SRC Member mafacifa Posted October 4, 2013 Author SRC Member Share Posted October 4, 2013 The return pipes shown above is just sample. The actual ones are actually higher. Right now, I've added some rocks and saltwater. Will be going down Pasir Ris Farmway tomorrow morning to get some remaining rocks for scaping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member mafacifa Posted October 4, 2013 Author SRC Member Share Posted October 4, 2013 Personally, I don't think it is advisable to build a tank out of Acrylic and bonding glue. Flexing the Acrylic is one issue .. Stress point inconsistency etc .UNless they Acrylic is Super thick for more bonding surface and to reduce freeplay in flexing possibility .. Dunno ... just my 5 cents worth. But do enjoy your result... Happy Reefing .. Hi bro, yeah. Proper bonding is necessary for a longer lasting acrylic tank. Same thing for glass too. If no silicon properly will also affect its integrity. For bigger capacity tanks the thickness does matters. I watched Tanked show (Animal planet - awesome show, highly recommend watching ) and ATM did their tanks like 3 inch thick acrylic! Don't think dama has these thickness. Haha! For me, its more of trying it out and acrylic is easy to work with and it has better qualities in terms of strength, insulation and clarity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sani Boyan Posted October 5, 2013 Share Posted October 5, 2013 Really admire your skill bro. Envy it! All the best and definitely will be camping here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Endorrachua Posted October 5, 2013 Share Posted October 5, 2013 nice diy done. bro, no offend. i would suggest you to enhance your alu profile with more support! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member tunicate Posted October 5, 2013 SRC Member Share Posted October 5, 2013 I think display tank need bracing. Otherwise once water go in, going to bow out liow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member mafacifa Posted October 5, 2013 Author SRC Member Share Posted October 5, 2013 Hi.. Yes already did the bracing and installed the overflow box. Need to update to new pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member kenyee Posted October 5, 2013 SRC Member Share Posted October 5, 2013 Very nice wall and tank..great diy skill..hope to see more photos.. Quote @ 291213 Updated video: Kenyee FOWLR http://m.youtube.com/my_videos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Bulldozer Posted October 5, 2013 SRC Member Share Posted October 5, 2013 Hi bro, yeah. Proper bonding is necessary for a longer lasting acrylic tank. Same thing for glass too. If no silicon properly will also affect its integrity. For bigger capacity tanks the thickness does matters. I watched Tanked show (Animal planet - awesome show, highly recommend watching ) and ATM did their tanks like 3 inch thick acrylic! Don't think dama has these thickness. Haha! For me, its more of trying it out and acrylic is easy to work with and it has better qualities in terms of strength, insulation and clarity. just too bad they cannot provide thicker ones for you. Just be careful.. Safety comes first ya Hope to see the colourful results soon.... Jia You. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Lester Posted October 17, 2013 SRC Member Share Posted October 17, 2013 Awesome...!!!! I see you using aluminium t-slot for the rack, seldom see people use aluminium t-slot and I am interested in it. Mind if you are able to tell us more on the t-slot ( price , loading calculation etc ??? ) as I thinking to use for my new house fish stand, Many thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member mafacifa Posted October 17, 2013 Author SRC Member Share Posted October 17, 2013 Awesome...!!!! I see you using aluminium t-slot for the rack, seldom see people use aluminium t-slot and I am interested in it. Mind if you are able to tell us more on the t-slot ( price , loading calculation etc ??? ) as I thinking to use for my new house fish stand, Many thanks Thanks. I'm not too sure for the weight loading for the t-slot but the profile is around 3kg/m. My total tank weight with saltwater is around 170kg. Considered light as compared to glass tanks. You can check out this link to compute weight loading and other stuffs: http://www.hamzasreef.com/Contents/Calculators/TankWeight.php If you are keen to know more about aluminium profile, you can contact singhonghuat. I bought some profiles from them. The other profiles i bought i got them overseas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jameshong Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 Hi bro, Mind telling me how much you spent for your aluminium profile stand? Quote Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Willing is not enough; we must do. - Goethe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member mafacifa Posted October 19, 2013 Author SRC Member Share Posted October 19, 2013 Hi bro, Mind telling me how much you spent for your aluminium profile stand? PM you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member mafacifa Posted October 20, 2013 Author SRC Member Share Posted October 20, 2013 The tank is up and running already for around 3 weeks. Shelf installed. Now waiting for sump cabinet doors. These two I can't DIY. So far tank is good. No leaks or surprises. