my new baby... AKA The Café

[Lost in the Sauce]

I can design it, but TBH, the companies that sell the extension usually have a service that is much better than any of us. They know all of the connectors and plates needed

They've already got everything built out in CAD. Even rough sketches they can convert into a measured drawing, which also serves as the cut list for your order. I'm not sure what sort of fee they charge for that service.

I know a few years ago if your order was over $500 some places were doing it free.

 

[Projects with Sam]

If you wanted to wait for shipping from China you may be able to get stuff supercheap from AliExpress... I had decent luck with one of their vendors for cnc parts.
I went and found one that looked legit... (no idea)
but here is a page with some important parts... profile types on left.

Corner Bracket - Shop Cheap Corner Bracket from China Corner Bracket Suppliers at Magic Dragon Official Store on Aliexpress.com

Shopping for Cheap Corner Bracket at Magic Dragon Official Store and more from on Aliexpress.com ,the Leading Trading Marketplace from China

www.aliexpress.com

 

[Nate Chalk]

TY!

 

[Nate Chalk]

I can design it, but TBH, the companies that sell the extension usually have a service that is much better than any of us. They know all of the connectors and plates needed

They've already got everything built out in CAD. Even rough sketches they can convert into a measured drawing, which also serves as the cut list for your order. I'm not sure what sort of fee they charge for that service.

I know a few years ago if your order was over $500 some places were doing it free.

Going to see what it costs now days. Back then it woulda been like $100-200 for this small stand.

These days I may just do something outta wood. @Lost in the Sauce was inspiring me with that beautiful stand

 

[Lost in the Sauce]

Going to see what it costs now days. Back then it woulda been like $100-200 for this small stand.

These days I may just do something outta wood. @Lost in the Sauce was inspiring me with that Functional and no frills stand

Fify

 

[Nate Chalk]

Fify

I just had to google that.

 

[Lost in the Sauce]

I just had to google that.

You don't spend time on Reddit do you?

 

[Nate Chalk]

You don't spend time on Reddit do you?

Sometimes, not a ton though.

 

[Lost in the Sauce]

Sometimes, not a ton though.

It's very common there to reword sometimes reply due comedic value, or fun troll fodder

 

[Nate Chalk]

It's very common there to reword sometimes reply due comedic value, or fun troll fodder

i love a good troll

 

[Lost in the Sauce]

i love a good troll

I am a good troll.

I try to keep that on Reddit though.

Don't always succeed

Some people make it too easy..

 

[Nate Chalk]

I am a good troll.

I try to keep that on Reddit though.

Don't always succeed

Some people make it too easy..

people get upset at the internet trolls and it keeps us fed.

 

[dantimdad]

@Lost in the Sauce @Eagle_Steve @dantimdad ??

I am no 3d designer (except for small parts to 3d print) but I can lend an opinion or advice. I am about to start building a stand out of 3030 for my super shallow lagoon tank and will post pics on my build thread if that helps at all.

 

[Projects with Sam]

I have this bookmarked... it may be what you need:

Guide to DIY with T-Slot Aluminum

Guide to DIY with T-Slot Aluminum By Zach Friedrichs (@polyppal) T-Slot aluminum extrusion is an ideal material for building modern, strong tank stands and canopies. And it isn’t as difficult as you might think, essentially you are playing with a supersize Erector kit! Using simple fastening...

www.reef2reef.com

you could use extruded PVC ceiling tiles between the profiles for the poanels.

 

[1ocean]

Tangs and Snails arent really keeping up with it. I am debating manual removal or letting it go for now and see what happens.

Need to retest nutrients but ive been dosing Brightwell to stay inline
maybe just removing some algae will stabilize.

I like the Brightwell product line. I am doing 40 gallon water changes every weekend to get to 350 gallons changed. I am am switching to Brightwell NeoMarine salt from what I used to use. So far 160 gallons done, just got another box of salt. Also use Brightwell Code A, B and MG along with supplements. Also added 20 ml of Microbacter 7 once a week. Also like that it is made in this country...

 

[Nate Chalk]

I like the Brightwell product line. I am doing 40 gallon water changes every weekend to get to 350 gallons changed. I am am switching to Brightwell NeoMarine salt from what I used to use. So far 160 gallons done, just got another box of salt. Also use Brightwell Code A, B and MG along with supplements. Also added 20 ml of Microbacter 7 once a week. Also like that it is made in this country...

I used to do water changes. But... well.... Dinos

have a bunch of salt sitting here untouched

 

[1ocean]

yes I understand the used to do water changes...I really do not do water changes. I am doing them now to try and get rid of the other salt brand out of my tank. I know there will be a little of that old brand mixed in with the Brightwell brand I am switching to but I really cant just empty the 300 and fill it back up in one day and risk losing anything...

 

[Nate Chalk]

Convince me im wrong, small 20g AOI's are novice bait traps to get them into the hobby.

I feel like if i didnt have 200g+ i would be done already with the hobby

 

[Mschmidt]

Convince me im wrong, small 20g AOI's are novice bait traps to get them into the hobby.

I feel like if i didnt have 200g+ i would be done already with the hobby

the gateway drug for sure.

 

[danieyella]

Convince me im wrong, small 20g AOI's are novice bait traps to get them into the hobby.

I feel like if i didnt have 200g+ i would be done already with the hobby

No experience for the 20 gallon AIO, however I got my bigger tank and slowly started adding more smaller tanks. So do with that as you wish