Im So Proud!

[SamUK]

Ok so some of you mite of seen shots of my 80G tank. well for those that hadnt it looked like this.

i used a piece of perspex as a drip tray and jus those 2 spots for lighting.

whilst this was ok and the lighting was good my plants never did so well so i decided to get a hood.


well there £80 on ebay and so i thought id try my hand at some DIY.

whaddya think???

still needs painting and its kinda weird after being able to see the whole front of the tank but i like the new lighting and it does look smarter.

 

[donna123]

hi samuk,
very nice job,looks loads better well done you .

 

[Phoenixfish]

nice, have you varnished it? becaus of the heat an mosture will warp it

 

[Jules H-T]

That's excellent, seems you've found your niche. Are you open to taking commissions?

 

[chrismr]

Well done. Looks good!

 

[Ginge]

Nice sam. how are your other tanks doing

 

[SamUK]

thanx guys


ive still got the perspex in place so there shouldnt really be in any moisture getting to it but im gonna varnish it or paint it black on monday once the weekends out the way.

 

[Ginge]

Be carfull with the paint. It cant be good to get the fumes near the tank will you leave the hood off for a bit??? Im not sure if it will be harmfull to the fish.

 

[Jules H-T]

I understand yacht varnish is the thing to use as it's totally water resistant.

 

[smurfyy_2k3]

very nice youve done and exelent

but this thread will soon be moved to the diy section

 

[SamUK]

does anyone kno how much air should be getting in there?

its quite tight to the tank except for at one end where theres a thin gap.

ill have to keep an eye on them to make sure they dont start gasping.


have to do some drill work if they do.

thanx again people!

 

[smurfyy_2k3]

im sure there will be enough air getting in but like you say just watch them for a bit and get the drill out if they start gasping

 

[SamUK]

ok thanx.


*holds on to thread ready for ride to DIY section*