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11-28-2012, 08:58 PM
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New 34g 20" cube build external overflow
Hello I've never had a build thread before...
I've enjoyed looking at other peoples builds and have learned a lot. I'll try to post lots of pictures rather than long winded text. I started with a 20" superbright Current USA tank, basically a Solana minus the filtration chamber. I'm replacing a 37g Column tank with this setup. I want to clean up equipment and eliminate hang on CPR overflow on current system, and go rimless too! I first notched the rear of the tank for a an external overflow box using a ring saw:    
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11-28-2012, 11:40 PM
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I was a little worried about all of the weight from overflow box and plumbing, on such a tiny/thin tank. I added some gussets to the box and some aluminium angle to the back panes. Now rather then only pulling on the tanks thin seem of silicone, the load is transferred to the panes :
  Last edited by nerdz; 11-28-2012 at 11:50 PM.
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11-29-2012, 12:19 AM
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Nice work
I also like the gussets, and the extra thick box bottom
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11-29-2012, 12:58 AM
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Thanks guys.
I had always planned for the sides overflow of the overflow box to extend past the bottom pane, the same shape as the gussets... Fast forward to a newborn in the house and 2am, l forgot and cut them short. Ya, the bottom drilled with the 3 x 1" bulkheads is 10mm glass. Super heavy, hopefully it'll make up for my hack drilling job! Last edited by nerdz; 11-29-2012 at 01:06 AM.
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11-29-2012, 02:20 AM
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Too funny, I'm busted... You'll have to see my sewing forum to answer that  Ya, my wife's. Honest...
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11-29-2012, 02:24 AM
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Quote:
 But honestly, anything as a tool in a build works Keep the pics comin'
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