The Nautilus 140 Build

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Hi all,
Starting a new build that will be a custom 140g.

The aquarium is 48x26x26 all starphire glass except the bottom. Euro braced and non reef ready (more on that to come). Diamond edging

An aquarium was delivered a few months ago and it's been sitting collecting dust until a couple of weeks ago.

I really am kinda winging it as I go. No plans or anything.

I'll be posting pictures as I make progress.

 

[Bogue Chitto]

Will be looking for the pics, good luck...

 

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a couple of weeks ago I started the stand. It has not progressed much since then, but here are a few photos.

And under the stand my wife added her touch

 

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Last week I ordered the glass for the external and internal overfow boxes.


This is the start of the external overflow box

 

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Back working on the stand.
I want to wrap this using walnut. Making this up as I go with no real plans.

The walnut is currently unfinished, but I think I will wet sand with tung oil (3 coats and sanded between each coat with 200-400 grit wet/dry)followed by either past wax or a lacquer. Not sure which will bring the color I am looking for.

 

[Daniel62]

looking good

 

[Djturna4thakidz]

What size holes are those in the overflow box?

 

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looking good

Thank you. More to come soon

What size holes are those in the overflow box?

I forget the exact mm, but they will hold 1" bulkheads.

 

[rockworm]

Back working on the stand.
I want to wrap this using walnut. Making this up as I go with no real plans.

The walnut is currently unfinished, but I think I will wet sand with tung oil (3 coats and sanded between each coat with 200-400 grit wet/dry)followed by either past wax or a lacquer. Not sure which will bring the color I am looking for.

I don't know what colour you are looking for, but try orange shellac on a sample of the walnut. It darkens the walnut with a very nice color. I have used this on a couple things I have made and love the look.

 

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Internal box.
I'll more than likely add a black plastic case to it so that it's not see though and add a comb weir.

 

[Devaji108]

nice build!
some say an non comb weir add more surface skimming. just a thought.

 

[Jade5051]

Looks great!

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RockWorm - thank you for the suggestion. I'll give it a try on some scrap and compare.

 

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nice build!
some say an non comb weir add more surface skimming. just a thought.

My current uses the non comb method. It works great and seems comparable to the combed methods (I've had both). I've lost a beautiful red starfish recently because it simply went over the edge and got stuck in the drain.

I think I go with a comb weir this time. This can be changed when ever because it will be built into the lid of the internal box.

 

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Looks great!

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Thanks!
I think I have chosen a skimmer. I am leaning towards the RSLL db8i (the latest edition)

 

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Not much to update as of late. I have turned my attention to the house and preparing to host a Super Bowl party. We are cheering for our "home team" of course. Go Broncos!

Can't wait to get started on the stand again.

 

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Been awhile since I've posted an update. The build has been slow
Do to a kitchen remodel.

Yesterday though, I had a couple of hours to myself and mounted the external overflow box.

 

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Working with the silicone was not rocket science, keeping clean edges was a bit of a challenge.
Still no available inventory on the RSLL DB8i so I am now taking a look at Reef Octopus.

 

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Got some 1" pipe installed today. It's only temporary until I completely figure out how I'm doing this.

 

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Internal and external overflow boxes installed and leak test passed!
Next I will trim the internal box with black 1/4 poly and set the water level.