Flower's Sump/Fuge Build
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acrylic51
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Damn!!!!!
A man of many talents.....Looks excellent!!!!! Take your time.....We probably won't see the packs till after the holiday.....
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Originally Posted by Al&Burke http:///forum/thread/380517/flower-s-sump-fuge-build/1220#post_3331447
Here is the fuge full of water now, I didn't polish the edges like you did Shawn, I don't know if I am going to have time, I am going to try I am afraid I am going to knock it off my bench, oh why did Isay that, It's like break a leg I guess.
Yes bubble trap matches the skimmer stand....
....My wife probably wishes as I was as attentive to detail about my clothing as I am about the sump/fuge details......She bought me new jeans, cause she complained about my old ones, and then she just glared at me when I climbed out of the new tank covered in fiberglass dust from sanding......She should have known, that anything I wear becomes work clothes.... Corey any confirmation or idea if those float valves are 1/4" ?
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Originally Posted by 2Quills http:///forum/thread/380517/flower-s-sump-fuge-build/1220#post_3331450
No, Al...don't knock it off the bench
Wow...excellent work you guys. Shawn you did make some changes there didn't you. The bubble trap matches the skimmer stand now and the bracing is totally different. Looks like it should actually be easier to install and remove the skimmer.
No, Thank You Jordan....You guys made this happen.....
I was thinking about another build when the first 1 went crazy...I guess that's why my mom always said "never count your chickens before your eggs hatch". I was thinking of a modest tank build (4sided view) overflow in center of tank.....I don't need another tank though. My wife would just kill me.
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Originally Posted by Sparty059 http:///forum/thread/380517/flower-s-sump-fuge-build/1220#post_3331452
/>Wow, that's all I have to say. That just looks AMAZING. I call dibs for next build of something! You guys know how to make everything look perfect.
Again Thank You Krista!!!!! Couldn't have done it without the help and support of you guys!!!!!! You guys deserve the credit......
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Originally Posted by Gemmy http:///forum/thread/380517/flower-s-sump-fuge-build/1220#post_3331454
Awesome job!
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Originally Posted by Al&Burke http:///forum/thread/380517/flower-s-sump-fuge-build/1220#post_3331447
Here is the fuge full of water now, I didn't polish the edges like you did Shawn, I don't know if I am going to have time, I am going to try I am afraid I am going to knock it off my bench, oh why did Isay that, It's like break a leg I guess.
Yes bubble trap matches the skimmer stand....
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Originally Posted by 2Quills http:///forum/thread/380517/flower-s-sump-fuge-build/1220#post_3331450
No, Al...don't knock it off the bench
Wow...excellent work you guys. Shawn you did make some changes there didn't you. The bubble trap matches the skimmer stand now and the bracing is totally different. Looks like it should actually be easier to install and remove the skimmer.
No, Thank You Jordan....You guys made this happen.....
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Originally Posted by Sparty059 http:///forum/thread/380517/flower-s-sump-fuge-build/1220#post_3331452
/>Wow, that's all I have to say. That just looks AMAZING. I call dibs for next build of something! You guys know how to make everything look perfect.
Again Thank You Krista!!!!! Couldn't have done it without the help and support of you guys!!!!!! You guys deserve the credit......
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Originally Posted by Gemmy http:///forum/thread/380517/flower-s-sump-fuge-build/1220#post_3331454
Awesome job!
acrylic51
Active Member
Can you get me out of work for a week? I'd be game!!!!!!!
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Originally Posted by meowzer http:///forum/thread/380517/flower-s-sump-fuge-build/1240#post_3331460
LOL...how about a road trip to Oklahoma....and you guys can re-build my tanks.....hahahahahahahahah
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Originally Posted by meowzer http:///forum/thread/380517/flower-s-sump-fuge-build/1240#post_3331460
LOL...how about a road trip to Oklahoma....and you guys can re-build my tanks.....hahahahahahahahah
flower
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My sensors have clips so I can put them wherever I want..so don't concern yourself with those.
I took my laptop to work...I wanted to see the new sump...Its really hard to type with teared up eyes. I can't see any glue drips. I think it's perfect, and I love the new changes!
That refugium would make a nice little fish tank..now before you change your mind go drill those holes..LOL
What amazing talent, you guys can do anything.
al&burke
Active Member
Shawn you are the mastermind of this whole project, the true project manager fabricator. Without you starting this there wouldn't have been 63 pages of a post with great things, sad things, and hilarious things, it just goes to show you when a bunch of good people get together things happen and they happen for a reason, and Flower deserves every bit of it, I want to thank you all for allowing this guy from the north to be apart of it. Good night everyone.
acrylic51
Active Member
Flower your call....I don't have to put the extras in for the floats....Let me know....I just have some idle time between scratching, and wetting out fiberglass. Yes scratching....Cutting fiberglass still makes me itch like mad........Yes there is a glue drip, but I only noticed it, because when I was polishing with the acrylic polish is when I noticed it....Bad thing is I left the paper backing on during gluing, so no idea how that happened.....I like the added piece over the bubble tower, so if there is any splashing or what not, it would/will hit that little cover....Only wish I did 1 other thing, but I'll let you figure it out....I cut the eurobracing thin, to allow the skimmer to come in/out as easy as possible......
acrylic51
Active Member
That's funny
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Originally Posted by Flower http:///forum/thread/380517/flower-s-sump-fuge-build/1240#post_3331473
My sensors have clips so I can put them wherever I want..so don't concern yourself with those.
I took my laptop to work...I wanted to see the new sump...Its really hard to type with teared up eyes. I can't see any glue drips. I think it's perfect, and I love the new changes!
