RC 75 DIY Stand and Sump
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rmchoi
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Drain Pipe Mount
I wanted to make sure the drain pipe was supported in place. For this item, I glued two layers of acrylic together. The bottom later was offset to accommodate the plastic lip of the black aquarium rim. I drilled a hold for the drain pipe bulkhead the siliconed it in place.
This is the drain pipe holder siliconed in place with the glass cover notched out around it.
I wanted to make sure the drain pipe was supported in place. For this item, I glued two layers of acrylic together. The bottom later was offset to accommodate the plastic lip of the black aquarium rim. I drilled a hold for the drain pipe bulkhead the siliconed it in place.
This is the drain pipe holder siliconed in place with the glass cover notched out around it.
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rmchoi
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Filter Sock Silencers
I saw this item online called a sock silencer. It is designed to spread the water before it falls and reduce water noise. There is a 1 inch hole in the center that is designed as an overflow, if all the small drain holes plug.
Conveniently, I used the leftover round filter sock holder cut outs. First, countersink each hole, then drilled through the counter sinks. It turns out there is minimal benefit for reducing water sound, but they make a good filter for snails and larger debris.
I saw this item online called a sock silencer. It is designed to spread the water before it falls and reduce water noise. There is a 1 inch hole in the center that is designed as an overflow, if all the small drain holes plug.
Conveniently, I used the leftover round filter sock holder cut outs. First, countersink each hole, then drilled through the counter sinks. It turns out there is minimal benefit for reducing water sound, but they make a good filter for snails and larger debris.
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rmchoi
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RocketEngineer —There were several techniques I saw for gluing in baffles. I don't remember who's they were, until you mentioned this. Yours made the most sense! It saved me time and made the build perfectly square. Thanks for pointing this out.
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cidbozek "” I have seen the same information on moving a tank. I have my fingers crossed I won't need to! Thanks for noticing the build.
Jreed983 "”Thanks the nice words. I like the European look too. I have been working on stocking the equipment tray and will share the progress on it.
Fudz Cwerner
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Great looking build! Make sure that you can remove that skimmer from the sump, and also the return pump. It looks like it will be a challenge once installed in the cabinet. Thats always a problem with tall sumps and baffles.
rmchoi
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Staring to place gear in the equipment tray
I mentioned the equipment tray earlier in the stand build. Its designed to hold the controls on the front and the wires and equipment inside. This allow the wires to lay loose and hidden. It also allows me to unplug and remove equipment relatively easy without any disassembly.
The equipment tray doors used to mount tank controls.
I mentioned the equipment tray earlier in the stand build. Its designed to hold the controls on the front and the wires and equipment inside. This allow the wires to lay loose and hidden. It also allows me to unplug and remove equipment relatively easy without any disassembly.
The equipment tray doors used to mount tank controls.
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Fudz Cwerner "”Thanks for looking. You are right about a tall sump making it more difficult to pull the skimmer. There is plenty of space to service the skimmer cup and return pump, but he sump needs to move a few inches to remove the skimmer. How often should one remove the skimmer for a full cleaning?
shellsea "” Thank you; so far installing the gear with the equipment tray seems too easy. If I have to move the tank, it will mean rolling it about 2 ft or so. As you suggested, I would lighten the load as much as possible.
itzonlithai
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Very clean setup, nice to see it all come together so seamlessly. Guess that's a credit to your planning. Can't wait to see it all running with livestock and corals!
rmchoi
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cmoore806 "”Thank you, I'm glad you like the build. I picked up many good ideas through the forums. My hope is there might be something helpful to from this thread for you and others in your tanks builds.
itzonlithai "” Thank you, so good so far on the set up. Much credit is due to the contributors of the forums, from where the ideas for this build were compiled.
