JDigitals 10G "Hawaiian Biotope".

JDigital · #1 10-07-2008, 11:31 PM

Cracked....

Not Cracked.

If I ever decide to drill a 10G again, someone slap me.. haha.. Such a nerve wrecking thing to do.

Now I need to decide whether or not to de-rim the new tank.. That wasn't much fun the first time either..

ElGuappo · #2 10-07-2008, 11:35 PM

looks like you changed the position of the hole? was this just for some added strenth while drilling, since it was moved closer to the wall.

JDigital · #3 10-07-2008, 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by ElGuappo

looks like you changed the position of the hole? was this just for some added strenth while drilling, since it was moved closer to the wall.

Well not really... I had originally planned on having BOTH holes that you see above.. the one I did today is for my overflow, and was positioned there for the added strength for drilling... that cracked hole last night was gonna be my return bulkhead... but I am not gonna tempt fate with 2 holes. LOL I'll just stick to running my return over the rim I guess.

ElGuappo · #4 10-07-2008, 11:41 PM

you could try to drill the other side at the back or maybe even on of the sides for the retern. ? if you crack the side you have lots of scrap to repair it from the previous tank.

Also you could put a wood block or something in so there is no pressure from the weight added to drilling.

PS what kind of paint did you use?

JDigital · #5 10-08-2008, 12:19 AM

I think its called "Painters Touch" Semi Gloss...

I'll debate with myself about the 2nd hole.. lol.. I got good odds, 6 out of 7 holes isn't too bad so far..

JDigital · #6 10-08-2008, 07:18 AM

Painted Pt. 2 haha..

couple runs in the paint..

oh well, it won't be seen.

JDigital · #7 10-09-2008, 07:15 PM

Update:

Overflow / Plumbing / Sump Parts:

Couple tank shots:

Sump with baffle/skimmer/Return pump:

Just need to run my drain and return pipes.

michika · #8 10-09-2008, 07:35 PM

Still want to share plumbing costs? What size do you need for your stuff?

JDigital · #9 10-15-2008, 03:51 AM

Only a few hours away..

Chaloupa · #10 10-15-2008, 04:26 AM

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Originally Posted by JDigital

Only a few hours away..

I am sooooo jealous...a few parts missing.....so won't be up until tomorrow night at the earliest....BUT, I have water all ready and waiting in my WC tank! WOOHOO!