Ipod Container In-tank Fuge : )

[Rufio808]

So, I got bored today and was thinking of something to do for my girlfriend's 5 gal invert tank. I looked at an empty ipod package I had laying around and BAM, I decided to turn it into a in-tank fuge. I mostly got the idea from looking at threads of converted HOB filters to fuges, which I'm thinking of doing for my DT. My HOB filter is small though (rated for 20 gal).

Here we go!

First I took apart the algae clip. I managed to get hit by one of the bracers. :frustrat:

I then superglued the part with the suction cup to the top of the case.

I used some thin string to help pull a rubberband through two small holes I made at the bottom of the case. This will help keep the fuge closed.

The rubberband allows for easy access and removal of the macro. The case closes well by itself, but I didn't want to take any chances.

Drill some holes at the top of the case for flow and your done! Easy :mrgreen:

I'll try to update this in time to see if the fuge is working or not.

 

[Piratefish]

I like it ! Keep us posted.

 

[Smitty]

Good job... :) keep us updated.

 

[Rufio808]

Will do! I don't have any chaeto, which I want. I just have some random macro that came with some live rock. Maybe I'll give John at reefcleaners a buzz.

 

[Wes888]

You have to somehow get the water circulate in there thou.

 

[Rufio808]

You have to somehow get the water circulate in there thou.

I cut 2 wide slits at the top of the sides of the case. Ah, I forgot to put a pic of it.

 

[bjohanson1234]

I would drill little holes all around the case, if they are only at the top, it might not be good enough water flow and the water in the case might get stagnant. But really only one way to know.

 

[dcantucson]

Very interesting project. :claphands

 

[carter]

so does it work ?

 

[Rufio808]

It works! Its a good place for pods to hide out too. I'm thinking of putting it behind some rocks in the tank.

 

[carter]

sweet

 

[carter]

wait dosent it need to be out in the light for the algea to work properly?

 

[Rufio808]

The lights from your tank should be more than enough.

 

[carter]

even hiden behind a rock? mabey i dont know im not going to do it just a thought :)

 

[Rufio808]

Oh if your going to use it for mainly for algae/pods you can put it anywhere there's light. If you strictly want somewhere for pods to grow I'd put it behind some rocks so it's less of an eye sore.

 

[oleolson1]

how is this going? Can I see some more pics?

 

[Rufio808]

I took it out awhile ago. I moved the macro to the HOB fuge since I got a small light for it. If I didn't have another tiny light I would have kept it in the tank.

 

[Mandarin66]

i like this project :o