Frag Tank

Discussion in 'The Bucket' started by Seano Hermano, Jun 13, 2010.

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  1. sollie7

    sollie7 Millepora

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    or if you have the paper (money)

    theres some nice acrylic frag tanks on ebay:

    frag tank items - Get great deals on items on eBay Stores!
     
    sollie7, Jun 14, 2010
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  2. Seano Hermano

    Seano Hermano Giant Squid

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    Hadn't thought about built in overflows. I'm sort of stuck to having a certain size. That being, 30" X 12" footprint.
     
    Seano Hermano, Jun 14, 2010
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  3. sollie7

    sollie7 Millepora

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    hah dont blame you ...I wonder why.....;D
     
    sollie7, Jun 14, 2010
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  4. Seano Hermano

    Seano Hermano Giant Squid

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    I would like to get a tank like you have, sollie. I like the shallow depth. I think I will build or buy one that size & add in a wall for a built-in overflow. Drill a bulkhead & run 3/4" PVC down to a 10g sump/refuge.

    Not sure on lighting.
     
    Seano Hermano, Jun 14, 2010
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  5. sollie7

    sollie7 Millepora

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    ha we have like the same build

    exept i was kinda thinking 1" drain
     
    sollie7, Jun 14, 2010
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  6. Seano Hermano

    Seano Hermano Giant Squid

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    lol. We should see how they each turn out.
     
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  7. sollie7

    sollie7 Millepora

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    haha yeah
     
    sollie7, Jun 14, 2010
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  8. Seano Hermano

    Seano Hermano Giant Squid

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    Drawing plans...

    Exterior
    [​IMG]

    Top
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    & here's the plumbing...
    [​IMG]
     
    Seano Hermano, Jun 17, 2010
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  9. xmetalfan99

    xmetalfan99 Giant Squid

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    I miss things sometimes and if that is the case here sorry.

    What is the point of having the return going into an overflow chamber? Wouldn't this be a waste of space and counter productive?
     
    xmetalfan99, Jun 17, 2010
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  10. Seano Hermano

    Seano Hermano Giant Squid

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    Oh your right, I guess I could cut a whole in the back of the stand & have the return go over the back of the tank? I already am using the Herbie design OF

    Edit: I was trying to prevent any cuc from going down the water lines.
     
    Seano Hermano, Jun 17, 2010
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