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Old 05-06-2009, 01:34 AM
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no need to really "drain" anything since it's an AIO. There's a false wall that runs one of the short sides of the tank and should handle the flow. I don't plan on there being much of a drop, just a spot to keep the pump separate from the fish. Just a big way of getting lots of flow without two powerheads. Yeah, there's less display volume, but I'm fine with that. It's more of a challenge I think

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PICS!!!!!!!!!!:

The "Short" end of the cube. Display measures about 12x12x10


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Told Ya' it was a Quiet One 4000 HH:


Manifold and Pump All put together and in the tank:


View of the outputs. I don't imagine it'll be too noticable once they are black:
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Looking good..... Can't wait to see H2o in there
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H20 in T-minus ....26 days
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Old 05-06-2009, 04:06 AM
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Could always paint the tank black from the water level up... then you won't see the jets..
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Old 05-06-2009, 04:10 AM
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true! Although the eggcrate is a little mis leading. There's some more acrylic behind that so the water level is up there. But I do like your idea......
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Old 05-06-2009, 04:32 AM
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Holy crap! You sure the water will actually stay in there? Looks great! How does the light fit on there? It's 24" isn't it?

I also love Yasha gobies, and believe it or not buying a Yasha was the primary purpose for me to be in the nano contest - good excuse to buy a Yasha!! I love them, but it would get lost in my 90. Probably eaten too. Still on the fence for the contest, but I won't be using a Yasha now.
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Old 05-06-2009, 04:36 AM
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anyone know how to get what you do on google sketchup and then post it on here? I've got a rough layout of stand/canopy so I can show people how the 24" light will work on a 10 gallon tank...
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Whoa! 120x turnover in that little box! Surf`s Up! Should be pretty cool.
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i'm not sure your sandbed will be able to handle that type of flow..
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