gBOYsc2 Posted December 31, 2010 Report Share Posted December 31, 2010 A couple of months ago I was taking out the trash and I found this little old Macintosh Classic sitting by the dumpster. This was actually the first computer I had ever used as we had these in elementary school probably right around the time they came out. Instantly the idea to use it for a nano aquarium came to mind. So I brought it in, gutted it for the better part and cleaned it up a bit and this is what I have. I think either making my own little tank or getting one custom made should be really easy. There is even an area for the tank to sit on in there if I don't completely gut it. My biggest problem will be making this thing openable from the top as it only opens from the front. On top of it all I am not much of a DIY'er but this thing was a special gift from the aqua gods that said I just have to do it! I am considering maybe trying to install a sliding drawer system but I don't know if that will be easy or practical. My only other option would be to somehow nicely remove the top area without butchering it and making it so it can come on and off with ease. Another problem I see is the handle area on the top is depressed into the unit and I would like to somehow raise that up to a flat surface. I have no idea how to do this because I have never done anything like but IT WILL BE DONE! lol. Anyone have any advice or ideas for this? If I cannot do this it will also pose a problem with the lighting. There won't be much room. If I can pull this off I should be able to use roughly the same amount of lighting from 2 of the lights for the Dymax unit. It will be roughly an 8-9 inch cube. Not sure exactly how much room I will have to work with. I am thinking of using LED's to light it and building an all in one tank unit back wall filtration thingy(i have no idea what these are called) similar to what is in the Dymax IQ3 or the Fluval Spec. I think this will be the easiest and most space efficient. I am also thinking I will have to paint it black so it doesn't look like a computer from the stone ages. Won't look very nice next to my Samsung monitor. Anyways I just wanted to share that with you all as I am extremely excited about this project and I think it would be the perfect replacement or addition to my current desktop. I would love to hear comments and suggestions on how I can pull this off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
werner Posted December 31, 2010 Report Share Posted December 31, 2010 Here are some good instructions, and more ideas and links for MacQuariums. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayba Posted December 31, 2010 Report Share Posted December 31, 2010 Just a thought instead of paint, use vinyl dye to paint it. It works great with plastic and vinyl, just scrub it really well with soap and water before applying it. Crappy tire sells it. It sprays on like spray paint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gBOYsc2 Posted December 31, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2010 Thanks for the links Werner! That setup is amazing and much more advanced then what I had in my mind LOL. I never would have guessed there were plans already made for this. I think this will make my project much easier. Jayba I would have never known. Does the vinyl dye give a nicer finish then the paint? I was scared that the paint would look painted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heff Posted January 12, 2011 Report Share Posted January 12, 2011 I'm just looking forward to seeing the finished product! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BettaVishVish Posted January 12, 2011 Report Share Posted January 12, 2011 I'm just looking forward to seeing the finished product! me too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLake Posted January 13, 2011 Report Share Posted January 13, 2011 me three! hurry this up haqhah jk looking forward to the finish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesbarr Posted January 25, 2011 Report Share Posted January 25, 2011 thats sweet. I have a little 5 gallon that I set up for beside my monitor too. love it. so nice to look at when i have a couple minutes in my day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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