MrTwister
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Had an old 2.5 gallon betta tank laying around. Also have a P. cam that could use a new enclosure. Seemed like a logical project to undertake.
First step would be adding ventilation holes. I used a tape measure to draw a rough pattern on some paper.
Next this was taped on to the tank. I used a small drill bit and got to it.
The first hole resulted in a crack. I adjusted my technique, and found that if I applied little to no pressure I could get holes in the plastic without it cracking.
This resulted in the bit wandering, I found if the holes were started slightly above and to the right, once the bit started to find purchase it would be close to the mark. The pattern was then placed on the opposite side and more holes drilled.
Next I applied a generous layer of silicone to back area of tank. Onto the wet silicone I applied a chuck of cork bark and a mixture of coco fiber and forest moss.
Will probably need another round of silicone and substrate to fill in all areas of the back ground. Next step will be creating a lid out of sheet acrylic.
First step would be adding ventilation holes. I used a tape measure to draw a rough pattern on some paper.
Next this was taped on to the tank. I used a small drill bit and got to it.
The first hole resulted in a crack. I adjusted my technique, and found that if I applied little to no pressure I could get holes in the plastic without it cracking.
This resulted in the bit wandering, I found if the holes were started slightly above and to the right, once the bit started to find purchase it would be close to the mark. The pattern was then placed on the opposite side and more holes drilled.
Next I applied a generous layer of silicone to back area of tank. Onto the wet silicone I applied a chuck of cork bark and a mixture of coco fiber and forest moss.
Will probably need another round of silicone and substrate to fill in all areas of the back ground. Next step will be creating a lid out of sheet acrylic.