Luvmyreef's 20g Nano Build

[snakeblitz33]

Sure - you could paint it orange or green.., lol, whatever suits your fancy! I liked the flat white look myself... An off white / sand color would look perfect...
Make sure you use some painters tape when you paint it all...

 

[luvmyreef]

Oh, I just assumed a template came with each kit LOL. It would make it easier. Goes to show ya I have never done this before. I will have everything set up to do this tomorrow. I am tempted to do it myself!!

 

[2quills]

A template for what, the hole? I just used the gasket on the bulkhead as my template. Trace the inside of the gasket on the glass.

 

[snakeblitz33]

Yep, 2 quills has it right. That's how I'd do it.

 

[luvmyreef]

Hey, that is a good idea....Thanks for the tip! I will definitely do it..

 

[snakeblitz33]

I'm anxious to hear if you had to go buy a new 20g yet or not. Lol

 

[luvmyreef]

HHEEEEYYY!!! LOL. I have everything ready for him tonight. All stuff if marked, and the overflow template is taped down.

 

[al&burke]

Good luck, I hope you have a good stiff drink for him as well.

 

[luvmyreef]

How does an ice cold bud light sound? Will that work?

 

[al&burke]

Hey that's my beer.

 

[luvmyreef]

Well, the drilling is done!! Did we crack it? NOPE!!! The template for the overflow was bigger than the drill bit which caused the bit to jump around at first, so we have a couple extra grooves in one spot, but it is fine. Not bad for drilling a tank for the first time. I placed the return rather close I know, but the opening under the tank is small..wanted it to be lined up.. PIC..

 

[snakeblitz33]

Umm, where's the overflow? Are you going to install it to make sure everything is actually going to fit??

 

[luvmyreef]

I just added another pic. Do you think it looks alright?

 

[luvmyreef]

Well???

Or were you just wanting me to crack it???

Anyways, I am not putting it all together yet, I will paint the back and bottom either tomorrow or saturday.

 

[snakeblitz33]

lol. I know you're not putting it together yet, but have you fit the overflow on it with the return line and made sure there's enough room for the box to fit?

 

[snakeblitz33]

essentially just dry fitting the box and locline to make sure they fit together that closely?

 

[luvmyreef]

LOL. I didn't put the locline on it. But it seems to be fine. I had the overflow box on it when I decided on a place to drill the return.

 

[snakeblitz33]

Ah, good good. Just making sure!

 

[luvmyreef]

Thanks, you had me worried that something was wrong.....

 

[snakeblitz33]

Looks great!
Now, when is water going in it??????
Gotta design a sump next, eh?