Ronnies 180g peninsula!!!

[93dxeg]

Overflow will be herbie design, with a third drain for peace of mind!

 

[Robb in Austin]

Why not convert to a BeanAnimal one if you are going to use 3?

 

[93dxeg]

Got my fixture mounted last night.

 

[93dxeg]

Why not convert to a BeanAnimal one if you are going to use 3?

Now that you mention it, i think i am running a bean animal style overflow. One full siphon, one to alow water and air, and a third for emergency. I even zip tied the air line from the second drain low enough so if theres a problem it will become full siphon.

 

[93dxeg]

Got everything i will need to finish the build today!

going to be drilling the tank for my return plumbing, this will be my first time drilling glass!

 

[ktg113]

Looks good I used a 55 gallon for my sump bubble trap will not be effective if they are not water tight on the side


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[Robb in Austin]

Sounds like a BeanAnimal based on that!

Looking good!

 

[93dxeg]

Looks good I used a 55 gallon for my sump bubble trap will not be effective if they are not water tight on the side


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Thanks, I decided yesterday to pull it out and do it rite. Was yours on a 180g dt? What size return pump did you use, or roughly how much water do you send through the sump?

 

[ktg113]

Yes 180 DT I have a little giant 4 on the return like 1300 gph and 2500 gph closed loop


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[93dxeg]

Holed drilled i used plexiglass as a template drilled it with glass bit, taped the sides, poured in some water! It worked great!

Now im using pondfoam some rock and some giant barnacles to help disguise my return pipe!

 

[93dxeg]

return pipe is done! Almost time to fill it up!

 

[Snorkel911]

Cool idea on hiding the return pipe!

I too have been hiding in the corners checking out what other people are doing. Now you have your very own "reef stalker" :lolspin:

Just came up with the idea to do my own peninsula 2 weeks ago. Now I have to get my husband on board with this.

Keep posting pictures!

 

[93dxeg]

Cool idea on hiding the return pipe!

I too have been hiding in the corners checking out what other people are doing. Now you have your very own "reef stalker" :lolspin:

Just came up with the idea to do my own peninsula 2 weeks ago. Now I have to get my husband on board with this.

Keep posting pictures!

Thank you, and good luck getting the husband on board! The tank has been up for about a month and everythings going good! Heres a few pics i will take some new ones this weekend!

 

[BHD]

Hi, I thought the bottom of those tanks are tempered glass. How can you drill it?

 

[93dxeg]

Hi, I thought the bottom of those tanks are tempered glass. How can you drill it?

I had three holes drilled when i bought it, they did such a crappy job i knew it wasnt from manufacturer so i took my chances! It was built back in 1997 i dont know if that makes a difference.

 

[dzrtrataz]

I will be do a peninsula here in the near future. I like how you did the return. Nice job

 

[93dxeg]

I will be do a peninsula here in the near future. I like how you did the return. Nice job

Thanks and goodluck on the upcoming penninsula!

 

[93dxeg]

A few more pics.

 

[Snorkel911]

looks great! Nice work on the pipe in the middle. Love seeing Brad Pitt in the tank!!!! :inlove:

 

[deepblue68]

nice setup. gl!