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Unread 08/03/2009, 08:52 PM   #1
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Thumbs up Spare parts, free time, and a 6 pack = Hurgoth's 10g drilled build thread.

I have been wanting to jump back in since my tank crashed earlier this year, but decided to wait until our baby was born. Well, now a month has passed and this baby business is a piece of cake (since I'm not the one breast feeding ). This weekend I went into the garage to take inventory of what I have. I've had this drilled 10 gallon tank for about 2 years and I never got around to setting it up. Since I am trying to trade my other two tanks for another setup, I decided to move forward with the 10 gallon.




The goal of this project is to not spend any money and set something up using the spare parts and materials laying around in the garage. I see this stool collecting dust. I popped off the top, gave it a quick sanding, and sprayed some primer. Ignore the mess I made on the garage floor.




The tank is obviously larger than the stand, but I think it gives it a neat "overhang" effect. I decide to put some wood underneath the tank for support. The tank is now the perfect height to be next to the couch. I never liked our end tables anyway (don't tell the Mrs).

So far so good. But what can I get to fit in this stand?

Pretzel containers from Costco! I knew I was saving these for a reason. I am going to use one to hold some live rock for biological filtration, and the bottom one for the return pump.





One container fits perfectly on the bottom shelf of the stool, but the top shelf is a little short. Time to cut.





I grab some spare bulkheads and do some drilling.





Next, I finish building the middle shelf, make a quick overflow for the live rock tank, and get this:





What I find amusing is that the San Fransisco Pretzel company is located here in San Clemente. Random.


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Unread 08/03/2009, 08:54 PM   #2
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I decided to hook everything up and give the plumbing a test run:








I wonder if the Eheim return pump is enough flow for the tank? I'd like to not put any powerheads in if possible.


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Unread 08/03/2009, 08:56 PM   #3
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I think the pump is the 1260. I am going to the garage to double check.


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Unread 08/03/2009, 09:00 PM   #4
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Hey I got a 30 pack how bout you come over and build me a 50 gallon ! Nice work! Wish I had your motivation and no how.


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Unread 08/03/2009, 09:05 PM   #5
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I was wrong, the pump is the 1250 model which is 317 gph. Anyone think that is enough flow?

My next task is to build the hood. I am torn between using my dual 55w PC lamps, or my 175w MH.

I am also considering replacing on of the pretzel containers with a rectangular rubbermaid.


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Unread 08/03/2009, 09:09 PM   #6
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kkdough, if you were close by I'd be glad too


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Unread 08/03/2009, 09:24 PM   #7
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hey hurgoth, nice build.

What LFS's do you like? I'm in laguna niguel... I only know of two around here, Oceans in Aliso Viejo and The Sandbar in Mission.

Have you tried collectin sea water from anywhere local?


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Unread 08/03/2009, 09:31 PM   #8
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Im diggin this little build. I think the answer to how much flow and which light would depend on your livestock plans.


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Unread 08/03/2009, 09:40 PM   #9
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I love the use of the pretzel containers for the sump...I'm thinking pretzel container propagation system? Pretzel container refugium?


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Unread 08/03/2009, 09:44 PM   #10
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I'm in for the build. lookin good so far


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Unread 08/03/2009, 09:50 PM   #11
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I would worry about Micro bubbles coming from the return the way you have it setup.... Other than that it looks awesome for a 10gal and very original!


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Unread 08/03/2009, 09:52 PM   #12
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Looks great, i will be following for sure. The pretzel containers are perfect


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Unread 08/03/2009, 10:09 PM   #13
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thebanker: There was the Reef Room in Dana Point but they closed down. Otherwise I head to Coral Oasis in Irvine or the countless others up north. The only time I have put NSW in one of my tanks was from the Kerckhoff Marine Laboratory in Newport Beach. They do sea urchin research and filter the water.

jbird69: I am not sure what my livestock plans are. Depends on which way I end up going with the lighting.

I don't know if I should just fill the middle container with live rock, or turn it into a refugium.


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Unread 08/03/2009, 10:18 PM   #14
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That is awesome... I have a 10 gallon sitting around as well, but it isn't drilled.


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Unread 08/03/2009, 10:27 PM   #15
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The bubbles are not as bad as in the pictures. This was just to see if the overflow could keep up with the pump. I tested it afterwards with the outflow of the overflows under the water lines and the bubbles were significantly reduced.


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Unread 08/03/2009, 10:30 PM   #16
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Cool build thread. It nice when you can make something out of spare parts without spending any or little money.


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Unread 08/04/2009, 10:20 AM   #17
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I am at work and all I can think about is going home to work on this.


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Unread 08/04/2009, 12:22 PM   #18
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nice work, I like the use of the container as a sump!


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Unread 08/04/2009, 02:40 PM   #19
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wow, thats a sweet little project.. not sure what you might need but i have a crapton of extras laying around and we are in the same city


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Unread 08/05/2009, 11:08 PM   #20
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I made some major progress today. I'll post some pics when I get a chance to upload.


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Unread 08/06/2009, 01:07 AM   #21
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Very nice. Let's see what you've come up with since.


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Unread 08/06/2009, 08:36 AM   #22
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Bring on the pics! Ha


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Unread 08/06/2009, 10:15 AM   #23
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Very nice! Love the DIY and ideas you have. I'd swap out for a bigger rectangular container though. What are you planning on keeping in the 10g? If your not doing anything crazy, then just keep the return pump and use the PCs, should be fine for a couple softies etc.


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Unread 08/07/2009, 12:34 AM   #24
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Sorry for the delay. Newborn keeping me on my toes.

Tuesday I came home and started the painting. Got most of it finished on the stand. I was able to reinforce some of the crossbeams to add support.



Yesterday I finished the hood for the lights. I decided to go with my dual 55w PC and my large blue LEDs for twilight. I also did some touch up. Here it is.





I decided to keep a little room on both sides of the hood so that I can easily access with the tongs.

When I was wrapping up yesterday there was a nice sunset over dana point. View from my driveway:



The view from my deck is much better.


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Unread 08/07/2009, 12:34 AM   #25
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Tonight I took everything upstairs and added some live rock from my trashbin in the garage that has been cooking for 4 months. The sand is from my last tear-down and I rinsed it for about 45 minutes. I put the tank right next to one of the couches so I can stare at it while sitting down.



Left side



Right side



Center



Lights



I made the hood so that it is on a ghetto hinge. I am going to put a dowel through it later.



Check out the LED's. They are not for moonlights, more for evening viewing with the lights down and a nightcap.




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