Dez' Tank Journal

[Delphinus]

Heh .. neat.

Question though. Why not consider moving the switch?

[Dez]

Originally Posted by Delphinus

Heh .. neat.

Question though. Why not consider moving the switch?

Simple answer - I'm lazy.

Also, we don't use our fireplace much at all. It is REALLY EASY to switch it on and off now. If we moved it, it would involve fishing wire......probably down to the basement and back up another wall.....not my cup of tea. Also switches are not that esthetically pleasing to look at , so this is a perfect solution I think - cover it .

[subman]

All I can say Dez is......
AWESOME!!!

I am loving this build!!!

[Dez]

Originally Posted by Delphinus

Heh .. neat.

Question though. Why not consider moving the switch?

Also, the kids won't turn the fireplace on and off now

Subman:

Thanks for the props ).

[Dez]

I found some time this morning to modify the frame that I got from Ikea so that I could have simple access to the top. Here is a picture of it without the top. Basically to take it off I have to lift up one side of the top and the other side will slide off easily, fairly simple. It just "snaps" back into place. I did this with the placements of the dowels at an angle and glued the dowels into one side.



Here is a picture of the dowels glued in:



And a close up of the quality of the mitre when it's back on:



After it's all back together with "livestock" in the tank...



And finally, full view of the room. That little 5 gallon nano on the left will be taken down after this tank is set up.



Thanks for looking!

[mark]

coming along nicely

[Parker]

Looks great Dez, I like the mirror idea!

[christyf5]

Thats some cute livestock you've got there Dez

What a great idea with the mirror frame, it looks perfect!

[Dez]

Originally Posted by christyf5

Thats some cute livestock you've got there Dez

What a great idea with the mirror frame, it looks perfect!

Thanks , I really enjoy my livestock....that's what's slowing this build down is I'd rather spend time with my kids than be working on the tank.....

My wife and I still can't believe how exact that mirror frame fit....we are still in awe. My wife is actually going to get me to cut up the mirrow to use as a decoration project in my daughter's room. Best part of it was that the mirror was 40% off. I couldn't have bought the materials to build it myself for what I paid. I love it when things work out!