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Forum: DIY 12-28-2011, 06:10 AM
Replies: 13
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Posted By lockrookie
to answer both your questions when i did my 50g...

to answer both your questions when i did my 50g cutout i bought this
http://i998.photobucket.com/albums/af103/lockrookie/21565_XB-LF1_3.jpg

then i used a guide with my mastercraft hi rev dremel...
Forum: DIY 12-28-2011, 05:00 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,418
Posted By lockrookie
thanks for the info but if it breaks ill have her...

thanks for the info but if it breaks ill have her find you lol j/k im positive it will work too. but my mind is in overdrive trying to think of every detail before i make the call for glass pricing.
Forum: DIY 12-28-2011, 04:23 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,418
Posted By lockrookie
i had thought of that but im nervous if the...

i had thought of that but im nervous if the silicone lets go over kill means wife doesnt kill me
Forum: DIY 12-28-2011, 04:07 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,418
Posted By lockrookie
this is how i would brace it if i dont break too...

this is how i would brace it if i dont break too many 2x2 panels trying to cut it out
http://i998.photobucket.com/albums/af103/lockrookie/180g%20tank/180glassonlywitheuro2.jpg
Forum: DIY 12-28-2011, 03:24 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,418
Posted By lockrookie
euro brace questions

question numero one:

how wide should glass be as to reduce flex on a 6x2x2 tank

question numero 2

if i take 2-2x2 foot pane's of glass and cut a hole in the middle putting each on each end...
Forum: Tank Journal 12-27-2011, 05:16 PM
Replies: 489
Views: 288,623
Posted By lockrookie
so if i did euro brace im thinking i wont need...

so if i did euro brace im thinking i wont need bracing where the overflow is due to the overflow in itselfis some what bracing the tank.. i could be wrong in this so your ideas are welcomed
...
Forum: Reef 12-27-2011, 07:42 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,189
Posted By lockrookie
this is true i willbe having an internaoverflow...

this is true i willbe having an internaoverflow so no overflowbox for me ever again.. they work well but fuggin uggly to look at it bothers me. for nowi will have to have a few koraliasin the tank...
Forum: Reef 12-27-2011, 06:31 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,189
Posted By lockrookie
i think i found my answer here ...

i think i found my answer here

http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=78770&highlight=flow+rate
Forum: Reef 12-27-2011, 05:48 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,189
Posted By lockrookie
i think thse may be too much flow for me and both...

i think thse may be too much flow for me and both those pumps are external i wont have room for that and i prefer internal pumps. but thank you for your replies

as well i think what im curious...
Forum: Reef 12-27-2011, 04:18 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,189
Posted By lockrookie
return pump flow

so for those who have 150/180/200g tanks what is the return flow that you guys have for your tanks. i will will be building either 2 1 foot overflows or 1 2 foot overflow in the tank. i currently use...
Forum: Lounge 12-27-2011, 01:29 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,562
Posted By lockrookie
if i had a drafting tabeid just draw the thing...

if i had a drafting tabeid just draw the thing that way i find that easier...
Forum: Lounge 12-26-2011, 10:05 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,562
Posted By lockrookie
yeah im trying sketchup i dont need to take a...

yeah im trying sketchup i dont need to take a course to learn anything difficult and so far sketchup is doing ok some frustration but all in all it will give the general idea and help with my design
Forum: Tank Journal 12-26-2011, 05:04 AM
Replies: 489
Views: 288,623
Posted By lockrookie
i will be looking into the different costs...

i will be looking into the different costs definately my father gets glass at wholesale cost sooo thats a bonus

the tank will be up against a wall so i cant do externaleven if i wanted to...
Forum: Tank Journal 12-26-2011, 04:19 AM
Replies: 489
Views: 288,623
Posted By lockrookie
lockrookie's 180g (build #3)

So here it is i currently have a 90g tank my first saltwater attempt. i enjoy my 90 but having seen so many of your tanks in the city, i have always wished i could build a larger tank. when thoughts...
Forum: Lounge 12-25-2011, 07:30 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,782
Posted By lockrookie
wrapping was done two days ago... just up plying...

wrapping was done two days ago... just up plying with google sketchup planning for a fishy future lol
Forum: Lounge 12-24-2011, 02:38 PM
Replies: 7,312
Views: 1,621,403
Posted By lockrookie
today i pck p my 180.... merry christmas everyone...

today i pck p my 180.... merry christmas everyone may all your gifts be dripping wet
Forum: Lounge 12-23-2011, 07:16 AM
Replies: 7,312
Views: 1,621,403
Posted By lockrookie
its the thought that counts wrap it and give it...

its the thought that counts wrap it and give it with a note of its story it will still be a smailein the end
Forum: Marine Fish 12-23-2011, 02:58 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,233
Posted By lockrookie
excuse for another tank

excuse for another tank
Forum: Lounge 12-22-2011, 06:24 AM
Replies: 7,312
Views: 1,621,403
Posted By lockrookie
i should lend you my dads ruger 22.. semi auto...

i should lend you my dads ruger 22.. semi auto with 50 shot clip lol
Forum: Lounge 12-22-2011, 06:18 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,171
Posted By lockrookie
my mind is decided.. pick up tank this week or...

my mind is decided.. pick up tank this week or next price out replacment glass and build the 180... in my mind if the wife suggests he would like a bigger tankthen by golly i must keep her happy :)
...
Forum: Lounge 12-22-2011, 06:12 AM
Replies: 7,312
Views: 1,621,403
Posted By lockrookie
use a potato gun destroys them and nest but less...

use a potato gun destroys them and nest but less holes in shop...we used to destroy crows nest with one
Forum: DIY 12-22-2011, 03:14 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,245
Posted By lockrookie
you dont necessarily have to but someppl are...

you dont necessarily have to but someppl are very anti micro bubble basically if the sump works fro you runwith it it is only limited by imagination i googled sumps on google and sifted through...
Forum: Lounge 12-22-2011, 02:48 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,171
Posted By lockrookie
well im getting to old to mosh but in about 16...

well im getting to old to mosh but in about 16 years from now its our girls im worried about..lol so maybe i have time to enjoy the tank till then.
Forum: DIY 12-22-2011, 02:43 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,245
Posted By lockrookie
most likely to reduce micro bubbles

most likely to reduce micro bubbles
Forum: DIY 12-22-2011, 01:07 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,245
Posted By lockrookie
this is how i designed the sump for my 50g and...

this is how i designed the sump for my 50g and will most likely do it again but on a larger scale for my upgrade of my 90g.. where the water comes in a have a chamber for filter floss to reduce the...
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