WarDog's Tank Thread : Episodic Trial And Error

[gregzz4]

$3 for the LED kit, and with a remote ??? That's almost ludicrous
Good score
Kool fan too. I like the temp display

[WarDog]

Originally Posted by gregzz4

$3 for the LED kit, and with a remote ??? That's almost ludicrous
Good score
Kool fan too. I like the temp display

The LED kit came to about $20. 2 meters of LED strip, power supply, remote and a few T connectors (the strip can be cut to fit). Plus the strip is waterproof and free shipping. Still a steal!

I've used the fans before in my computer mods. I like them. The LED's on the fan only run strong for about 18 months then crap out. It's only $12 so it doesn't break the bank.

[WarDog]

Continuing on with the ATO build. Here is the corner I shelled.



And the inside bead of silicone holding the panes together.



I was thinking how to get a nice fillet bead of silicone on the inside of the ATO without getting my fingers all sticky and silicone everywhere.
Then I remembered a tool glass makers use for just such the trick. Off to Home De Pot, but couldn't find one. Saw a vinyl siding colour swatch (which was free), took it home and made this.
Simply cut it in half and then nicked a nice 45* corner off of one.



Applied a generous amount of silicone and slid my custom tool from bottom to top with lots of pressure and... VOILA!



Let it cure for 48 hours and then began to trim the excess on the outside. DISCLAIMER: Please do NOT eat the razor blade.



I was pretty happy that it held together! Sophie could care less.



Siliconed the top on tonight, probably trim it up tomorrow.



Thanks for looking.

[daplatapus]

That inside bead looks awesome, well done.

[WarDog]

Originally Posted by daplatapus

That inside bead looks awesome, well done.

Thanks daplatapus, how's the fish room coming?

[Kevotron]

I also have those color changing LED reels, but where did you get those 4 pin connectors ??
this is a cool build !!

[WarDog]

Originally Posted by Kevotron

I also have those color changing LED reels, but where did you get those 4 pin connectors ??
this is a cool build !!

Thanks! Kevotron, I will provide a link when I get home.

[WarDog]

Originally Posted by Kevotron

I also have those color changing LED reels, but where did you get those 4 pin connectors ??
this is a cool build !!

4 pin connectors here: http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Connector-Fem...item27e0789f67


Finished the ATO this evening. Total cost was about $110 all in. Hoping I can find some black 3/4" spa flex for the open side of the bulkhead. This will allow for easy filling with RO/DI.

[daplatapus]

Yeah. That is one cool ATO.

Originally Posted by WarDog

Thanks daplatapus, how's the fish room coming?

Its going so slow its painful. I haven't done much in the last week or so, been way too busy at work. Ordered a couple new poly tanks for a bigger mixing station though...

[WarDog]

Originally Posted by daplatapus

Its going so slow its painful. I haven't done much in the last week or so, been way too busy at work. Ordered a couple new poly tanks for a bigger mixing station though...

Nice! I look forward to more updates of the progress! I wish I had the space for an 'Ichthyology Laboratory'!