Luvmyreef's 20g Nano Build

luvmyreef

luvmyreef

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Thanks. I will have to look for the exact color I want for the bottom then. BTW, I picked up ball valves for the overflow and the return. I thought I needed to put one on both so I could shut the water off if I ever needed to. For the return pump, I am gonna get the danner mag 3 and I think I am gonna get that skimmer you mentioned. So, gonna start working on the sump.
 
snakeblitz33

snakeblitz33

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NEVER put a ball valve on an overflow. There is no reason to stop the water, and if you look at the inside of the ball valve, it would severly restrict the flow. I repeat, DO NOT put a ball valve on overflow plumbing.
I like your other two choices. Can't wait to see some water!
 
snakeblitz33

snakeblitz33

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You will be very happy with that skimmer... here's a pic of three days of skimmate. :D

Even with the algae scrubber going full force. lol
I actually kinda think it's starting to really compete with my scrubber. I guess I'm not feeding my fish enough for my filtration. lol!!!
 
luvmyreef

luvmyreef

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Well, I bought the paint for the bottom of the tank today. It probably won't be noticeable, but I got the textured kind. It is alabaster, stone textured. I wonder how it will do? I also ordered my leds the other day. They will be shipped monday. I went with the Cree 60 watt dimmable fixture. Next is the sump. Will need some help. The exact measurements for the glass, etc.
 
luvmyreef

luvmyreef

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Well, after a couple coats, I can say that this paint is looking good. When I am done with it, I will post pics of the tank as it is now. :)
 
snakeblitz33

snakeblitz33

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Beautiful! Time to baffle the sump and add the skimmer! Get the plumbing done, add some rock and start the cycle!!!! So close now!!!!
 
luvmyreef

luvmyreef

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Thanks. Not too shabby for a person who has never painted a tank before lol. I am getting there. Slowly but surely...
 
christopherm

christopherm

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Looks great, head up warning most of the texture paints are not waterproof you must seal them with clear coat. Trust me just a few drops could kill all your hard work. Please check your paint and seal if you have to.
 
luvmyreef

luvmyreef

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Quote:
Originally Posted by Slice http:///t/389771/luvmyreefs-20g-nano-build/180#post_3456280
It sure does look nice. Great job!
How well does the texture show up?
It seems to show a little, which makes it actually look like sand. It shows light and dark areas mixed and to me makes it look more like sand. More realistic. :)
Quote:
Originally Posted by ChristopherM http:///t/389771/luvmyreefs-20g-nano-build/180#post_3456416
Looks great, head up warning most of the texture paints are not waterproof you must seal them with clear coat. Trust me just a few drops could kill all your hard work. Please check your paint and seal if you have to.
I read that on the can. I was wondering whether or not to seal it due to the moisture from the sump.
 
snakeblitz33

snakeblitz33

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Aren't you going to sit your tank on a foam block/ styrofoam to help your tank "settle in" and level out? I guess you could use some of that polyurethane if you have it left over...
 
luvmyreef

luvmyreef

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Wasn't going to. the stand has a little bit of wood that sticks up on each side and holds the tank in place. I will see if it is level when I put it on the stand in the location I want. I do have some polyurethane left, so I guess I could use that if it would work..
 
snakeblitz33

snakeblitz33

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I don't see why it wouldn't work. You would just have to let the tank sit upside down for a day or so for it to cure. I don't see any problems - unless someone else is more knowledgeable about it.
With your tank not being very big, I wouldn't worry about setting it on styro, TBH. I didn't set mine on it. But, I am going to set my much larger tank on it for sure.
Any other updates? How's the sump coming along?
 
luvmyreef

luvmyreef

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Thanks Al. I think that I am gonna have my husband install a shelf in the stand, right below the tank. That will help keep the bottom of the tank dry and provide me a needed place for stuff. :) As far as other updates, I should be getting my leds tuesday. My plan is to get the glass from lowes this weekend and start work on the sump. I still dont know which design to go with. I like them both. But I have decided not to split the overflow. But question for ya, where the overflow comes down into the sump, what do I need to get for that? Should I get a filter sock mount, etc. I want to run carbon in this tank, so opinions needed. Need input from you diy peeps...lol. I am thinking I should get 1-9 inch tall X 9 3/4 wide baffle, and 3-7.5 inch tall X 9 3/4 baffle. Sound right?
 
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