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Since we are all safely quarantined at home I wonder what DIY projects my fellow reefers have been up to? To start you off I thought I would share my DIY ATS. I wanted a small ATS to fit on my sump and supplement a refugium and weight for weight an ATS will remove more nitrates. Here is the cut list...(pic1) 5mm Black Acrylic • 210mm x 200mm (qty 1 for base. Mine was 150mm wide as I only planned on using one light due to my needs) • 100mm x 170mm (qty 2 for sides) • 100mm x 210mm (qty 1 for lid) • 150mm x 10mm (qty 2 for support rails) 4.5mm polycarbonate solid clear transparent • 200mm x 170mm (qty 2 for windows) • 199mm x 79mm (qty 1 optional for lid) Cost of materials was around $25 from Dama. Sales@dama.com.sg (ask for Yuki) I also picked up a 20w grow light from shopee $19 each. Then I needed some plumbing (pic2) cost was around $20. For my design I was going to have the water drain down into sump, so I wanted two drainage holes. One would be for main drainage and the other will have a taller pipe inside for emergency drainage. Pics 3 shows the diamond drill bit I used to make the holes and pic 4 the construction of the base using acrylic glue. The light will sit on the lip and the tank connectors are used to screw into the base for drainage (you could always have it come out of a side wall) Pic 5 is final construction. I used a 16mm pipe for the spray bar. Drilled in a few holes and added some knitting material for the GHA to grow. Pic 6... that lovely pink glow! Hopefully the GHA will be growing soon. Hmmm just have to finish the tank now hahaha. Anyways, what have you reefers been upto in Circuit Breaker?? Sent from Singapore Reef Club mobile app

Thank you ReefMarketSG (RMS) for being there to supplement my tank needs! [emoji1303] If you’re looking for various products, speedy delivery and good service this is the place you should visit! [emoji1303][emoji1303] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Coat the light with Vaseline to prevent rust. Sent from Singapore Reef Club mobile app

Nice.. but you want to also be concerned with salt spray on that light. Those anodized aluminum body of that light may corrode when exposed to too much salt. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

The light is IP65 rated. Which means it is suitable for outdoor usage (rain etc). Basically means it is protected against water splashes and spills. Sent from Singapore Reef Club mobile app

Can try using iodine dip Sent from Singapore Reef Club mobile app