Have you ever wanted to place your fish tank in an area where everyone can enjoy it? This easy do it yourself fish tank will allow you to do just that, while also adding to the atmosphere of any room. Not only will this table fish tank be inexpensive, but it will also help you save on your electric bill as it will be completely powered by solar.
Materials for this project
*Plexiglas
*Rubber Silicone
*Solar LED lights
*Plastic tubing
*Solar outlet
*Dremel or handsaw
*Two small hinges
*Screw driver
*Screws
*Drill
*Wood
*Wood glue
Preparing your table
For this project you will want to use or purchase a table that is six inches wider and longer than that of the fish tank you wish to use. Cut a hole in the top surface of your table that is the same width and length as your fish tank and cut a piece of Plexiglas of the same length. Attach the two small hinges equal distance apart to the corners of one side of the piece of Plexiglas. Measure and mark where the two hinges line up on the top of the table surface and drill holes for each hinge. Screw the hinges onto the table surface and test the hinges to make sure that the piece of Plexiglas becomes flush with the top of the table. Cut a three inch thick piece of wood that will act as the base and support your tank. Make sure that this piece is six inches longer and the same width as that of your fish tank. Now, cut two side panels that go from the bottom of your base to the top of the table, attaching them to the base and underside of the table with wood glue. Allow for twenty four hours of drying before moving onto the next step. Place four screws in the bottom and top of the fish tank base, drilling them in at a forty five degree angle at the top so that the screw enters in the side panel and exits at the underside of the table.
Adding solar lighting
Cut a piece of Plexiglas that is three inches longer in both length and width to that of your fish tank. Measure the length of your Solar LED lights and cut four pieces of plastic tubing of the same length. Place the Solar LED lights inside of each piece of tubing and seal the ends of each with the use of rubber silicone, attaching them to the top of the lid in the same manner. Using the drill, make holes in between each light to help with air circulation, doing the same in the center of each side panel of the now finished table. Position your fish tank onto the base you previously created and place the newly created solar lighting on top. Place the solar battery in the open space remaining and hook the fish tank pump to it. If the fish tank pump is in the way, cut a small hole into the Plexiglas lid that it can fit through. Cut and attach two pieces of plywood board to the front and back of the now exposed fish take to help to conceal it and give it a more table like appearance.
