SRC Member albinosage Posted April 26, 2010 SRC Member Share Posted April 26, 2010 Came across this frag rack that was posted in Nano-Reef (photos courtesy of schg) that is commercially available in US. I like it due to its slick look, and that it can be placed in the corner with stability. I checked up the price on that, shipping alone to sg was like USD$45! Quote My 1.5ft nano cube My 24G nano tank (Decommed) I can picture in my mind a world without war, a world without hate. And I can picture us attacking that world, because they'd never expect it. -- Jack Handey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member peacemaker Posted April 26, 2010 Author SRC Member Share Posted April 26, 2010 DIYed my own... nothing close to the workmanship of the above, plus I'm using the Magfloat, which is very bulky. If anyone knows where to buy strong magnets, pls kindly PM me? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member peacemaker Posted April 26, 2010 Author SRC Member Share Posted April 26, 2010 NICE ToY haha!i like blue also....faster go set up and take pic Bro, already up and running! Just went directly for the purple mode (can't remember was it Reef Crest or Lagoon), didn't have time to mess with the other modes. From a tried and tested scientific method known as agaration. Basically you see how high and low the knob goes and then you agar agar tune it to whichever level you please For the wave effect, use short pulse mode (blue light). Jacky taught me that, we both use it at the longest interval. If you are a noob like me who lost the manual, basically in Jacky's own words: 1. Turn knob to whichever flow you want and leave it there (before switching to short pulse mode), then press mode (black button) repeatedly until you get the blue light. 2. Press set (grey button) once, the blue light should start blinking, after that, turn the knob to tune to whichever interval you want (turn clockwise for longer interval and vice versa), then press set again to lock the setting. The light should blink alternately between green and blue now, that means it is operating under your setting. Hope that helps. Hit me up with an sms if you are as confused as I was hahaha. Ah... very cool. I skipped reading the manual... so yea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member peacemaker Posted April 26, 2010 Author SRC Member Share Posted April 26, 2010 I checked up the price on that, shipping alone to sg was like USD$45! Hehehe... mine is FOC (not including the MagFloat)! Making use of re-cycled material! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackywongto Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 Came across this frag rack that was posted in Nano-Reef (photos courtesy of schg) that is commercially available in US. I like it due to its slick look, and that it can be placed in the corner with stability. Look so neat....... where is Bulk Order King???? My colleagues will be heading to US soon. Maybe I'll ask them to handcarry back for me. Quote Eqpt: Deltec MCE 600, Tunze 6055 with Tunze 7091 controller, Artica 1/15 HP chiller, AquaIllumination Sol Blue LED Light System 2011 resolution : Do it simpler, better and in an easier way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member peacemaker Posted April 26, 2010 Author SRC Member Share Posted April 26, 2010 Look so neat....... where is Bulk Order King???? My colleagues will be heading to US soon. Maybe I'll ask them to handcarry back for me. Wouldn't it be more economical if we can bulk build this locally instead? It really is an acrylic sheet with a couple of strong magnets. Of course, we should include the acrylic frag plugs... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member teebs Posted April 26, 2010 SRC Member Share Posted April 26, 2010 Wouldn't it be more economical if we can bulk build this locally instead? It really is an acrylic sheet with a couple of strong magnets. Of course, we should include the acrylic frag plugs... We need to find out the mould costs if we want to build this locally. Typically mould costs are ard a couple of 100s. Also strong earth magnets are not that cheap either. Quote My Setup: 3x2x2 tank with IOS Equipment List: Chiller: Artica 1/5HP Chiller Pump: Sicce 4000 Return Pump: OR3500 Skimmer: Deltec APF600 Wavemaker: Tunze Wavebox/2x Hydor K2/SCWD wavemaker Lights: DElighting 2x150W MH + 2x 39W T5 Atinic FR: Skimz FR Pump: Atman AT-104 Tubby ATO, Kalkweisser Reactor with magnetic stirrer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackywongto Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 Wouldn't it be more economical if we can bulk build this locally instead? It really is an acrylic sheet with a couple of strong magnets. Of course, we should include the acrylic frag plugs... I'm gamed! who else? Ask BO king to source for magnet! Quote Eqpt: Deltec MCE 600, Tunze 6055 with Tunze 7091 controller, Artica 1/15 HP chiller, AquaIllumination Sol Blue LED Light System 2011 resolution : Do it simpler, better and in an easier way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member peacemaker Posted April 26, 2010 Author SRC Member Share Posted April 26, 2010 We need to find out the mould costs if we want to build this locally. Typically mould costs are ard a couple of 100s. Also strong earth magnets are not that cheap either. I was thinking of using thin acrylic sheets instead of the thick type shown in the pic. The problem lies with the acrylic rods. Using those air-line tubes will be more economical, but joining them together will be tricky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member HW33 Posted May 17, 2010 SRC Member Share Posted May 17, 2010 free frag for u,very small hahaha. collection time.....Own Time Own Target ! Quote Too many hobby......too little money! