D DEWreefing Member May 19, 2023 #1 Joined Jul 30, 2018 Messages 749 Likes 383 Points 18 Location VICTORVILLE CA May 19, 2023 #1 Got the glass from the shop 3/8 frag tank rimless build will be coming soon. Unfortunately they cut the low iron piece 3/8 to small length wise and 1/8 pass the 12. Measure 3 times then cut dont be like that guy.
Got the glass from the shop 3/8 frag tank rimless build will be coming soon. Unfortunately they cut the low iron piece 3/8 to small length wise and 1/8 pass the 12. Measure 3 times then cut dont be like that guy.
D DEWreefing Member May 23, 2023 #2 Joined Jul 30, 2018 Messages 749 Likes 383 Points 18 Location VICTORVILLE CA May 23, 2023 #2 Messed up and ordered wrong color silicone. Came out good will clean up and fill with water in 3 days.
Messed up and ordered wrong color silicone. Came out good will clean up and fill with water in 3 days.
dontavo27 Member 2020 Philanthropist Supporter May 23, 2023 #3 Joined Aug 25, 2014 Messages 1,457 Likes 624 Points 43 Location Oak Park/ Westlake Village My Tank Build May 23, 2023 #3 Looks good! Where did you get those clamps?
OldReefGuy New member May 23, 2023 #4 Joined Jan 20, 2023 Messages 570 Likes 325 Points 1 Location Granada Hills, 91344 May 23, 2023 #4 Look like Harbor Freight clamps....good stuff. Those things work great! https://www.harborfreight.com/collections/woodworking/clamps/3-in-corner-clamp-63653.html
Look like Harbor Freight clamps....good stuff. Those things work great! https://www.harborfreight.com/collections/woodworking/clamps/3-in-corner-clamp-63653.html
D DEWreefing Member May 23, 2023 #5 Joined Jul 30, 2018 Messages 749 Likes 383 Points 18 Location VICTORVILLE CA May 23, 2023 #5 OldReefGuy said: Look like Harbor Freight clamps....good stuff. Those things work great! https://www.harborfreight.com/collections/woodworking/clamps/3-in-corner-clamp-63653.html Click to expand... Got the 4 pack off amazon
OldReefGuy said: Look like Harbor Freight clamps....good stuff. Those things work great! https://www.harborfreight.com/collections/woodworking/clamps/3-in-corner-clamp-63653.html Click to expand... Got the 4 pack off amazon
jessesoto33 2 Supporter May 23, 2023 #6 Joined Mar 30, 2009 Messages 12,166 Likes 593 Points 48 Location Desert Hot Springs May 23, 2023 #6 Oh, nice ! Can’t wait to see it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
Ohiostreetz Reef Fast Eat Glass May 24, 2023 #7 Joined Dec 26, 2013 Messages 397 Likes 176 Points 18 Location SD My Tank Build May 24, 2023 #7 What silicone did you go with?
D DEWreefing Member May 24, 2023 #8 Joined Jul 30, 2018 Messages 749 Likes 383 Points 18 Location VICTORVILLE CA May 24, 2023 #8 Ohiostreetz said: What silicone did you go with? Click to expand... I wanted black.
D DEWreefing Member Jun 8, 2023 #9 Joined Jul 30, 2018 Messages 749 Likes 383 Points 18 Location VICTORVILLE CA Jun 8, 2023 #9 Finally got to work on it a bit. Built the 2 overflows probably only going to use only the left side. Next is drilling and paint the stand.
Finally got to work on it a bit. Built the 2 overflows probably only going to use only the left side. Next is drilling and paint the stand.
Sold4JC Reefer Jun 8, 2023 #10 Joined Oct 19, 2007 Messages 292 Likes 212 Points 8 Location Hesperia My Tank Build Jun 8, 2023 #10 Looks really good.
D DEWreefing Member Jun 15, 2023 #11 Joined Jul 30, 2018 Messages 749 Likes 383 Points 18 Location VICTORVILLE CA Jun 15, 2023 #11 Stand built its upside down had to paint the bottom. Drilled and painted the tank. Will set up and possibly plumb tomorrow.
Stand built its upside down had to paint the bottom. Drilled and painted the tank. Will set up and possibly plumb tomorrow.
D DEWreefing Member Jul 2, 2023 #12 Joined Jul 30, 2018 Messages 749 Likes 383 Points 18 Location VICTORVILLE CA Jul 2, 2023 #12 Finally had time to plumb and build the rack.
D DEWreefing Member Jul 2, 2023 #13 Joined Jul 30, 2018 Messages 749 Likes 383 Points 18 Location VICTORVILLE CA Jul 2, 2023 #13 Light should be here tomorrow. 756 holes had to be drilled.
H&A Aquatics New member Jul 2, 2023 #14 Joined Jan 31, 2023 Messages 266 Likes 159 Points 1 Location Ontario Jul 2, 2023 #14 DEWreefing said: Light should be here tomorrow. View attachment 109892 Click to expand... I like that rack, what did you use for that?
DEWreefing said: Light should be here tomorrow. View attachment 109892 Click to expand... I like that rack, what did you use for that?
D DEWreefing Member Jul 2, 2023 #15 Joined Jul 30, 2018 Messages 749 Likes 383 Points 18 Location VICTORVILLE CA Jul 2, 2023 #15 H&A Aquatics said: I like that rack, what did you use for that? Click to expand... 8mm acrylic used a step bit to make the holes 1/2 rod acrylic for feet.
H&A Aquatics said: I like that rack, what did you use for that? Click to expand... 8mm acrylic used a step bit to make the holes 1/2 rod acrylic for feet.
D DEWreefing Member Jul 2, 2023 #16 Joined Jul 30, 2018 Messages 749 Likes 383 Points 18 Location VICTORVILLE CA Jul 2, 2023 #16 Everything besides fitting are DIY.
Ohiostreetz Reef Fast Eat Glass Jul 2, 2023 #17 Joined Dec 26, 2013 Messages 397 Likes 176 Points 18 Location SD My Tank Build Jul 2, 2023 #17 DEWreefing said: Light should be here tomorrow. 756 holes had to be drilled. View attachment 109893 Click to expand... This really came out great. I need to try one of those racks mine is alittle small for my frag tank.
DEWreefing said: Light should be here tomorrow. 756 holes had to be drilled. View attachment 109893 Click to expand... This really came out great. I need to try one of those racks mine is alittle small for my frag tank.
Bighauck New member Jul 2, 2023 #18 Joined Oct 18, 2020 Messages 307 Likes 103 Points 0 Jul 2, 2023 #18 Where did you buy the acrylic?
D DEWreefing Member Jul 2, 2023 #19 Joined Jul 30, 2018 Messages 749 Likes 383 Points 18 Location VICTORVILLE CA Jul 2, 2023 #19 Amazon make sure it's acrylic not plexiglass some vendors are misleading https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0BKDT5385?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title
Amazon make sure it's acrylic not plexiglass some vendors are misleading https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0BKDT5385?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title
D DEWreefing Member Jul 3, 2023 #20 Joined Jul 30, 2018 Messages 749 Likes 383 Points 18 Location VICTORVILLE CA Jul 3, 2023 #20 Mmmmm salty