokeSephiroth** 2013-03-26, 23:13

FrontosaDude, ahhahahahaha I was about to say... "but... you can't even see the light fixture..." LOL!!! Luckily you saw the other pages hahaha, thanks!! Very Happy

jrmakawoody, thank yas! Very Happy

**PokeSephiroth** 2013-04-01, 23:40

Post Update!
Alright, I had these pussy willow thingers that "light up" with a timer on them, they still use batteries, so I'll have to tinker around with that and see if I can just convert them into a plug-in type deal.

But yes, they definitely do add to the overall appearance to the aquarium w/o being too distracting. They look even better at night Very Happy

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Guest 2013-04-01, 23:55

Me likey! Now 1 more thing possibly... Relocate the lid handle to the other side of the wood for a crisp clean look.

Looks great! Your hard work has definitely paid off, and then some. If it wasn't brand new I totally would talk my better half into letting me rip out my gas insert and placing a cube 50 or something in my fire place...

**PokeSephiroth** 2013-04-02, 00:09

theChad, thanks!! As for the handle, I would if I could. But if the handle is too far back (to fit behind the wooden frame), I wouldn't be able to lift the glass panel, because the handle would be resting too close to the hindge... believe me, I've thought about it, through and through. LOL.

I'd definitely would be hesitant as well if I were in your shoes. Perhaps there's another interesting project you could work on, around the house, where you can convert something into an aquarium! Smile

Guest 2013-04-02, 00:41

PokeSephiroth wrote:theChad, thanks!! As for the handle, I would if I could. But if the handle is too far back (to fit behind the wooden frame), I wouldn't be able to lift the glass panel, because the handle would be resting too close to the hindge... believe me, I've thought about it, through and through. LOL.

I'd definitely would be hesitant as well if I were in your shoes. Perhaps there's another interesting project you could work on, around the house, where you can convert something into an aquarium!

Perhaps in a couple years....

We just built and moved into our 1st home last August. My wife literally EXPLODED when she found out I DRILLED a hole in the wall for the drain for my auto water change/drip system. So, I think I'll just wait for any extensive projects...

I think this is the best DYI integrated set up I've ever seen.

**PokeSephiroth** 2013-04-02, 01:26

theChad, yiiiiiiiikes!!! That's .... hoooo boy, you've got lots of brownie points to earn back, mister! Hahahaha!!!

Thank you! I really couldn't have done it without the help of all of you, and for my wonderful and supporting boyfriend, who helped me with all the hardware stuffs. =P

jrmakawoody 2013-04-02, 01:26

Must....resist....converting things....into...fish....tanks...

**PokeSephiroth** 2013-04-02, 01:40

jrmakawoody................................... desk lamp? PRESTO! Desk Lamp Aquarium! Very Happy

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Microwave?? . . . . AQUARIUMIZE IT!!![You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]

Toilet??? . . . . YOU KNOW THE DRILL!!! Very Happy

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Trolololololol!!! Very Happy

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Guest 2013-04-02, 07:45

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Nice! This would make a good home for a school of micro fish! A Beta, or perhaps Killi fish. Going to look into this!

pbmax 2013-04-02, 09:42

While we're on the topic, they should be selling those betta vases with shrimp in them instead at the mall kiosks like they used to. Admittedly I haven't seen any of these in years (possibly because I rarely go to malls), but shrimp would do a lot better in one of those setups than fish would. cyclops

nick_76 2013-04-02, 14:30

theChad wrote:Perhaps in a couple years....

We just built and moved into our 1st home last August. My wife literally EXPLODED when she found out I DRILLED a hole in the wall for the drain for my auto water change/drip system. So, I think I'll just wait for any extensive projects...

I think this is the best DYI integrated set up I've ever seen.

doesnt she know...the whole purpose of owning your own home is so you can knock holes in the walls to accomodate your hobbies without having some 'splainin to do to the landlord?

/cue the scene in step brothers where they convert the beds to bunk beds.....so much room for activities now! >crash!!

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