Max!
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In a land far, far away there was a man on a mission to make the worlds OKest cube tank!
It started on craigslist where I got 2 Kessil A160we Tunas, the 90 gal tank and stand, and a random powerhead that is currently making the loundest, most irritating noise I've ever heard.
My first issue was I needed a sump, and here's where I went to town.
I had seen someone do this before but I didn't have much to go on. It's two 20 longs with a Jax Racks DIY baffle kit used to make chambers. They're joined up front by a union. Cube sumps were rather pricey so I figured why not?
While I don't want to admit this, I busted the first two 20 longs I had trying to do this. Drilling glass that thin for the first time - the odds were stacked against me.
Next issue was the baffling. I used a piece of acrylic that came with the set that had holes in it to section off the return pump section in the back right. Filled in the holes with silicone and then just siliconed her down. Holds well! But I would like ideas for a mesh to maybe use to section off the return pump better from the fuge? I don't want it sending up mashed brittle star from time to time.
I decided to go with a Jebao DCP-4000 solely because it was the cheapest pump that had an integrated method of controlling return speed. I later found out that the controller portion was doo doo but oh well, I guess you get what you pay for.
The next issue on the list is this horrid hose clamp infested contraption I came up with to use for a return. In theory it'd work amazing but the tank is next to my bed in my room - the water hitting a 90 degree angle like that and rushing horizontally then hitting another then splitting was an engineering nightmare. It was then retired and replaced by some PVC.
I am having a big problem with bubbling in the sump which creates a foam on top of the water in the first chamber. Ideas?
Also looking for skimmer recomendations.
I also re-purposed an office trashcan and took a second hand ATO unit from a friend to use temporarily.
Here's where the display is at now.
Looking for ideas and advice about anything and everything. Excited to have 3/4 of a 20 long to use as a fuge. Will update in due time.
It started on craigslist where I got 2 Kessil A160we Tunas, the 90 gal tank and stand, and a random powerhead that is currently making the loundest, most irritating noise I've ever heard.
My first issue was I needed a sump, and here's where I went to town.
I had seen someone do this before but I didn't have much to go on. It's two 20 longs with a Jax Racks DIY baffle kit used to make chambers. They're joined up front by a union. Cube sumps were rather pricey so I figured why not?
While I don't want to admit this, I busted the first two 20 longs I had trying to do this. Drilling glass that thin for the first time - the odds were stacked against me.
Next issue was the baffling. I used a piece of acrylic that came with the set that had holes in it to section off the return pump section in the back right. Filled in the holes with silicone and then just siliconed her down. Holds well! But I would like ideas for a mesh to maybe use to section off the return pump better from the fuge? I don't want it sending up mashed brittle star from time to time.
I decided to go with a Jebao DCP-4000 solely because it was the cheapest pump that had an integrated method of controlling return speed. I later found out that the controller portion was doo doo but oh well, I guess you get what you pay for.
The next issue on the list is this horrid hose clamp infested contraption I came up with to use for a return. In theory it'd work amazing but the tank is next to my bed in my room - the water hitting a 90 degree angle like that and rushing horizontally then hitting another then splitting was an engineering nightmare. It was then retired and replaced by some PVC.
I am having a big problem with bubbling in the sump which creates a foam on top of the water in the first chamber. Ideas?
Also looking for skimmer recomendations.
I also re-purposed an office trashcan and took a second hand ATO unit from a friend to use temporarily.
Here's where the display is at now.
Looking for ideas and advice about anything and everything. Excited to have 3/4 of a 20 long to use as a fuge. Will update in due time.
