redsnow Posted August 22, 2012 Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 Many of the Aqua one betta barracks look really nice, but it's kinda plain with just the tanks and it look to much like your local aquariums display. it doesn't have that home decoration feeling. That why I'm thinking of building something along this line, basically I'm going to buy a wooden cabinet similar to the one in the picture and a betta barracks and insert the tanks into that gap. Will drill a hole at the back for power wires, LED light at the back, and clean the tanks using tube, so I don't have to take tank the out. The measurement won't be an issues, I will make sure it fit perfectly before purchasing it. Has anyone done this before? anything I should consider? Asked the aquariums owner about the that betta barracks price and he said $120, which I thought was quite cheap, but I wasn't interested in the barracks back then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HMPK Posted August 22, 2012 Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 yeah it would look nice, but so much hassle to clean it and if you needed to take the betta out. not much space, but overall looks good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsnow Posted August 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 true, maybe I can somehow turn the top of the cabinet into a lid/chest like lid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HMPK Posted August 22, 2012 Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 yeah i think something like that would be so much helpful. and maybe add some LED lights, would look realy nice, instead of spending 1-2hrs infront of it you'll be doing 3-5hrs a day lol i just sit infront of my tanks for Hours just watching. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CNgo2006 Posted August 22, 2012 Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 $120 that is cheap, if it is still that price grab it! There is a reason why ppl have not done this it is because cleaning, feeding, catching the fish, water changes etc. will be a real pain in the ....! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wild Nut Posted August 23, 2012 Report Share Posted August 23, 2012 Also you will have to see whether your cabinet is capable of holding that much weight. I have a biggish barracks and it weighs a fair amount empty because of all the glass partitions. Just make sure your cabinet is sturdy enough not to bow or buckle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
les Posted August 23, 2012 Report Share Posted August 23, 2012 Hey Red Snow The first thing I would look at is what wood it is made from and how will it react to humidity or if it gets wet, Pine , partical board MDF. will it need to be treated with product to make it usable. The second thing would be if the wood is ok then take the lid off cut it in half length ways and rejoin with piano hindge. It can be bought from Bunnings and is inexpencive. the piano hindge will not effect the flat surface of the top but will allow you easy access to the barracks below. Happy carpentry Cheers Les Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsnow Posted August 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2012 @HMPK, definitely going to get some LED light to pimp up my tank. @Chi, pretty sure the tank is still there, but it to wide for me. If anyone interested, it at fish world aquariums in Dandenong south (Melbourne) @Wild Nut, I definitely need to consider that factor. I got a cabinet in mind on ebay, it look like it can hold the tank. @les thank for pointing out about the humidity, I didn't even think about that. Now that I know, I'm going to paint the gap with waterproof paint, got some leftover from painting my bathroom awhile back. With the hinge, I'm thinking of having it at the back, so the entire lid can be open + I don't have the equipment to cut the lid in half. Thanks for the tips guys, will get this started once I win the cabinet on ebay, 3 day to go >.< Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsnow Posted September 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2012 Finished this awhile back, just didn't have the time to post it up, anyway here it is. The light from the back really doesn't show the fish at it utmost beauty. However I just ordered the LED 1m stripe light, which will fit perfectly on top of the tank (left 1cm gap between the wooden lid and tank, so I can feed betta without having to open the lid). The tank also come with a glass lid, but as you can see, I also cover the button of the wooden lid and top of the tank with plastic, to prevent humidity problems. I got the tank for $120, custom made. <3 this one. Got this sexy beast last week for $15 (bought it on the same day LFS got their betta shipment, with over 100 fighting fish, I couldn't take my eyes of this one) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xsilver368 Posted September 16, 2012 Report Share Posted September 16, 2012 Very jealous! Looks fantastic! and nice fish too :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fletch Posted September 16, 2012 Report Share Posted September 16, 2012 Great score for $15. :-). Love the setup. Maybe a bit of wood with annubia on it in each? Is it filtered? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsnow Posted September 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2012 thanks thanks =], yes it is now filtered, will get anubias when I have some extra cash, it is $15 for a little one at my LFS. This first setup is a test, I will eventually get a better one with modern design cabinet and longer barracks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
les Posted September 16, 2012 Report Share Posted September 16, 2012 Hi Redsnaow You did realy well with the cabinet. it would look very nice in any lounge room. I also like your $15 score, he looks like a very nice PK. Good luck Cheers Les Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsnow Posted September 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2012 Thanks Les, yea can't wait to breed that new plakat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephanieBell Posted September 27, 2012 Report Share Posted September 27, 2012 $120 is so cheap! Makes me regret all the DIYs I've done! Looks great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6ftaquaman Posted September 27, 2012 Report Share Posted September 27, 2012 Yeah it looks really good :applaud: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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