KnH Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 Here's to a start, DIY thinking hat on 2 Quote Link to comment
ef4life Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 20long - I’m jealous of all that space I can’t wait to see progress, don’t forget your condiment picture 1 Quote Link to comment
KnH Posted February 5, 2020 Author Share Posted February 5, 2020 8 minutes ago, KnH said: Here's to a start, DIY thinking hat on 2 Quote Link to comment
KnH Posted February 5, 2020 Author Share Posted February 5, 2020 18 minutes ago, KnH said: Here's to a start, DIY thinking hat on 1 Quote Link to comment
seabass Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 I'll be using the same tank. Hopefully I can steal some ideas from you. Good luck! 1 Quote Link to comment
debbeach13 Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 I have an empty 20L in the garage but no DIY skills. Definitely following. 1 1 Quote Link to comment
devaji108 Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 I also love the 20L I have one too that I was thinking about using. what are your plans for the AIO you going DIY or premade? Quote Link to comment
Smurf Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 34 minutes ago, devaji108 said: I also love the 20L I have one too that I was thinking about using. what are your plans for the AIO you going DIY or premade? He said he had his DIY hat on! Let the man think. Hehe best if luck to you! I always liked 20L dimensions. Many options for ideas. 1 Quote Link to comment
KnH Posted February 6, 2020 Author Share Posted February 6, 2020 Hitting up the local Hobby Lobby for some pvc foam board for the in tank baffles tomorrow The the local big box pet store for some filter sizes Quote Link to comment
This guy is extra salty Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 20 minutes ago, KnH said: Hitting up the local Hobby Lobby for some pvc foam board for the in tank baffles tomorrow The the local big box pet store for some filter sizes I’m not a fan of pvc foam. It gets everywhere and I think it soaks up water and becomes mush. But what do I know 🤷♂️ also I’m following your DIY build, if you need help or have questions don’t be shy to blow up my inbox or my build thread 1 Quote Link to comment
KnH Posted February 6, 2020 Author Share Posted February 6, 2020 10 hours ago, This guy is extra salty said: I’m not a fan of pvc foam. It gets everywhere and I think it soaks up water and becomes mush. But what do I know 🤷♂️ also I’m following your DIY build, if you need help or have questions don’t be shy to blow up my inbox or my build thread What would you recommend as a alternative? Quote Link to comment
This guy is extra salty Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 2 hours ago, KnH said: What would you recommend as a alternative? Abs, acrylic, polycarbonate, lexan, petg, uhmw. 1 Quote Link to comment
devaji108 Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 23 hours ago, Smurf said: He said he had his DIY hat on! Let the man think. Hehe best if luck to you! I always liked 20L dimensions. Many options for ideas. :0 my feeling are so hurt...haha j/k just got excited trying to see if I can join the fun. 1 Quote Link to comment
KnH Posted February 6, 2020 Author Share Posted February 6, 2020 Here is what I have so far 1 Quote Link to comment
This guy is extra salty Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 What is this diagram I’m very confused lol 1 Quote Link to comment
KnH Posted February 6, 2020 Author Share Posted February 6, 2020 Top down view then front view 1 Quote Link to comment
devaji108 Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 1 hour ago, This guy is extra salty said: What is this diagram I’m very confused lol I was too. but thought it might be top top and front. Quote Link to comment
KnH Posted February 6, 2020 Author Share Posted February 6, 2020 I may just do this https://www.ebay.com/itm/AIO-Box-All-in-One-AIO-Aquarium-Filtration-Kit-20-Gallon-Long-Fiji-Cube/122646030958?hash=item1c8e45ea6e:g:WYcAAOSw2hhcqXkv 1 Quote Link to comment
devaji108 Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 2 minutes ago, KnH said: I may just do this https://www.ebay.com/itm/AIO-Box-All-in-One-AIO-Aquarium-Filtration-Kit-20-Gallon-Long-Fiji-Cube/122646030958?hash=item1c8e45ea6e:g:WYcAAOSw2hhcqXkv yup I was thinking the same for my 2OL or maybe even 10 gal 10000% cleaner than I can make it. not a bad price point either. 1 1 Quote Link to comment
KnH Posted February 7, 2020 Author Share Posted February 7, 2020 So the ebay all-in-one insert has been ordered and should be here in about a week or so On to rock work,, I took 2 rocks from my rock pile and cut one in half, all will have flat bottoms and backs what do you guys think #1 #2 #3 2 Quote Link to comment
seabass Posted February 7, 2020 Share Posted February 7, 2020 4 minutes ago, KnH said: So the ebay all-in-one insert has been ordered and should be here in about a week or so Awesome! Looking forward to seeing it. 4 minutes ago, KnH said: On to rock work,, I took 2 rocks from my rock pile and cut one in half, all will have flat bottoms and backs what do you guys think Both options look good (nice start). Although I kind of prefer the two rock option. That gives you more open sand, open water, and access to the surrounding glass. Maybe angle the left rock at a 45 (sort of a compromise between the two). 1 Quote Link to comment
kimberbee Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 Don't forget to add the 365 day challenge tag to your thread so it's easy to find for those following the contest!! 2 Quote Link to comment
KnH Posted February 29, 2020 Author Share Posted February 29, 2020 Glued the all-in-one insert in, Next is to paint the back or glue on the black ABS sheets I have on hand So after a test run I may have to buy a smaller circulation pump, I need to figure out the auto top off , the pump chamber has to much flow maybe build a baffle to smooth the turbulence to put the sensor in or turn the circulation pump off every hour and turn on the auto top off pump on. 2 Quote Link to comment
devaji108 Posted February 29, 2020 Share Posted February 29, 2020 you got the fiji cube insert? looking good. with the rock that is pukani yeah? I would break it in to smaller pieces and putty it together make some cool scapes. one of the best rock for aquascape out there but hard to find these days. did you cure it? I hear it can leach po4 pretty bad tho. Quote Link to comment
KnH Posted February 29, 2020 Author Share Posted February 29, 2020 pukani yes, they have flat backs and bottoms via my sawzall no precure but will add some bacteria in a bottle, plus a couple of bags of CaribSea baged life sand cycle then water change, may add some sugar to get a bacterial bloom before a massive water change or two 1 Quote Link to comment
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