Just get a screen saver.

 

That idea kind of goes with a Chevy truck, maybe the Avalanche.

 

lol.... got that right!

 

I honestly don't think its worth the time, money, and trouble.

I've been a fish keeper for years so I can shed some insight.

Tropical freshwater fish are defiantly not going to work. They need a constant temp. at around 82-89 degrees (depending on the species.) The dash area is just way to liable for fluctuations to archive a constant temp. On top of that, if you were going to try tropical, you would need a heater system and cooler system for the winter/summer months, and they'd both have to be very powerful systems for when its ice cold in the winter, or when its steaming hot in the summer.

As for salt water, the same basic idea. Needs a constant temp, ect. Also salt water fish are VERY expensive to maintain.

As for cold water fish, you could try... but chances are your going to have a hard time finding a cold water fish that will live in that condition and will also stay that small.

Putting a bass or anything of that nature in there is just going to kill the fish. If it can survive the movement of the water, temperature fluctuations, ect... then it will die because it will not have nearly enough room for it to grow, causing its growth to stunt, which leads to disease, deformations of the fishes spine, ect. (aka a very short life).

If you do attempt it, good luck, and be prepared to spend way more money on it then you have on engine mods and the like.

 

LOL...that would be a horrible idea.

 

in no way will it cost more than my lift, tires, rims, and other mods. And a heater/cooler shouldnt have too much a problem keeping the water a certain temp because it would not be a 30 gallon tank. it would be like 1 1/2 ft by 8" (give or take) but fairly small. i saw it done and if you do a search you could watch it on you tube i think it was. there is one on there. im sure alot of people on here would like to see it done as it would be very unique. As soon as i can get some direction on what to take, it will be done. I would definitely have help from some guys that i have alot of confidence in that wouldnt just butcher my dash.

PS: the size of your AC unit at ur house compared to your house. and i cant keep a little fish tank cool? hmmm.

that lil flame under your hot water heater tank keeps all that water HOT. and i cant keep a 3 gallon (give or take) tank of water warm? (not sayin im gunna have a flame in the dash) HECK NO.

 

Well I'm not sure where you are from, but gl in keeping that thing warm in the winter when it's 30 below.

And as far as keeping it cool? Are you gonna hook up an a/c unit to your truck? Oh no... lemme guess... hang it out the pass. window?!? lol sry. But still, leave your truck running and a/c blasted?

And what fish are going to survive in this tank?

I hate to break it to ya but it looks great sitting at a sema show, fresh fish and water in tank, but realistically? not gonna happen. Go ahead and prove me wrong, please, 'cause I really wanna see this creation of yours...

 

I was only giving my opinion, feel free to try it if you like. I've have two 55 gallon tropical freshwater tanks and a small 10 gallon tank for over 12 years, and over those 12 years its probably cost me just about as much as my truck did when I bought it to keep them running good.

And as wrobo said, what fish do you plan on keeping in it? A tank that small will only be able to support 1 very small fish... possibly 1 Betta. But again, Betta's are very temperature sensitive and require blood worms (aka mosquito larva). Most of them wont eat anything else.

Tropical freshwater will die within two weeks, guaranteed.


If you do decide to follow your dream, at least read up on cycling the tank and everything involved with that. Just putting fish into a tank without cycling it will cause problems (whether its in a house or vehicle.)

 

This BakerF150 guy has gotta be a troll, there is no way he is 4 srs, and if he is. God help the human race!

 

Heres the utube link
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uNJ066vG1Uo
I could see doing it for a show vehicle but thats it.....poor fishys

 

does look really cool i have no idea how it will work but i agree with the guy who wants to do it. Its possible. Just have to think of how to make it work but it is definently possible.

 

Waste of time and money IMO. But its your money bro, go for it! I wanna see it!

 

Aside from fish deaths due to temparatures, you also have to consider constant filtration, aeration, etc. Unless your truck will be on 24-7, this WILL kill your fish. Also, think of when you make a turn-- it would be pretty cruel for them to be sloshing about. Lastly, vibrations really stress otu fish, and stress actually kills fish. So think again... Put in a TV or something. But no fish.

 

Show vehicles is right, Ihave seen two vehicles, one i believe was the chevy truck, (i havent seen the vid yet) and the other was an RSX i believe.
Both had absolutly amazing fish tank setups, and looked awsome, but both were strictly SHOW vehicles. the tanks were prepped before a show and the fish were kept in a "real" tank then transfered to the vehicle for the showing. Once done, they were returned to their homes, and the vehicle was left with an ugly empty glass box.


As everyone has said, good luck on keeping anything alive in that tank with a daily driver.

 

Yeap, definatly more stuff I meant to add to my post.