The only suggestion I have is that you can move your bubble trap after the skimmer area before fuge, and lower the baffle before return pump. This will eliminate bubbles getting into display tank. Little water fall makes bubbles. I will also increase water in which the return pump can draw from.
saltwater aquarium build
- Thread starter troybuckle
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troybuckle
Reefing newb
Thanks for the suggestions, would moving the bubble trap where you suggest help to eliminate the bubbles more efficiently compared to where I have it now. Also, what would you suggest for the height of the divider for the return pump?
troybuckle
Reefing newb
troybuckle
Reefing newb
I am planning on ordering my skimmer today and I have it narrowed down to the following 3, I would prefer to order one of the first two because the shipping would be much faster, does anyone have any recommendations? Thanks.
http://atlanticreefstore.com/store1/index.php?_a=viewProd&productId=63
http://atlanticreefstore.com/store1/index.php?_a=viewProd&productId=64
http://www.thereefshoppe.ca/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=65_89&products_id=299
http://atlanticreefstore.com/store1/index.php?_a=viewProd&productId=63
http://atlanticreefstore.com/store1/index.php?_a=viewProd&productId=64
http://www.thereefshoppe.ca/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=65_89&products_id=299
puttycat
Reefing newb
+RlJ It would also help limit bubbles in your fuge area
troybuckle
Reefing newb
Hi ok thanks guys. I will move the bubble trap and lower the divider for the return pump by 1". I will post a new drawing when I am done for anyone else who might want to make a sump out of a 10g tank.
puttycat
Reefing newb
On your baffles don't make them to narrow or else the water will travel to fast and the bubbles will not have a chance dissipate 1' apart seems to work well
troybuckle
Reefing newb
puttycat
Reefing newb
Looks good. I would like to know how you like the mesh mod when everything gets broke in. My skimmate is not as dark as it use to be and am thinking of converting mine. Are you cutting the glass yourself? Its not to hard but get a small practice sheet. took a couple cuts to get the hang of it. When you glue the baffles in make sure the silicone sealant doesn't have antibacterial in it.
troybuckle
Reefing newb
Ok so I thought my tank was going to take another 3 weeks to get here, but nope just got a call and it’s in now! Going to pick it up after work and get out the measuring tape and design a stand and canopy for it! Also the skimmer is in the mail and the sump is cleaned out and ready for construction, but I am going to wait until I get the skimmer first to ensure it will all fit.
Also I think that I should move this thread into the tank showcase section when the construction begins. In the meantime I have been thinking about getting this pump:
PONDMASTER PM-7 MAG DRIVE POND PUMP 700 3 YEAR WARRANTY - eBay (item 370342188145 end time Apr-28-10 19:59:58 PDT)
Also I think that I should move this thread into the tank showcase section when the construction begins. In the meantime I have been thinking about getting this pump:
PONDMASTER PM-7 MAG DRIVE POND PUMP 700 3 YEAR WARRANTY - eBay (item 370342188145 end time Apr-28-10 19:59:58 PDT)
dcantucson
Reef pro
Hi and welcome to the forum troybuckle. As for pumps a lot of people use Mag Drive Pumps. They have a good history and reputation. In the beginning I too used them but found them to be too noisy. I returned them and went with Quiet One pumps and have been very happy. Just a suggestion. :)
Lifegard Aquatics Quiet One Aquarium Water Pump
Lifegard Aquatics Quiet One Aquarium Water Pump
troybuckle
Reefing newb
Got my 50g Tank yesterday!!! Going to post some pics of it after work. (all I got is my shitty blackberry camera so there not going to be great pics). So, I was drawing up my plans for my stand when my comp froze as I was trying to save it, 3 hours in, WTF. So I gave up and decided that I am going to mount the tank in the wall instead, I have the perfect location, from the front it can be seen from my living room and main entrance and on the back side it will be in a closet to my spare room!! It’s also going to be cheaper then building the stand to. Going to start tonight.
daugherty
part time reefer
that sucks. if you are going to have an external pump check out blueline hd pumps or the blueline velocity pumps.
coolhandgoose
Reef enthusiast
I love the look of in wall set ups, it's like a moving picture.
Did you ever check out www.fishandtips.com they have a program where you just enter the dimensions of the tank and it will give you an outline of a stand to build. You have to be a little careful with it since they assum a 4x4 is actually 4 inches not 3.5 so you have to adjust a couple pieces.
Did you ever check out www.fishandtips.com they have a program where you just enter the dimensions of the tank and it will give you an outline of a stand to build. You have to be a little careful with it since they assum a 4x4 is actually 4 inches not 3.5 so you have to adjust a couple pieces.
troybuckle
Reefing newb
Thanks for the link!
troybuckle
Reefing newb
coolhandgoose
Reef enthusiast
Sweet, can't wait to see the hole in the wall!
Bifferwine
I am a girl
That's going to look great!
troybuckle
Reefing newb
So, I got a good start last night. The room that the closet is in, which I will need to place the tank in order for it to be mounted in the wall I want, is also going to be my home office / hobby room. So I figured if I am going to be knocking out drywall and making a huge mess I might as well get started making my office.
When I first got this house about 8 months ago this room was a little girls room and they had painted polka-dots all over the walls, and when they decided to sell, they did a quick paint job with some sort of pinkish beige, what is on the walls now. (More pink in real life compared to the pics.) So I am planning on painting the walls and changing the carpet now as well. As you can see in the last pic I had to sand down and then plaster over a shitload of dots, whose outlines were still showing tough the paint:frustrat: ahhhh. I also pulled off the baseboards to get ready to pull out the carpet when my new stuff gets here, also this room is where all the boxes that I didn’t unpack was stored, because it was the sort of stuff you keep taking with you when u move and never use?? So I had to move all that shit to lol. Anyway just an update, going to be painting and smashing holes in the wall Saturday. Sorry for the bad pics.
What kind of paint should I use to paint the background on my tank? I am going to go with blue.
And also, any ideas for colours on the room?
When I first got this house about 8 months ago this room was a little girls room and they had painted polka-dots all over the walls, and when they decided to sell, they did a quick paint job with some sort of pinkish beige, what is on the walls now. (More pink in real life compared to the pics.) So I am planning on painting the walls and changing the carpet now as well. As you can see in the last pic I had to sand down and then plaster over a shitload of dots, whose outlines were still showing tough the paint:frustrat: ahhhh. I also pulled off the baseboards to get ready to pull out the carpet when my new stuff gets here, also this room is where all the boxes that I didn’t unpack was stored, because it was the sort of stuff you keep taking with you when u move and never use?? So I had to move all that shit to lol. Anyway just an update, going to be painting and smashing holes in the wall Saturday. Sorry for the bad pics.
What kind of paint should I use to paint the background on my tank? I am going to go with blue.
And also, any ideas for colours on the room?
