Project Anemone Safeguard!
- Thread starter Reefahholic
- Start date
Reefahholic
New member
Ok, so I traced out (permanent marker) where I wanted the 1/4" holes.
Then I marked 6 lines roughly a 1/4-1/2" from each other.
Then, I was trying to figure out what to use for the front. I didn't want to restrict flow, and I wanted to be able to remove the pump for cleaning or mainteance. I was looking around and thinking about different ideas and saw the plastic package that a circular saw blade was in that I just bought from Lowes. This is a quick fix and I'll tweak this later with a thin piece of acrylic cut the same way. For now, it works and I'm trying to test and gather my thoughts.
Traced around the acrylic riser and cut it out.
Needed a black background to see. Fixing to lay a bead of silicone around it.
Silicone on...
Then I marked 6 lines roughly a 1/4-1/2" from each other.
Then, I was trying to figure out what to use for the front. I didn't want to restrict flow, and I wanted to be able to remove the pump for cleaning or mainteance. I was looking around and thinking about different ideas and saw the plastic package that a circular saw blade was in that I just bought from Lowes. This is a quick fix and I'll tweak this later with a thin piece of acrylic cut the same way. For now, it works and I'm trying to test and gather my thoughts.
Traced around the acrylic riser and cut it out.
Needed a black background to see. Fixing to lay a bead of silicone around it.
Silicone on...
Last edited:
Reefahholic
New member
I know what your thinkin', "I wonder if that's reef safe?"
Indeed it is...
Time to silicone to clear netting.
Ok...that's easy enough.
Now I just pressed it down with my marker making sure the ring was firmly pressed to the netting for a good bond.
Indeed it is...
Time to silicone to clear netting.
Ok...that's easy enough.
Now I just pressed it down with my marker making sure the ring was firmly pressed to the netting for a good bond.
Reefahholic
New member
Then I took my finger and ran it along the bottom and pushed the excess silicone to the outside.
Reefahholic
New member
More pics to come of the finished project. Stay tuned...
Reefahholic
New member
Reefahholic
New member
Ok, still playing around with these. The next pair I make will be better.
OHH NO, the unthinkable happened!
Ohh dear God!!!
OHH NO, the unthinkable happened!
Ohh dear God!!!
Last edited:
Reefahholic
New member
Not really, just a couple dots of silicone. It will come off fairly easy! I do need to figure out a way to make it super simple though. You guys need to give me some ideas. I want to be able to take the front or back completely of, but still maintain the clean look. I agree, double the holes and maybe drop down to a 5/32" bit. The screen flexes like a wave box so obviously there's a suction. I need to drill another line of 6 holes inbetween every line, but for now, it's working great. The peace of mind is nice!
Last edited:
Reefahholic
New member
Where are you going!?! lol
FTS....excuse the tank. Been moving rock around and tank is Fallow now since 3/18 and my 72 days will be up on May 29th. 28 more days....
FTS....excuse the tank. Been moving rock around and tank is Fallow now since 3/18 and my 72 days will be up on May 29th. 28 more days....
OrionN
Moved on
Where are you going!?! lol
FTS....excuse the tank. Been moving rock around and tank is Fallow now since 3/18 and my 72 days will be up on May 29th. 28 more days....
Obviously it works well. Congratulation on a well design nicely built anemone protector
Reefahholic
New member
Thanks, can't wait to build the next two. I'm taking my time, and have learned a few things now. :beer:
LeLutinBanni
New member
Clean work !
Reefahholic
New member
Sweet! Yes...please post some pics.
Reefahholic
New member
Thanks, wait till you see the next two. They'll be done in about 2 weeks. I'll post pics.
Here's my (crappier) version. I didn't drill the holes on the sides because if I messed up and didn't have them perfectly straight, my OCD would kick in, so I just drilled them in the back and since my powerheads are using suction cup mounts, it works perfectly. With the suction cup's swivel mount I can still aim them wherever I want, so it works out really well. No degradation in flow. The acrylic cup is only 4" in diameter and my powerhead is 3.5" so it would be a tight fit for an anemone, but I'm sure one could still get in. This will definitely help though!
Reefahholic
New member
Not bad...but you should drill some extra holes so you don't starve the pump.
Looks good though..
Looks good though..
There's actually 21 holes on that one. It's hard to see, my camera can't get a good picture of my tank, I'm running 160w of 460nm LEDs and 460nm T5's which actually have a wider spectrum.
My other circulation pump:
This one has about 25 holes. I put my hand in front of both of them and the flow is as strong as it is without the acrylic around it.
It makes it a bit bulkier but coralline will eventually coat it so no big deal. It certainly makes me sleep better knowing I won't wake up to a dead anemone if he decides to take a walk.
