Recent Acrylic Projects

[ajn81]

Just finished up a sump for Mike (mineman). Had a good time building it with him. Here is his build thread: http://www.sandiegoreefs.com/forums/...7642-120-Build

We started with this design:


ATO Reservoir is on the left front. To the right of it is the skimmer area w/ filter sock holder. To the right of that is the return area with probe holder. On the back side of the sump is the fuge which is 6" deep and runs the length of the sump before draining into the return area.


Some pics of the progress:










I didn't get any pics of the final product, but Mike took a couple while leak testing:

[jessegarcia28]

Just finished another tank project and thought I'd share the progression of this tank build. Hope you all enjoy .

20 Gallon Total Volume (18" x 22" x 12") 17 Gallon Visible (18" x 18" x 12")

I was given these designs to work from.








So, to begin, I joined the sides of the tank to the front panel:




Then I started joining the back baffles to the back panel:




From there, I joined the black false wall to the baffles and then joined the entire back section to the side panels:

I would love something exactly like this except 24x20x12H footprint & the same back chamber set up.
lmk or pm how much something like this would run me at and if timming is good
tia jesse

[unbereefable]

Can u pm me too? Those little tanks are the biz!!!

[ajn81]

Sent you guys a PM.

[bladedrummer]

Hadn't seen this thread, now I know who to ask if/when I decide to go sump

[paulyboy18]

Also my first time seeing this thread and Damn Impressive! Awesome and super clean...

[jessegarcia28]

Sent you guys a PM.

thanks & hopefully we can get my next project going
jesse

[ajn81]

Just finished up a couple of smaller projects.

For Jeff (specvjeff) I made these clips that he is going to put on his Solana to hold a screen top:



And for Ryan (rdetune) I made a shield that allows him to place his MP 10 higher in the water column without it sucking air:





You can see pics of this one in action on Ryan's build tread.


If anyone needs anything, feel free to shoot me a PM. My current policy is: you supply the plastic and I'll build it super cheap for you.

[JohnnyAirtime]

That's a great idea... I don't use MPs, but... making some of those, with magnets to hold'em in place would be a great idea. (not all of us have rimless tanks). AND, they could be used for Koralias too (and other air sucking powerheads/wavemakers)!!!

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And for Ryan (rdetune) I made a shield that allows him to place his MP 10 higher in the water column without it sucking air:



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[rman]

Austin these are awesome!

Another idea for the shroud/shield thing would be to have them mount on A thin acrylic "plate" that would go between the powerhead mount and the glass. A little cleaner look and not dependent on hanging over the glass edge/lip.


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[mineman]

I'm really late on this because of a lot of travel lately. I still don't have the aquarium up and running, but I did do a fresh water test on the setup. Austin, great sump!! Very quiet, no leaks (first time). Great job!!!!! I highly recommend his work!


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[ajn81]

That's a great idea... I don't use MPs, but... making some of those, with magnets to hold'em in place would be a great idea. (not all of us have rimless tanks). AND, they could be used for Koralias too (and other air sucking powerheads/wavemakers)!!!

Austin these are awesome!

Another idea for the shroud/shield thing would be to have them mount on A thin acrylic "plate" that would go between the powerhead mount and the glass. A little cleaner look and not dependent on hanging over the glass edge/lip.


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Thanks for the great ideas guys. I think Ryan came up with the shield idea from a member of another board. He just gave me a picture of one and I copied it, so I can't take credit for the idea .

If anyone else wants one or a variation of one, hit me up via PM.

[ajn81]

I'm really late on this because of a lot of travel lately. I still don't have the aquarium up and running, but I did do a fresh water test on the setup. Austin, great sump!! Very quiet, no leaks (first time). Great job!!!!! I highly recommend his work!

Thanks for posting pics of your sump Mike. Glad it's working well for you!

[jasonp87]

PM sent. I actually found this thread after I sent the PM and now I am more interested than ever! Really good looking work!

[seabass1]

Yup, pretty dang impressive if I must say so myself!! PM sent.

THX

seabass1