Lagoon Frags Let's Crowd Source Again
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Please elaborate. Talk with me like I am a golden retriever. I understand adjustable. I understand weir cover. Putting them together no comprende.
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Yes. This is possible. Another reason we are doing this is to come up with standard filter (AIO) sizes. What is too small for example.For a frag tank? I'm not sure a whole top lid would be necessary, especially if these were to be used for traveling swaps and shows they'd be off most of the time. For larger tanks like that, the only real practical lids would be mesh as the acrylic (in my little experience) can bow pretty bad on it's own.
Something like this. I guess low-profile just means space efficient, which I'm sure y'all are already working on. The other part is illustrated here:
So in longer tanks, the AIO can be isolated to the back wall on only one side, which takes up less viewing space than if it were against a side wall.
Gate, cover, whatever you want to call it. It can even be a solid piece it doesn't necessarily have to be cut out.
But a way to adjust the water height level.
But a way to adjust the water height level.
tharbin
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Very Nice! I'm glad to see you kept the shorter chamber 2/3 partition as it really helps with light placement.Another reason why I like doing these crowd sources is because of the improvements we make to our processes as well as our products.
The first generation of the cube nano was made from 236. Very thick for this size tank. We made them topless and the overall dims were 10/10/10 and 12/12/12. The feedback was
1) the aio took up too much space.
Result : new dims of 10/14/10 and 12/16/12. Other models changed accordingly.
2) flow too high.
Result : loc line valves
3) aio lids
Result : black abs with cord cutouts
4) view area lids
Result : this was a tough one. Two part solution. Thinner walls ( more on this below) and integrated perimeter top with CNC lid recess. New one piece meshless lid sits nicely inside the recess.
5) update sponge filter
Result: we discussed going from sponge to filter socks. This meant wider AIO chamber (more on this below). Or filter cup. Or polyester matrix. On the small cube tanks, reusable polyester matrix. Larger nanos, filter cups with option for socks. Filter cups are now offered for all otheraquarium brands as well.
6) quality issues. Several first batch cubes were not up to our standards and our testers let us know. Out of square was the number one problem. Followed by poor filter seam quality.
Result : out of square out of dim spec was due to using too heavy gauge walls and having trouble fixturing these small sizes. We don't make tiny tanks like this from 1/4 inch. As a matter of fact, this was the smallest tank we ever made. Changed the wall spec to 177 and problem solved. This required a minimal perimeter top which resolved the lid challenge.
Poor aio sump seam quality was because we never built coast to coast aio before in this small size. Process improvement and lighter gauge walls improved these. Still a work in progress. Below are some pics of a 12 cube pulled of the line this afternoon. Notice the dims. +/- 1/32".
I will post some pics of the top shortly. Trying something a little fun with it.
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tharbin
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This is what I was talking about in the original crowd source thread. A simple plate (no teeth needed) that can be adjusted up or down. It just needs pins or some other mechanism on the back that fit into two or three of the weir slots that can hold it in place.Gate, cover, whatever you want to call it. It can even be a solid piece it doesn't necessarily have to be cut out.
But a way to adjust the water height level.
It helps with getting a good waterfall into your overflow media and helps with surface skimming when your water level is above the minimum needed for turnover.
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I think as long as there's sufficient room for a small return, a small heater, & a small sock or some floss, anything could work. A simple 2-3 stage baffle system could work too.
I think as long as there's sufficient room for a small return, a small heater, & a small sock or some floss, anything could work. A simple 2-3 stage baffle system could work too.
For AIOs in these size ranges I think an AIO that will fit a 4 inch sock/cup would be ideal.
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This one post alone is a big deal. Anyone else agree with these drawings?I think as long as there's sufficient room for a small return, a small heater, & a small sock or some floss, anything could work. A simple 2-3 stage baffle system could work too.
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Sounds like wet /wet wins. How desirable are color backs?
Mr_Knightley
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I personally don't like colored backgrounds, however I think they should be an option. I've seen some particular shades of navy that looks great as a reef backdrop.
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Yes. Or blue
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Another little extra with these would be a couple of no charge racks. Made from the scrap of the hole openings
I personally don't like colored backgrounds, however I think they should be an option. I've seen some particular shades of navy that looks great as a reef backdrop.
Those top 2 I don't mind! I consider blue my favorite color, but most blue backgrounds don't do it for me. I could see me using one of those top 2 though.
Not sure how possible that is though!
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