jtown Posted July 13, 2003 Share Posted July 13, 2003 Check it out. I just created something where I can have the front half look nice as well. I can also just put macro in both front and back compartments. Looking from the top, water enters the top-left side and pumps back up to the main tank in the front compartment. Whatdaya think? Btw, I know my baffles are a little crooked. I was lazy when I constructed it and didn't use and clamps. Link to comment
samthebigfish Posted July 13, 2003 Share Posted July 13, 2003 thats really cool.............good idea Link to comment
Jahkaya Posted July 14, 2003 Share Posted July 14, 2003 good Shiz!! What is that a 10g? Just acyrlic and Silicone? Link to comment
jtown Posted July 15, 2003 Author Share Posted July 15, 2003 Originally posted by Jahkaya good Shiz!! What is that a 10g? Just acyrlic and Silicone? yup! Link to comment
Korbin Posted July 16, 2003 Share Posted July 16, 2003 What is the compartment in the top right (top view)? that looks pretty cool. I ALMOST did something very similar, so I could have a refugium/frag tank. Link to comment
jtown Posted July 16, 2003 Author Share Posted July 16, 2003 Originally posted by Korbin What is the compartment in the top right (top view)? that looks pretty cool. I ALMOST did something very similar, so I could have a refugium/frag tank. That compartment is pretty much the last baffle section. I wanted to keep the back wall flat and the only way I could have the water flow into the front compartment that way is the way I've done it. Link to comment
moorediddy Posted July 18, 2003 Share Posted July 18, 2003 jtown: Where did you get the acrylic cut? Did you do it yourself? Also, what kind of silicon did you use exactly? I'm going to be doing a similar setup but I'm not sure on these last things. -moore Link to comment
jtown Posted July 18, 2003 Author Share Posted July 18, 2003 Originally posted by moorediddy jtown: Where did you get the acrylic cut? Did you do it yourself? Also, what kind of silicon did you use exactly? I'm going to be doing a similar setup but I'm not sure on these last things. -moore I cut everything myself. I have a table saw which helps tremendously. If you don't have a table saw, get the plastic shop you buy it at to cut the right dimensions for you. They should do it for free and if they don't, shop somewhere else. I used two types of silicone ... just the basic stuff you see at your local pet store. One was the All-Glass brand and the other is some green/white package one. I've tested it and it's fairly leak free. Link to comment
moorediddy Posted July 18, 2003 Share Posted July 18, 2003 Great! Yeah, I just got back from Home Depot and they have sheets of acrylic there, and I think they cut for free too. Although, I might just cut it myself using the utility knife method. I think I'm getting closer to go-time, my research is starting to come together. It also helps that you have documented your progress, because your setup is very similar to mine. What do you plan on doing for the drain line as far as overflow, or strainer on the bulkhead, etc. I'm thinking about building a DIY overflow blow out of acrylic from Home Depot, and putting that in the top corner where I'm going to drill. -moore Link to comment
jtown Posted July 18, 2003 Author Share Posted July 18, 2003 Originally posted by moorediddy Great! Yeah, I just got back from Home Depot and they have sheets of acrylic there, and I think they cut for free too. Although, I might just cut it myself using the utility knife method. I think I'm getting closer to go-time, my research is starting to come together. It also helps that you have documented your progress, because your setup is very similar to mine. What do you plan on doing for the drain line as far as overflow, or strainer on the bulkhead, etc. I'm thinking about building a DIY overflow blow out of acrylic from Home Depot, and putting that in the top corner where I'm going to drill. -moore I got a black piece of arcylic bent at 90 degree angle for a corner overflow box. Link to comment
moorediddy Posted July 18, 2003 Share Posted July 18, 2003 Where did you buy it already bent? -moore Link to comment
Dersucher Posted September 10, 2003 Share Posted September 10, 2003 Do you have any plans (drawings, etc) for this?? I am wanting something similar, and have a few aga 10 gallon tanks to play with. Many Thanks. Dave Link to comment
jtown Posted September 11, 2003 Author Share Posted September 11, 2003 ah well this idea turned into garbage. It wouldn't allow for enough flow out into the front compartment. When I tried to make a new one, I managed to crack the glass .... now everything is sitting in my garage ... waiting for a long weekend. Link to comment
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