Offering Hands On DIY Acrylic Class

[BrianH]

Thanks for doing this!

 

[JuanGutz]

Thanks for doing this!

+1 I've been around for a little and never seen anyone do this so very awesome of you Shawn and I look forward to learning everything. I'll bring some beer if everyone is okay with that haha. Not to much just enough to enjoy while everyone is building.

 

[JuanGutz]

Thanks for doing this!

+1 I've been around for a little and never seen anyone do this so very awesome of you Shawn and I look forward to learning everything. I'll bring some beer if everyone is okay with that haha. Not to much just enough to enjoy while everyone is building.

 

[szavoda]

I thought of something else that I wanted to make for myself: I am going to build 3 dosing containers to hold Alk and Calc. I am going to make a third just for the heck of it (maybe Mag or something else). Just more ideas for everyone...

 

[szavoda]

I got all of the items entered so far for Juan and Brian. Here is the cut sheet the way it stands now. The 3/4" sheet is pretty full, but we have some decent space on the 1/2" sheets.

 

[szavoda]

For those that may need it, I have create a spreadsheet that calculates recommended thickness for the tank acrylic, total volume and dimensions for cutting each panel.

 

[Mermaid Gardens]

I don't know that I have anything I need to make right now... Will think about it for a day or two. Maybe some frag racks for my 90 cube. But let me known when you are doing it I would like to come hang out and learn for when I need to build something. Steve

 

[szavoda]

Sure thing - looks like we will shoot for the last weekend in May - either day. I would like to do it outside if it is nice.

 

[19TheSaint75]

I'm wondering if a frag tank could be done with a built in sump, like a nano. Have water cascade over a baffle into a three part sump and pumped back up to the other end of the tank. That way it is all self contained. Put a little mini skimmer on one end. Wouldn't have to be a big frag tank because I am not trying to sell. Maybe 2'x2', then extra foot for the sump section.

I also need a ten gallon storage container for ATO. I don't have plumbing hooked up to my tank and my wife hid my drill so I can't run water lines through the floor. 10 gallons would let me go away for the weekend without worrying about the sump going dry.

 

[19TheSaint75]

Rough sketch of my idea for an all in one "nano" frag tank. Didn't put a depth, but I think 12" would suffice?

 

[Mermaid Gardens]

I'm wondering if a frag tank could be done with a built in sump, like a nano. Have water cascade over a baffle into a three part sump and pumped back up to the other end of the tank. That way it is all self contained. Put a little mini skimmer on one end. Wouldn't have to be a big frag tank because I am not trying to sell. Maybe 2'x2', then extra foot for the sump section.

I also need a ten gallon storage container for ATO. I don't have plumbing hooked up to my tank and my wife hid my drill so I can't run water lines through the floor. 10 gallons would let me go away for the weekend without worrying about the sump going dry.

I like that idea. Down the road I want to build a 2'×4'x16" frag with a sump below or a 2'x5'or6' frag with a sump on the end.
SkyDiv3r17 built a really nice 40b all in one. There is a thread somewhere. That design would work if shortened to a frag tank depth.

 

[FishTV]

I like that idea. Down the road I want to build a 2'×4'x16" frag with a sump below or a 2'x5'or6' frag with a sump on the end.
SkyDiv3r17 built a really nice 40b all in one. There is a thread somewhere. That design would work if shortened to a frag tank depth.

SkyDiv3r17's build thread. http://www.marinecolorado.org/forums/showthread.php?23306-DIY-All-In-One-tank&highlight=SkyDiv3r17

 

[19TheSaint75]

SkyDiv3r17's build thread. http://www.marinecolorado.org/forums/showthread.php?23306-DIY-All-In-One-tank&highlight=SkyDiv3r17

Thanks for sharing. Very similar to what I want to do with this build.

 

[szavoda]

Rough sketch of my idea for an all in one "nano" frag tank. Didn't put a depth, but I think 12" would suffice?

I pretty much get it, but let's talk on the phone or you could even come over for a little bit if you want to draw some options out.

 

[19TheSaint75]

I pretty much get it, but let's talk on the phone or you could even come over for a little bit if you want to draw some options out.

When works for you?

 

[szavoda]

Hey Juan - your inbox is full...

We can just talk over the phone - just want to get the dimensions and plans for everything you want to build.

 

[szavoda]

When works for you?

I re-wrote your plans and put the cut list together. After I talk with Juan I will post the cut list and cost...

 

[szavoda]

I still can't reach Juan - does anyone have contact info for him? Or can you give him a little more inbox quota

 

[neogenix]

I'd be down with makin a frag tank, I'm gonna need one of those

 

[szavoda]

Great - post your specs or let me know if you need some help...