The Tenecor® Pico DIY Drops March 2nd, 2024

[Aaron75]

What brand is that?

IOAOI, they're involved here on r2r. Zksj offers similar pumps that are available on aliexpress and have a few different strengths.

 

[Aaron75]

A 2.5" 1st chamber, 7 inch 2nd chamber and 2.5" return chamber. Media caddy in #1, room for heater and media or Refugium in #2 and room for bottom feed pump in #3.

 

[Troylee]

Do you run any risk of accidentally gluing your 90° to your tank? Or do you only have to worry if your 90° was made of acrylic? Lol

This is what I use and do.. just an example on a scrap lol.. I actually have several squares I cut the corner off at 45° so the solvent doesn’t touch it, but I do this for a living so it’s worth it and only for those lol.. larger panels I have some mdf 90’s I made to clamp them up.

 

[Jim Gomoll]

A polycarbonate Lid is something we can discuss. It adds to the cost. That baffle adjacent to the pump chamber really cuts down on the pump chamber size. What pump were you planning to go with?

Something in the 80-95GPH range, 120 max.
Amazon - DOMINC, PULACO, AQUANEAT, UICLIFE... all in the 1.8 x 1.8 to 1.8 x 2.2 size.
Most likely a SICCE MI Mouse 82GPH 1.6 x 2.3 or MICRA Compact 90GPH 1.7 x 2.2
Max would be a VISOSUN 120 1.61 X 2.36 using in my Imagitarium 6.8 but that pushes allot of water, probably overkill.

I liked the Frag Tank media basket idea, but would simplify it without a back like the IM caddy and have extra slots on sides to adjust the shelves. One could Silicone it together in case they wants to move or remove a shelf.

 

[rhitee93]

This looks like fun to me. I've done a lot of fabricating, but never solvent bonded acrylic. It's about time I tried. Will this thread get updated with details once the kit drops?

 

[Tenecor Aquariums]

This looks like fun to me. I've done a lot of fabricating, but never solvent bonded acrylic. It's about time I tried. Will this thread get updated with details once the kit drops?

Yes. The last one we did sold out pretty quickly though

 

[rhitee93]

Yes. The last one we did sold out pretty quickly though

Sorry, I'm new to the game. Do we just go to your site on that date and order it then?

 

[DanyL]

Looks like a fun DIY project, would work perfectly as a coral QT tank.

Any plans to ship internationally?

 

[Tenecor Aquariums]

Sorry, I'm new to the game. Do we just go to your site on that date and order it then?

This is not a standard product. We do these just for R2R members and they are a "one and done" thing. There will be a link posted along with a code to use at checkout. We're only going to offer maybe 200 or so. But they go fast. Unlike the last time around, these should be pre made and ready to ship. Its a nice way for hobbyists to get some solvent bonding experience inexpensively and use the end results as well. Even before these, we did a crowd source nano tank design and now have the 3rd generation on our website. They have become very popular sellers. >>>https://www.tenecoraquariums.com/collections/aio-frag-tanks

 

[Tenecor Aquariums]

Looks like a fun DIY project, would work perfectly as a coral QT tank.

Any plans to ship internationally?

I have to check with another group for that. I don't know. They do that sort of thing

 

[Tenecor Aquariums]

This looks like fun to me. I've done a lot of fabricating, but never solvent bonded acrylic. It's about time I tried. Will this thread get updated with details once the kit drops?

We have a drop off AIO ready to go from last year but I had to take some time off and didn't get around to it. That one is bit more challenging and if you have fabricating experience you will like. Going to try to get that one out later this year. Another challenge is the production management do not like my little projects because it takes up their machine capacities. They will get over it.

 

[danimal1211]

When ready I’d like one

 

[Minifoot77]

This would be a fun project. Like I need another project.

My thoughts exactly

 

[Minifoot77]

That being said I'm still in

 

[Fish Fan]

Hello everyone. Time for another DIY drop.

This DIY will be an AIO Pico measuring 12x12x7.
The AIO will be coast to coast and 3 inches wide. >> Let's chat about the pump that will work for this.
Removable media caddy a possibility.
Black bottom (because they are really awesome)
Thru hole return with no bulkhead >> Let's chat about the thru hole diameter.

No instructions. We want this to be a R2R group effort. If anyone has questions or suggestions, ask the group.
Solvent weld or silicone assembly, it's up to you. This is a good way for anyone who wants to try their hand at solvent welding.

$39 includes shipping

First iteration render below. No Loc Line. No bulkhead. Updates will follow based on R2R feedback to the design.

All the best.

I'm interested in one of these kits when they drop, will you post in this thread when they are available? Could I preorder one now?

I assume all the panels would be precut to size. Would the edges be ready for welding or would they need any further preparation?

Thank you for your help!

 

[Tenecor Aquariums]

I'm interested in one of these kits when they drop, will you post in this thread when they are available? Could I preorder one now?

I assume all the panels would be precut to size. Would the edges be ready for welding or would they need any further preparation?

Thank you for your help!

The edges and all the pieces will be within a couple millimeters. For solvent weld, no prep necessary. For silicone, lightly scuff the bond edge with a kitchen cleaning pad (scotch Brite) or 800 or higher sandpaper to scuff it up a bit. Then use aquarium grade silicone. Weldon 4 is a good choice for newbies. Sets slower is thicker and more forgiving. Any leak spots, patch with silicone. Others here may have better methods. It's a group activity. I learn just as much as everyone else

 

[Mhamilton0911]

I would love in on this one. I watched the last deal but didn't join in. I already have solevent on hand.

Did I miss the dimension on the return chamber? I just got in a similar vertical pump to what was just showed, a hygger brand with a controller. I can measure it if needed .

 

[Tired]

Do you run any risk of accidentally gluing your 90° to your tank? Or do you only have to worry if your 90° was made of acrylic? Lol

The stuff used to fix acrylic together works by slightly dissolving the acrylic, so that when the solvent evaporates out, the acrylic solidifies into one piece. Shouldn't work on anything that isn't also acrylic.

 

[Fish Fan]

The edges and all the pieces will be within a couple millimeters. For solvent weld, no prep necessary. For silicone, lightly scuff the bond edge with a kitchen cleaning pad (scotch Brite) or 800 or higher sandpaper to scuff it up a bit. Then use aquarium grade silicone. Weldon 4 is a good choice for newbies. Sets slower is thicker and more forgiving. Any leak spots, patch with silicone. Others here may have better methods. It's a group activity. I learn just as much as everyone else

Thank you for your reply. I've built glass tanks with silicon, I would want this to gain experience solvent welding acrylic. Weldon 4 was what I planned to use. I'll watch for the drop. Thanks again for your help!

 

[EasternShoreman]

Im 100% in - Weldon4 is quite easy to work with.