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![]() TY HaZ, replacing the tank is definitely not something I wanted to hear, lol & not a financial option. Unfortunately, I already have too much invested here. I know the glass is a mess, I am currently in the process of scraping the paint anyway. I'm mainly looking for ideas to make the closed loop plumbing a bit less obtrusive, black paint comes to mind.
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Ian~ Last edited by input80; 09-07-2013 at 11:39 PM. |
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![]() ian,how about reducing the size of the pipe,like say to 1" on your closed loop system,and especially on your returns.you could also bring your return line up one side instead of in the middle.as for scraping the glass;you could borrow my glass scraper(window washing size).a small scraper will scratch the glass
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![]() Hey Bill, that sounds like a good start/idea, will reducing the line possibly affect the pump ?
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![]() I'm slightly confused are you wanting use the (what I'm assume ing was the back pane) as a viewing pane? What i mean is, are you trying to use the pane with all the plumbing attached to it as a viewing pane? To me I wouldnt use this tank as a peninsula oriented tank but instead I would situate it with that pane against a wall. Unless I am totally misunderstanding your post.
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![]() Nope, you have it right, peninsula view, just trying to figure out the replumbing options, where its not as obtrusive looking,
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![]() That's my understanding on what he is trying to achieve, I mean its do-able in reducing pvc like stated and making it a way cleaner look. I just think you will be disappointed no matter how clean it is due to not having a full viewable side.
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![]() Well, the "piped" side, will be facing the rear of the room. Only if one needs the washroom they will see it, or ppl walk around. I am not too worried , just want it cleaner looking.
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![]() you could box in the plumbing leaving the top half of the tank viewable and you would have a shelf for your beer when you are looking at the fish.
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![]() Quote:
Use the 120 for a sump and get yourself a new 180 ![]() +1 to unfortunately ain't going to be the clean look you're looking for |