The Miracle Tank

[Fin]

What do y'all think about an iridescent/frosted bubble design?

I am having a difficult time visualizing the whole lighted background scheme. I am a straightforward black or blue guy. Obviously you have given this a lot of thought and I trust your judgment. I just don't think I will be much help in this department. I am in learning mode territory about all of this. Josh is also right about keeping the light out of the overflow, so I would say whatever cover in that area be removable, somehow.

 

[sfin52]

I've never painted or frosted glass no, Im not going to be much help.

 

[NS Mike D]

No opinions?

I am a fan of blending the overflow with the background as much as possible and no way do I want to see inside the overflow while normal viewing of the tank. I recall this is a peninsula? If so, that's going to make it hard to inspect the inside from the back, but a top down view with a flashlight with the flow off would do.

If you were doing anything to the back glass, I would carry that over to the over flow (ie, being able to see inside the overflow from the back). If not, then I think frosting would let light in and agree with the others about being problematic, but that would mean getting a scraper that would fit and add cleaning the inside to you maintenance, I do think aside from matching the background the frosted would look nice

 

[NS Mike D]

I would on the other hand, send the guys from Tanked a picture of your family and have them etch that on your overflow.

 

[Fin]

This is the way I did the back of my 140. Of course, I can walk behind the tank, so it was very helpful - especially for seeing jumpers that ended up in the overflow.

 

[Fin]

BTW, remember these pics are 14 years old. :-)

 

[dieselkeeper]

I cut out a cover out of piece of acrylic. Never had a problem with jumpers in my over flow.

 

[Fin]

I think Katina's tank has a cover for the overflow. I had returns coming out of the top of mine and never covered it. I only had a few jumpers through the years.

 

[JoshH]

BTW, remember these pics are 14 years old. :)

So you got that tank wet about 3 years ago? ;) :p

 

[vetteguy53081]

 

[Why-Me]

I ordered food, treats, toys, float coat life jacket, matching harness, leash and collar for Burke last night.
Officially ready for dog dad duties!!

 

[Erin O]

I ordered food, treats, toys, float coat life jacket, matching harness, leash and collar for Burke last night.
Officially ready for dog dad duties!!

I'm so excited for you! I can't wait to see some family photos when he gets there :)

 

[fishguy242]

good morning all..... :)

 

[fishguy242]

No opinions?

tough time picturing what you are doing?? examples,pics? :)

 

[najer]

tough time picturing what you are doing?? examples,pics? :)

Yes this, I really can't picture what you are trying to do?

 

[sfin52]

Good morning. Take a look at this shroo

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[najer]

Two bulkheads broke on the twins today, my day could have gone better! ;)

 

[sfin52]

Two bulkheads broke on the twins today, my day could have gone better! ;)

Everything ok

 

[Why-Me]

Hello....

 

[fishguy242]

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