GoldenGirl13 Posted June 21, 2011 Report Share Posted June 21, 2011 Ok. Being somewhat financially under-endowed (POOR!!) The light I was able to afford for my 3ft community tank was too short for the stand that came with it to be of any use. First I made some legs using styrofoam and foil (so the blu-tack would stick ) and had them under the light and sitting on the lid of the tank. These are them! Yes I know, don't laugh they worked I asked Owen if he could make a stand for me that would sit over the edges of the tank. Being the genius he is, he said, Yep, no worries I'll do this...*insert long detailed highly technical explanation that made no sense even with drawings* And this is the end result. All done with perspex and attached using little toggles in a channel conveniently located in the top of the light housing! Side view Front view And the final result. Not pretty but it works and it was free, just needs a little packing to help it sit level but even as it sits now it's solid as a rock, nice and lightweight and slides easily when I need to move it! God Bless Husbands....even the ones that complain about hte fish can't resist a challenge :dance: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neffy Posted June 22, 2011 Report Share Posted June 22, 2011 That is really spiffy now my partner isnt too great with my fish problems but his dad is!! he loves the projects since he is retierd and gets bored hehe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhysmachine101 Posted June 22, 2011 Report Share Posted June 22, 2011 That is awesome! I see you like the Buffy! YAY! I'm actually watching an episode right now! (having a veg-out day ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoldenGirl13 Posted June 22, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2011 @ Rhys - love Buffy but Angel is more my speed :cloud9: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pritch33 Posted June 22, 2011 Report Share Posted June 22, 2011 Impressive But I do have my concerns perspex has a tendacy to sag and I cant see what stops the end pieces from falling of the edge of the glass if it sags or gets knocked Ray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoldenGirl13 Posted June 22, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2011 You have a point Ray, I hadn't thought of that aspect. Was chatting to the engineer last night and apparently this is a work in progress and there are adjustments to be made....I've been blessed with what you might call the "prototype" :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pritch33 Posted June 23, 2011 Report Share Posted June 23, 2011 HAHA prototype sounds good Ray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melbournebetta Posted June 23, 2011 Report Share Posted June 23, 2011 Hey that looks great! Theres's even a little cavity above the light you could put dividers in and and... oh... shh no more fish. N'aw I think it looks rather good, great work hubby. -Ness Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
les Posted June 23, 2011 Report Share Posted June 23, 2011 Hi Nana Joe Tell Owen I love it, It just floats ther like some becon (not bacon man) That has given me an idea thanks Owen Cheers les Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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