Tenecor DIY tank for R2R

[dansyr]

I did the pico too, shame the thread is gone. Maybe we should start a collaborative group thread?

I liked the pins & squish method (in the acrylic thread Lowell Lemon linked), I think it's easier and more forgiving. I also like applying with syringe + needle instead of squeeze bottle + needle.

Not sure which of the DIYs you'retalking about but for pico, I think general order was dryfit, tape panels, do back-side1, back-side2, side1-front, side2-front so all 'walls' done.

Double check AIO assembly fits, weld AIO assembly together but don't weld to tank yet.

then weld eurobrace, when set put in AIO insert. I think doing AIO-sidewalls is OK at this point (listen to pros not me) but I was worried about misalignng so I dryfit inside at this point.

Then bottom to walls and done. Since I dry-fit AIO after I leak checked I actually welded that assembly in later.

 

[Schulks]

I am sad they went out of business. I was eyeing a stand they sold for my small aquarium but I didn't want to pay $100 shipping on a $220 stand. Maybe I'll find it on ebay soon.

 

[mapman]

I still have the pico tank with the sump I never assembled. Does anyone have the setup guide still?

 

[Aaron75]

I still have the pico tank with the sump I never assembled. Does anyone have the setup guide still?

The very first diy they had like 2 years ago? The tank that sat on top of the sump?

 

[ShakeyGizzard]

Better hurry up and get your weldon 4, EPA is banning it. Note to self, get a gallon or two

 

[Troylee]

Better hurry up and get your weldon 4, EPA is banning it. Note to self, get a gallon or two

Make your own it’s easy.. 90% methylene chloride and 10% acetic acid.

 

[ShakeyGizzard]

Make your own it’s easy.. 90% methylene chloride and 10% acetic acid.

methylene chloride is what's being banned

 

[Troylee]

methylene chloride is what's being banned

At some point I’m sure but not anytime soon…

 

[ShakeyGizzard]

Retail distribution stops 2/3/25 , retail sales stop 5/5/25, Industrial and commercial use stops 5/5/26

 

[ShakeyGizzard]

but its detectable in decaffeinated coffee, go figure

 

[mapman]

The very first diy they had like 2 years ago? The tank that sat on top of the sump?

Yes it was like a 6 gallon I believe. I’m trying to put mine together.

 

[Aaron75]

Yes it was like a 6 gallon I believe. I’m trying to put mine together.

I don't have the tank anymore but I searched my images. If I recall, I did do something wrong because the included filter rack didn't fit right. I put my corner overflow in wrong somehow. Hopefully these help somehow

 

[SliceGolfer]

Like, WOW! I hadn't realized the entire thread was deleted. Crazy.

Here are some pics I took when building mine:

 

[SliceGolfer]

Here are the corner clamps I used for assembly:

https://www.harborfreight.com/3-in-corner-clamp-63653.html?_br_psugg_q=90+degree+clamp

 

[Troylee]

Here are the corner clamps I used for assembly:

https://www.harborfreight.com/3-in-corner-clamp-63653.html?_br_psugg_q=90+degree+clamp

Your glue joints would have came out much cleaner and stronger by gluing it up flat on a table with 90° angle clamped to it. You can’t soak a joint for a good bond holding the acrylic at an angle like that! Note that for future use!

 

[SliceGolfer]

Your glue joints would have came out much cleaner and stronger by gluing it up flat on a table with 90° angle clamped to it. You can’t soak a joint for a good bond holding the acrylic at an angle like that! Note that for future use!

It was a fun project and yes, I learned a few things along the way. Last time I assembled something acrylic was 30 years ago when I built my first wet dry filter! Needless to say I was a bit rusty. I also didn't do a good job of measuring the panels and ended up assembling them incorrectly. I had to remove one or two panels and reassemble. Can you tell when I first noticed? Yep, when it was time to attach the bottom plate.

 

[mapman]

thanks!!!!

 

[mapman]

Any pictures fully assembled?

 

[Jim Gomoll]

Any pictures fully assembled?

Just got my Pico Frag up and running. Originally was going with the whole sump system but life happened along with a cross country move where the sump got smashed. I had a plan...

Fast Forward: Abandoned the full sump system for this mobile unit that can put on a shelf or desk top.
Originally thought of using a small HOB with the intake tube inside the overflow box but it looked bulky.
Plan B: Simple Rock Flower, Zoa tank that I feel doesn't need all the sump / bells and whistles.
- Covered the holes in in the bottom of the overflow with silicone and a piece of acrylic.
- Made a U for the return up and over the back and plumbed across back over to return bulkhead.
- Cut a notch in the corner of the lid for the U pipe.
- Quick custom media basket out of plastic mesh.
Off and running...

Cycling for 2-weeks and been playing around with which light system to go with.

 

[dansyr]

Just got my Pico Frag up and running. Originally was going with the whole sump system but life happened along with a cross country move where the sump got smashed. I had a plan...

Fast Forward: Abandoned the full sump system for this mobile unit that can put on a shelf or desk top.
Originally thought of using a small HOB with the intake tube inside the overflow box but it looked bulky.
Plan B: Simple Rock Flower, Zoa tank that I feel doesn't need all the sump / bells and whistles.
- Covered the holes in in the bottom of the overflow with silicone and a piece of acrylic.
- Made a U for the return up and over the back and plumbed across back over to return bulkhead.
- Cut a notch in the corner of the lid for the U pipe.
- Quick custom media basket out of plastic mesh.
Off and running...

Cycling for 2-weeks and been playing around with which light system to go with.

Looks fantastic. I dug mine out of storage, turned it into an freshwater shrimp paludarium as holiday project. similar setup, no 'downstairs'. I think it looks better with how shallow these are. Awesome little tanks.

Who else has these running?