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member raydiative Posted May 17, 2010 SRC Member Share Posted May 17, 2010 eugene.. how did you cut the acrylic pieces?? Quote A man with a reef tank is a man with an empty wallet... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member peacemaker Posted May 17, 2010 Author SRC Member Share Posted May 17, 2010 free frag for u,very small hahaha. collection time.....Own Time Own Target ! Wah! :bow: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member peacemaker Posted May 17, 2010 Author SRC Member Share Posted May 17, 2010 eugene.. how did you cut the acrylic pieces?? Haha... kinda recycling some excess acrylic sheets lying around. They were heading to the dump, and I picked them up, gave a good wash before reusing them. I use an acrylic sheet cutter, similar to the photo below. Its used like a penknife, slicing a few times before breaking it over the edge of the table. However, you might need to file the edges flat. I use a Dremel tool for this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcoVan Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 Wah! :bow: +2 WOAH! hahahaha Quote Happy Reefing, Marc J. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member raydiative Posted May 18, 2010 SRC Member Share Posted May 18, 2010 Haha... kinda recycling some excess acrylic sheets lying around. They were heading to the dump, and I picked them up, gave a good wash before reusing them. I use an acrylic sheet cutter, similar to the photo below. Its used like a penknife, slicing a few times before breaking it over the edge of the table. However, you might need to file the edges flat. I use a Dremel tool for this. cool.... maybe one day borrow the tools from you.. =] Quote A man with a reef tank is a man with an empty wallet... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member peacemaker Posted May 18, 2010 Author SRC Member Share Posted May 18, 2010 Depending on what you want, and if you don't mind my poor workmanship, I can help you out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member raydiative Posted May 18, 2010 SRC Member Share Posted May 18, 2010 trying to DIY for a project which i share the last time when u guys were at my place.. not sure if you are still around or not.. lol.. it will be the first in JBJ nano history! hahah Quote A man with a reef tank is a man with an empty wallet... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member peacemaker Posted May 18, 2010 Author SRC Member Share Posted May 18, 2010 Sounds exciting already! I believe I left before you shared this... Unfortunately, tools belong to my Co., so... but do feel free to let me know if there's anything I can help you with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member DUCADOS Posted May 18, 2010 SRC Member Share Posted May 18, 2010 I believe the tools can be purchase right? But do u have any idea where sell it? M I right to say it's more for thin acrylic? Too thick wan cannot right? Quote Some1 doesn't 1 2 do anything find an excuse,some1 1 2 do something find a mean! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member peacemaker Posted May 18, 2010 Author SRC Member Share Posted May 18, 2010 You can find the acrylic sheet cutter in normal hardware stores. I wouldn't use it to cut more than 4mm thickness though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member DUCADOS Posted May 18, 2010 SRC Member Share Posted May 18, 2010 Thanks bro for the above info Quote Some1 doesn't 1 2 do anything find an excuse,some1 1 2 do something find a mean! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member albinosage Posted May 19, 2010 SRC Member Share Posted May 19, 2010 I believe the tools can be purchase right? But do u have any idea where sell it? M I right to say it's more for thin acrylic? Too thick wan cannot right? Can be found at hardware shop, stationery shop like Art Friend. Can be used to cut thick acrylic too. You can find the acrylic sheet cutter in normal hardware stores. I wouldn't use it to cut more than 4mm thickness though... I successfully cut a 4 x 2 ft sign board out of 8m acrylic last month lol. Quote My 1.5ft nano cube My 24G nano tank (Decommed) I can picture in my mind a world without war, a world without hate. And I can picture us attacking that world, because they'd never expect it. -- Jack Handey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terryz_ Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 Din know there is a thing such as acrylic cutter.. I am so going to DIY thing now... Quote Member of: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member peacemaker Posted May 19, 2010 Author SRC Member Share Posted May 19, 2010 I successfully cut a 4 x 2 ft sign board out of 8m acrylic last month lol. Hahaha... that's freaking nuts! It would have been more efficient using a coping saw in your case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member peacemaker Posted May 19, 2010 Author SRC Member Share Posted May 19, 2010 Din know there is a thing such as acrylic cutter.. I am so going to DIY thing now... Yes yes! Join in the DIY fun! I enjoy this hobby immensely, not just on keeping a reef, but due to the unlimited possibilities on DIYing stuff and getting the "toys" for your tank! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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