Bombertech Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 Alright, this is the first time since last year that I've had 4 days off in a row. I was going to bring another buckhorn on-line as I ran out of grow space but that can wait till Christmas break so, I thought it'd be fun to build a nano start to finish this weekend with my kids. So, here are the ground rules: -Must use stuff in my inventory. That means tank, pumps, etc will be from spare stock. Lights will be built from scratch using components/diodes/resistors on hand. Should be interesting... -Will be piped to main system. Alright, to the garage to look through what I've got! Okay, I have a standard 3g vase, a 2ft tall cylinder, and a 20 tall standard tank. Will post progress shortly once I figure out which will work with what I have... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackice Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 Following!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bombertech Posted November 27, 2014 Author Share Posted November 27, 2014 Here's what I have... 20 tall is drilled already, taller vase has a flat bottom that could be drilled in the center (only problem with that is I'd have to put all rockwork around the drain pipe in center), standard vase would have to be drilled through the back. A challenge but not impossible... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackice Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 Use the the tank and tall vase. Use the vase like this for the return. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bombertech Posted November 27, 2014 Author Share Posted November 27, 2014 Hahaha! That would be awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackice Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 Maybe a little complex for a weekend build tho... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mandinga Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 I have seen a few ridiculous vase reefs lately in other forums. The tall one would be pretty slick... Finally Mother's Day flower vases put to good use! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bombertech Posted November 27, 2014 Author Share Posted November 27, 2014 I think the tall one is the one. Looking at drilling in through the side. Putting in a bulkhead on a curved surface will be tough but with enough silicone will be fine. Looking at light enclosure options laying around. I'm thinking 50-75 watts with 30 degree optics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bombertech Posted November 27, 2014 Author Share Posted November 27, 2014 Maybe a little complex for a weekend build tho... Yeah, haha, reminds me of those fountains with the support coming up through the water stream. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bombertech Posted November 27, 2014 Author Share Posted November 27, 2014 Alright, gonna drill 3 inches from the top. 1" bulkhead, will put 1/2 inch poly inside the 1" pvc drain for the supply line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanz Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 this is going to be awesome. Aren't there bulkheads for curved surfaces? that's right, just looked it up, uniseal. http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/uniseal-1-9d624e9fd3bd011eb7a8f1d40f457d93.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bombertech Posted November 27, 2014 Author Share Posted November 27, 2014 Yeah, a uniseal would work but I don't have any. So, onward! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mandinga Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 Good luck drilling it! What's the diameter on that bad boy? Aquascaping is probably thinking way ahead, but a masonry bit, scrap rock, and an acrylic rod should do the truck quite well. A Dsb may also be in order. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bombertech Posted November 27, 2014 Author Share Posted November 27, 2014 Its about 12", glass is 3/8. I have a drilling guide I made a while back so fingers crossed. Just have to get past the Thanksgiving festivities to get back to it tonight. Aquascaping is a good question... a rock skewer is a good idea. I'll have to see if I still have some nylon all thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheClark Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 Looks fun!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aerixx Posted November 28, 2014 Share Posted November 28, 2014 pretty creative! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bombertech Posted November 28, 2014 Author Share Posted November 28, 2014 Alright, drilling complete! So here's the plan: Overflow on top bulkhead. Bottom bulkhead reduces to 1/2" which shoots down a pipe to force water at the bottom of the vase. Rockwork will be attached to the 90 fitting and downpipe so I can take it all out in one piece for easy frag maintenence, glueing, etc. I'm not going to glue the pipe so its easy to pull. Pressure will be minimal as it has an open shot out the 1/2 on the bottom. 1/8 hole for suction break on 90 as well for anti-siphon. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mandinga Posted November 29, 2014 Share Posted November 29, 2014 That's an outstanding idea to bring the return pipe to the bottom, creating a natural upswelling:) What kind of corals are you thinking about keeping? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheClark Posted November 29, 2014 Share Posted November 29, 2014 Tick tock, build time is running out! T - 2D!! Cannot wait to see the updates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheClark Posted December 2, 2014 Share Posted December 2, 2014 Plumb it in, plumb it in (chanting) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishmanmike01 Posted December 2, 2014 Share Posted December 2, 2014 What the heck? Did this get completed? It's mean to tease someone like this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bombertech Posted December 2, 2014 Author Share Posted December 2, 2014 The update I posted on Saturday isn't there... Anyway, I have just been waiting on silicone to cure. I fabbed up a light with 45 degree optics but wasn't happy with the spread so i have some 15's on their way. While in holding pattern I started work on setting up the big tank. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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