Adding sump to Solana stand:

The stand seems too wimpy to support a sump, so I made a platform that extends though the shelf to the floor

Stock stand: http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/a...OLANASTAND.jpg

Stand for 20G tall sump:

http://i921.photobucket.com/albums/a...f/DSC_1036.jpg

http://i921.photobucket.com/albums/a...f/DSC_1037.jpg

And because my skimmer is so tall, I shortened drawer to allow skimmer cup to fit. The front half of drawer is still functional for food and small items
http://i921.photobucket.com/albums/a...f/DSC_1050.jpg

http://i921.photobucket.com/albums/a...f/DSC_1046.jpg

Good idea on the stand drawer.

Did you get some acrylic yet? Good news about doing g acrylic in tank is that you can integrate teeth into it for your overflow.

Hi

Yes, picked up a black 1/8" on from Fiber-Tek on gregzz4's recommendation.

Nice to have option of teeth, but I plan to leave it toothless for a smooth weir.

I picked up some acrylic and drilled a hole to line up with outer diameter of return bulkhead and cut the overflow notch.

Used a holesaw to cut radius corners, then a plastic knife to score between then and snapped it:

http://i921.photobucket.com/albums/a...2-02173325.jpg

http://i921.photobucket.com/albums/a...2-02192606.jpg

I looked for a small 90 degree fitting for airline tubing. THe The Codfather suggested irrigation fittings.

I didn't want a bulky John Guest fitting for my secondary bean animal drain, (the 1 that becomes full-syphon in an emergancy)

Here is what I did, (I also didn't mount it on top like others- I went on side) Basically any excuse to use JB-Weld!!!!:
http://i921.photobucket.com/albums/a...2-02154015.jpg

http://i921.photobucket.com/albums/a...2-02153939.jpg

My hole actually lined up for return bulkhead, ha ha!

Background sitting in place: http://i921.photobucket.com/albums/a...2-02221436.jpg
http://i921.photobucket.com/albums/a...2-02221428.jpg

Not sure if I will glue it in place directly to back pane, or glue a few small pieces of glass against it so it can be slid in and out for cleaning...

Whoa! and we're back...

I ended up using a few dabs of silicone to secure the acrylic background.

Next, the plumping was installed.

http://i921.photobucket.com/albums/a...a72b97d5-1.jpg

The tank was then partially filled and livestock swapped over from rubbermaid holding bins:


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Clown in his new pad

http://i921.photobucket.com/albums/a...ea3b245d-1.jpg

http://i921.photobucket.com/albums/a...5426e0c5-1.jpg

Really nice build ! Where can a person buy those tanks and ring saws. Thanks

Not sure where to buy Current USA tanks... Mine came from down south when I visited family.

The saw is my Mother's and its used for stained glass. They're pretty expensive, just the blade was $120 to replace.

Cheers