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December 28th, 2007, 03:34 AM
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New tank beginning
Here are the first pics of the tank in the works. I am starting with a diy overflow. These pics are so anyone can critique my design before I make and install it. I wanted the overflow in the middle of the tank but due to the flex of the back wall when the tank is full I felt it may be better to move it to a corner where there is a little more stability. If anyone has some suggestions I would really like to hear them. The drain will be going thru the back wall and the return will be going on the opposite side. Well what do you think? Let me have it.
Thanks Nate  Current Aquarium(s) Description: 15 gallon fw and 65 gallon soon to be reef Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: newbie Other Intrests: Golf, cars, aquaria 
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December 28th, 2007, 04:33 AM
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Re: New tank beginning
Here is another picture of the overflow I was going to make.
 Current Aquarium(s) Description: 15 gallon fw and 65 gallon soon to be reef Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: newbie Other Intrests: Golf, cars, aquaria
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December 28th, 2007, 08:51 AM
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Re: New tank beginning
I don't do to much DIY stuff but from what I can tell,it looks great.
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December 28th, 2007, 09:01 PM
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Re: New tank beginning
I am off to go cut some acrylic for my overflow box. This one is just going to be a test to see how I do working with acrylic. But before I do I wanted to post a picture of the drain I was going to use. I may wrap some foam stuff around it also to keep snails or anything like that going for a ride down the drain. Does anyone see a problem with this design?
nate  Current Aquarium(s) Description: 15 gallon fw and 65 gallon soon to be reef Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: newbie Other Intrests: Golf, cars, aquaria
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December 28th, 2007, 09:06 PM
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Re: New tank beginning
Looks great!! I love the calfo overflows. Can't wait to see the finished overflow.
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Current Aquarium(s) Description: 30 gal reef, 175 MH, CSS 125. 29 gal reef, 10 gal sump, ASM mini G 130 watt PC's Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: in fresh water all my life and stared salt in 08/06 Other Intrests: aquariums,remodeling houses,and cars
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December 30th, 2007, 05:37 PM
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Re: New tank beginning
impressive skill. I just don't have the capacity to DIY. I am always impressed with those who can do that. great job
-Doc Current Aquarium(s) Description: 210 gal "Shark Reef" With Angelfish and 90 gal reef tank Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: long enough to know I have a lot to learn
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December 31st, 2007, 03:59 AM
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I wanna get my hands on some acrylic and build me a proper sump...
Nice work sofar,
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December 31st, 2007, 04:29 AM
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Re: New tank beginning
This DIY stuff is definitly a learning experiance. I thought it would be fairly easy, its not. I would rather work with metal than acrylic. I have been to HD more times than I can count and have bought lots of acrylic sheets from them. All i can say is you will definitly learn patience and self control trying to build some of this stuff. Well back to work.
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 15 gallon fw and 65 gallon soon to be reef Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: newbie Other Intrests: Golf, cars, aquaria
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December 31st, 2007, 04:35 AM
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Re: New tank beginning
Quote:
 Just wait till you get wet and all the cyano and hair algae sets in. Thats when the self control realy comes into play 
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December 31st, 2007, 05:19 AM
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Re: New tank beginning
oh boy! something else to look foreward to.
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 15 gallon fw and 65 gallon soon to be reef Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: newbie Other Intrests: Golf, cars, aquaria
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