I think it was a great idea, but I would would go crazy with paranoia of someone breaking it... it would drive me insane.. maybe I need to be on drugs.
thanks nes999, he'll be moving to the pond when he get big enough not to be eaten by the rtc. so about 10".
i ran the wires all together down the side we usually don't see. i will be putting each piece of equipment on a rocker switch, and only run one wire away from the tank. should be much better.
i got all the bulbs and wiring to include a much better lighting system as well. there will be 4 42 watt 5000ks and two actinics to bring out some color. i should have all that up and running monday night.