75g build.

[CrazyEyes]

Yeah, I might just have to cap it off if I can fit something there. I will probably end up running a jebao dc6000 and they're pretty small so we'll see.

 

[CrazyEyes]

New tank on the stand, this thing looks so much better on the stand.

 

[MJNTWise]

Looks good, Now all you need is water, rock and fish...and some SPS's....

 

[CrazyEyes]

Rock- check, just to build a nice aquascape. And need to now drill it, this is a little nerveracking to me but I'm sure it'll be fine.

 

[MJNTWise]

Good luck.....Slow is the key....

 

[CrazyEyes]

I'm kind of tempted to buy one of those drill press things for drills from BRS for $40, seems that might take a lot of the fear out of it.

 

[Rbs07fxstc]

I'm kind of tempted to buy one of those drill press things for drills from BRS for $40, seems that might take a lot of the fear out of it.

I would think someone around would have one that you could borrow.

 

[rogergolf66]

Yes I have one somewhere will look and c if I can find it for u. Haven't used it in years

 

[CrazyEyes]

That would be so awesome Roger, would definitely ease my mind quite a bit.

 

[Ted_C]

Hey mike, what's the diameter if the holes that hold the filter sock? I'm planning a new sump build.

Thanks

 

[mark.red]

I just drilled a 40 breeder, and a 10 gallon deep blue tank for a 1'' bulk head. You can use my hole saw if you want....or bring your tank to me and ill drill it for free

 

[CrazyEyes]

They hold big socks, I believe the holes that hold the socks are like 7" x 9". I'd love to bring the tank there Mark but its not fitting in a focus

 

[mark.red]

lol, makes sense. I got a mercury milan........I feel ya. If I ever find myself in that area Ill drill it for you. Thats if it hasnt been done yet.

 

[CrazyEyes]

Went and picked up the glass for the overflow. It's going to be 36x4x4 which should give me quite a bit of surface skimming. This is just a test fit to make sure everything fit together before I started to silicone it together.




Also went and picked up some 1/4" black starboard for the bottom of the tank. I was going to just paint the bottom of the tank but I think this will look really nice too.

 

[rogergolf66]

Going external with it or internal?

 

[CrazyEyes]

Internal. Im hoping since it's clear glass the shaddowing will be minimum.

 

[Ted_C]

is 4" enough space to fit the bulkhead, fitting + elbow?

 

[CrazyEyes]

Yeah, should be. The elbows are just about 3" so it might be a little tight but I think it'll fit. The guy in my opinion thread, his box was smaller than this one.

 

[CrazyEyes]

Forgot how expensive bulkheads were, big thanks to Tom at Creative though for helping me out even though it was almost closing time. Even with the bulkhead and pvc elbow I will have between 1/4"-1/2" between the elbow and front of the overflow box.

 

[rogergolf66]

Forgot how expensive bulkheads were, big thanks to Tom at Creative though for helping me out even though it was almost closing time. Even with the bulkhead and pvc elbow I will have between 1/4"-1/2" between the elbow and front of the overflow box.

Yup sucks I'm about to drop about $150 on plumbing parts this weekend