Jamie's 13.3G Custom - Page 2

Ginu · #1 08-30-2012, 04:23 PM

Sorry to hear about the mishap of the overflow box, although it looks like you're right back on track with the new one.

I also would like to suggest some sort of reinforcement for the three pipes coming down to the sump as those pipes will become something very similar to a crow bar once they are long enough and any tap or accidental light hit might either break the box again or blow out the back glass wall. I find that the easiest way to fix this by cutting a wooden block and attaching it to the back of the stand with the pipes resting and anchored to this block.

I really like that wave maker...

Beano1169 · #2 08-30-2012, 04:35 PM

That thing is awesome looking! I might have to hire you to build me something like that in the near future! hahah brilliant work!

yellowworld · #3 08-30-2012, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Ginu

Sorry to hear about the mishap of the overflow box, although it looks like you're right back on track with the new one.

I also would like to suggest some sort of reinforcement for the three pipes coming down to the sump as those pipes will become something very similar to a crow bar once they are long enough and any tap or accidental light hit might either break the box again or blow out the back glass wall. I find that the easiest way to fix this by cutting a wooden block and attaching it to the back of the stand with the pipes resting and anchored to this block.

I really like that wave maker...

Thanks for that Ginu! I was thinking much the same thing about them being a problem but didnt really know how to tackle it! Thanks for the idea Ill have to look into it, im not to sure how I can do it just yet becuase the tank with be sitting on my desk but the wood block sounds great! thanks very much its greatly appreciated

Ginu · #4 08-30-2012, 06:16 PM

Np, thats why the tank journals are good to document

(i should start my own thread as well)

I think you have a few options here:
1. if you would like the tank to sit flush with the desk then you need a wood block of the same width as the overflow box and you rest the pipes against it and also you can fabricate a bracket of some sort holding each tube in place taking the possible tension off the overflow box
2. you can bracket the tubes directly to the desk if the tank comes out the length of the desk
3. I've seen people bracket the tubes against the wall which in my opinion is not advisable as maintenance is always required and not being able to move the desk is not a good option.

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Originally Posted by yellowworld

Thanks for that Ginu! I was thinking much the same thing about them being a problem but didnt really know how to tackle it! Thanks for the idea Ill have to look into it, im not to sure how I can do it just yet becuase the tank with be sitting on my desk but the wood block sounds great! thanks very much its greatly appreciated

nerdz · #5 09-09-2012, 04:34 AM

Hi

l have a question about your acrylic background. Did you put the bulkhead gasket behind it against the glass or in front of acrylic? I guess siliconing the two layers should make a seal, lm just worried about leaks at the bulkhead with it going through 2 separate layers.

Also, can you recommend where to buy a 20"x20" sheet?

Thanks for any help