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Step 2Modify the existing hood
The first step is mainly about throwing away the old stuff. Happily, my fluorescent bulb was already going out, but the electronics weren't. I'll save those for some other future project. Otherwise, clean it out!
Next you'll want to drill holes to allow for mounting the electrical wires. We'll mount these using threaded aluminum posts... this way, the outside modifications to the hood aren't noticeable. While I want this to be a great mod in the end, I still want it to fit in the living room as it always has. Make it look professional!
The spacing of the holes isn't terribly important. For me, it was 3 inches. The actual spacing for you will be based on the size of your aquarium hood and the size of the project board. It might be a good idea to read through all of the instructions to get an idea of how to determine the spacing in your case.
Next you'll want to drill holes to allow for mounting the electrical wires. We'll mount these using threaded aluminum posts... this way, the outside modifications to the hood aren't noticeable. While I want this to be a great mod in the end, I still want it to fit in the living room as it always has. Make it look professional!
The spacing of the holes isn't terribly important. For me, it was 3 inches. The actual spacing for you will be based on the size of your aquarium hood and the size of the project board. It might be a good idea to read through all of the instructions to get an idea of how to determine the spacing in your case.
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