acrylic.. what should i diy?

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  1. BluePhish

    BluePhish Teardrop Maxima Clam

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    the other day i found there is a plastics/acrylics shop like 5 min from my house. so i went in and they have tons of defect sheets all sizes for 1.50$ LB as well as cylinder pieces.

    i already replaced my sump baffles the other day with 1/4 inch acrylic for 4$.

    so im ready to make something... but what should i make.?? skimmer, reactor,..ect.. ect..
     
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  3. Siddique

    Siddique Dragon Wrasse

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    Skimmers..... They are relatively easy to make using the venturi system;)
     
  4. tigermike74

    tigermike74 Panda Puffer

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    I'm gonna make nano skimmers with the left over scraps I have. I am making a new sump fuge and figured I would make some nano skimmers with the left overs. It's fun to do, but using the weld-on #4 is a PITA.
     
  5. xeddyboi420x

    xeddyboi420x Bristle Worm

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    how would you do that? do you have a blueprint?
     
  6. tigermike74

    tigermike74 Panda Puffer

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    no blue prints. I just look at designs that are proven to work, and just come up with something similar that will fit into a little nanocube. If I make a bunch, I think I would put them up on here for a few bucks if people want them. Of course I would only do that if my contraption actually works. lol
     
  7. Daniel072

    Daniel072 Giant Squid

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    a top down box to put your cam in to take pics=)
     
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  9. tigermike74

    tigermike74 Panda Puffer

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    That's an idea, I can try to do that. :)
     
  10. mile high reefer

    mile high reefer Fire Shrimp

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    I would make a crazy tank for fun. use it for fresh water so if it fails its not as big of a deal or not. Make a bottom and top box then put a couple of the cylinders between them.Lets see what you make out of your treasure shop.
     
  11. sostoudt

    sostoudt Giant Squid

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    you should build a acrylic side to your house so the whole neighbor hood can see your tank.
     
  12. xeddyboi420x

    xeddyboi420x Bristle Worm

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    i'd be interested! :)