^GeNoME^ Posted January 4, 2015 Author Share Posted January 4, 2015 U r using router to prep ur welding edges right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member oceanviper Posted January 4, 2015 SRC Member Share Posted January 4, 2015 I'm keeping finger cross of not doing that with more precise cutting Quote Tank : 3 x 2 x 1.8 ( setup end Feb 2014 ) --> 4 x 2 x 1.8 ( setup early Nov 2016 ) Skimmer : Bubble Magus NAC6 --> Bubble Magus Curve 7 Return pump : Jebao 10000l/h ( down in 17th December 2014 ) --> Jebao DC-12000 ( 19th December 2014 ) Compressor drop-in coil Wavemaker : Tunze 6105 x 1 Lights : Modular based DIY LED light x 4 Chaeto in the sump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
^GeNoME^ Posted January 4, 2015 Author Share Posted January 4, 2015 Router cut is for preparing the edges before annealing. If u use just a normal saw cut edge for annealing.. It will create a whitish joint with bubbles.. It will not be strong and this is especially important since u r making a big tank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member oceanviper Posted January 4, 2015 SRC Member Share Posted January 4, 2015 Router cut is for preparing the edges before annealing. If u use just a normal saw cut edge for annealing.. It will create a whitish joint with bubbles.. It will not be strong and this is especially important since u r making a big tank I'll polish the cutted side before joint them... Still in the planning phase as I'm also working on the sump tank design... Not to mentioned on the piping flow planning.. Quote Tank : 3 x 2 x 1.8 ( setup end Feb 2014 ) --> 4 x 2 x 1.8 ( setup early Nov 2016 ) Skimmer : Bubble Magus NAC6 --> Bubble Magus Curve 7 Return pump : Jebao 10000l/h ( down in 17th December 2014 ) --> Jebao DC-12000 ( 19th December 2014 ) Compressor drop-in coil Wavemaker : Tunze 6105 x 1 Lights : Modular based DIY LED light x 4 Chaeto in the sump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
^GeNoME^ Posted January 4, 2015 Author Share Posted January 4, 2015 My experience with acrylics came mostly from online researching but experienced maker definitely don't recommend polishing before annealing as it will craze and the bond will be weak. Frankly, I think it will b stronger if u use saw cut edge. I recommend more research before u embark as the tank u have in mind is big. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
^GeNoME^ Posted January 4, 2015 Author Share Posted January 4, 2015 I think the methods detailed in my thread should be the minimal practise if anyone want to make a reasonably sized tank as it was Well documented n practised by hobbyist world wide Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member oceanviper Posted January 16, 2015 SRC Member Share Posted January 16, 2015 I think the methods detailed in my thread should be the minimal practise if anyone want to make a reasonably sized tank as it was Well documented n practised by hobbyist world wide Yup, your post is good... Still thinking whether to embark before CNY or after CNY as the material would be lying in the living room.... And also i have a new cabinet redo for this tank. Quote Tank : 3 x 2 x 1.8 ( setup end Feb 2014 ) --> 4 x 2 x 1.8 ( setup early Nov 2016 ) Skimmer : Bubble Magus NAC6 --> Bubble Magus Curve 7 Return pump : Jebao 10000l/h ( down in 17th December 2014 ) --> Jebao DC-12000 ( 19th December 2014 ) Compressor drop-in coil Wavemaker : Tunze 6105 x 1 Lights : Modular based DIY LED light x 4 Chaeto in the sump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Reeffer Posted January 18, 2015 SRC Member Share Posted January 18, 2015 wonderful DIY skill.. wish I could do that myself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member oceanviper Posted January 30, 2015 SRC Member Share Posted January 30, 2015 I think the methods detailed in my thread should be the minimal practise if anyone want to make a reasonably sized tank as it was Well documented n practised by hobbyist world wide Hi bro... for the piping...do you glue it firmly or use water seal and just tighten it? Quote Tank : 3 x 2 x 1.8 ( setup end Feb 2014 ) --> 4 x 2 x 1.8 ( setup early Nov 2016 ) Skimmer : Bubble Magus NAC6 --> Bubble Magus Curve 7 Return pump : Jebao 10000l/h ( down in 17th December 2014 ) --> Jebao DC-12000 ( 19th December 2014 ) Compressor drop-in coil Wavemaker : Tunze 6105 x 1 Lights : Modular based DIY LED light x 4 Chaeto in the sump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
limz_777 Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 how is the stand holding ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Davian Pepper Posted March 4, 2015 SRC Member Share Posted March 4, 2015 Seems like acrylic tank looks much nicer than glass. The light kinda infuse to the acrylic making the whole tank shine like a gem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member oceanviper Posted March 4, 2015 SRC Member Share Posted March 4, 2015 Maintenance and also cost is much higher than glass. Quote Tank : 3 x 2 x 1.8 ( setup end Feb 2014 ) --> 4 x 2 x 1.8 ( setup early Nov 2016 ) Skimmer : Bubble Magus NAC6 --> Bubble Magus Curve 7 Return pump : Jebao 10000l/h ( down in 17th December 2014 ) --> Jebao DC-12000 ( 19th December 2014 ) Compressor drop-in coil Wavemaker : Tunze 6105 x 1 Lights : Modular based DIY LED light x 4 Chaeto in the sump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member thc Posted April 12, 2015 SRC Member Share Posted April 12, 2015 , u may wanna take a look at weldon 42 too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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