Complete tank Upgrade

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  1. rc_mcwaters3

    rc_mcwaters3 Clown Trigger

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    bigger pic of the sump:

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    rc_mcwaters3, Jan 23, 2011
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  2. Annie3410

    Annie3410 Teardrop Maxima Clam

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    Looks good but theres no reason to have the last baffle after your skimmer be 18 inches. The return section will be lower then your skimmer section which is marked at 10". the higher baffle will just cause noise and/or bubbles
     
    Annie3410, Jan 23, 2011
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  3. ibefishy

    ibefishy Montipora Capricornis

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    Looks good, the only thing I noticed was the lack of a bottom inside your stand for the sump to sit on. I wouldnt just let it sit on those cross pieces.
     
    ibefishy, Jan 23, 2011
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  4. rc_mcwaters3

    rc_mcwaters3 Clown Trigger

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    thanks :)


    I thought of that and have a pice of plyboard out side but was in a hurry to get the rest done so my I could clean up my shop ( AKA my wifes kitchen LOL dinner comes first :) )
    I also have to sand the inside beams so the sump fits better, but This is the first time iv done this so its all good also in making a cubby for my chemicals.
     
    rc_mcwaters3, Jan 23, 2011
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  5. link248

    link248 Ritteri Anemone

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    Still looks good. I can't even tell that it was done by a guy that didn't know what he was doing. You should build a hood for the top of you tank. Are you going to stain it or paint it?
     
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  6. rc_mcwaters3

    rc_mcwaters3 Clown Trigger

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    im going to stain it black or atempt tot any way its new by minwax and has matching black wood putty so we will see and i thought of making a hood but haave no design to go off of and would like to do the boost leds so iv got to figure out hoe to wire fand to the hood so the lights dont over heat. any designs or segustions would help?
     
    rc_mcwaters3, Jan 23, 2011
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  7. link248

    link248 Ritteri Anemone

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    I haven't made my stand or hood for my 40g breeder yet, so I don't have any design ideas to give you. However, any of the hoods you can buy at the LFS doesn't have a back on it. Top and sides. The back is open to help get circulation in there. You built this stand with no problem, so I'm sure you won't have a problem comming up with an idea
     
    link248, Jan 24, 2011
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  8. rc_mcwaters3

    rc_mcwaters3 Clown Trigger

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    im thinking a piano hinge for the top that lifts up and the sids out of 2x4s and plyboard trim it out like the top of the stand and two fans on the top to pull the hot sir out but i think it might be to heavy so i might be making it out of 1x1s and ply board but thats still a work in progress
     
    rc_mcwaters3, Jan 24, 2011
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    link248 Ritteri Anemone

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    Get 1x2 and thin plywood to build it with. Should be light and yet sturdy
     
    link248, Jan 24, 2011
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  10. rc_mcwaters3

    rc_mcwaters3 Clown Trigger

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    agreed, my only issue is the leds and what combination to get and how many?
     
    rc_mcwaters3, Jan 24, 2011
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