daytonaree
Member
What about using liverock rubble and making a small mountain it would help filter it as well as slow the flow and the bubbles. Just a thought.
acrylic51
Active Member
Originally Posted by Bill F
Thanks Acryllic, wouldnt have thought of that
"Weldon" is that available at LFS or the DEPOT?
WeldOn you will usually find at your local plastics dealer.... Haven't ever seen it at HD or Lowes... Doubt the LFS would carry it either unless they do acrylic work
Thanks Acryllic, wouldnt have thought of that
"Weldon" is that available at LFS or the DEPOT?
WeldOn you will usually find at your local plastics dealer.... Haven't ever seen it at HD or Lowes... Doubt the LFS would carry it either unless they do acrylic work
jamiehag
Member
I would also like to give a littel input to this, a rubbermaid will never work to add baffels to it.. They are simply to flexible also silicon will hardly adhear to acrylic or the rubbermaid sump. you need to buy a acylic tank and add you baffels to it. check out the auction sites you can find them really cheap in just about any size. Also you said you are going to use a 100 gal and a 150 gal rubbermaid??? I have never seen one that big I know that it will never hold 150 gallons of water unless it was designed for it. 1300lbs in a plastic tub the walls will bulge out dramaticaly. But try it and find out for yourself I guess. just trying to save you the hassel.
bill f
Member
jamiehag, there are these larger tubs made by rubbermaid and some other companies.
They are specifically called "Stock Tanks". Black heavy duty plastic & double walled. No flex in these things. They run from 100-300 gallons. These aren't your typical rubbermaid containers.
They can be found at specialty fish pond/landscaping dealers. Never seen one at depot ot lowes. You also see LFS use them for a sump to feed displays.
The one I got is 110 gallons and ran about $90.
They are specifically called "Stock Tanks". Black heavy duty plastic & double walled. No flex in these things. They run from 100-300 gallons. These aren't your typical rubbermaid containers.
They can be found at specialty fish pond/landscaping dealers. Never seen one at depot ot lowes. You also see LFS use them for a sump to feed displays.
The one I got is 110 gallons and ran about $90.
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dboy999
Guest
yes no flexing here minimal if any ..theres a pic above i got mine at a feed store..ive decided to just use my 75 glass sump i made origanilly for a 210 i was gonna get. an use the 150 stock tank for the fuge...later may add on the 100g one also for more volume
bill f
Member
dboy I'm gonna router the baffles through the inner wall, slide in the panel and then seal the joints. I'd rather use a clear tank for the fuge just to see what going on.
Sorry I missed your earlier questions about photo's. I haven't had time yet to get this thing going. 4 kids keep you busy. Now I may be moving.
Sorry I missed your earlier questions about photo's. I haven't had time yet to get this thing going. 4 kids keep you busy. Now I may be moving.
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dboy999
Guest
i was thinking the same thing about seeing whats doing in the fuge but i said heck i got 375 gallons to look at i think ill be good....just really want fuge for macro an sand thats about it ..ill have a mh over it so i think ill see enough
