Shrimp lady Posted December 15, 2015 Report Share Posted December 15, 2015 I just came across this 4.5 gallon glass bow front tank that was about to be tossed. It was at one of the LFS I visit on occasion near the back door. I asked about it and was given permission to just get it out of there!!! Here's a pic; I plan on de-rimming it and having a custom plexi-glass top made for it and of course make a shrimp tank out this D.I.Y. project. I searched for a silmilar tank/size but cannot find anything even close. It looks like a much smaller version of a 16 gallon bow front made by the All-glass aquarium company. Louie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louie Posted December 15, 2015 Report Share Posted December 15, 2015 Cute bowfront . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soothing Shrimp Posted December 15, 2015 Report Share Posted December 15, 2015 Looks cute as is to me. I found derimming plastic trim is often not worth my time. The silicone can be colored and hard to get off, the glass may not line up correctly, and the edges may be sharp. However, on some the stars align. heh No matter what you decide to do, nice score! mjb1959 and Wygglz 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjb1959 Posted December 15, 2015 Report Share Posted December 15, 2015 nice score! if it's free, it's for me! Soothing Shrimp 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jem_xxiii Posted December 15, 2015 Report Share Posted December 15, 2015 looks like a great little project! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
35ppt Posted December 15, 2015 Report Share Posted December 15, 2015 Very cute, and you can't beat free! Nice score. BTW, the JBJ pico is similar : all glass bow. It says 3 gal. but when I filled mine, it held more. Comes with a mini HOB and a light that have both surpassed my expectations (as those combo units usually aren't good for much) mjb1959 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shrimp lady Posted December 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 18, 2015 Well I have managed to get the bottom rim off with no problems as it was just "spot tacked" in place with black silicone. Now the top rim,,, well it's pretty well siliconed to the max! I have managed to remove most of it (without breaking any sides) and will use a heat gun (looks like a hair wicked dryer!) on the low setting to soften up the rest of the rim pieces and should come off with ease. I have a nano in-tank filter on hand and had bought a 15 watt pre-set sealed heater made by Aqua-top the day I scored this (hey I felt I owed this cool shop something in return). Now all's I need is some kind of clear cover and a light that will grow plants and will look like it was made for it, any idea's??? I will post more pics when it's completely de-rimmed. Thanks for the comments/encouragements Louie and mjb1959 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjb1959 Posted December 21, 2015 Report Share Posted December 21, 2015 i can't wait to follow your progress! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyana Posted December 23, 2015 Report Share Posted December 23, 2015 Wow, that's super cute looking. Can't wait for picture updates. Maybe one of this led clip on lights would work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shrimp lady Posted December 24, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 24, 2015 I've been searching E-bay for clip-on lights for the back side and found some really cool lookin' one's, They are shipped for China and have ordered fro there before with no problem, cost effective too even though I should be supporting U.S, sellers,, Hey all of these LED lights are made there anyhow! Lyana 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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