50 gallon breeder external overflow - Page 9

steve68 · 02/09/2006, 05:56 AM

i used a wire wheel on my drill & round & round it went

ReefWaters · 02/09/2006, 11:30 AM

Looking good Steve,

One more suggestion from me if you want it. I would go ahead and get rid of that Green Star Polyp as well. I love the look of the stuff too but mine has grown literally out of control. It has wrapped up and around a few corals and started to suffocate them until I moved them. It just keeps encroaching on everything around it. I would remove mine but it is attached to several different pieces of rock that are supporting the whole left side of my tank.

Again, just my opinion and two cents. I wish I could do something about mine.

steve68 · 02/09/2006, 04:30 PM

thanks reefwaters believe it or not the star polips are the only thing i can keep in check in that corner,the rock gets a little to close to the other one & it has to strech to get on to it & when it does, i just cut it away but trust me i think they are going to come out even though it does look cool they do grow fast & i have to be on top of it to prume it back.

JustOneMoreTank · 02/09/2006, 06:31 PM

Wow! A wire wheel on your drill?!?! Now that is all out war against the algae! Ha I love it. Looks great by the way.
I bet you love that Squirt. OM makes great products.

Nathan4Wvu · 04/26/2006, 12:37 AM

One quick question do you have a ca reactor on that tank??? MAN DOES IT LOOK GREAT!!

Nathan4Wvu · 04/26/2006, 12:37 AM

One quick question do you have a ca reactor on that tank??? MAN DOES IT LOOK GREAT!!

ReefWaters · 04/26/2006, 09:59 AM

Steve, how is that GSP doing for you? I went ahead an removed all of mine. It was a lot easier than I thought it owuld be.

50 Cube Thread

steve68 · 04/26/2006, 07:14 PM

schscountryboy no cal reactor,i dose 2 part b-ionic
reefwaters i got rid of most of the GSP, but i still have some on the back glass

ReefWaters · 04/27/2006, 03:45 PM

Steve, I have some questions about using the Roto Zip bit.

I want about a 150 gallon tank with several holes for a closed loop and an external overflow. But I really dont feel like selling any organs to pay for a Canadian built masterpiece at around $3000 including shipping. They are beautiful and incredibly well built tanks, but I have a hard time with the money.

I am thinking about getting a Eurobraced tank from GlassCages with no holes or overflow. Do you think the Roto Zip could handle glass that thick? The tank would be 60x36x17. I want one overflow in the back center. Do you think the glass would be weakened by the notch? How long do you think it would take to drill each hole?

Just doing some brain storming. Im trying to save a little cash but I would also hate to spend $1000 on a GC tank and then ruin it before I ever got water in the damned thing.

What are your thoughts on the matter?

steve68 · 04/27/2006, 04:46 PM

i dont think it would be a problem i just drilled a 18 inch slot on a tank from glasscages for a friend & it went well, this tank was a weird brace but my buddy bought it used, just paln it out & u will be fine it took about 20 minutes to do the slot.

GoblinFish · 04/27/2006, 06:14 PM

Hey nice tank!! I was wondering what is that green plant on the far right with all the leafs ??

ReefWaters · 04/27/2006, 07:40 PM

Yeah, I dont think it will be a problem. And it will save me a ton. I'll make sure to post updates if I ever get around to it.

Thanks for the help Steve.

steve68 · 04/28/2006, 04:15 PM

GoblinFish i believe its called halamedia macro.
reefwaters link me when u start the thread.

Reef_|<eeper · 07/03/2006, 11:29 PM

I must say, great thread and the tank looks great steve!

steve68 · 07/04/2006, 12:51 AM

thank's i have to upload some new pictures.

Reef_|<eeper · 07/04/2006, 10:38 PM

I have tried with the dremal but gave up after I dulled the first bit, I didn't even make a half hole. This has made me want to try this now. thanks. I can't wait for the updates!

steve68 · 07/05/2006, 05:51 AM

tile bit is the way to go.
first u make ur pater using the tile bit on an angle, then u make a couple more passes & u take a 1/2 inch section & just shave the glass down till u go through & after that its a piece of cake u just keep going up & down till the glass is cut.

ZC · 12/21/2006, 01:16 PM

Any new pics of your tank. I know this thread is kinda old, but I am going to be doing a very similar style tank soon, and I often find myself looking back on this thread for inspiration!

Hef · 12/21/2006, 01:23 PM

Yea, wheres' the pics!

Aqua Keepers · 12/21/2006, 07:16 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by steve68
tile bit is the way to go.

