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No minimum/starting .. joining in the fun.. haha.. $1 min incremental.. Set consists of tank n cabinet ONLY ... plumbed for overflow but no sump.. bidding ends this Sunday.. 9 Sept before 2000 hours ( that means last bid @ 1959 secures) .. Let's go viral ….. hahah haa Sent from my GT-N7000 using Tapatalk 2

Feed your tangs.. hahha Sent from my GT-N7000 using Tapatalk 2

Hi Klim, this tank will stay with me for quite a while. Hahaha hardwork sweat put into this.. I need a workshop.. haha Sent from my GT-N7000 using Tapatalk 2

Hi Kaykay, says polished surface may cause crazing here http://www.arachnoboards.com/ab/showthread.php?236197-How-thick-should-my-acrylic-be Perhaps it applies to flame polished ones.. if u ever try pre-cut + Polish with out crazing, do share with us.. it may be my long term solution.. hahah ha. Yeah Formica is quite easy to work with.. I used a router to trim the edges.. alternatively, if u cut the Formica close to the edge, then u can easier file to edge using a file.. I will love to know where to purchase a standard side trimmings to just glue on.. currently I had to cut strips of Formica the thickness of plywood and stick them to the edges.. Sent from my GT-N7000 using Tapatalk 2

Few problems.. 1. Need time shift my lights another 1.5 ft above.. quite high to accommodate the 2.5 ft width... I think due to shallowness n lps should be OK.. 2. My deltec Skimmer mce600 can't fit.. the collection cup cannot be removed if fitted in cabinet. Perhaps I can DIY a Shorty again.. Hahhha Sent from my GT-N7000 using Tapatalk 2

Photography is bad.. haha Sent from my GT-N7000 using Tapatalk 2

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Semi completed left the doors.. am overseas past few days. Sent from my GT-N7000 using Tapatalk 2

Oceanviper.. Kapor timber part list. 1. 2X1 - 770mm 4 pieces.. 2. 2X1 - 730 mm 6 pieces 3. 2X2 - 700 mm 4 pieces 4. 2X1 - 130mm 1 pieces.. this is for vertical braces x2 . This will be cut after assembly, cos measurement will vary after building.. Hope this helps. But bro oceanviper.. take note am doing a Shorty here.. Sent from my GT-N7000 using Tapatalk 2

Will start transferring ls soon

Ckl, acrylic. Dama 10mm 8x4 ft cost $140.. add about $2 each for cutting.. for the size of my tank 30x30x12.. I got away with 1 sheet with some spare.. I heard that if u get it polished, it will craze when u glue it.. So check with them if they can do smoother cut.ethics other techniques .. I didn't request.. For the wood.. it's about $50 for kapor timber.. plywood are easily about $80 I guess.. I got the plywood somewhere else.. So I kenna chop for that part.. am blacklisting that supplier in eunos.. Hope it helps.. Sent from my GT-N7000 using Tapatalk 2

reeferguy, I got my router from homely hardware.. Cost around $70.. the reason why I get it us because it's quite a versatile tool to have.. trims Formica too.. If u do get one, remember to get a flush bit as well. Yup I got the glue (highland) n the wood (Teck Heng Long - Thanks bro kaykay for the lobang..) from the same supplier as you. Yes, syringe is too hard to control.. the bottle needle tip applicator is much easier.. I think I should stock up as well.. the boss wanna carrot chop me to sell @ 15.. I resisted.. hahaha .. Do post some picture on your build as well.. this is on DIY thread So meant for information sharing.... I'll create a tank blog once I transfer my ls over.. Sent from my GT-N7000 using Tapatalk 2

joints are not good enough.. there's leak.. I kinda anticipated that.. lesson learnt: the scraping of the sides are not the best approach.. the reason being this will cause the edges to be slightly rounded.. maybe next time will purchase pre-cut acrylic with diamond cut.. i heard this will have better edges to work with.. Now back to running through all the seams with weldon#16..

with the basic cabinet built, i can now run my tank leak test.., laying a layer of newspaper to detect the leak..

