pgaks2 Posted June 2, 2008 Share Posted June 2, 2008 off topic warning: R32 front end???? on topic, awesome tank, and awesome stand, i love seeing all the DIY stuff, esp since it looks better than damn near anything i see in the stores. sheb Link to comment
disaster999 Posted June 3, 2008 Author Share Posted June 3, 2008 thats a RS4 bumper my roommate bought. well after an exhausting move over the weekend, i finally got my tank set up. my frags were pissed off at me because they were stuck in a cold bucket for a while and all the frags were having a biological warfare with each other. but now they are in the tank right now enjoying the light and space, and recovering. Link to comment
Rocket Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 Can we get a close up of your sump? Link to comment
dopamine Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 does having the overflow drain so low to the bottom of the tank do anything benefitial? I feel like I always see the drain from the overflow tank up near the top... how many gallons is that sump? Link to comment
disaster999 Posted June 3, 2008 Author Share Posted June 3, 2008 i personally dont think it really matters, i have mine in the water is because it helps cut down on the noise. some have it high because they run filter socks or other mechanical filtration. Link to comment
dopamine Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 oh i mean, on the back of the display. Link to comment
disaster999 Posted June 3, 2008 Author Share Posted June 3, 2008 ah, i think the ones you see are the durso or stockman style drains which are designed to cut down noise. they usually have the drains near the top. i decided to run an external drain because of my setup. i was told that i should have it close to the bottom of the tank because of flow issues. having a height difference, ie water level higher than drain hole, would greatly increase the flow of the drain. you see some people running the same setup have a secondary hole near the top so if something were to fail and clogs up the primary drain, water will still be able to drain from the top hole preventing a flood. Link to comment
dopamine Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 this is where I start getting confused. I dont know anything about noise reduction or physics of these pipes. I was looking at just making the overflow box go half way down the back of the display. I could just copy what you got here if it is working. I couldnt definately handle this. Link to comment
disaster999 Posted June 3, 2008 Author Share Posted June 3, 2008 PM me or post here for your questions. me and lots of people here will be able to help Link to comment
NickBoudin Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 Awesome build. How do you enjoy workign with acrylic? Do you feel as if there's a lot of skill needed, or just a basic idea of what you're going for? I'm hoping to produce a few tanks of my own in the future, I greatly appreciate you taking the time to post pictures, and provide information for me to take into consideration. Thanks agian, Nick Link to comment
disaster999 Posted June 5, 2008 Author Share Posted June 5, 2008 i like working with acrylic. its lighter than glass, easy to handle and can be manipulated if needed. you cant sand down or shave off a little when your working with glass. and its completely clear. the only down side is its not as rigid as glass and its not as cheap. you need thick acrylic or need to brace the tank for large long tanks. if you want to get quality thick acrylic be prepared to spend some money. also you need to spend money and get a quality table saw blade and a large table saw for a smooth straight cut. a router could further smooth the edges for a straight edge and good bond. depending where you are located, acrylic isnt as available as glass, as for acrylic accessories like glue and applicators. glass shops are pretty much everywhere and silicone caulking is easily found at hardware stores. in conclusion, inorder to make a good acrylic tanks, make sure you get cell cast acrylic, the right thickness for the size of the tank, and make sure the edges are straight and true. use the right solvent and right tools to make a nice tank. Link to comment
disaster999 Posted June 5, 2008 Author Share Posted June 5, 2008 how many gallons is that sump? sorry i forgot to answer how big the sump is, its 18x10x12inch. subtracting the thickness of the sump and baffles, its around 9gals. the tank is around 12 gals, plus the water in the sump im guessing my whole system is around 17-18 gals Link to comment
The Propagator Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 My last b(o)(o)bie comment was deleted ! So here it is again damn it !!!! Nice b(o)(o)bies .. er I mean cabinet. ( look dead center up top leaning over ) Smile ! Its funny ! Link to comment
disaster999 Posted June 5, 2008 Author Share Posted June 5, 2008 haha...took someone long enough to realize. i didnt even know she was in the frame until i uploaded to the computer Link to comment
disaster999 Posted June 6, 2008 Author Share Posted June 6, 2008 ok i came across a problem. i closed the door and let the thing run for a while. after a day or 2 i checked again and theres condensation on the walls. the hinges are rusting. i think i need to add a fan to either exhaust the air out of the cabinet Link to comment
reefatschool Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 My friend had the same problem with condensation in his custom stand as well. He ended up putting a fan in the back and then making an acrylic cover for the sump, I don't believe that he has any problems anymore. Just some ideas, good luck. Link to comment
jedihunter2983 Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 love your tank desighn and sump. could this tank be built from a 20g high aga. im not sure if a glass shop could drill the holes for the bulkheads. and also i dont get how the sump works. how dose the water level raise up higher in the return chamber than it is in the refugium chamber? appreciate the help. Link to comment
disaster999 Posted July 2, 2008 Author Share Posted July 2, 2008 im sure this sump would work for a 20H. i would put a one way valve on the return pump just so water doesnt get siphoned back into the sump potentially overflowing it the water levels in the sump stays pretty constant except the return chamber. that is the only part of the sump that changes water level due to evap. Link to comment
jedihunter2983 Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 what is the benefit of having two suplie sections of the sump with a return in the middle, and why did you choose to set it up that way? could use as much info as possible trying to decide the best way to build my 20 high and sump/refugium. thanks Link to comment
coolwaters Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 lol not bad for cheap extruded acrylic. i wonder now long they will last... if i want to go back to reefing i'll have to cough up about $100 again... Link to comment
The Propagator Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 I think if you open up the back a bit more then just that peekaboo hole for the plumbing it will be fine. Link to comment
disaster999 Posted July 3, 2008 Author Share Posted July 3, 2008 what is the benefit of having two suplie sections of the sump with a return in the middle, and why did you choose to set it up that way? could use as much info as possible trying to decide the best way to build my 20 high and sump/refugium. thanks theres no real reason why i chose this setup. to me this was a cleaner setup having the return shoot straight up. i cant really think of any reason why this setup is better than others other than you can adjust the flow going into the fuge area. would someone with more knowledge in sumps chime in? lol not bad for cheap extruded acrylic. i wonder now long they will last... if i want to go back to reefing i'll have to cough up about $100 again... i dont see why it wouldnt last a while...and it didnt cost $100 for that sump. more like 40 Link to comment
jedihunter2983 Posted July 7, 2008 Share Posted July 7, 2008 i really like your sump and have decided to do something very simmilar but with a removable media rack on one side. thanks for the idea. Link to comment
disaster999 Posted July 7, 2008 Author Share Posted July 7, 2008 Thanks, I do have a removable media rack on one side, but i didnt really think it though to make it more accessible. Still thinking of ways to make my design work. Link to comment
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