Tenecor's $29* ReefPoint® 3 Gallon DIY Frag Kit Drops This Thursday

[Lochekey]

Yes, I can get it posted when I get a chance

 

[MeauxJeaux]

Patches and replacements are already being shipped. It's not just emails for replacements. There are lots of custom orders. Lots of them. Our solution will reduce email volume. We don't have issues like laser burn through very often. Almost never actually. But that is not reason for slow email response. It's volume.

I'm just now getting mine dry fit. I had already cut a small piece of acrylic to patch the inside in case it leaked. Should I wait on this before trying to complete the sump?

 

[Tenecor Aquariums]

I'm just now getting mine dry fit. I had already cut a small piece of acrylic to patch the inside in case it leaked. Should I wait on this before trying to complete the sump?

No need to wait. Build the sump first. Then apply the patch. The patch kit sent out is what you already are going to do. Solvent or silicone will work. Just be sure the surfaces are dry.

 

[Lochekey]

I tried to attach the STL file as a zip file since I cannot post an STL file directly. If this gives anyone problems I can share the file differently.

This model has some minor mesh errors that I was honestly just too lazy to deal with but it prints just fine. I found that printing in the below orientation with the shown supports gave me the best final results.

 

[MeauxJeaux]

I took a light to see what the laser etching looked like. Cant get the video to work though.

Etching

Laser Etching

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[Chewy954]

Is anyone using this frag tank yet? I'd love to see some setups with livestock and coral!

 

[Digitalfirex]

Is anyone using this frag tank yet? I'd love to see some setups with livestock and coral!

I'd love to try one maybe. I'm thinking of doing an add on to my tank, but lagoon style for my mushrooms. Currently it's mixed reef. While my acro and torches like it... mushrooms do poorly in my tank. I'm thinking it's combination of flow and light. So a lagoon plumbed into the tank with a prime 16hd (already on hand) is what I'm thinking.

 

[MeauxJeaux]

Didn't he say that there were 100 kits made? I was thinking there would be more folks showing their builds off. I waited until a couple people posted theirs before I even started. When I was a kid I'd build out a model car/airplane in a days time. Didn't even let the glue dry hardly. I'd go from box, to built, to fell apart in 48 hours. I'm trying to be a little more patient than I was back then but my money is still on it leaking like a sieve when I get done. lol

 

[Cell]

I think many of us were waiting on Weldon or other materials and are now on hold for the patch kits.

 

[Lochekey]

As @Cell said, I'm waiting on parts to finish mine. I have been meaning to put a build thread together but just have not done it yet. Have been taking a bunch of pictures for it eventually though.

Here are a few for you.

 

[MeauxJeaux]

Heck yeah, looks good to me. I started with the sump thinking that since it was black any mistakes I made wouldn't show so bad and id get some practice before attempting the frag tank. But it was hard to even see the solvent flowing on the black. These Dollar Tree cheaters i'm wearing didn't help much. lol

 

[demonclownfish]

Really looking forward to the drop off build - can't wait

 

[whybenormal]

Here is mine up and running now.

 

[miran2782]

Really looking forward to the drop off build - can't wait

I think a drop off would be really cool with a mangrove in the upper section

 

[demonclownfish]

I think a drop off would be really cool with a mangrove in the upper section

My plan is mermaids fans/shaving brush up top and gorgs/finger sponges below and have it be a seahorse/pipefish aquarium

 

[VKGT]

Super interested but that link doesn't work... Still able to purchase?

 

[Chewy954]

I received the patch kit.
The logo in the patch kit is littered with holes as well.

 

[Aaron75]

I received the patch kit.
The logo in the patch kit is littered with holes as well.

Really? What does the patch kit consist of? I was expecting just a solid acrylic piece to glue over the lettering

 

[OctoReef12]

Really? What does the patch kit consist of? I was expecting just a solid acrylic piece to glue over the lettering

There were two pieces in my patch kit. A solid black piece, and a clear "I Tenecor" piece. I didn't see any writing or anything on the black piece.

 

[Bret]

No need to wait. Build the sump first. Then apply the patch. The patch kit sent out is what you already are going to do. Solvent or silicone will work. Just be sure the surfaces are dry.

Did the patch kits go out to everyone? Mine clearly has holes in it and will need to be patched.