[kgb]

I acquired this large acrylic cylinder today. Thought it may make a neat project. Its a little hazy and needs to be buffed out, and the are a total of nine small holes drilled in the front that were previously used for ventilation.

Any suggestions!!!!!??

Picture is side by side with a 20 gallon tank

 

[gturmindright]

What did it used to be?

 

[kgb]

Most recently it seems it was used for reptiles. Previous to that I havent the slightest.

 

[randommind]

Assuming it can be buffed out as you say, I think having one tall "tree" full epiphytes with a 360 view would be the way to go.

Some lighting ideas for you..
http://www.dendroboard.com/forum/parts-construction/75148-10-gallon-glass-cylinder-found.html

 

[Blue_Pumilio]

Cypress knee's/driftwood, vertical limestone, with ferns/bromeliads/moss and half water. Then add a few Southeast Asian fish and some Theloderma.

 

[Dizzle21]

its not a cylinder but same 360 concept. one of my favorite tanks
http://www.dendroboard.com/forum/members-frogs-vivariums/67737-diy-office-peru-habitat.html

 

[kgb]

Cypress knee's/driftwood, vertical limestone, with ferns/bromeliads/moss and half water. Then add a few Southeast Asian fish and some Theloderma.

That sounds really cool!! Have any examples of this?

 

[Blue_Pumilio]

Can't say I've seen anything like it before. It just seemed like a good fit. There are some awesome Southeast Asian fish species, and then some great underwater plants such as Cryptocoryne species (can be used above water, too!). You could even put in a small carpet of C. parva on the bottom. Though, the frogs would prefer C02 injection...you could make a small CO2 reactor pretty easily and cheaply.

That sounds really cool!! Have any examples of this?

 

[Blue_Pumilio]

I meant to say the aquatic plants would prefer the CO2.

Can't say I've seen anything like it before. It just seemed like a good fit. There are some awesome Southeast Asian fish species, and then some great underwater plants such as Cryptocoryne species (can be used above water, too!). You could even put in a small carpet of C. parva on the bottom. Though, the frogs would prefer C02 injection...you could make a small CO2 reactor pretty easily and cheaply.

 

[kgb]

Cool. im going to work on buffing out the acrylic... and if successful i will resurrect this thread from the dead haha

 

[Nismo95]

Cant wait to see you jump into this one. I love the idea of a cylinder tank and wait to see what you make of it

 

[kgb]

It may be a bit lol Im in the middle of building four front opening 29 gallons, and four 15 gallon verts lol. Too many projects!!

 

[roktman]

Cool. im going to work on buffing out the acrylic... and if successful i will resurrect this thread from the dead haha

If the buffing doesn't work out well, you could always try Pledge Future Floor Wax. It's actually not a wax, but a liquid acrylic and is often used for taking out small scratches and scuff marks. Best- it dries crystal clear.

 

[Pepbill]

Call the local reef store. Sometimes they can refer a local guy that will buff it out for cheap. Sometimes time and effort isn't worth the cost someone with the proper tools will do it for you.

 

[Dragonfish]

If you EVER consider selling this, call me first!! When it's done can I check it out? Where in WI are you? Can't wait to see where this goes. If you consider a DIY LED light I have a great idea for it too, I've built a couple LED fixtures for my reef tanks, a freshwater tank and I'm planning one for my viv too.

 

[Dragonfish]

Any update?