240g tank w/fish room build
- Thread starter rogergolf66
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rogergolf66
im an addict lol
There is 1 tank that's not a 40B. In the pic its closest to us on the middle shelf. It's 48x18x12 the 40B r 36x18x16.
I may use that one as the look down zoa tank.
Roger
rogergolf66
im an addict lol
Ok so I had some scrap acrylic laying around. Built this just to see a size ref to make sure plumbing will fit ok. The other side will be the aquarium glass. That is if I go this fought. I have another over flow design I may use instead.
I used weld on 4. I also ordered 3 tubes of silicone to attach the over flow boxes. Along with some Weldon 16 just in case I need to run a bead of a thicker material.
The final boxes will be made of black 1/4 inch acrylic. I have an entire sheet in the garage.
I used weld on 4. I also ordered 3 tubes of silicone to attach the over flow boxes. Along with some Weldon 16 just in case I need to run a bead of a thicker material.
The final boxes will be made of black 1/4 inch acrylic. I have an entire sheet in the garage.
ClownMan727
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That looks good. How are you going to cut the teeth? Router and a jig?
rogergolf66
im an addict lol
No teeth. Teeth slows down water. Teeth Only gets in the way. I use gutter guard to stop anything from getting into the overflow. Also plan to have screen strainers on the pipes inside the overflow boxes.
rogergolf66
im an addict lol
Arrived today. Now just need my bits so i can start drilling tanks.
rogergolf66
im an addict lol
Not much has happened. I need to move the stands out and move the electrical on that wall. One of the rear supports full right on the outlet 
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I ordered my new pump. Got a great deal new Reeflo dart gold for just over $300 including tax and shipping!!!
Will try to get the electrical and overflow boxes done by the end of the weekend. If life allows.
Roger
Edit
I thought I already posted that but I guess not. I got all the tanks drilled last week.
Didn't take long. Maybe 1.5 hrs to drill them all.
.I ordered my new pump. Got a great deal new Reeflo dart gold for just over $300 including tax and shipping!!!
Will try to get the electrical and overflow boxes done by the end of the weekend. If life allows.
Roger
Edit
I thought I already posted that but I guess not. I got all the tanks drilled last week.
Didn't take long. Maybe 1.5 hrs to drill them all.
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rogergolf66
im an addict lol
It was faster then I thought too. I'm looking forward to getting it up and water in it. Wish my table saw wasn't broken I need to cut the acrylic for the overflow boxes.
ClownMan727
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You can come over and use my table saw if you want.
rogergolf66
im an addict lol
I have the tool it's not as easy as it sounds I have tried. Saw or router is the way to go.
rogergolf66
im an addict lol
Thx I'm hopping to have off work Friday I will try to fix mine but if I can't I will get in touch with u.
Roger
markandamb
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I say we just work at a fish store and live there that way we can save all this building and buying lol BEAUTIFUL build Roger !
that way we can save all this building and buying lol BEAUTIFUL build Roger !
rogergolf66
im an addict lol
New reeflo dart gold arrived today. Also the 1.5 inch check valve. I know they tend to fail over time but i wanted to use one this time anyways
rogergolf66
im an addict lol
New pump arrived today reeflo dart gold will run the 40b setup
ClownMan727
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Are those pumps adjustable?
rogergolf66
im an addict lol
I will have a valve on the outlet of the main pump plus a valve at all tanks for control. So yes they r safe to dial back. They do not have a button for adjusting but can be plumbed with ability. They use less wattage when dialed back. Also comes with an extra impeller that puts out less flow. The snapper impeller. Makes it a snapper pump instead of a dart.
I run the same pump on my current display but I run the silver model. This is the upgraded gold version. A better quieter pump with more power then the silver
