schgr.cube Posted October 28, 2009 Author Share Posted October 28, 2009 i asked the hd guy at my local store what the tolerance on their saw was and he says it might be off by as much as 1/4in. He says they don't calibrate that often. Might just be the hd I go to though. Also be careful that wood isn't as thick as it is labeled so unless you measure right then and there, you're bound to be off Well it is off by about 1/4, and it's the lengths that are off not the thickness. Oh well, I guess I'll just shim it, I don't really have many options living in an apartment. Link to comment
schgr.cube Posted October 28, 2009 Author Share Posted October 28, 2009 Okay here is a picture of the frame rigged up: And heres one of the basic rock layout for the overflow, I still haven't finished epoxying or fixing the rocks to make it bit better: I was just excited so I wanted to test things Link to comment
sammy113 Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 Looking goood! Now get some plywood and wrap that thing already! I don;t remeber if you posted this before, but what pump are you gonna use for return? Also did you finally decide something on hanging the light? Link to comment
schgr.cube Posted October 29, 2009 Author Share Posted October 29, 2009 Looking goood! Now get some plywood and wrap that thing already! I don;t remeber if you posted this before, but what pump are you gonna use for return? Also did you finally decide something on hanging the light? Running low on funds to spend on the tank atm, our rents due in a few days If I can sell my bowfront then I'll have plenty to put into this one! As far as the pump goes, I'm still not sure yet. We have a pretty decent looking one at petco for cheap, but I'll have to think on it once I figure my sump situation out. I think I figured out the lighting, but I'll have to wait until I finish the stand. If all goes well, it won't interfere with any of the tank sides directly... Link to comment
owned162 Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 I'm liking this tank ! Subscribed ! Link to comment
airman_verde04 Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 Okay, I lied. It's not that hard to work with. I need another 2 tubes probably, but tomorrow I'll fill those gaps in and work on the return rock. I didn't know they let people keep fish tanks in jail.... haha. Link to comment
schgr.cube Posted October 30, 2009 Author Share Posted October 30, 2009 I didn't know they let people keep fish tanks in jail.... haha. Trust me, it was a real pain smuggling all that live rock in too Link to comment
nosser Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 following along.. this is a cool build! Link to comment
schgr.cube Posted October 31, 2009 Author Share Posted October 31, 2009 following along.. this is a cool build! Thanks! Finished the return rock: Still need to trim up the other one to make it fit better. Will be redoing the stand this week, need to find someone local to cut the wood for me Link to comment
pismo_reefer Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 thats pretty frekkin kewl.... Link to comment
sammy113 Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 Hey Sam, are you gonna use a check valve on that return? What are your plans when the powers goes off. The return seems like at half the tank and could cause some trouble Link to comment
schgr.cube Posted October 31, 2009 Author Share Posted October 31, 2009 Hey Sam, are you gonna use a check valve on that return? What are your plans when the powers goes off. The return seems like at half the tank and could cause some trouble Yeah I'm going to go with the same check valves I used for my 28g, they work extremely well. This time I'm going to place it lower though as on the other setup I could occasionally get a drip from not having enough pressure. Definitely nothing catastrophic though. And thanks guys! Link to comment
pismo_reefer Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 And thanks guys! welcome Link to comment
schgr.cube Posted November 1, 2009 Author Share Posted November 1, 2009 Sold my xbox, so I'll be ordering the MP10 on the 4th (when the money goes through). Working on the rock tonight, I promise! Link to comment
sammy113 Posted November 1, 2009 Share Posted November 1, 2009 You can't sell your xbox just like that! Forza 3 just came out and Modern Warfare 2 is coming on November 10! Waaaaaaa JK great to hear about the mp10 Link to comment
schgr.cube Posted November 1, 2009 Author Share Posted November 1, 2009 You can't sell your xbox just like that! Forza 3 just came out and Modern Warfare 2 is coming on November 10! Waaaaaaa JK great to hear about the mp10 Yeah I really don't play it anymore, I only play PC games anyway lol. Plus, Diablo 3 should be coming out this year, and I'll be wayyyy too addicted to that (and combat arms) to play anything else. Link to comment
schgr.cube Posted November 2, 2009 Author Share Posted November 2, 2009 Rough scape: Things will obviously be different when I'm finished, but you get the feel of what I'm going for Link to comment
schgr.cube Posted November 2, 2009 Author Share Posted November 2, 2009 Sending the design out tonight, hopefully will have this soon. Link to comment
sammy113 Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 Rockwork looks great! Whats the two pieces in the cornes of the sump? Looks like to hang the filter sock but why two? I'm also in the process of redesigning my sump.Going to upgrade my skimmer as well. I have the basic cube done, still need to make the baffles which will wait until I get the skimmer. Link to comment
schgr.cube Posted November 2, 2009 Author Share Posted November 2, 2009 Rockwork looks great! Whats the two pieces in the cornes of the sump? Looks like to hang the filter sock but why two? I'm also in the process of redesigning my sump.Going to upgrade my skimmer as well. I have the basic cube done, still need to make the baffles which will wait until I get the skimmer. Left side will contain the filter sock, and the little recess in the corner is for the return pump. Right side is going to house a tunze 9002, the digital aquatics float switch, and that other little corner piece is to hold an ice probe chiller. =) Are you going to build your own sump? Link to comment
sammy113 Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 I still don't get it though if the pump is going in the recessed thingy in the left corner then the water should be coming from the right side of the baffles along with the skimmer. Then the return area with the float switch and the ice probe? Where am I lost? Though it will be organized something like this... Link to comment
schgr.cube Posted November 2, 2009 Author Share Posted November 2, 2009 I still don't get it though if the pump is going in the recessed thingy in the left corner then the water should be coming from the right side of the baffles along with the skimmer. Then the return area with the float switch and the ice probe? Where am I lost? Though it will be organized something like this... Yeah I guess you're right, I had it backwords... you've got PM. Link to comment
schgr.cube Posted November 15, 2009 Author Share Posted November 15, 2009 Crappy pictures, but I was bored so I wanted to do something... I will be putting a ball valve on the overflow as well, I just forgot to buy another. Acrylic will be cut on monday for the sump, so that should HOPEFULLY happen pretty soon. And I obviously still haven't redone the stand yet...lol. PS: Link to comment
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