Ultimate 20G Setup Journal - Pic Intense

[DarkXerox]

That setup is killer! Cant wait to see this monster working

 

[Cutiewitbooty]

that is awesome looking, it has really come along. Hopefully you can get some water in it soon We already did our taxes We actually got a efund, but i had my husband claim 0 dependants so that we wouldn't owe. I would rather them take extra money out of our pay checks then own a big lump sum at the end of the year. Well good luck though!!!

 

[DSparks]

I almost would rather pay out at tax time. That way I know that the government didn't get any extra interest off my money. It also keeps me focused on getting people in office who will allow me to keep more of the money that I work so hard for. But I digress, that conversation is for a different forum...

 

[DSparks]

Another quick update...

I've been trying to come up with a way to hold the return pipes without permanently installing them in the cabinet. Today I found this little contraption at Lowes. It's meant to hold mops, brooms, rakes, etc. I thought it would be perfect for the 3/4" PVC returns.

 

[DSparks]

There are five clips running along the mounting bar. A little work with a dremel, grinder and drill press and I was able to make five individual clips.

 

[DSparks]

Here they are installed and in use. I think I'll have to lower them a bit in order to get the Loc-Line into the right position.

 

[DSparks]

I also found some really cheap mouse pads that were perfect for padding between the sump and cabinet. They'll help with any un-even weight distribution as well as cancelling out some noise.

 

[DSparks]

And finally, I picked up this Coralife Digital Thermometer on sale at PetSmart.

 

[baj]

Awesome setup and great planning, wish you good luck. I am making a list of all the things you found at lowe's...

 

[Lures and Jigs]

Looks great, I can't wait to see that thing in action!

 

[calvin415]

FYI, I've read numerous stories of mouse pads leaking chemicals into a tank (glue between the neoprene and the surface material). No big deal under the sump, but I wouldn't put one in the sump. If you really want to get a neoprene pad try to find a used wet suit or pure neoprene material instead of a mousepad. Or you could just use some thick silicone feet on the pump.

 

[maxxII]

I'm with Calvin with regards to the mouse pad inside the sump. If you're seriously concerned with vibration from the Mag pump, float it. Just cut the return plumbing from it a little short so it actually doesnt make contact with the sump, and is instead held in place by the plumbing.

Nick

 

[DSparks]

Hey guys, thanks for the info. Evidently Ive been given bad information about the mousepads. I doubt I'll need them anyway with the padding between the sump and stand. I just had some left over and thought "Why not?". Now I know why not

 

[maxxII]

Its cheaper to learn from someone else's mistakes....




Nick

 

[BullDZR]

How about some updated Pics

 

[Henry22]

Tank looks really good, and your a fellow Kentuckian

 

[CamBarr]

any updated shots??

 

[Zero-2-Sixty]

looks amazing, i demand updates! :-D

 

[Billy1234]

Me too!

 

[jfw60]

Nice Tank

Nice Tank

well planed design