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I've got an idea in my head last night.... I hate it when insomnia sets in.
I'm looking for opinions on what I'm up to as a proof of concept.
I can get these tables for $40.00 each.
I have a couple of really cool 2 quart glass pitchers. I paid $7.00 each for them.
My plan is to drill for a 1" bulkhead in the bottom of the pitcher, and somehow figure out how to put a smaller 5/8" inside the 1" and build a small aquascape (very narrow) to the top of the pitcher, where I will make that my skimmer wier. and the larger diameter will be the return and push out of the bottom of the structure to keep the bottom of the pitcher clear of detritus. I'll make the structure out of foam insulation and cover it with cement, leaving little shelves for some frags to perch upon.
Now, I plan on making the table top lift upward and to the side on some bell cranks, to reveal a custom made sump. I figure I'll have at least 10-15 gallons of total water volume, even though two clowns will live in two quart pitcher (Again, this is proof of concept, and I will gladly use bigger pitchers if this works as I plan). Then place an antique desk lamp with some replacement LED's over the top of the pitcher.
I believe I can hide everything inside the existing drawer space to do what I need to keep the inhabitants healthy.
What'da ya think?
I'm looking for opinions on what I'm up to as a proof of concept.
I can get these tables for $40.00 each.
I have a couple of really cool 2 quart glass pitchers. I paid $7.00 each for them.
My plan is to drill for a 1" bulkhead in the bottom of the pitcher, and somehow figure out how to put a smaller 5/8" inside the 1" and build a small aquascape (very narrow) to the top of the pitcher, where I will make that my skimmer wier. and the larger diameter will be the return and push out of the bottom of the structure to keep the bottom of the pitcher clear of detritus. I'll make the structure out of foam insulation and cover it with cement, leaving little shelves for some frags to perch upon.
Now, I plan on making the table top lift upward and to the side on some bell cranks, to reveal a custom made sump. I figure I'll have at least 10-15 gallons of total water volume, even though two clowns will live in two quart pitcher (Again, this is proof of concept, and I will gladly use bigger pitchers if this works as I plan). Then place an antique desk lamp with some replacement LED's over the top of the pitcher.
I believe I can hide everything inside the existing drawer space to do what I need to keep the inhabitants healthy.
What'da ya think?