I agree. I used the dremel bit on an old tank and it $ucked. After reading this thread, I cut the h3!! out of my 1/2"thick 125 in no time. Click my red house to see all the cuts I made, and with only one bit. BTW, the rotozip tile bit will fit the dremel. You just gotta get a small adapter piece that's like $1. Thats how I did it.

steve68 · 12/23/2006, 06:46 AM

now that the Xmas rush is over for me I'll update with some pictures soon.

fighton03 · 02/03/2007, 03:10 PM

steve,
Just to recap (again)
1. draw the circle (if that is what i'm cutting)
2. angle the bit (like a pencil when writing?) and trace the circle a few times to etch the pattern.
3. take a small 1/2" section and work it all the way through back and forth with the tip of the bit
4. once all the way through, use the bit in a ?sawing motion? with the side of the bit to complete the cut.

Let me know if I got this correct.

By the way, read all nine pages. Nice tank, nice work, very inspirational

rivdog · 02/03/2007, 09:38 PM

steve, just went thru your whole thread. great build, tank, photos!!! kudos to u . looks great, how bout some new photos

steve68 · 02/04/2007, 07:53 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by fighton03
steve,
Just to recap (again)
1. draw the circle (if that is what i'm cutting)
2. angle the bit (like a pencil when writing?) and trace the circle a few times to etch the pattern.
3. take a small 1/2" section and work it all the way through back and forth with the tip of the bit
4. once all the way through, use the bit in a ?sawing motion? with the side of the bit to complete the cut.

Let me know if I got this correct.

By the way, read all nine pages. Nice tank, nice work, very inspirational

Thanks.
& yes u got do it just like that, once u do one u will do more & moe & more

steve68 · 02/04/2007, 07:55 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by rivdog
steve, just went thru your whole thread. great build, tank, photos!!! kudos to u . looks great, how bout some new photos

Thanks.
Ur right im so overdo for new photos,
im going to take some now.

02/09/2006, 05:56 AM	#201
steve68 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Piscataway,NJ Posts: 4,058	i used a wire wheel on my drill & round & round it went __________________ "Never Give Up Never Surrender" Current Tank Info: 50 Breeder with 250w MH 10k XM bulb & 2 24inch VHO atinic 03,210 gallon Reef tank. 3 250 W MH,MRC CR-2 Reactor & MR-2 Skimmer,150 gallon sump,125 gallon refugium,75 Gallon Frag Tank & adding more water volume every t

02/09/2006, 11:30 AM	#202
ReefWaters Premium Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Savannah, GA Posts: 1,521	Looking good Steve, One more suggestion from me if you want it. I would go ahead and get rid of that Green Star Polyp as well. I love the look of the stuff too but mine has grown literally out of control. It has wrapped up and around a few corals and started to suffocate them until I moved them. It just keeps encroaching on everything around it. I would remove mine but it is attached to several different pieces of rock that are supporting the whole left side of my tank. Again, just my opinion and two cents. I wish I could do something about mine. __________________ "No, No, No, Lightspeed is too slow... We're gonna have to go right to LUDICROUSspeed" Current Tank Info: Taking a break for a while. Still Reading and Researching every day though.

02/09/2006, 04:30 PM	#203
steve68 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Piscataway,NJ Posts: 4,058	thanks reefwaters believe it or not the star polips are the only thing i can keep in check in that corner,the rock gets a little to close to the other one & it has to strech to get on to it & when it does, i just cut it away but trust me i think they are going to come out even though it does look cool they do grow fast & i have to be on top of it to prume it back. __________________ "Never Give Up Never Surrender" Current Tank Info: 50 Breeder with 250w MH 10k XM bulb & 2 24inch VHO atinic 03,210 gallon Reef tank. 3 250 W MH,MRC CR-2 Reactor & MR-2 Skimmer,150 gallon sump,125 gallon refugium,75 Gallon Frag Tank & adding more water volume every t

04/26/2006, 12:37 AM	#205
Nathan4Wvu Do you like Phil Collins? Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Home:Charleston, West Virginia Posts: 1,574	One quick question do you have a ca reactor on that tank??? MAN DOES IT LOOK GREAT!! __________________ Let's Go Mountaineers! Current Tank Info: 120 gallon mixed reef

04/26/2006, 12:37 AM	#206
Nathan4Wvu Do you like Phil Collins? Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Home:Charleston, West Virginia Posts: 1,574	One quick question do you have a ca reactor on that tank??? MAN DOES IT LOOK GREAT!! __________________ Let's Go Mountaineers! Current Tank Info: 120 gallon mixed reef

02/09/2006, 06:31 PM	#204
JustOneMoreTank Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 967	Wow! A wire wheel on your drill?!?! Now that is all out war against the algae! Ha I love it. Looks great by the way. I bet you love that Squirt. OM makes great products.

04/26/2006, 09:59 AM	#207
ReefWaters Premium Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Savannah, GA Posts: 1,521	Steve, how is that GSP doing for you? I went ahead an removed all of mine. It was a lot easier than I thought it owuld be. 50 Cube Thread __________________ "No, No, No, Lightspeed is too slow... We're gonna have to go right to LUDICROUSspeed" Current Tank Info: Taking a break for a while. Still Reading and Researching every day though.

