The Glassware Nano build

Ephraim · #1 10-10-2009, 12:08 AM

took a shot under the stand today, it's getting pretty busy with pipe down there. looks like a mess, but it make sense, i swear!

Myka · #2 10-10-2009, 12:24 AM

Very...interesting!

I'm interested to see how this works out for you!

soapy · #3 10-10-2009, 01:58 AM

Nice! You probably already know this: gate valves would give you a lot more precise control over your flow but unfortunately they come at a lot higher price. But since you don't have herbies flow control may not be too much of an issue. I have a herbie set up with a ball valve and it tends to creep a lot more than a gate valve. Are you finding any issues with that on the system yet? With your set up maybe it doesn't matter at all?

Ephraim · #4 01-12-2010, 10:47 PM

Well, this upcoming nano contest has renewed my interest in this build. i haven't done anything with this since October. Life kinda got in the way and no progress was made. But as of last night.... SALT HAS BEEN ADDED! We now have a salt water aquarium. Live rock will be going in this weekend. Lighting will be put within the next 3 weeks.

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Nice! You probably already know this: gate valves would give you a lot more precise control over your flow but unfortunately they come at a lot higher price. But since you don't have herbies flow control may not be too much of an issue. I have a herbie set up with a ball valve and it tends to creep a lot more than a gate valve. Are you finding any issues with that on the system yet? With your set up maybe it doesn't matter at all?

With the space restrictions, gate valves were not a viable option with this build. I prefer to use them when I can, due to ease of adjustment. Not using them shouldnt create any difficulties however, I have found the biggest issues with balls getting clogged over time is when they are 75% or more closed. Before that point, they tend to be consistent IMO, and all the ones in this system are within that range(except one)

fishytime · #5 01-13-2010, 12:19 AM

what!.....like, two months without an update and no pics??????

Ephraim · #6 01-13-2010, 03:25 AM

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what!.....like, two months without an update and no pics??????

yeah yeah i know, but no need for updated pics, nothing really has progressed yet. Just been running it with water going through it. Call it a very thorough leak test.

Ephraim · #7 01-25-2010, 02:52 AM

Progress has been made!!! Lighting has been installed and some live rock has been added.

Lighting has been done with little black desk lamps with the bases removed. I threaded the cords through locline to clean up the appearance and have it remain adjustable. The bulbs are par30 sized led lights, found at Rona. The bulbs pump out quite a bit of light and the shade is a nice daylight shade.

Time for PICS!

Here is a picture of the table

Here's what the light bulbs look like

Top down of the cube