Console TV tank.

[40GallonsOfDoom]

I have an old floor standing console tv, I want to make it into one of those cliche tv aquariums. Any tips?

[TexSun]

Make sure its good and water tight. Do you have any pics of the console available? I would use an epoxy they use to seal large plywood tanks.

[40GallonsOfDoom]

Console TV tank.

Well basically everything I have seen has you removing the tube and mounting a premade or custom tank into it. Then using excess space for filters, lighting etc.

[40GallonsOfDoom]

Console TV tank.

The top is made into a hinged lid. For easy access.

[TexSun]

Sounds like you have a good plan already. I think there was one similar on craigslist a couple months back.

What are the inside dimensions of the cabinet? How large of a tank do you think you'll be able to get away cramming in there?

[40GallonsOfDoom]

Console TV tank.

Well I am thinking about 20-35, depends on the filtration. I am a bit concerned about heat dissipation. I have LEDs but they still heat up.

[40GallonsOfDoom]

Console TV tank.

I wonder if I could get some 200mm PC fans to pull the heat out and maybe that would work.

[TexSun]

I wonder if I could get some 200mm PC fans to pull the heat out and maybe that would work.

That'd work. Just like a regular ol aquarium canopy with lights.

[KhmerStyle]

so you are going to put a tank in the tv? or are you going to make the tv itself into a tank? i think it would be cool if you can turn the actual tv into a tank!

[40GallonsOfDoom]

Console TV tank.

The problem with that is you have to be able to cut the CRT. That's super dangerous.

[Hangman]

You can also cut slits in the top console lid to dissipate heat.

[40GallonsOfDoom]

Console TV tank.

I would rather not mess up the look of the box.

[eklikewhoa]

Ramius did one I think.

[40GallonsOfDoom]

Console TV tank.

I never seen it.

[New_Cichlid11]

can we get some pics, i like to get a better idea as to what your wanting to do.