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    Reef Sparky's 18" x 18" x 18" Nano Build.

    Tank is filled with saltwater, sump is in place and return is churning. I'm very impressed by the bean design. It delivers! It's silent. The...
    Post by: ReefSparky, Sep 13, 2010 in forum: I made this!
  2. ReefSparky
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    where is this forum going?

    I don't think you'll have to worry about that! :)
    Post by: ReefSparky, Sep 12, 2010 in forum: The Bucket
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    Sump Sock + Soap question

    Now that's some funny stuff! :) Yeah. . .wash with bleach only, let air dry, and I'd think you'd be good to go.
    Post by: ReefSparky, Sep 12, 2010 in forum: General Reef Topics
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    Reef Sparky's 18" x 18" x 18" Nano Build.

    Thanks again! :) Simple is good, Sharkbate. Thanks!
    Post by: ReefSparky, Sep 12, 2010 in forum: I made this!
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    Reef Sparky's 18" x 18" x 18" Nano Build.

    So the plumbing is finished except for the poly tube from the return to the rigid PVC that's ended in a 45 right above the sump. The final 18" or so...
    Post by: ReefSparky, Sep 12, 2010 in forum: I made this!
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    Reef Sparky's 18" x 18" x 18" Nano Build.

    Thanks, iLLwiLL! Yes, that's the final position. The upturned elbow is the emergency drain, and is designed to face upwards. After it's running...
    Post by: ReefSparky, Sep 12, 2010 in forum: I made this!
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    Reef Sparky's 18" x 18" x 18" Nano Build.

    Thanks, Patrick. The tank is filling up now. The sump is in place and plumbed. Pics to come.
    Post by: ReefSparky, Sep 12, 2010 in forum: I made this!
  8. ReefSparky
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    powerhead

    Not so sure. Here's what I do know. . .if a device isn't listed, advertised, touted, or is specifically marketed to be "compatible with...
    Post by: ReefSparky, Sep 12, 2010 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
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    Reef Sparky's 18" x 18" x 18" Nano Build.

    Thanks, guys!
    Post by: ReefSparky, Sep 12, 2010 in forum: I made this!
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    Reef Sparky's 18" x 18" x 18" Nano Build.

    They can be cut as short or long as you'd like. The screw strips serve no structural purpose. They are there soley for the uprights to have...
    Post by: ReefSparky, Sep 11, 2010 in forum: I made this!
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    Reef Sparky's 18" x 18" x 18" Nano Build.

    Those are the screw stirips. See post 15.
    Post by: ReefSparky, Sep 11, 2010 in forum: I made this!
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    Reef Sparky's 18" x 18" x 18" Nano Build.

    So here are shots of the plumbing coming along. The bean overflow utilizes 3 drains. The main, the open channel, and the emergency. Basically, the...
    Post by: ReefSparky, Sep 11, 2010 in forum: I made this!
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    Reef Sparky's 18" x 18" x 18" Nano Build.

    For those interested. Here's the pic upon which the stand is based. I found it years ago, and all my DIY stands have been from this concept. It's...
    Post by: ReefSparky, Sep 11, 2010 in forum: I made this!
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    Reef Sparky's 18" x 18" x 18" Nano Build.

    Yeah, reflections are funny. It's the angle. :) The holes are the drilled holes in the tank, which is sitting on it's back in that particular...
    Post by: ReefSparky, Sep 11, 2010 in forum: I made this!
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    Reef Sparky's 18" x 18" x 18" Nano Build.

    Some pics of the stand construction. This is the 3rd or so stand I've build using this simple design I found on the internet a few years ago. It's...
    Post by: ReefSparky, Sep 11, 2010 in forum: I made this!
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    Reef Sparky's 18" x 18" x 18" Nano Build.

    For the time being, I'll be using my old Coralife SuperSkimmer 220. It should suffice for a 20 gallon tank, but I plan on maybe getting the smallest...
    Post by: ReefSparky, Sep 11, 2010 in forum: I made this!
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    Reef Sparky's 18" x 18" x 18" Nano Build.

    OK--a few firsts for this build. I drilled the tank with 4-1 3/4" holes to accomodate the 3 drains and single return. The first set of pics are the...
    Post by: ReefSparky, Sep 11, 2010 in forum: I made this!
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    Reef Sparky's 18" x 18" x 18" Nano Build.

    The build has been a learning experience and I've overcome a couple of hurdles the hard way: by doing stuff 2 and 3 times. I first made a stand for...
    Post by: ReefSparky, Sep 11, 2010 in forum: I made this!
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    Reef Sparky's 18" x 18" x 18" Nano Build.

    I'm building a tank to house all my LPS and softies so I can devote my 90 to SPS corals. The internal measurements are about 17" cubed, and it holds...
    Thread by: ReefSparky, Sep 11, 2010, 133 replies, in forum: I made this!
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    Cutting glass teeth !

    I'll let you know how it works, but I'm building a new nano with an internal overflow and will use no teeth. I've done my research, and opinion...
    Post by: ReefSparky, Sep 11, 2010 in forum: I made this!
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