That refugium would make a nice little fish tank..now before you change your mind go drill those holes..LOL
What amazing talent, you guys can do anything.
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Originally Posted by Flower http:///forum/thread/380517/flower-s-sump-fuge-build/1240#post_3331473
My sensors have clips so I can put them wherever I want..so don't concern yourself with those.
I took my laptop to work...I wanted to see the new sump...Its really hard to type with teared up eyes. I can't see any glue drips. I think it's perfect, and I love the new changes!
That refugium would make a nice little fish tank..now before you change your mind go drill those holes..LOL
What amazing talent, you guys can do anything.
acrylic51
Active Member
Thanks!!!!! Waiting to see if Flower wants me to add a tab to clean the sump up a bit to mount the sensor to....Also had thought about putting in a tab for possible future upgrading if she would get a controller something on the lines of what Aviator is working or any of the others on the market....That way she could just drop the probes right into the holes, and she's done.....It's her sump she has to make those calls.
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Originally Posted by 2Quills http:///forum/thread/380517/flower-s-sump-fuge-build/1240#post_3331479
Shawn the best I could find was that those switches require a 5/16 bit with a #18 tap if you wanted them to thread into place. I'm thinking a 3/8" hole would be needed to mount them with the nut.
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Originally Posted by 2Quills http:///forum/thread/380517/flower-s-sump-fuge-build/1240#post_3331479
Shawn the best I could find was that those switches require a 5/16 bit with a #18 tap if you wanted them to thread into place. I'm thinking a 3/8" hole would be needed to mount them with the nut.
acrylic51
Active Member
Your on!!!!!! I have family in Jersey, and a good friend I work with is from Jersey.....We could always do something custom....Not a bad drive.......Just let me know....
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Originally Posted by Gemmy http:///forum/thread/380517/flower-s-sump-fuge-build/1240#post_3331468
Ohhh, Jersey is closer and I'm going to be upgrading my tank in a few couple of months when I move.
LOL
(Can I at least get limitless advice on setting up a sump and fuge? I am talking idiot proof. PLEASE)
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Originally Posted by Gemmy http:///forum/thread/380517/flower-s-sump-fuge-build/1240#post_3331468
Ohhh, Jersey is closer and I'm going to be upgrading my tank in a few couple of months when I move.
(Can I at least get limitless advice on setting up a sump and fuge? I am talking idiot proof. PLEASE)
2quills
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Originally Posted by acrylic51 http:///forum/thread/380517/flower-s-sump-fuge-build/1240#post_3331481
Thanks!!!!! Waiting to see if Flower wants me to add a tab to clean the sump up a bit to mount the sensor to....Also had thought about putting in a tab for possible future upgrading if she would get a controller something on the lines of what Aviator is working or any of the others on the market....That way she could just drop the probes right into the holes, and she's done.....It's her sump she has to make those calls.
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Originally Posted by 2Quills http:///forum/thread/380517/flower-s-sump-fuge-build/1240#post_3331479
Shawn the best I could find was that those switches require a 5/16 bit with a #18 tap if you wanted them to thread into place. I'm thinking a 3/8" hole would be needed to mount them with the nut.
That would be cool...I believe I'm going to add one into my sump as well once I get rolling on that again. But I'm going to attempt to do it with glass
Originally Posted by acrylic51 http:///forum/thread/380517/flower-s-sump-fuge-build/1240#post_3331481
Thanks!!!!! Waiting to see if Flower wants me to add a tab to clean the sump up a bit to mount the sensor to....Also had thought about putting in a tab for possible future upgrading if she would get a controller something on the lines of what Aviator is working or any of the others on the market....That way she could just drop the probes right into the holes, and she's done.....It's her sump she has to make those calls.
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Originally Posted by 2Quills http:///forum/thread/380517/flower-s-sump-fuge-build/1240#post_3331479
Shawn the best I could find was that those switches require a 5/16 bit with a #18 tap if you wanted them to thread into place. I'm thinking a 3/8" hole would be needed to mount them with the nut.
That would be cool...I believe I'm going to add one into my sump as well once I get rolling on that again. But I'm going to attempt to do it with glass
2quills
Well-Known Member
Yep I still have those bits for the dremel that I picked up off of your recommendations when I drilled the tank. I've decided with a tiny modification I should be able to squeez a 75g under the stand instead of the 55g. But that's another story for another time.
Just started vacation this evening. So far so good
I'm ready for it too!
Just started vacation this evening. So far so good
acrylic51
Active Member
We need some updates over there on your thread!!!!! I have a good site for you to check out for some LEDS to practice and experiment with then.......I started vacation Monday, and have got a little work done......Feels good to do nothing....
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Originally Posted by 2Quills http:///forum/thread/380517/flower-s-sump-fuge-build/1240#post_3331488
Yep I still have those bits for the dremel that I picked up off of your recommendations when I drilled the tank. I've decided with a tiny modification I should be able to squeez a 75g under the stand instead of the 55g. But that's another story for another time.
Just started vacation this evening. So far so good
I'm ready for it too!
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Originally Posted by 2Quills http:///forum/thread/380517/flower-s-sump-fuge-build/1240#post_3331488
Yep I still have those bits for the dremel that I picked up off of your recommendations when I drilled the tank. I've decided with a tiny modification I should be able to squeez a 75g under the stand instead of the 55g. But that's another story for another time.
Just started vacation this evening. So far so good
J
jstdv8
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nice stuff fellas. Makes my sump look like a POS lol. Flower will be thrilled!
