17.1 Mr Aqua Bedroom Tank w/Planar Overflow

[DurocShark]

I'm in the process of building a tank with a full siphon planar overflow.

If you're about to Google the idea, try "Thin Weir".

I have 3 holes drilled in the bottom of my tank, one of which will be the return.

The goal is to have a silent tank, but with a 10g sump, skimmer, and temp controlled fan cooling.

 

[LetItReef]

Looking good!

 

[Cadbury]

I have a 35 gallon with a 10 Gallon sump that I run a Mud system with, I do weekly water changes. The growth is crazy unbelievable,
actually will have to transfer stuff to a new tank soon! Its been 3 years running....
Good Luck

 

[DurocShark]

Hmm... I hadn't considered mud. Thanks!

 

[DurocShark]

Got my Tunze Nano ATO and 1073.008 return pump. I already have a heater, the plumbing bits (including ball valves for "herbie") and lighting and such.

I'm wondering if a lagoon with mangroves is where I want to go...

 

[DurocShark]

Glass is cut and siliconed into place:

Water tests start this weekend. WOOT!

 

[powers2001]

Can you explain the direction of water flow through your system?

 

[DurocShark]

Left section is the main overflow. It'll be valved to keep it full siphon and silent. The middle one is the emergency overflow. The right one is the return.

 

[powers2001]

So that's an extra sheet of glass siliconed on the bottom to reinforce and strengthened around the bulkheads?

 

[Ahruk]

Looks really nice. Can't wait to see it filled up

 

[DurocShark]

So that's an extra sheet of glass siliconed on the bottom to reinforce and strengthened around the bulkheads?

Not really. Accidental reinforcement is created by the framework for the 3 part weir. But no additional glass has been added.

Looks really nice. Can't wait to see it filled up

Thanks, and me either!

 

[DurocShark]

I forgot to get an adapter for my clear hose to 3/4" PVC. And I also forgot to make the opening in the stand big enough for the unions. Whoops!

 

[DurocShark]

We have WATER!!!

 

[melypr1985]

Ok. Thats pretty cool. I dont really get it, but I'm excited to see where this goes.

 

[DurocShark]

Heh, you don't have to get it. Just kick me in the butt to get the holes cut in the stand and move it upstairs so I can get it really started!

 

[ReefSafe123]

that 3 holes This is cool im following

 

[Greatreefer]

My brain just exploded. Where the heck is the overflow box? It looks like its nonexistent yet you clearly see water flowing.

 

[Itstonyyy]

Nice tank. Following for build.

 

[melypr1985]

Heh, you don't have to get it. Just kick me in the butt to get the holes cut in the stand and move it upstairs so I can get it really started!

Ok... virtual kick! Now lets see this thing

 

[DurocShark]

Test fitting the black acrylic back panel.

This will serve to hide the overflow and shade it from the light to prevent algae growth.