Building of new system

[Midknight]

Ok, finally got the bulkhead and will be cutting the hole as soon as I have a bit.
And finally got the glass cut for the overflow, pics to follow.

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I have my 10 gallon sump sitting in a very similar stand. I found that the MDF sagged just enough that the front doors rub when opening/closing.

You've replaced the regular top with a 5/8" thick piece, so that might solve the problem...but you may have to place 1 vertical support directly behind the dual door handles.

Fill 'er up with water and check!

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[Midknight]

Thanks. Can do that when testing the bulk head that should be put in tomorrow.

[Midknight]

Welllll it has been a long time coming but finally have some new updates…
So here it goes…
Sorted through my pile of glass and started on the overflow.

As you can see it wasn’t until I started that I found the caulking was white!
Oh well it will be cover so you should be able to see it.
Now with the base finished you can see the tray I have just before the lip, I am hoping that I can get some good algae growth to toss back into the tank.

So far so good…

[Midknight]

Did a test run and everything looks good in the tank.


Now just need to start “decorating” the glass and getting the hood built. Will have pics of that coming

[Midknight]

It took a while but finally cornered Chin and he dropped by with his bits.
Set down to some serious cutting and

quickly popped a hole for the bulk head.

Bulkhead fit like a glove and is ready to test…

I had better get this side connected before I do.

Could have a real big “leak” if I don’t

And once again… Thanks for the help Chin.