rude944 Posted June 8, 2006 Share Posted June 8, 2006 I'm searching for a top down viewing pane. A half of an acrylic box that can serve as a water tight break in the water surface tension, and that floats on the surface. What I envision (hehe) is something 1/2" and 4" across to allow someone to look down on a coral and take clear pictures or inspection. The colors that are apparent in corals when viewing top down are totally different then from a side angle, and a tridacnid clam is something even more amazing to behold. I imagine that a few people may want something similar, and have considered taking this to James (Envision), but if that is the case, I would like to get a group together to make it worth his while, as I know he is a busy guy, and the cost/benefit may not be there. Maybe we can post to see if there is sufficient demand for such an item. Or if anyone has one they are not looking to keep, it would be cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impur Posted June 8, 2006 Share Posted June 8, 2006 I know what you mean, regular glass sure filters a lot of colors out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rude944 Posted June 8, 2006 Author Share Posted June 8, 2006 So would you be in at around a $25-40 price point? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impur Posted June 8, 2006 Share Posted June 8, 2006 Not sure, i'll be setting up a new tank at the end of summer and it might be starphire glass. Not sure at this point though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R-3 Posted June 8, 2006 Share Posted June 8, 2006 So are you talking about using acrylic or glass? I have a ton of scrap acrylic that James gave me at the April meeting. It would be 1/4" stuff. Later Ryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DChemist Posted June 8, 2006 Share Posted June 8, 2006 I'd be up for a looking glass if the price was right (fair)... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H20cooled Posted June 8, 2006 Share Posted June 8, 2006 Not hard to build at all, just basiclly an acrylic box right. Seth, I thought you were selling your tank and stopping? Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rude944 Posted June 8, 2006 Author Share Posted June 8, 2006 nah, I don't think I would ever leave. I just need something simpler that is better suited to my house. The tank I built last year was just too big, noisy and energy consuming for my 1950's standard ranch with wood floors and small living spaces. I'm downsizing and rescoping the whole tank thing. I'll post when I get back from Hawaii about my new plans. R-3, are you wanting to build one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H20cooled Posted June 8, 2006 Share Posted June 8, 2006 If Ryan doesn't want build one I could problably build one with the 1/4" scraps that I have left. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rude944 Posted June 8, 2006 Author Share Posted June 8, 2006 Either way... Do you have a router to smooth the edges? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H20cooled Posted June 8, 2006 Share Posted June 8, 2006 Yes I do. Do you want 45 edges or rounded? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rude944 Posted June 8, 2006 Author Share Posted June 8, 2006 Rounded, please... hey, Do me a flavor. If/when you do it, post pics and show how it's done so that others can follow the progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H20cooled Posted June 9, 2006 Share Posted June 9, 2006 I can make one, I just need to know what size of box you want? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R-3 Posted June 9, 2006 Share Posted June 9, 2006 Yeah get on it Rich, LOL . I would like to make one but meeting up would be the problem. If your coming to the June meeting at Advanced then I could bring some acrylic for ya. Later ryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefgeek84 Posted June 9, 2006 Share Posted June 9, 2006 If Ryan doesn't want build one I could problably build one with the 1/4" scraps that I have left. Rich does good work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rude944 Posted June 10, 2006 Author Share Posted June 10, 2006 My thoughts are to have it float on the tank at all times, and let a passer by take it and just have a look-see. Like my own public aquarium interactive exhibit. The new tank I am working on is an 18"x18"x18" cube. 3 inch depth and a 4"x4" length and width should work well! What say you, Rich? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H20cooled Posted June 11, 2006 Share Posted June 11, 2006 I'm sure I could through something that size together. Let me see what I have left after my sump is built... Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rude944 Posted June 12, 2006 Author Share Posted June 12, 2006 cool, keep me posted! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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