Propagation tank

[ryanlio]

QN: I'll be cutting a hole on my cabinet in order for pipings for the tank to link to the sump below. How should i cut the hole? .. a single rectangle, covering all four holes; or four separately holes bored each for individual pipe?..

Criteria:

1. Which method will be easier to plump subsequently?

2. Which will be easier to cut on the cabinet top? (I got tools for both methods)..

Any recommendations?

Thanks

[ryanlio]

A single rectangular cut....

[ryanlio]

maybe should look for a wireless webcam now.. that can pan, tilt, etc... that way.. can still see while working.. talk about skiving at work.. hiak hiak hiak

[Mr CRABS]

hahaha..I like your cabinet

[ryanlio]

Thanks Mr CRABS.... appreciate it...

[ryanlio]

Thanks Sis Ming for the Zoos.. i think my propagation tank will probably consists of "donations" from reefers.. maybe can donate back to "reefers" if they propagate successfully..

Sis Ming: the zoos are great.. polyps open this morning liao..

[ming69]

Thanks Sis Ming for the Zoos.. i think my propagation tank will probably consists of "donations" from reefers.. maybe can donate back to "reefers" if they propagate successfully..

Sis Ming: the zoos are great.. polyps open this morning liao..

Cool! They commando trained liao.

[ryanlio]

All the pipings fall in!!!!

[ryanlio]

Hint:

better to have a male and female set for each ends of the pipes for unions.. Reason being if ever you need to change the configuration.... you'll just need to get 1 union instead of 2 (if you used a male-male config or female-female config)..

Hope this helps

[jc85]

Dun mind me asking, 10mm is enough?

I like ur cabinet. Gd stuff there.

Cheers

JC

[ryanlio]

Yup. believed enough because of the depth (only 12").. 10mm enough and its euro braced. Used to run a tank with 8mm glass for a year.. ok also... as for the formulas and numbers... me not so technical.. .

maybe i will know the answer if it crashed next time. but until then.. will have to keep fingers crossed...

any bro/sis to comments?

[ryanlio]

Some trunking for the electrical cables.. safety first....

[ryanlio]

Taking measurements for the piping that will take over the hoses....

[ryanlio]

need some help here.. as you can see.. the connectors are too high.. like to know if there are L-shaped one around..?... where to get them...

any help will be appreciated.... Thanks

[ryanlio]

Now.. lets see what's missing..

1. Cabinet - checked.

2. pipings - checked.

3. skimmer - checked

4. return pump - checked

5. sump - checked.

6. lights - checked.

7. chiller - checked

8. additives - check...

What else is missing?...

[LoReNsIa]

FR..

[giantbicycle]

u've got the right tank maker

propagating sps?? CR needed

[ryanlio]

yup.. will probably look for FR.. probably will not go for SPS just yet. so CR might be something for the future...Thanks Bro LoReNsIa and bro giantbicycle... but there is something more important missing.... look closer... ahhaha :>

[Ah-lim]

Tank?

Ps: can pm me ya tank and stand maker?

[klim]

Wow! DIY expert....it is the process that is interesting and fun. Really enjoy your thread and explanation.

Your Piping look nice....may I know why did you get it? Can PM me?

[ryanlio]

Tank?

Ps: can pm me ya tank and stand maker?

YES!!! BINGO!!!>.. You are sharp bro... the tank itself!!!! DOH

[ryanlio]

Ah-Lim and klim -> PM sent

[ryanlio]

Looking at ways to hang my T5.. need some reccomendation..

Idea is to satisgy the following:-

1. "Cool" Factor.. as tank is in living room. looking at something that does NOT look "industrial" look. (ie aluminium structures)

2. As my tank is probably around my waist level.. looking at an idea where i can raise or lower the t5 fixture.

any ideas?

[burnerj]

maybe you can get the "yoyo" from Dr evil. It allows you to adjust the height of the light.

[ryanlio]

maybe you can get the "yoyo" from Dr evil. It allows you to adjust the height of the light.

Yup.. will definitely get a pair of those..

Thanks Burnerj