Hey all!
This is my first build thread on MASC...or..well....anywhere.
I love following other people's builds, and now it's time to do my own...I hope you all find it enjoyable.
Goals and Direction: This tank is basically a training project to get me back into reefing. It will be used as a proof-of-concept for several new tricks I want to try and incorporate into my Dream Build (a 150 triangular).
Based on a 40 breeder, the tank will be bare-bottom, and as automated as I can make it. Expect lots of silly questions from me on gear and materials going forward.
Got this baby from Mradich on the forums here (thanks Matt!)...and the first thing is to get it drilled. I can't stand overflow boxes. Going for a Herbie overflow....
Holes: 1x 1 1/8" for 3/4" return (center)
2x 1 3/4" for drains
First problem. Don't have 1.75 inch hole saw. Ordered that and a drill bit guide from BRS. (This bit guide should make things a lot easier)
But I do have the 1.125 so I will start with that: (Soothing music....)
...45 min later here is the result. It chipped away a little bit at the edges when it finally broke loose, but it looks ok. I think it will seal up right...
....Got the return bulkhead in and slapped a piece of 3/4" pvc in there to act as a standpipe for testing.
...Note that we are doing this in the garage, in case of leaks...or the bottom blowing out.
...Here are my helpers. They are very interested in anything water-related.
Here we are with water and standpipe, full of water. (Standpipe not actual size..hehe)
Left it overnight and it's still bone dry....success on the first hole!
***What I learned from this step***
Freehanding holes in glass is a PITA--can't wait for that bit guide.
Need to use thread-thread bulkheads to get a good seal here without actually using glue.
Next Update (Hopefully): 2 more good holes, and building a good RODI waterchange station...
Thanks for looking!
Happy Reefing!
Dave
This is my first build thread on MASC...or..well....anywhere.
I love following other people's builds, and now it's time to do my own...I hope you all find it enjoyable.
Goals and Direction: This tank is basically a training project to get me back into reefing. It will be used as a proof-of-concept for several new tricks I want to try and incorporate into my Dream Build (a 150 triangular).
Based on a 40 breeder, the tank will be bare-bottom, and as automated as I can make it. Expect lots of silly questions from me on gear and materials going forward.
Got this baby from Mradich on the forums here (thanks Matt!)...and the first thing is to get it drilled. I can't stand overflow boxes. Going for a Herbie overflow....
Holes: 1x 1 1/8" for 3/4" return (center)
2x 1 3/4" for drains
First problem. Don't have 1.75 inch hole saw. Ordered that and a drill bit guide from BRS. (This bit guide should make things a lot easier)
But I do have the 1.125 so I will start with that: (Soothing music....)
...45 min later here is the result. It chipped away a little bit at the edges when it finally broke loose, but it looks ok. I think it will seal up right...
....Got the return bulkhead in and slapped a piece of 3/4" pvc in there to act as a standpipe for testing.
...Note that we are doing this in the garage, in case of leaks...or the bottom blowing out.
...Here are my helpers. They are very interested in anything water-related.
Here we are with water and standpipe, full of water. (Standpipe not actual size..hehe)
Left it overnight and it's still bone dry....success on the first hole!
***What I learned from this step***
Freehanding holes in glass is a PITA--can't wait for that bit guide.
Need to use thread-thread bulkheads to get a good seal here without actually using glue.
Next Update (Hopefully): 2 more good holes, and building a good RODI waterchange station...
Thanks for looking!
Happy Reefing!
Dave
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