Petco 20G Long AIO build

[Diamond Jack]

Dam thats hella clean Rob. Great job!

 

[Saltwaternooby]

Quick question Rob why not just use weld on to join the acrylic panel? Saves a couple steps. Looks good though.

 

[Borchers]

Coolest little build yet!

 

[rockryno]

looking good

 

[robert s b.]

Quick question Rob why not just use weld on to join the acrylic panel? Saves a couple steps. Looks good though.

Funny I did ask one of the workers at Tap, if I can use Weld, and I told him it was for a fish tank.. He quickly said no, I guess it's for liability issues. Silicone is holding up pretty well.

 

[Saltwaternooby]

Weld is what they use on acrylic tank seams, fish safe when dry

 

[maazreef]

Looks awesome. Update us to see how it works out. I also know acrylic doesn't do well with sticking to glass but the way you have it might be different.

 

[jeff209]

I asked Wills612 where he got his 20G Long AIO build from and he directed me to Badfish reef systems online, after further research online, I have read he is no longer in business. So I decided to take measurements and do it myself. And also do a tutorial if someone else wants to build one. Makes a great mini peninsula or frag tank.

Things needed...
20G Long from Petco $20
Acrylic cuts from Tap Plastics $28, measurements and details below.
Dap Silicone aquarium safe $3.99
Super Gel Glue $3.99

20G Long
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Acrylic Cuts
Main Wall 11" 7/8 W x 11" 11/16, 1/4 thickness
Baffles 5" x 10" 3/4 (2 pieces) 1 piece cut 3 " 1/2 X 7" 1/4, 1/4 thickness
Baffles 5" X 6" 1/2 (1), 1/4 thickness
Side Cover Panels 5" 5/8 X 10" 3/16 (2 Pieces), , 1/8 thickness
Back Cover Panel 12" 6/16 X 10" 3/16, 1/8 thickness
These are exact measurements
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Silicone and Super Glue
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Use a straight edge ruler to align the baffles and initially use the super glue to lay in place, will be a lot easier when you apply the silicone so they wont move around
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Once the super glue is dried, apply the silicone
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Thanks Robert

 

[lonzoencho]

How were the teeth/hole cut. Great job btw!

 

[robert s b.]

How were the teeth/hole cut. Great job btw!

Table saw and a 3/4" hole saw for a 1/2 loc line.

 

[robert s b.]

Almost ready for my frags [emoji1]

 

[pigtaru]

Nice rob, I'll take some more yumas when u have more

 

[robert s b.]

Nice rob, I'll take some more yumas when u have more

I have quite a bit, let me know when your ready to come by.

 

[Sherman1]

How tall are the teeth? And how many?

 

[robert s b.]

How tall are the teeth? And how many?

It's 1 3/4 inch and 15 cuts x 1/4 inch. Hope this helps.

 

[Dre59]

Very sweet build!!! Tagging along

 

[artkwan]

Beautiful job, Robert!

 

[bcrazy0001]

Hey robert i dont mean to be a lazy bum but it seems you have this thing down packed and your inserts look pretty good. Would you be interested in making a couple bucks if i paid you for materials shipping and labor to get some inserts cut? I made the mistake of placing an order with badfishreef and have been looking for kits all over the web. Please let me know if youre interested in helping a fellow reef keeper. Dm me anytime.

Thanks again
Anthony

 

[bcrazy0001]

Any measurments on the teeth ?

 

[wright4941]

Whats new with your build?