Yea or nay?

[thegrandpoohbah]

So I had a cool idea for a tank today. You know those really old TVs from the 50's that have a huge wooden cabinet? I was thinking about finding one of them, gutting it out, reinforcing it and getting a tank custom made to fit inside. I could hinge the top to mount lighting underneath. A nice planted tank would look so cool as the centerpiece of the room. Who needs TV anyways right? So what do you think?

[blainep]

I remember those huge old TVs, were you planning to put the tank just in the screen area or gut the entire front for the tank ?

[CACAdmin]

What a fantastic idea!:thumbup: Why watch TV when you can watch fish. I think of all my fish tanks as 'Live Art'... ever changing... lol.

I may be wrong but I doubt you'd have much reinforcing to do... those stands were solidly built. Only potential problem you might have to find a way to deal with is condensation inside the box... waterproof it well and I think it should be ok.

[Carlos the Aquanut]

I have seen a few of these already. They look very cool and become an instant conversation piece in your house. My vote is a very big two thumbs up Yay.

[Melody]

Yippers, Google it, there are some cool ones out there. That was back when wood was wood, so there shouldn't be a prob there - they weigh a TON. They are space hogs though. Sure would be a conversation piece though, I'll give you that. You'd have to name all of the fish after movie stars! Maybe stars from the era even. :cool:

[thegrandpoohbah]

I remember those huge old TVs, were you planning to put the tank just in the screen area or gut the entire front for the tank ?

Just the screen area.

You'd have to name all of the fish after movie stars! Maybe stars from the era even. :cool:

I would name them all after characters from Casablanca. I would of course make one exception and name one Melody! :laugh:

[Melody]

Try Gone with the Wind....

Frankly, my dear....

:laugh:

I think I will be offended if you kill off such a respectable fishie as one named Melody. :( You will have to keep replacing her without telling me and I shall believe that it is a 30 year old Swordtail because it suits me to do so.:D

Make her a wild-type, then I can live vicariously through her. ;)

[KnaveTO]

I think that would be absolutely cool! I remember a thread on www.aquaticcentral.com (http://www.aquaticcentral.com) on making a tank out of wood. I will look it up and post a link to it later on.

[PPulcher]

Have a look at this one from Eric Olson at The Krib: http://www.thekrib.com/Plants/People/Olson/fishtv.html

[thegrandpoohbah]

Have a look at this one from Eric Olson at The Krib: http://www.thekrib.com/Plants/People/Olson/fishtv.html
Yup, that's what I want to do. I'd even wire the lights to the original switch. Thanks for the link.

[KnaveTO]

here is that thread from www.aquatiacentral.com (http://www.aquatiacentral.com) about a 185gal plywood tank build

[Canadian]

here is that thread from www.aquatiacentral.com (http://www.aquatiacentral.com) about a 185gal plywood tank build

you mean www.aquaticcentral.com (http://www.canadianaquariumconnection.com/forum/www.aquaticcentral.com) ?

[KnaveTO]

hmmm... I thoght I had that link right... ah well here is the correct one http://www.aquariacentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=110933

[grumpystiltskin]

That is a great thread, brings back memories of when i built my two tanks, 120g and 240g. I wish i had taken more pics. I remember filling my 240g outside on the grass, I had to make sure everything was level, so as not to add any pressure.
Then watching the water rise up the glass, almost holding my breath lol, about 3/4 of the way up it made a few creaks and groans, so i grabbed my 1yr old son at the time and moved him well away:err: , but it never fell apart, just made some settling in noises, Id reccomend if your handy to make a tank, its a lot cheaper than buying one that size, and its very satisfying to know yo built it yourself,
thanks for posting that Ross

[CACAdmin]

I'm always impressed by people who build their own tanks. :thumbup: I'd be afraid that I'd come home to a flood one day. :Eek: I couldn't deal with the worry that it might actually happen.:wideeyed: I suppose if I had a basement in which to put the tank, I'd likely be braver about taking on the challenge.

[grumpystiltskin]

LOL it can be a bit of a worry, but when you use a lot of strong glue,and 3" screws, 100,s of them ,you feel mildy secure:wideeyed: , and even more secure when its been up and running for 2yrs. I might add im touching wood as i type this:laugh:

[CACAdmin]

I might add im touching wood as i type this:laugh:
:laugh:
:err: I guess my next worry would be that I might have to deal with some pretty irate neighbours from down below (all 6 suites under mine). :wideeyed:

[PPulcher]

:laugh:
:err: I guess my next worry would be that I might have to deal with some pretty irate neighbours from down below (all 6 suites under mine). :wideeyed:

That's what insurance is for!

[CACAdmin]

:laugh: Oh, I have insurance, but the only escape from the irate mob who would be a little more than:POed:banging at my apartment door, is off the balcony (& it's 7 floors to the pavement below :Eek: ). :nah: , I think I'll forego to 'build-it-yourself' tank for now.

[Namor]

-hope ya go for it. (would so remind me of my 1st fave. tv show "The Waterville Gang"):laugh: