So this project is indefinitely delayed due to the tragic death of my beloved fish, Macintosh.

Additionally, the tank I was using lost a battle with a humongous falling mirror. 

So with the loss of motivator (macintosh) and main component (tank), I will be focusing my attention elsewhere for the time being. But one day I will avenge Macintosh and build a beautiful gimmicky LED scape for his predecessors.