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New fancy skin for my tank.

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by dead fish, Jan 19, 2013.

  1. Jan 19, 2013 #1
    dead fish Iowa City

    dead fish Dead Fish

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    I put a new skin on my tank yesterday and today. Still working on details, wondering if I should go for a canopy instead, but let me know what you think.


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  2. Jan 19, 2013 #2
    mpivit Dubuque

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    Very cool looking, I prefer a canopy but I think it looks good either way.
     
  3. Jan 19, 2013 #3
    Ray

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    Very nice Jason.
     
  4. Jan 20, 2013 #4
    dead fish Iowa City

    dead fish Dead Fish

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    Thanks guys.

    Anyone else? Real curious to know what folks think good or bad. I kinda went outside the box on this.
     
  5. Jan 20, 2013 #5
    Kpotter2 North liberty, IA

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    Very Retro! It only matters what you think!
     
  6. Jan 20, 2013 #6
    Nemesis

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    That is a really cool tank skin.
     
  7. Jan 20, 2013 #7
    ruggerkc North Liberty , IA

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    Looks tough, I like it alot. What is the diamond tread? I assume its not the same stuff on Fire trucks.
     
  8. Jan 20, 2013 #8
    MillerTime Ankeny, IA

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    That is pretty cool looking. A canopy is nice, but the new skin makes it look good the way it is.
     
  9. Jan 20, 2013 #9
    dead fish Iowa City

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    The Diamond plate is actually a plastic sheet I find at Menards it's made as a wall covering. Comes in 4x8 sheets. I cut it to size and used Velcro it affix it. Not super satisfied with that but for now.

    The stainless steel is a self stick tile. The tank is wood and I hate wood grain tanks.

    I like the skin but still feel like it needs tweaking.
     
  10. Jan 20, 2013 #10
    Ray

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    I was thinking that would be heavy as heck to work with lol.

    Looks good to me, it is something that you do not see everyday, and that is what I expect from a TV star.
     
  11. Jan 20, 2013 #11
    Lee

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    Looks pretty unique to me. Wondering about that closet door on the right though...can you even open it/get in there?
     
  12. Jan 20, 2013 #12
    dead fish Iowa City

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    Yeah, the tank is about 2-3 feet out from the wall and the closet door is smaller. It's a cedar closet for blankets and such. Doesn't get heavy use.


    Ray, I had no idea what you were talking about last week when you mentioned TV and I found out later I was on the news. Funny./DesktopModules/ActiveForums/themes/_default/emoticons/blush.gif
     
  13. Jan 20, 2013 #13
    Ray

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    lol
     
  14. Jan 20, 2013 #14
    Sponge Marshalltown, IA

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    Unique and I like it especially the trim around the tank. The lights tie it all together! Now just finish decorating the ManCave and it will totally rock out! Way to think outside the box!! :=0)
     
  15. Jan 21, 2013 #15
    dead fish Iowa City

    dead fish Dead Fish

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    Thanks, Sponge. Here's a pic of the rest of the man cave...

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  16. Jan 23, 2013 #16
    SGM

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    Canopy with same tread plate design with some cool looking beer neon signs hanging on the outside would look sweet.
     

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