DIY - Pvc overflow non drilled

[Beano1169]

Hey all Im about to embark on creating a nano reef, 20 gallons. I dont really wanna drill my glass and have all that crazy plumbing going do I am thinking about creating a DIY PVC overflow from vids I have seen on youtube and all over the internet. I am curious about this in its affect on my glass, unfortunately my tank is only 6mm or 1/4" thick, will this PVC system be causing to much ware and tear on my rimless tank? please let me know so I can start building asap.

[H2o2]

If you can build that then just add a leg down to the stand and that will take the load and all is good

[Beano1169]

So a leg that supports the U-bend in the PVC piping?

[H2o2]

not sure how you are building it but if it goes into a box on the back then down maybe just a slight lift up on the box with the plumbing then u clamped to the stand so the weight is off your glass because your glass is 1/4"and the box is supported by the plumbing just a thought

[Beano1169]

thanks for your advice, this may help to understand how I inda want my tank to start looking like or get setup as,

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1_7hEZ9Dba8

I am quite impressed with all the DIY stuff this guy has done and a like the Look of his tank when he is finished, needless to say I am intrigued on setting my tank up very similair to his , in functionality of course. thanks for your one going knowledge haha I hope im not a complete nusence.

Cause in functionality his tank worked extremely well and it seemed that only by around 77 days he had outstanding growth and amazing plumbing IMO

and this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fzt2qXbOah8

[Beano1169]

Hey all !! I have been doing more research and want to know if anyone knows it has made thwir own protien skimmer I have seen a bunch of vids on how to make a decent nano skimmet for pennies.

[eli@fijireefrock.com]

There are a lot of diy videos out there for anything you need, a little advice before starting find out your costing for all your DIY parts and compare with ready store bought product.
I think the over flow pipes is a great idea for someone not needing to drill.(I think I will building one for one of my tanks)
A DIY skimmer sure is due-able but I don't think for pennies.
Diy rocks, after all the work, tools and equipment needed it sure is cheaper to get dry rocks (http://caco3reef.com/caco3reef-base-rocks) and seed it with a couple lbs of live rock and voila ready for your tank.

[mike31154]

Hey all !! I have been doing more research and want to know if anyone knows it has made thwir own protien skimmer I have seen a bunch of vids on how to make a decent nano skimmet for pennies.

I didn't DIY mine personally, but improved the design with a few modifications. It's an old school counter current wooden air diffuser driven skimmer. I make my own king size air stones out of a plank of basswood.

I'm fascinated by 'mame' glass nano skimmers from Japan. They're a cocurrent design so not the most efficient, but they sure are purty. Here are some links, one about the glass skimmer & one about a DYI clone.

http://reefbuilders.com/2009/06/08/mame-glass-skimmer-mame-design/

http://reefbuilders.com/2011/11/26/diy-mame-nanp-skimmer/

[Beano1169]

Awesome thanks for the help everyone!
If anyone knows of some awesome places to get some cultured LR, and some rubble (dry or live) in calgary alberta can you please let me know?

[syncro]

Awesome thanks for the help everyone!
If anyone knows of some awesome places to get some cultured LR, and some rubble (dry or live) in calgary alberta can you please let me know?

Red Coral has both live rock and dry Marco rock. Elias@caco3reef.com also carries dry Marco rock I believe.

[Beano1169]

Thanks for letting me know, I have been to red coral and am quite impressed with their product. I am always looking for more insight and ideas on how to create my own sump and larger refugium, if anyone has any builds or setups that have worked for you please let me know. Thanks all