DIY build begins #slowproject#

[jclaas]

Do I use it with my drill?

yes

 

[Papitto]

Where can I find one of these because sanding is giving me frikkin arthritis!

 

[mcjie]

builders usually have those dremel bits do u mind me asking where u brought glass from planning to build a shallow reef but have no idea where to get decent priced glass

 

[Papitto]

builders usually have those dremel bits do u mind me asking where u brought glass from planning to build a shallow reef but have no idea where to get decent priced glass

Try Rene Turck, their service and workmanship is great. Contact Casey Gradidge. I paid approx. R2000 for my DT & sump glass. DT in 10mm sump in 6mm.

So finally got one bulkhead to fit...

 

[Papitto]

Done... elbow grease works.

 

[Popeye]

Looks great!

 

[Papitto]

Started sump build for now until stand is completed...

 

[butcherman]

this project is taking shape. very nice indeed

 

[pangolie]

Yes very nice. Hurry hurry..we wana see all of it on the stand..lol.looking good so far

 

[Papitto]

Time is rare right now with new baby and work.... still need to buy my plumbing goods and pump. I can't remember who I dibs a Hailea 6540 from. My pm's aren't working well on my phone. My laptop was stolen 2 weeks ago in a house break in

Sump is dine and tested at least.

 

[Papitto]

Shopping list:

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Auto top off system.

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Test kits

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PH meter

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AquaVitro Salinity or cheaper but good

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wave makers and controller

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seaflor 1-2mm aragonite
I don't have a RODI system... what are my options besides spending lots cash?

 

[cbotes]

Great progress. Cant wait to see the final project!

 

[Papitto]

So here's what I have so far:
* Skimz skimmer
* Phosban reactor
* RO unit - need to add on inline TDS meter, pressure gauge, DI resin chamber.
* Reef octo ATO
* Jebao D3000 with controller
* Hailea 6510 for reactor
* all plumbing
* Seio M1100 and Jebao WP40 for flow
* DIY custom tank n sump

Next purchase is a a steel tube stand 50mm square. Any contacts for builders? My welder letting me down. Don't trust his engineers skills...

Looking for Marco rock and a few few pieces of LR. Not how how much I should put in my tank and sump? Any guidance?

 

[Papitto]

Where can I get levelling feet. Building the stand tomorrow, 50mm steel square tube. Levelling has to be done on my tiled floor that is not even over 2m surface area.
Please help

 

[Chris Delport]

Steelmate in Boksburg and at Gelmar also in Boksburg.Saw it at some Mica stores also.If you can't find it tomorrow it's fine,you only need to weld the nuts in for now,I used M8.

 

[Papitto]

Busy with stand now... DIY is not so simple, but quite rewarding. I'm building the stand tall because I'm 6.05 foot tall and only I can reach into the tank comfortably

 

[Papitto]

Ready for powder coating

 

[hiema]

nice built

 

[Papitto]

Ready for skinning. Can I use master board?

 

[riaanwium]

Did you use normal glass or toughened glass?

BTW, nice build so far.