4.8G Build

[rum_pride]

Looking for a little bit of help on two topics here.
1. Overflow: I'm trying to figure what route I want to go with for the overflow and return lines. I'm trying to keep the inside of the tank as clean and as minimal as possible. A couple of the options I'm looking at are:
Mame overflow
Glass-holes
And finally I'm thinking about making the top of the sump sit higher than the tank so it will overflow into the tank. I'm not 100% sure about how this would work. But I'm also wondering if this would create enough flow in in the tank since I don't want to put a wave maker in the tank.

2. I'm thinking about adding a bit of design to the front of the tank. Right now they're just taped on for the pic. If I add them I'm wondering if it would look better painted black or with a light stain.

 

[OllieNZ]

Diy like the glass holes one? You can do that for a fraction of the cost.

 

[rum_pride]

Made a little ATO and pump holder/attachment. Now I don't need to wonder where they'll go.

 

[rum_pride]

Diy like the glass holes one? You can do that for a fraction of the cost.

That's kinda what I'm leaning toward. I like the look and cleanliness of drilled tanks. The reason I was looking at glass-holes is because it's an all-in-one kit ready to go. So far I haven't been able to find a single store here (Japan) that sells bulkheads or much other aquarium supplies. The stores that do sell equipment are pricey, livestock on the other hand doesn't seem to be too bad. I'm also a bit worried about drilling a small tank. Everything I have seen so far says that drilling smaller tanks is harder than drilling larger ones. In any case I think I'm leaning towards drilling the tank. Where else can I get the supplies for a DIY overflow like the glass-holes one? Thanks for the input

 

[OllieNZ]

That's kinda what I'm leaning toward. I like the look and cleanliness of drilled tanks. The reason I was looking at glass-holes is because it's an all-in-one kit ready to go. So far I haven't been able to find a single store here (Japan) that sells bulkheads or much other aquarium supplies. The stores that do sell equipment are pricey, livestock on the other hand doesn't seem to be too bad. I'm also a bit worried about drilling a small tank. Everything I have seen so far says that drilling smaller tanks is harder than drilling larger ones. In any case I think I'm leaning towards drilling the tank. Where else can I get the supplies for a DIY overflow like the glass-holes one? Thanks for the input

I did mine with standard (here in the UK anyway) 21.5mm waste pipe plumbing. I did have to cut the bulkheads down for a lower profile. It's also worth noting these bulkheads are referred to as tank connectors if that helps the search.

 

[rum_pride]

Decided to go with the black. I think it looks good!

 

[Bent]

Dude this is so baller.

Have you built the sump yet?

 

[breck]

Love this. Looking forward to watching the progress. So clean!

 

[aqua tech]

came out good start selling them.

 

[rum_pride]

Dude this is so baller.

Have you built the sump yet?

Thanks! It's definitely starting to come along. I haven't got to the sump yet, I was able to get some rough cut pieces of acrylic though. Hopefully I'll have some time this weekend to get it built.

Love this. Looking forward to watching the progress. So clean!

Thanks, I've really enjoyed this build. So much so that my neighbor gave me a 3g tank and I'm thinking of doing another one once I finish this one.

came out good start selling them.

Thanks! I told the wife the same thing, I said I should clean it up and sell it. She didn't seem to thrilled.

 

[rickztahone]

I have to tag along. This is such a cool little build. Love the ATO container. I may do something similar. TFS

 

[jordannoon]

Looking slick


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[Bagabaga]

If it's minimal I'd say the overflow is one drilled hole with the strainer and elbow combo in the corner. And as far as a return I split mine to create flow in my tank.

 

[rum_pride]

I have to tag along. This is such a cool little build. Love the ATO container. I may do something similar. TFS

Thanks for tagging along! I'll warn you, this is a slow moving project. I'm really happy with the way the ATO container turned out too. The "cleanliness" of it could be spruced up, but the "functionality" is exactly what I was hopi g for.

Looking slick


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Thanks, it's all starting to come along. Slowly but surely.

If it's minimal I'd say the overflow is one drilled hole with the strainer and elbow combo in the corner. And as far as a return I split mine to create flow in my tank.

I like it! I think this is going to be the route I'll be going with. Since the sump is going to be directly behind the tank and at the same height it's going to be just like an extension/built in addition. I'm thinking a 1" overflow bulkhead and a 1/2" return line. Then if I split it after that should be enough flow.

 

[rum_pride]

*VERY ROUGH* setup of what the sump is going to look like. I was able to get a little bit of work done on it this morning. Nothing is fused, you can kinda get the idea, intake is goi g to be in the upper left, return line will be drilled on the upper right. Please let me know what you think, if there should be any changes.

 

[rickztahone]

That is pretty awesome. Keep the updates coming! I love DIY's like this.

 

[JonezNReef]

Any updates on your build?

 

[McPuff]

This is very cool. I really like the DIY elements. It's fun to build stuff with acrylic isn't it?! :0)

 

[rum_pride]

Thanks for the comments, unfortunately there haven't been any new updates. Work has become hectic and I originally planned this as an office tank, also we've recently had power outages and problems with the AC in my office so needless to say I didn't set it up there. Even though it's a small build there isn't really space for it in the house so it's been sitting in storage. I decided today that I'm going to sell it since I won't be able to set it up for quite a while. I really enjoyed the build and I definitely look forward to another build once I find some more time. Thank you for all the comments and support.

 

[Scottedontknow]

Thanks for the comments, unfortunately there haven't been any new updates. Work has become hectic and I originally planned this as an office tank, also we've recently had power outages and problems with the AC in my office so needless to say I didn't set it up there. Even though it's a small build there isn't really space for it in the house so it's been sitting in storage. I decided today that I'm going to sell it since I won't be able to set it up for quite a while. I really enjoyed the build and I definitely look forward to another build once I find some more time. Thank you for all the comments and support.

Damn that's so sad this build is/was amazing! You should make the plans for the build as I know I'd love to build something like this for the office!