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An old CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) computer monitor
Plexiglas (I use 1/8 inch)
Two part epoxy
Clear bathroom/kitchen grade silicone caulk
Paint for the background of the tank
Duck Tape
Hot Glue
Permanent markers
Expanding insulation foam
Tools
Safety glasses or face shield
Thick work gloves
Hammer
Screwdrivers
Utility knife
Rotary tool with cutting bit
Pliers
Speed square
Measuring tape
etc. ...whatever works
















































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But I think I'd rather buy/swap out the new cirucit boards and have a big flippin' TV. But thats just me...
if you build the whole thing out of Plexiglas, what do you need the inner workings of the monitor for?
can't you just build a tank that fits inside the "outside parts" & call it a day?
Keep in mind I would have no idea on how to build this had I not seen your instructable...
I like the way you explained everything, it was easy for me to follow & looks really awesome!!
As for the disposal of the dangerous parts, you may actually want to to check with your local Best Buy or we have a store around here that people donate computer pieces so that kids can learn computer repair skills. I'm sure they would have a recycling area for that.
If one still feels compelled to build something like this I would suggest NOT to use the CRT and building the tank directly inside the monitor shell with plexiglass. So that your not risking injury breaking the CRT cleanup and so forth.
But most importantly is to consider that most fish are very sensitive to chemical contamination: WD40, Glass Cleaners etc... not to mention the phosphor and gases + God-knows-what-else. Unless you want to have a tankfull of goldfish and black mollies... go right ahead. Marine fish would not survive in such conditions.
Does that mean the goldfish isn't safe to eat?
T____T
nice one btw...