limpert Posted July 29, 2012 Posted July 29, 2012 I've kept freshwater tanks for years and have finally decided to build a reef tank. I intend to track my progress here and update with pictures as I go along. Thanks Will be doing DIY GU10 LEDs as well. More to come...
limpert Posted July 29, 2012 Author Posted July 29, 2012 Gl#######s package Super Nano Con Dientes Hole drilled, was easy as cake low-pro
BakeTownFF Posted July 30, 2012 Posted July 30, 2012 Looks awesome! I'm doing a very similar build but with a 20L...definitely subscribing to this. -Sean
limpert Posted July 30, 2012 Author Posted July 30, 2012 Thanks guys, here are some of my sump now that the silicone has dried.
limpert Posted July 31, 2012 Author Posted July 31, 2012 Are you using acrylic for the baffles? I used the following: http://www.lowes.com/pd_72055-1638-1PC0081...&facetInfo= It fits perfectly in a 10gal
Bakenn Posted July 31, 2012 Posted July 31, 2012 Nice I want to make a sump eventually and those are the baffles I'll use! Looks like a great setup so far, keep up the good work!
ward827 Posted July 31, 2012 Posted July 31, 2012 Gonna be a great tank. Look forward to seeing it come to life. W-
jec11718 Posted July 31, 2012 Posted July 31, 2012 i think squared was asking about the acrylic because it will probably not hold up for very long.....just sayin'
Squared Posted July 31, 2012 Posted July 31, 2012 i think squared was asking about the acrylic because it will probably not hold up for very long.....just sayin' yep i tried acrylic on my 10g sump, they were bending pretty bad. lowes sells some glass plates that should fit, or at least my local lowes does.
limpert Posted July 31, 2012 Author Posted July 31, 2012 I'm hoping i dont run into issues with the acrylic, is there anyone who HAS successfully used thin acrylic baffles? It would be a huge pain to fix this once the tank is up and running so i prefer to fix this now if its going to be an issue. The water level on both sides of the baffles will be about the same so i'm hoping there wont be much force pushing on them. incorporated plywood into the stand Here's the miter box i used for the 45* trim on the door Paint pictures to come...
limpert Posted August 2, 2012 Author Posted August 2, 2012 Update: Testing the plumbing: Stand painted
limpert Posted August 2, 2012 Author Posted August 2, 2012 Here's a vid of the plumbing: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kS0C5hLFk1s I never heard back on the acrylic baffles, is there any chance these will work long term?
limpert Posted August 5, 2012 Author Posted August 5, 2012 First things first, dogpark cut them out and replace with glass. Doneski.
limpert Posted August 5, 2012 Author Posted August 5, 2012 Putting together my lights and am trying to decide what configuration i want to use for the GU10s. Leaning towards option A. Option A Option B Option C Option D - suggestions??
Squared Posted August 5, 2012 Posted August 5, 2012 First things first, dogpark Doneski. esselent how do you connect all those GU bulbs to a power source? im noob at LED
limpert Posted August 5, 2012 Author Posted August 5, 2012 esselent how do you connect all those GU bulbs to a power source? im noob at LED They are pretty much plug and play. I'll be using an extension cord to wire. I'm using TinyGiant's thread as a reference to set these up ( http://www.nano-reef.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=267432 )
limpert Posted August 14, 2012 Author Posted August 14, 2012 More updates to come. Will be ordering BRS dryrock and most likely an RO DI. Second thinking macro algae in the fuge... will most likely just put additional liverock in the middle section. For a skimmer ill be going with the SC-65
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