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Unread 09/27/2016, 02:51 PM   #1
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I have an idea!

So today while watching craigslist, I came across an add regarding a tank. The add was for a free tank that needed to go due to the tenants moving out and leaving behind a number of things. So anyway, after getting there and finding out that it was much bigger than I figured from the pictures(75 gallons), I proceeded to some how manage to fit it into the back seat of my car. After finishing that undertaking, one of the cleaning crew that was there mentioned that there was something else there. This something else turned out to be a bank package passer.

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At this point the pack-rat in me was like “hey awesome! One of those bank thingies!” I didn’t really know why, but I really wanted it, and considering that the price was right I decided to grab it. So instead of only getting a new sump for my 960…. Ha yeah not really! I got a pretty cool novelty extra that I didn’t think much more about. Until I got home and cleaned the tank and pulled out the box from the trunk. Maybe it was because I had just got done cleaning the tank and had aquariums on the brain, or that the box looked kinda like a tank, but regardless, I very quickly thought it would be cool to turn it into a tank.

So wrapping up! I wanted to through this out there to see if its doable and what everyone’s thoughts are on it. I know that it’s a “little” over the top, that its heavy as all get out and that drilling it will be a pain; however, its so audaciously…..audacious that I think that it will be pretty unique. Its not every day you see a nano with 1.25 inch glass. Its going to be a slight process, because it needs to be sanded down and the various bolts need to be replaced with I’m assuming stainless. But it’s a project that I’m really looking forward to! Might even be able to keep a mantis(I heard their punch is equivalent to a 30-06!!)


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Unread 09/27/2016, 04:06 PM   #2
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oh..newbie posted an external link .. FYI.. We can't see your thread until the moderators approve it..


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Unread 09/27/2016, 05:12 PM   #3
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Well thats reassuring! i was starting to have my feelings hurt lol


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Unread 09/28/2016, 05:15 AM   #4
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Anything is possible..
Stainless will eventually rust in saltwater..
You would most likely need to remove any metallic parts on the inside and solvent weld all the pieces together to ensure its water tight..

You can leave the external fasteners just remove the hinge,etc..


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Unread 09/28/2016, 05:43 AM   #5
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But still cool!


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Unread 09/28/2016, 05:37 PM   #6
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Should make a build thread


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Unread 09/29/2016, 02:45 PM   #7
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Yeah that would be cool.


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Unread 09/30/2016, 04:09 AM   #8
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An interesting idea, but probably a lot of work for a nano tank that is just a thick walled tank. Every good tank I've ever seen, it's a lot more about what's on the inside than about how cool the tank is. But if you have the time and want an interesting project, you may have just found it. Like others have said, do a build thread!


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Unread 09/30/2016, 11:21 PM   #9
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Cut a hole in the wall next to your tank and keep your food in the other room. Pass a cup of thawed shrimp to yourself through this box. Retrieve it on the other side.


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Unread 10/01/2016, 05:31 AM   #10
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Ok awesome! So no one has really shot me down, so I guess I'll go for it! I'll try to start it this evening by pulling it apart and sanding it down. Is there any acrylic cement that will work even if I'm not sure of the grade of acrylic?


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Unread 10/01/2016, 08:41 PM   #11
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This could be great coldwater tank, with this glass thickness is perfect, there would be no sweating on glass.


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Unread 11/22/2016, 12:38 PM   #12
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did anything ever become of this?


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Unread 12/13/2016, 02:30 PM   #13
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I would definitely second the idea of a coldwater nano tank for this.


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Unread 12/14/2016, 06:39 AM   #14
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mantis doesn't get on here very often. The last time was Dec 1st, so don't expect a quick reply!


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Unread 12/17/2016, 06:27 PM   #15
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only bullet proof tank in the world....


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