My 29 Gallon build
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Sisterlimonpot
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Lets see those updated pictures.
dwolson2
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Ok, so last night I used the kreg kit my boss lent me, and ran out of screws...lol I got the majority of it screwed together, but have one more corner to screw down. I also put a "lift" under the sump(2*4's) and found that I had a lot more room under the sump. The photo shows 2*4's over the top of the tank extending out too far, they won't be in the final top, just using scraps to try out a few scenarios. Next on my list is to go and get glass. I can work on the top until then, but I need to find a local glass cutting vendor. Here is a pic of the progress of last night.
cherubfish pair
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Be sure and put teflon on the Iwaki threads. I've put teflon on mine only to find leaks to put on more teflon. 
Sisterlimonpot
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Nice progress. When you lift the acrylic sumps it need to be completely supported on the bottom. What I would do is just use a piece of 1/2" or 3/4" ply wood (what ever you have access to ir can be thinner) to fit the bottom and then notch out a chunk so that the iwaki bracket can still slide under the plexi.
So the plumbing is next? that's always fun!!!
So the plumbing is next? that's always fun!!!
dwolson2
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Sisterlimonpot
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Derrick,
take a picture of the back where the pump is sitting.
take a picture of the back where the pump is sitting.
Sisterlimonpot
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Here's a quote from Uncleof6,
"GE I Window and Door is the short cut stuff, but does not have the strength of the good stuff for one, and yes it is labeled not for aquarium use, however, too many people ignore the labels on things. The DAP "Aquarium Sealant", manufactured by Dow Corning, is the good stuff, but is inconveniently packaged rather small. CRL GE 1200, Momentive Performance Materials RTV 103 and RTV 108 (formerly GE silicones) Dow Corning 732 or 999A are the silicones of choice for serious tank building. The RTV stuff can be had from Aqueon/AGA in gun size tubes, as this is what they currently use."
For your C2C you can use GE I without any problems.
"GE I Window and Door is the short cut stuff, but does not have the strength of the good stuff for one, and yes it is labeled not for aquarium use, however, too many people ignore the labels on things. The DAP "Aquarium Sealant", manufactured by Dow Corning, is the good stuff, but is inconveniently packaged rather small. CRL GE 1200, Momentive Performance Materials RTV 103 and RTV 108 (formerly GE silicones) Dow Corning 732 or 999A are the silicones of choice for serious tank building. The RTV stuff can be had from Aqueon/AGA in gun size tubes, as this is what they currently use."
For your C2C you can use GE I without any problems.
dwolson2
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sweet thanks, as I already told you on the cell text(and people here didn't see it(or did hey...lol), didn't see it at target, and had milk(and cheese) in the cart, so I will have to pick it up tomorrow. Don't know how much progress I will get done today since I am watching the Kiddo and my wife won't be home from bible study till late.
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Sisterlimonpot
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Alright, looking good, When will you glue the pipes together?
Charley Diesing
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So, I've never seen this before. Why do you have 4 holes drilled opposed to just one? And theres no overflow box? couldn't that cause some problems?
Charley Diesing
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So, I've never seen this before. Why do you have 4 holes drilled opposed to just one? And theres no overflow box? couldn't that cause some problems?
