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Old 06-15-2009, 12:50 AM
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I'm getting a slow start but better late then never

Here is the "cabinet" for my tank:



And the left over "guts" that used to inhabit it:



And the cardboard mockup for the tank:





I'm just waiting for my acrylic to be cut and mostly assembled. More to come soon I hope...
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Old 06-15-2009, 01:44 AM
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I can't wait to see this build. Love the idea!!!
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Old 06-15-2009, 04:53 AM
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I remember seeing something like this years ago. Awesome idea to use an iMac!
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Old 06-15-2009, 05:01 AM
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I love these!

A buddy of mine had a while back.

He got it as a kit from this place.

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Old 06-15-2009, 06:00 AM
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NICE, wana see more
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Great Idea...Love it
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Old 06-15-2009, 11:59 AM
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Rust?
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I love it!! You've got my vote unless someone builds one inside a new iMac...
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VERY cool idea!!! Can't wait to see it built!
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Rust?
I was contemplating that. the only metal is that base the motherboard used to sit on. The rest is plastic. I may try to paint the metal base with some rustoleum of something as it is a perfect base for the tank.

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