jbb Posted December 25, 2018 Author Share Posted December 25, 2018 15 minutes ago, Arquisto said: diy window working on this, hopefully I dont screw it up. 3 1 Quote Link to comment
Arquisto Posted December 25, 2018 Share Posted December 25, 2018 Awesome please update us with the final product! Assuming a window can double to let light in and put macro-algae in there. 1 Quote Link to comment
Lula_Mae Posted December 26, 2018 Share Posted December 26, 2018 On 12/25/2018 at 1:22 AM, Arquisto said: Awesome please update us with the final product! Assuming a window can double to let light in and put macro-algae in there. I wouldn't expect you'd be able to fit enough macro to make a difference lol. 2 Quote Link to comment
jbb Posted December 26, 2018 Author Share Posted December 26, 2018 Have my top off window stuff ready to go , will be cutting later today . Wish me luck !! 3 1 Quote Link to comment
WV Reefer Posted December 26, 2018 Share Posted December 26, 2018 1 minute ago, jbb_00 said: Have my top off window stuff ready to go , will be cutting later today . Wish me luck !! Don’t mess up! 😀🤞🏻 Quote Link to comment
jbb Posted December 26, 2018 Author Share Posted December 26, 2018 23 minutes ago, WV Reefer said: Don’t mess up! 😀🤞🏻 I have a Dremel, and will be using a template so I should be ok. The hard part will be marking levels. I do not have the tank in my possession to see where the level drops to when the tank is off. I might just mark the max level before overflow for now, and mark operating levels once I have the tank back. 2 Quote Link to comment
jbb Posted December 29, 2018 Author Share Posted December 29, 2018 Drilled the first hole, no turning back now 3 2 Quote Link to comment
jbb Posted December 29, 2018 Author Share Posted December 29, 2018 Still having to step up in size 3 Quote Link to comment
jbb Posted December 29, 2018 Author Share Posted December 29, 2018 Will wire to a relay which will run an aqualifter for ato. 7 3 1 Quote Link to comment
shaner014 Posted December 29, 2018 Share Posted December 29, 2018 Saaaaaweeeeeeeet. 1 1 Quote Link to comment
waldoz Posted December 29, 2018 Share Posted December 29, 2018 How did your figure out where to set the height? 1 Quote Link to comment
jbb Posted December 29, 2018 Author Share Posted December 29, 2018 1 minute ago, waldoz said: How did your figure out where to set the height? My main concern was just keeping the heater under water, but I made sure to drill low enough to allow for extra water in the sump when the tank is off. one thing you can do is set the tank on the sump and fill the tank just until the water starts to drain into the sump. Then just fill the sump to a comfortable level. That will be the easiest way to get the level sorted out. I got 6 of those float valves on Amazon for $12. Ended up being a 1/2" drill bit to fit . 3 Quote Link to comment
Christopher Marks Posted December 30, 2018 Share Posted December 30, 2018 Nice work @jbb_00, that's a great solution for ATO! 1 1 Quote Link to comment
Arquisto Posted December 30, 2018 Share Posted December 30, 2018 Thanks for keeping us updated sir! I've had a few issues with my zoas so I'll need some of your advice when I get photos. 2 Quote Link to comment
jbb Posted December 31, 2018 Author Share Posted December 31, 2018 Sneek Peek of what may be happening with my tank 5 4 Quote Link to comment
Justind823 Posted December 31, 2018 Share Posted December 31, 2018 Aluminum wouldn't be my first choice but I really like the layout. Its reflectiveness will give you great light distribution Also good work on the ATO 7 Quote Link to comment
jbb Posted December 31, 2018 Author Share Posted December 31, 2018 4 hours ago, Justind823 said: Aluminum wouldn't be my first choice but I really like the layout. Its reflectiveness will give you great light distribution Also good work on the ATO @NanoRox sent an updated pic this morning of what is done so far. This is going to be pretty sweet. I can't wait to see the final product . The ato was a must have for me with my work travel. The site glass would work for someone who is home every day, but it ended up not being for me. 6 Quote Link to comment
spectra Posted December 31, 2018 Share Posted December 31, 2018 5 minutes ago, jbb_00 said: Ok good to see figured the smashed baked potatoes were kind of ####ed looking....... Quote Link to comment
jbb Posted December 31, 2018 Author Share Posted December 31, 2018 1 minute ago, spectra said: Ok good to see figured the smashed baked potatoes were kind of ####ed looking....... setting new trends , alumi-reef.com 1 Quote Link to comment
NanoRox Posted December 31, 2018 Share Posted December 31, 2018 1 minute ago, spectra said: Ok good to see figured the smashed baked potatoes were kind of ####ed looking....... lol well I need to add here this is an early work in progress but I do like to work in mashed potatoes as a preferred medium 6 1 Quote Link to comment
Christopher Marks Posted December 31, 2018 Share Posted December 31, 2018 I like where this is going! 2 Quote Link to comment
jbb Posted December 31, 2018 Author Share Posted December 31, 2018 22 minutes ago, Christopher Marks said: I like where this is going! Thanks, I'm hoping to not let everyone down. I tend to like the smaller tanks a lot more. Not sure why I have a 65g to be honest. 1 2 Quote Link to comment
Reefkid88 Posted December 31, 2018 Share Posted December 31, 2018 👏🤝 I don't think I have ever seen your 65g but I'm pretty sure this will not disappoint !! Quote Link to comment
jbb Posted December 31, 2018 Author Share Posted December 31, 2018 22 minutes ago, Reefkid88 said: 👏🤝 I don't think I have ever seen your 65g but I'm pretty sure this will not disappoint !! The 65 is a complete disaster at the moment, you aren't missing much 1 1 Quote Link to comment
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