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[Tenecor Aquariums]

Yes. That was one of the ones I was thought I remembered but it was out of stock. Never thought to try a big box for it. Wait, $15.80? Is that for a gross? Thought they were like 3 bucks.

Just saw that. That better be a gross

 

[tbrown]

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I don't know if it's been said but I think it'd be cool to incorporate a skimmer into the "sump" area.

 

[Tenecor Aquariums]

I have a question or two and request for the drop in DIY AIO kits. They are going to happen by the weekend. And there will be another crazy discount program for them. However I need some help in getting sizes dialed in. Specifically the heights. The Length is not a bid deal but I do not have a good reference list of internal heights. Aqueon seems to be the reference standard for glass tanks but I cannot find a reliable set of internal measurements. I want to offer these kits from 10 gallon up to 75ish. Any advice?

 

[tharbin]

I have a question or two and request for the drop in DIY AIO kits. They are going to happen by the weekend. And there will be another crazy discount program for them. However I need some help in getting sizes dialed in. Specifically the heights. The Length is not a bid deal but I do not have a good reference list of internal heights. Aqueon seems to be the reference standard for glass tanks but I cannot find a reliable set of internal measurements. I want to offer these kits from 10 gallon up to 75ish. Any advice?

I think the majority of these kits would be going into Aqueons (or the Marineland, Top Fin, Perfecto duplicates) but I don't think I've ever see the internal dimensions listed anywhere. If there was a Petco nearby, I'd run over and measure a few of the more common sizes; 20 Long, 29, 40 Breeder, 75, maybe a couple more. I know what I would like to see for the 40 Breeder is one 4" deep by 18" wide with the the first chamber a 4x4 square, the last chamber a 4x5 rectangle and whatever is left over after the panels in the second chamber. I'd go buy a 40 Breeder just to try it out. I've got a 40 breeder stand just sitting in my foyer waiting for a tank.

 

[Woodyman]

Yes. That was one of the ones I was thought I remembered but it was out of stock. Never thought to try a big box for it. Wait, $15.80? Is that for a gross? Thought they were like 3 bucks.

https://www.grainger.com/search/pipe-hose-tube-fittings/pipe-products/pvc-pipe-systems/pvc-irrigation-insert-pipe-fittings?attrs=Fitting+Shape%7CElbow~QP&filters=attrs%2CwebParentSkuKey&searchQuery=1%2F2%22+pvc+elbow+adapter&webParentSkuKey=WP13218310&sst=4&ts_optout=true

Do you have access to Grainger?

 

[tharbin]

https://www.grainger.com/search/pipe-hose-tube-fittings/pipe-products/pvc-pipe-systems/pvc-irrigation-insert-pipe-fittings?attrs=Fitting+Shape%7CElbow~QP&filters=attrs%2CwebParentSkuKey&searchQuery=1%2F2%22+pvc+elbow+adapter&webParentSkuKey=WP13218310&sst=4&ts_optout=true

Do you have access to Grainger?

Why yes I do! I never knew there were any Graingers in Arizona. Turns out there are four within a one hour drive. Thanks.

 

[Woodyman]

I have a question or two and request for the drop in DIY AIO kits. They are going to happen by the weekend. And there will be another crazy discount program for them. However I need some help in getting sizes dialed in. Specifically the heights. The Length is not a bid deal but I do not have a good reference list of internal heights. Aqueon seems to be the reference standard for glass tanks but I cannot find a reliable set of internal measurements. I want to offer these kits from 10 gallon up to 75ish. Any advice?

