Hex tank new build

[Transcendental topiary]

So a while ago i found a hex tank on a curb. It was leaking and had a poor job on added silicone to fix the leak. I deconstructed and rebuilt it, and made a solid acrylic lid with a hole for an aquarium fan to blow air into the tank. Painted the stand and added a hanging light fixture which holds a full spectrum t5.

Pics of plants coming

[Transcendental topiary]

Cork wood and great stuff/ silicone background, full view inside the planted tank, selection of plants from j&l orchids, removed from pots and mounted/planted. I haven't removed the jewel orchid from it's pot yet because I'm waiting to see if it does ok in that back corner with less light

[WaterWitchin]

That's looking super cool TTopiary! Have you done terrariums before?

And Good Grief! With that excellent seal job the old owner had going on, wonder why it leaked?

[Transcendental topiary]

Thanks! No i haven't but this project was 3 years in the making. I had lots of time to gather supplies, knowledge, and inspiration.

Removing all the old silicone was a horrible experience lol. The silicone the previous owner used created a haze around it that was impossible to remove completely, i actually ended up replacing 2 panes for the front and put the worst ones in the back to be covered up by the background.... but it was cheaper than buying a new tank and stand.

Oh yeah, meant to add pics of the tanks home in my living room. It's up against south facing windows so i might have to move it in the summer but i put white vinyl on the back glass and so far its doing a good job of reflecting heat instead of absorbing it. Also a pic of the light fixture i put together.
*I've since painted the stand white

[Akhenaten]

Very nice!!!

[WaterWitchin]

I love its new space. Excellent. Kudos for your staging, planning, skillset. It's not my MO. Admire it when someone does.

[Transcendental topiary]

Now if only i can get everything growing well in it I'll be happy

[Diane56Victor]

Lots of work went into rehabbing that, the results look terrific!

[Ray]

Very nice!

My terrariums always end up being much more utilitarian - environmental chambers more than "a piece of nature enclosed".

[DirtyCoconuts]

Originally Posted by Ray

Very nice!

My terrariums always end up being much more utilitarian - environmental chambers more than "a piece of nature enclosed".

this is such a true statement for me and a great way to describe this masterpiece!

very well done on the finished project and even more so for the recycling and restoration.