Direct from SR388, Metroid Tank Preview

[Martin21114]

Hey gang,

Here's a little preview of a new tank I'm working on. It's inspired by the 80's NES game "Metroid" and made almost entirely out of recycled materials:

I'm still doing all the rough building, this is just a test fit. The finished tank will have a lot more detail, with plumbing for the filters and air lines as well as submersible LEDs.

See more here:
Metroid Tank pictures by martin21114 - Photobucket

 

[Otterwoman]

Martin, you can't post photobucket photos here. You can post them directly from your computer or put them in the gallery or an album on your profile and link to that.

 

[Martin21114]

Whoops, thanks for the tip. Here's the pic:

 

[Martin21114]

Metroid Aquarium pictures by martin21114 - Photobucket

 

[Martin21114]

Added it to the gallery on the site here.

http://www.caudata.org/forum/members/martin21114-albums-metroid-20-gallon-long-aquarium.html

 

[punctata]

hahaha I love it. Its gona be really awesome

 

[Nettuno]

I don't understand... what is it? a disco for fishes?

 

[Martin21114]

Metroid (NES) Samus Battles Mother Brain - YouTube

This video may help you understand. It's based on a game I used to play as a little kid almost 30 years ago.

 

[Kaysie]

We play a lot of NES around here (although I have to be honest and say that even though we have 2 NES consoles, we are missing cords and controllers, so we play on the computer) . I never thought of theming a tank around any games! Takes me way back... I like it!

 

[Azhael]

I smell nerd, and it´s beautiful.

 

[Martin21114]

Did a little more work, got mother Brain painted and installed the green led.

 

[Linus]

nice work keep it up!

 

[Martin21114]

Test fit for a 29g tank (original plan was a 20L). If I can't figure out something cool to do with the clear space at the top I may go back to the 20L.

Also turned the lights of so you can see Mother Brains eyes. I plan on adding 2 more blue submersible LEDs to spotlight the interior, since they'll make the gfp axolotls i plan on putting in here glow.

 

[totallyrad]

woah this is awesome, at first I thought the equipment you were using was called "metriod" and then I realized it was the game! So amazing ha, I can't wait to see what it turns out like. Keep updating progress

Is this going to be a planted tank or just strictly metroid looking?

Also what are you thinking of keeping in here? Some "glow in the dark" (with black light) axolotls would complement the theme

 

[Martin21114]

Almost done!! Everything is painted and clear coated, just need to find some clear silicone to attach a few odds and ends and decorate, then time to fill and cycle:grin:

 

[Martin21114]

added some plastic glow in the dark pebbles from walmart. pretty dramatic effect for $1.97

 

[Martin21114]

view w/ daylight

 

[Cliff]

Now all it needs is a floating metroid or two and a newt called samus aran!

 

[Linus]

add water! :]

 

[Martin21114]

All done! The camera's flash makes it look pretty crappy, but in low light it looks pretty sweet: