I would like to get a new DIY articles section added to the site library in the near future, and I'm looking for writers! We have a great group of builders here, I know we can get some great projects and tutorials made.

Many of you have already written great project threads here in this forum, I would love to see them published as articles. In addition to project articles, I'm looking for people interested in writing beginner articles covering topics such as 'How to work with acrylics', 'Aquarium Plumbing 101', etc. All articles would need to include photo guides.

If you're interested please contact me by PM! Post here if you have any other ideas for the DIY section!

Great idea. I also think expanding the coral database would be a great idea that could really help beginners.

No doubt! We're working on getting more profiles added, but could always use more writers for all the library sections.

Can I edit an article? I would like to edit the one for firefish, which I'm 90% sure I wrote a long time ago.

Absolutely!

Once I get my LED Guide completely done, I'll submit that. I'll have lots of pictures.

Excellent!

I would like to take part in this if I can.

I have a AC110 fuge mod in my signature.

Also, if requested I can do a write up/photo of several things.

Your Aquaclear mod would be a great article! What else do you have in mind?

Anything really. I can do requests if it is something I can use or ship to a fellow nano-reefer that they can use no problem. I got a new camera so photoninjaing the process and making sure all steps are understood is prime. If you have any ideas as well let me know, I have a machine shop full of machines and a garage full of tools.

I'd love to help out any where I can... I have a number of DIY projects, if there is any interest.

Absolutely! I'll PM you in a moment.

I would be happy to help out. It will give me a chance to use my English degree.

Would love to help with coral profiles, as well as Plumbing 101, and could probably do something like "Corals and Octocorals in their Natural Habitats", I am in close proximity to some nice patch reefs from my school.

What do you have in mind uwwmatt? Your Biocube Fuge Light would be a good DIY project article.

SulfurAcid, your help on any articles would be great! I don't think anyone has volunteered for the beginners plumbing article yet. We can always use more coral profiles too!

I've been making good progress on the new section, I think I almost have the layout figured out. Hopefully I can get it launched with a few articles soon.

Sure I can help with whatever you need, what format are you looking for? Do we just type it up and send it to you in a word document or something?

Yeah, a word or plain text document is fine. The pictures should be separate from the document though, so I can edit and format them. Just PM me for my email address when you're ready.

DIYing is my favorite! i would love to make a write DIY article. it would have to wait until summer but thats pretty soon.

Just let me know when you're ready!

i should have some interesting stuff in the near future....nothing earth shattering, but worth noting hopefully.

Would you like one on a foam rock wall?

Definitely! hcsceo volunteered for the topic last month, but I'm not sure that he has had the time.

let me know if you want to go ahead and do it. what's the format? what would I need to submit?

I will contact hcsceo just to be sure. I'll keep you posted.

Ill start look for info for more nano fish and acropora info. I didnt not see that listed yet

hcsceo pulled through with an awesome rock wall article, so we're covered there.

Thanks for volunteering!


That would be great, we can always use more profile writeups!

Nice - his was an inspiration for mine anyways - thanks hcsceo!

I just finished my DIY ATO. I have done a dry run but I dont have the floats yet. It's easy if you know how to solder and can cut the plastic housing for the plugs yourself. I can include part numbers and links from Mouser also. It is also semi water resistant. Interested?

I got a new magnetic frag rack DIY all shot up, I'll edit and post it tonight.

Awesome, those would both be great projects to have.

Its kinda based off the mag float mod, but more more efficient, costs less and looks better. Features 2 level frag rack.

The new DIY section hasn't officially launched just yet, but the first project has been posted. hcsceo's Foam & Rock Wall Construction project can be found here: http://www.nano-reef.com/diy/?project=1

I did this bulb conversion a while back

http://www.nano-reef.com/forums/index.php?...&hl=

Not as cool as all the rest, since it's not DIY or anything, but if any of you need someone to proofread and edit your write-ups, pm me. Word is ok at proofreading, but it doesn't catch a lot of mistakes.

I would be happy to write articles and/or answer questions regarding anything to do with wood as it relates to the hobby (stands, canopies, finishes, adhesives, fasteners, etc) I have over 25 years carpentry experience and I currently work in wood, acrylic and stone (in addition to my real day-job). An example of my 40 gallon stand I made can be seen in my build thread.

Prof, I would love to see a step-by-step example of how to build a stand like your 40g. Your skill with wood really is remarkable.

DHaut,
I will see what I can put together. I was actually thinking that if Christopher agreed that I could do an article on a 2 basic nano-reef stands (step by step). I could do one for the design I used on my 40 (which could be used for anything up to a 65 gal easily) and then an all plywood stand like I did for my 12g NCDX. That should provide plans that would work for people of all skill levels.

Regardless, I would be more than happy to help you out with your design and planning. I need to download sketch-up on my new computer and refamiliarize myself with how to use it.

-Prof

Thanks - I'll PM you later on with my ideas to get some advice - some of it's in my mutualism thread near the end.

Professor, that would be absolutely amazing! I would love to have those for the library.

The DIY Library is still coming together with the handful of articles we have, but we can always use more! I'm planning to launch it once we have a good base.

Sounds great. Looking forward to it. I will take a gander at your thread again later to get an idea what you are thinking about.



Glad to help. I will start putting info together. I have a couple of other DIY's I could document too.

-Prof

frag plugs

http://www.nano-reef.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=206076

Gone?

I dont know if your still taking write ups but id be willing to whip one up on making a 5.5 and AIO or for that matter a general guide to make any AGA AIO. I had so much trouble finding different ideas when i made mine a few weeks ago.

im doing a photo journal of LED atm. even tho i know theres prob many others

Definitely, I'd love to have them both for the library!

Ok so i think i read you want to word document but what about pics?

The photos should be sent separate from the word document. PM me for my email address.

I haves this if you want? http://www.nano-reef.com/forums/index.php?...p;#entry2502162