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That is our go to pump. Sicce is all we use.I LOVE the media basket idea. For the return hole size, I would go with 0.510". As for the return pump, I have had great luck running the Sicce Micra Compact (90GPH) in other nanos, and that pump will be PLENTY for this little guy.
What fits that return hole?I LOVE the media basket idea. For the return hole size, I would go with 0.510". As for the return pump, I have had great luck running the Sicce Micra Compact (90GPH) in other nanos, and that pump will be PLENTY for this little guy.
Any Idea when the order link will be live?
Originally .510 suggestion was for a 1/2" duckbill nozzle fitting or pipe.What fits that return hole?
Silicone is poor advice and doesn’t stick at all to acrylic! It will burst at the seams! Stick with Weldon solvent or use 16 the thicker glue!The edges and all the pieces will be within a couple millimeters. For solvent weld, no prep necessary. For silicone, lightly scuff the bond edge with a kitchen cleaning pad (scotch Brite) or 800 or higher sandpaper to scuff it up a bit. Then use aquarium grade silicone. Weldon 4 is a good choice for newbies. Sets slower is thicker and more forgiving. Any leak spots, patch with silicone. Others here may have better methods. It's a group activity. I learn just as much as everyone else
Give it another try. Weldon 4. Silicone on a smaller size like this will work too but not recommended on anything larger. But, try the solvent again.This is awesome! I didn't do so well on the last one so I'm excited there's a redemption shot. Hoping AIO brace will help those of us with less than 100% perfect seams?
Full coverage and 9" high I want in on one... I've been wanting to build an acrylic tank for so long its not funny.Let's talk about a couple of open issues. Return hole size. 1/2 inch diameter? @Jim Gomoll suggested maybe going a little taller. 9 inches? If we do this then silicone assembly is no longer an option. Finally, the lid option. We have been kicking around the idea of offering aftermarket lids for other brands. Not the mesh style. Solid one piece, vented or unvented. With no charge feed cups. Like these >>> https://www.tenecoraquariums.com/collections/lids-aqueon
They are heavy duty polycarbonate. Nice and thick. Our earlier design was too thin. We started out with the thin because of some comments about lighting quality but no one ever showed actual PAR data and after selling several hundred of the thicker ones, we have had zero complaints regarding this. Anyhow, the Aqueon lids are obviously for rimmed tanks. For the rimless design we would modify them slightly to include a "moisture moat" and undercut so the lid will not slip off the tank. Our challenge us been sizing. We want to keep it simple and focus on the most popular brands. Pricing will be a fraction of what is currently offered. Just don't want to go down a rabbit hole on this one. As for this little project, here are the questions: 1) vented or unvented? 2) full cover or only the swim area? 3) we can also do a small feed cup, 2 inch diameter. Yes or no on that one?
Vented or solid? There will need to be a cutout for light mountFull coverage and 9" high I want in on one... I've been wanting to build an acrylic tank for so long its not funny.
Definitely weldon, would never trust silicone for acrylic. I used weldon for the last one, but my issue was that if I didn't get 100% of the joint area (i.e. bubbles, or slightly off square), the mechanical strength of the joint was too little over time, and seams just gave out after a couple weeks of water.Give it another try. Weldon 4. Silicone on a smaller size like this will work too but not recommended on anything larger. But, try the solvent again.
9 inches would be great. The pico frag project you guys did (6" i think?) was great but a challenge with the return positioning and rimless and flow while I had it going. AIO will ease some limitations (no return / siphon breaks to worry about), but 9" would allow a 8" water depth ± 0.5" wave slosh still with tolerance.Let's talk about a couple of open issues. Return hole size. 1/2 inch diameter? @Jim Gomoll suggested maybe going a little taller. 9 inches? If we do this then silicone assembly is no longer an option. Finally, the lid option. We have been kicking around the idea of offering aftermarket lids for other brands. Not the mesh style. Solid one piece, vented or unvented. With no charge feed cups. Like these >>> https://www.tenecoraquariums.com/collections/lids-aqueon
They are heavy duty polycarbonate. Nice and thick. Our earlier design was too thin. We started out with the thin because of some comments about lighting quality but no one ever showed actual PAR data and after selling several hundred of the thicker ones, we have had zero complaints regarding this. Anyhow, the Aqueon lids are obviously for rimmed tanks. For the rimless design we would modify them slightly to include a "moisture moat" and undercut so the lid will not slip off the tank. Our challenge us been sizing. We want to keep it simple and focus on the most popular brands. Pricing will be a fraction of what is currently offered. Just don't want to go down a rabbit hole on this one. As for this little project, here are the questions: 1) vented or unvented? 2) full cover or only the swim area? 3) we can also do a small feed cup, 2 inch diameter. Yes or no on that one?
I'd take solid and a cut out for the prime HD mountVented or solid? There will need to be a cutout for light mount
I'm with dansyr on 9" height.9 inches would be great. The pico frag project you guys did (6" i think?) was great but a challenge with the return positioning and rimless and flow while I had it going. AIO will ease some limitations (no return / siphon breaks to worry about), but 9" would allow a 8" water depth ± 0.5" wave slosh still with tolerance.
Where do you get the elbow and that fitting that kit threads into?I'm with dansyr on 9" height.
Full top vented lid with light mount cut out like you did on the Frag tank.
Duckbill-Circulation-Household-Harmless/dp/B0CJ89F739/ref=pd_ybh_a_sccl_18/134-5001553-7550002?pd_rd_w=VJgwv&content-id=amzn1.sym.67f8cf21-ade4-4299-b433-69e404eeecf1&pf_rd_p=67f8cf21-ade4-4299-b433-69e404eeecf1&pf_rd_r=KCAE6ZE6Y5DDY148K2NC&pd_rd_wg=mm57F&pd_rd_r=26ce16b7-1e24-40cb-badf-62a21af4f9b1&pd_rd_i=B0CNS7VQ3K&th=1Where do you get the elbow and that fitting that kit threads into?