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member kenyee Posted October 20, 2013 SRC Member Share Posted October 20, 2013 The tank is up and running already for around 3 weeks. Shelf installed. Now waiting for sump cabinet doors. These two I can't DIY. So far tank is good. No leaks or surprises. Happy to hear that bro..any new photo of ur tank update will b nice.. Quote @ 291213 Updated video: Kenyee FOWLR http://m.youtube.com/my_videos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sherman Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 How much you spend on the aluminium profile and where you get them from? Thanks Quote 6.5 * 2 * 2 + 3.75 * 1.5 *1.5,(Decomn on 14/9/08) 4*2*2 + 2.5*1.25*1.25 (Decomn on 1/8/09) 5*2*2 (Fully LED light system, 140 3 watt SSC leds with 60 degree lens)(Decomm) 2.5*2*2(Fully LED Light System,96 3 watt SSC leds with 60 degree lens)(Decomm) 5*2.5*2(LED only) Eheim return 1 * pump 1 HP Daikin compressor with cooling coil 2 Jebao OW40, 1 ecotech MP40, 1X6085 Tunze wm, 1 CURVE 7 Skimmer 1 DIY 80 led control by Bluefish mini 1 radion XR30W G2, 2 Radion XR15G3 Sump area lite by 5 ft T5 , 6 * SSC 3 watt red LED for refugium 1 Full spectrum E27 led light 1 CR control by bubble count Start No Water Change since 1st Dec 2016 Add new 2.5x2x 1.5 ft [/quote] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member mafacifa Posted February 2, 2014 Author SRC Member Share Posted February 2, 2014 Hey all. sorry for the late update. here is the final showcase photo. tank already up and running. had to fix brace as it tend to bow previous. with braces, it is great. The aluminium tank support are covered by laminated plywood panels, DIY too. It sticks to the aluminium using some good quality strong door like magnets. I don't like those swing open cabinet doors. Feel feel to comment. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AquaReefer Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 What's the dimension of the tank? Look lovely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member mafacifa Posted February 2, 2014 Author SRC Member Share Posted February 2, 2014 thanks. dimensions: 120x35.5x38cm. Shallow , narrow 4 feet. haha! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member kenyee Posted February 2, 2014 SRC Member Share Posted February 2, 2014 Nice tank bro..beautiful adult emperor angel..not gg for reef?shallow tank is great for sps n clam..cheers Quote @ 291213 Updated video: Kenyee FOWLR http://m.youtube.com/my_videos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member mafacifa Posted February 2, 2014 Author SRC Member Share Posted February 2, 2014 yeah. still have time. now fowlr first... looking for a good chiller to support this. total water volume including sump is around 250 litres. too bad the cabinet wont fit the chiller. not good also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member kenyee Posted February 2, 2014 SRC Member Share Posted February 2, 2014 Yeah Bro, patience is the key to success.. The space beside ur sump not enough for chiller?..from ur pic I see ur sump only occupy half the space..maybe ur width is a concern then.. If u r gg FOWLR, u can save on chiller..what's ur water temp now?..cheers n happy reefing.. Quote @ 291213 Updated video: Kenyee FOWLR http://m.youtube.com/my_videos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member mafacifa Posted February 2, 2014 Author SRC Member Share Posted February 2, 2014 Yeah. Only enough for resun chillers. Need to fix circulation fans for proper ventilation though. Water temp now around 29 ish 30 degrees tops. Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member LittleBurger Posted February 2, 2014 SRC Member Share Posted February 2, 2014 Yeah. Only enough for resun chillers. Need to fix circulation fans for proper ventilation though. Water temp now around 29 ish 30 degrees tops. Cheers!admire yr DIY spirit. Acrylic is nice. For circulation fan, if space permits, can get those ventilation fan pple install at toilet or kitchen. High air vol movement, lower power consumption and dun rust. But the main issue is water evaporation is high. Quote Tank size:36"x36"x24" Return pump" 2x Reef Octo 5000 Skimmer:BK Double Cone 200 on Reef Octopus DC 5500s. Wavemaker:2xVortech MP40wES Chemical filtration:1xeducator FR(biopellets) Chiller:1hp Daikin compressor. Lighting:2 x Kessil A360we Auto topup system: JBJ ATO + new jet 1200 Dosing system: Kamoer 3 channel. Additives: ESV 2 part. Power consumption 2XReef Octo 5000: 120watts BK skimmer:50watts 2xVortech wavemaker:70watts Daikin compressor:775watts Lighting:180watts Ato system:21watts Exhaust fans:16watts Refugium light:27watts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member peacemaker Posted February 2, 2014 SRC Member Share Posted February 2, 2014 Well done~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member kenyee Posted February 2, 2014 SRC Member Share Posted February 2, 2014 Yeah. Only enough for resun chillers. Need to fix circulation fans for proper ventilation though. Water temp now around 29 ish 30 degrees tops. Cheers! If there is opening/holes big enough at the cabinet, there's no need for any fan for ventilation..natural ventilation will do the job.. If not enough opening n for circulation inside the cabinet, u can have those clip on table fan..powerful n cheap..will get rusty though but can replace easily.. can share what equipments r running in ur tank now?..cheers Quote @ 291213 Updated video: Kenyee FOWLR http://m.youtube.com/my_videos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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