75g:
17.25" front to back
19.25" top to bottom
47.25" side to side

29g:
11.75" front to back
17.75" top to bottom
29.5" side to side

20g(long):
12" front to back
11.75" top to bottom
29.5" side to side

10g:
10.25" front to back
11.75" top to bottom
19.5" side to side

5g:
7.75" front to back
9.5" top to bottom
15.75" side to side

 

[Woodyman]

75g:
17.25" front to back
19.25" top to bottom
47.25" side to side

29g:
11.75" front to back
17.75" top to bottom
29.5" side to side

20g(long):
12" front to back
11.75" top to bottom
29.5" side to side

10g:
10.25" front to back
11.75" top to bottom
19.5" side to side

5g:
7.75" front to back
9.5" top to bottom
15.75" side to side

These are 'tight' numbers. With the exception of the 29g the other tanks are full of water/livestock.

 

[Tenecor Aquariums]

These are 'tight' numbers. With the exception of the 29g the other tanks are full of water/livestock.

I got these listed for sale before seeing your dims. I will review and add the other sizes. Big thank you. >>> https://tenecoraquariums.com/collections/filters-sumps

 

[tharbin]

75g:
17.25" front to back
19.25" top to bottom
47.25" side to side

29g:
11.75" front to back
17.75" top to bottom
29.5" side to side

20g(long):
12" front to back
11.75" top to bottom
29.5" side to side

10g:
10.25" front to back
11.75" top to bottom
19.5" side to side

5g:
7.75" front to back
9.5" top to bottom
15.75" side to side

Gee Woodyman, no 40 Breeder? My favorite smallish tank.

 

[Woodyman]

Gee Woodyman, no 40 Breeder? My favorite smallish tank.

Nope.. did have a 20 high, but I swapped that for a 29g last year and gave the 20H away.

 

[Woodyman]

I got these listed for sale before seeing your dims. I will review and add the other sizes. Big thank you. >>> https://tenecoraquariums.com/collections/filters-sumps

As stated I sized that tight, so you may want to take .25" off for some wiggle room.

Let me know if you need any clarification on sizes.

 

[Reefing102]

Something to consider, and just throwing a thought out there, is making the kits available to turn a standard tank into a peninsula style tank not just a basic AIO

 

[Tenecor Aquariums]

These are 'tight' numbers. With the exception of the 29g the other tanks are

Something to consider, and just throwing a thought out there, is making the kits available to turn a standard tank into a peninsula style tank not just a basic AIO

This absolutely can be done. There are five install options. The kits are live >>> https://tenecoraquariums.com/collections/diy-baffle-kits. We will be offering another crazy discount code this weekend. Even without the codes, these are very aggressively priced.

 

[Woodyman]

This absolutely can be done. There are five install options. The kits are live >>> https://tenecoraquariums.com/collections/diy-baffle-kits. We will be offering another crazy discount code this weekend. Even without the codes, these are very aggressively priced.

Might want to round off the edges for the bottom of the pieces a hair. Aqueon silicone isn't always the best bead and a hard 90° may not always fit because of that silicone that's already in place.

 

[5G Reefer]

Hey so I looked through all the modifications and ideas people have had. I would like to do the smaller baffle kits it I were to get one like something for my 5.5 gallon or 10 gallon aqueon tanks. Could you make a peninsula version for the nano side of the hobby.

 

[Tenecor Aquariums]

Might want to round off the edges for the bottom of the pieces a hair. Aqueon silicone isn't always the best bead and a hard 90° may not always fit because of that silicone that's already in place.

The images might not be too clear but we take off the lower corner just like you suggested.

 

[Woodyman]

The images might not be too clear but we take off the lower corner just like you suggested.

For the peninsula style depending on how high you go you may need to round the top as well. Not sure how aggressive you planned on sizing, but it It's meant to go up to the top frame you'll need to round off that top edge too.

 

[Woodyman]

The images might not be too clear but we take off the lower corner just like you suggested.

That should help with installs! Won't have to fight to try squaring up with the rounded silicone along the edges of the tank.

 

[TheWB]

The images might not be too clear but we take off the lower corner just like you suggested.

I may have missed it earlier but if not I’d love to see a peninsula AIO kit for a Aqueon 20L with at least 4 inches of depth. Got one sitting in my garage just begging to be set up.