dunl Posted January 1, 2005 Report Share Posted January 1, 2005 Piece of light diffuser, cut to size Measure piece of metal coat hanger to fit lengthwise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunl Posted January 1, 2005 Report Share Posted January 1, 2005 Make bend in middle for hanger: Measure 2 pieces of metal coat hanger to fit widthwise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunl Posted January 1, 2005 Report Share Posted January 1, 2005 Make bends to fit over lengthwise piece: Glue handle piece: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunl Posted January 1, 2005 Report Share Posted January 1, 2005 Glue cross pieces: Finished!! You can then cut holes in for heaters, airlines, filter output, etc.... Dunl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rainmaker69 Posted January 11, 2005 Report Share Posted January 11, 2005 Check out your local used building supplier or, in season, yard sales to find an old storm window of suitable size, $5-20. Cut the glass to the proper dimensions of your tank, being an eighth of an inch shy on the width. Cut the glass in half and silicone a strip of tire tube (well washed, inside up) along the cut to act as a hinge. Silicone a marble or seashell onto the front piece to use for a handle. For lights, use a piece of raingutter with 2 endcaps for the housing, paint the inside white, and mount a vho or pc flourescent light and ballast. Not counting lights, you should be able to set up both for under $40 and a couple hours labor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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