Camren's 45 Gallon Cube Build

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  1. N00ZE

    N00ZE Eyelash Blennie

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    Baffles are important for the skimmer water level and mirco bubbles but thats just me.

    Are you running a skimmer?
     
    N00ZE, Sep 21, 2013
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  2. Camkha1234

    Camkha1234 Great Blue Whale

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    I'll be getting the skimmer that you have.

    Was it difficult to install baffles in your sump? Or is yours pre-built?
     
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  3. Camkha1234

    Camkha1234 Great Blue Whale

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    So my dad and I just finished most of the room and the tank is in place. The reason we had to renovate was because our washing machine got stuck in the fill cycle and flooded the room :p

    Right after the flood:

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    After yesterday's and today's work:

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    Tank in place:

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    Camkha1234, Sep 22, 2013
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  4. Marshall O

    Marshall O Giant Squid

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    Very nice Cam. The new flooring looks great!
     
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  5. Camkha1234

    Camkha1234 Great Blue Whale

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    Thanks! I'm loving the flooring as well.
     
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  6. oldfishkeeper

    oldfishkeeper Giant Squid

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    Looking really, really nice Cam! Your tank will be a great feature to the room!
     
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  7. Camkha1234

    Camkha1234 Great Blue Whale

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    Thanks! The tank is definitely going to be the center piece :)
     
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  8. evolved

    evolved Wrasse Freak

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    This. You want baffles.
     
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  9. Camkha1234

    Camkha1234 Great Blue Whale

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    So since it sounds like I should install baffles, I'll do it. Now some questions:

    How thick does the glass need to be? I have some scrap 3/32" glass at my house. Could I use that?

    What type of sealant should I use? I believe I've heard about using GE II silicone?
     
    Camkha1234, Sep 24, 2013
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  10. N00ZE

    N00ZE Eyelash Blennie

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    Glass baffles can be any thickness just as long as the pieces aren't too thin,, they need to with stand the pressure. 1/4" is my normal baffle thickness. Just my .02

    Use GE II windows and doors. Not Kitchen and bath
     
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