Incredible job, looks super ;D
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Our DIY sump and DIY stand
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Thank you both so much. 
We're pleased with it. The "pop-out" doors didn't work out because the mechanism wasn't strong enough to hold the side doors in place, so we just used hinges there, too. No biggie.
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Wendy
We're pleased with it. The "pop-out" doors didn't work out because the mechanism wasn't strong enough to hold the side doors in place, so we just used hinges there, too. No biggie.
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Wendy
Very nice
Thank you all again. ;D
Hi Jon, I'm SO happy to be here. What a great place!
I know this doesn't fall under DIY sump and stand, but I still wanted to share what I've done this morning.
Overflow when I was starting to modify it:
Overflow modification completed:
^^ I did the same thing Merv did, I widened the slots and made them a wee bit longer, too.
Tank - all cleaned up now:
I should be getting the sand this week, along with an RO/DI unit, Reef Crystals, and other goodies I ordered. 1 step closer again.
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Wendy
Hi Jon, I'm SO happy to be here. What a great place!
I know this doesn't fall under DIY sump and stand, but I still wanted to share what I've done this morning.
Overflow when I was starting to modify it:
Overflow modification completed:
^^ I did the same thing Merv did, I widened the slots and made them a wee bit longer, too.
Tank - all cleaned up now:
I should be getting the sand this week, along with an RO/DI unit, Reef Crystals, and other goodies I ordered. 1 step closer again.
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Wendy
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That looks great wendy! Now you should have no problem pumping a true 600 gph through those slots and it'll be quieter too.
Thank you, Merv. Couldn't have done it without you.
I figured I continue to show the progress of my building adventure right here. Why start another thread, right?
The creation of the canopy:
Back:
With molding front view:
Side view:
Top view (wide open):
Access panel wide open:
Unless someone is 7' tall, you shouldn't be able to notice that the top is wide open because my stand is so tall.
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Wendy
Couldn't have done it without you.I figured I continue to show the progress of my building adventure right here. Why start another thread, right?
The creation of the canopy:
Back:
With molding front view:
Side view:
Top view (wide open):
Access panel wide open:
Unless someone is 7' tall, you shouldn't be able to notice that the top is wide open because my stand is so tall.
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Wendy
Nice. Very nice. I like the lip in the canopy for the splash shield. Another thing I can incorporate into my canopy! ;D
I love this sharing thing! Saves time with my trial and error building technique! ;D ;D
I love this sharing thing! Saves time with my trial and error building technique! ;D ;D
Thank you all very much.
The canopy is now completed, only needs very few touch-ups here and there.
This week my RO/DI unit arrived, I picked up 110lbs of sand (THANK YOU TFJ Pet Center for the GREAT price and for putting up with me ;D), plus the Reef Crystals and some other stuff arrived from an online order.
Yesterday my husband and I spent over 2 hours at Lowe's, getting as many plumbing compartments as we could think of, including all parts of the Durso (I printed out the Durso's component list). I also brought along my return pump and bulkhead for the return so we could buy the right parts for those.
The only thing I'm missing now are the light bulbs and the live rock. As soon as the weather warms up I'll be selling most of my tarantulas and will use that money for the rock.
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Wendy
PS. If the open canopy causes too much of a distraction to the ceiling, I'm sure I can figure something out. All I know is that I've seen 2 Tek Lights like mine on fish tanks, and didn't notice any light penetrating upwards. We'll see.
The canopy is now completed, only needs very few touch-ups here and there.
This week my RO/DI unit arrived, I picked up 110lbs of sand (THANK YOU TFJ Pet Center for the GREAT price and for putting up with me ;D), plus the Reef Crystals and some other stuff arrived from an online order.
Yesterday my husband and I spent over 2 hours at Lowe's, getting as many plumbing compartments as we could think of, including all parts of the Durso (I printed out the Durso's component list). I also brought along my return pump and bulkhead for the return so we could buy the right parts for those.
The only thing I'm missing now are the light bulbs and the live rock. As soon as the weather warms up I'll be selling most of my tarantulas and will use that money for the rock.
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Wendy
PS. If the open canopy causes too much of a distraction to the ceiling, I'm sure I can figure something out. All I know is that I've seen 2 Tek Lights like mine on fish tanks, and didn't notice any light penetrating upwards. We'll see.
OH. Sorry. I see that you have it in place already. http://www.njreefers.org/forums/index.php/topic,2870.0.html
Jon
Jon
demon16v said:
Yes Jon, there's been another update - but a sad and frustrating one.
How I curse the plumbing part!
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Wendy