My cabinet built continues.. after changing the dimensions from my tank from 24x24 to 30x30. I decided to go for a kapor wooden frame with ply wood cover. kapor timber is purchased pre-cut so that assembling them will be a breeze.. my cabinet height will be flushed with my sofa set at 70cm tall.. i may have a problem with my skimmer with such a short cabinet.. but we'lll see how it goes.. The pre-cut kapor timber assembled... Lesson: do bore a counter-sunk to hold the head of the wood screws.. else, you may split the timber.. oh.. i also apply a layer of silcone glue on top of the screws, to "waterproof" them.. Top plywood plank is an 18mm thick one, ask for one that can resist water well.. The internal 18mm plywood painted with white acrylic spray paint.. assembled.. Pre-cut plywood 10mm cheaper kind.. covering the structure of the kapor timber structure..

Reefer guy, wow.. appreciate the xls file.. yes, i do find myself DIY tanks once a while.. for the fun of it.. it really gives your tank the "ommpphhfff".. cos sometimes you want them in special spaces... for my particular project, some investment has been put into it.. ie.. the expensive 4ft clamps @ approx $50 each.. this will allow me to DIY tanks up to 4ft. :> .. it has been VERY useful as it has a quick release and "trigger-style" tightening.. suits 1 hand operations.. another item is a router.. its give a good edge that it easier to work with.. the scrapping i did on my sheets somehow slightly rounded the edge.. therefore, weldon #3 didn't kinda work well.. i had to reinforce with weldon #16. Yes, after my virgin gluing experience ( i kinda made a real mess) i reckon i will have a peace of mind if i were to get the bracing going.. yeah.. so now my tank has braces.. looks sturdy enough.. wow.. for your 3x5 ft.. wow.. its going to be a HUGE project.. do get a build thread up... i don't see alot of acrylic build threads around. Will be posting my cabinet build soon.

Yes dominik.. I did felt the wrath of my other half.. haha Sent from my GT-N7000 using Tapatalk 2

After preparing all the surfaces.. took me a whole afternoon.. now the interesting part.. welding on the plastic sheets.. Things you will need. 1. Weldon #3 (Weldon #4 was not available) 2. Fine needle with syringe.. this is used to apply the weldon #3. They can be quite tricky to work with.. so do get some scrap plastics from supplier to practice on... 3. Weldon #16 (the syrup fluid kind. this is to seal up the joints) Next square up a the portion of the plastic sheets with the base piece. using a right angle ruler, lined the pieces up and keep them in place.. i find my plastic clamps to be VERY helpful here. oh yes, keep the paper wrap on the acrylic on, this is to prevent any accidental scratches.. I'll be off to start my cabinet next...

Tools to work with the plastic sheets. 1. Fine grade sandpaper 2. Scrapper tool...this comes with disposable blades that i use normally to clean my 3 footer.. Now the real work begins.... Scraping the surfaces to smooth out the saw marks... This is the end result of the scraping.. Followed by fine sanding.. with wet sandpaper to have a finer grind.. learnt all these in my secondary technical lessons.. Mr Darul (my technical teacher) i haven't forgotten the techniques.. hahaha :> The prepared surface.. The one on the right farthest is the finished prep... ready to weldon.. not easy work..

Plastic sheets bought. The sheets are cut "raw".. you can still see the saw marks on each piece. Note the the plastics can come in polish or unpolished, do choose the unpolished ones, the reason being the sheet will craze if the surfaces are polished when welded together.

Someone's giving away in the seller forum.. Sent from my GT-N7000 using Tapatalk 2

My setup is that fan on constantly.. when it hits a "dangerous" level the chiller turns on.. my dangerous level is at 28°c Sent from my GT-N7000 using Tapatalk 2

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Have the following to sell @ $400. Changai wood setup, tank is 6 months old. note: this set is without sump. I'm reusing it for upcoming project. Collection is @ Marine Crescent.

Used 3 years still reliable.. 1 packet lays BBQ. + coke.. Collection @ marine crescent Sent from my GT-N7000 using Tapatalk 2