04/26/2006, 07:14 PM	#208
steve68 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Piscataway,NJ Posts: 4,058	schscountryboy no cal reactor,i dose 2 part b-ionic reefwaters i got rid of most of the GSP, but i still have some on the back glass __________________ "Never Give Up Never Surrender" Current Tank Info: 50 Breeder with 250w MH 10k XM bulb & 2 24inch VHO atinic 03,210 gallon Reef tank. 3 250 W MH,MRC CR-2 Reactor & MR-2 Skimmer,150 gallon sump,125 gallon refugium,75 Gallon Frag Tank & adding more water volume every t

04/27/2006, 03:45 PM	#209
ReefWaters Premium Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Savannah, GA Posts: 1,521	Steve, I have some questions about using the Roto Zip bit. I want about a 150 gallon tank with several holes for a closed loop and an external overflow. But I really dont feel like selling any organs to pay for a Canadian built masterpiece at around $3000 including shipping. They are beautiful and incredibly well built tanks, but I have a hard time with the money. I am thinking about getting a Eurobraced tank from GlassCages with no holes or overflow. Do you think the Roto Zip could handle glass that thick? The tank would be 60x36x17. I want one overflow in the back center. Do you think the glass would be weakened by the notch? How long do you think it would take to drill each hole? Just doing some brain storming. Im trying to save a little cash but I would also hate to spend $1000 on a GC tank and then ruin it before I ever got water in the damned thing. What are your thoughts on the matter? __________________ "No, No, No, Lightspeed is too slow... We're gonna have to go right to LUDICROUSspeed" Current Tank Info: Taking a break for a while. Still Reading and Researching every day though.

04/27/2006, 04:46 PM	#210
steve68 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Piscataway,NJ Posts: 4,058	i dont think it would be a problem i just drilled a 18 inch slot on a tank from glasscages for a friend & it went well, this tank was a weird brace but my buddy bought it used, just paln it out & u will be fine it took about 20 minutes to do the slot. __________________ "Never Give Up Never Surrender" Current Tank Info: 50 Breeder with 250w MH 10k XM bulb & 2 24inch VHO atinic 03,210 gallon Reef tank. 3 250 W MH,MRC CR-2 Reactor & MR-2 Skimmer,150 gallon sump,125 gallon refugium,75 Gallon Frag Tank & adding more water volume every t

04/27/2006, 06:14 PM	#211
GoblinFish Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Miami Beach Posts: 366	Hey nice tank!! I was wondering what is that green plant on the far right with all the leafs ??

04/27/2006, 07:40 PM	#212
ReefWaters Premium Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Savannah, GA Posts: 1,521	Yeah, I dont think it will be a problem. And it will save me a ton. I'll make sure to post updates if I ever get around to it. Thanks for the help Steve. __________________ "No, No, No, Lightspeed is too slow... We're gonna have to go right to LUDICROUSspeed" Current Tank Info: Taking a break for a while. Still Reading and Researching every day though.

04/28/2006, 04:15 PM	#213
steve68 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Piscataway,NJ Posts: 4,058	GoblinFish i believe its called halamedia macro. reefwaters link me when u start the thread. __________________ "Never Give Up Never Surrender" Current Tank Info: 50 Breeder with 250w MH 10k XM bulb & 2 24inch VHO atinic 03,210 gallon Reef tank. 3 250 W MH,MRC CR-2 Reactor & MR-2 Skimmer,150 gallon sump,125 gallon refugium,75 Gallon Frag Tank & adding more water volume every t

07/03/2006, 11:29 PM	#214
Reef_\|<eeper Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 148	I must say, great thread and the tank looks great steve! __________________ Empty 30 Gal. Empty 20 Gal. Current Tank Info: 45 gal. FOWLR currently \| Flow Rate : 1165 gph \| 2x 96w Coral Life PC's \| Skilter 400 \| Penguin 350 \|

07/04/2006, 12:51 AM	#215
steve68 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Piscataway,NJ Posts: 4,058	thank's i have to upload some new pictures. __________________ "Never Give Up Never Surrender" Current Tank Info: 50 Breeder with 250w MH 10k XM bulb & 2 24inch VHO atinic 03,210 gallon Reef tank. 3 250 W MH,MRC CR-2 Reactor & MR-2 Skimmer,150 gallon sump,125 gallon refugium,75 Gallon Frag Tank & adding more water volume every t

07/04/2006, 10:38 PM	#216
Reef_\|<eeper Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 148	I have tried with the dremal but gave up after I dulled the first bit, I didn't even make a half hole. This has made me want to try this now. thanks. I can't wait for the updates! __________________ Empty 30 Gal. Empty 20 Gal. Current Tank Info: 45 gal. FOWLR currently \| Flow Rate : 1165 gph \| 2x 96w Coral Life PC's \| Skilter 400 \| Penguin 350 \|

07/05/2006, 05:51 AM	#217
steve68 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Piscataway,NJ Posts: 4,058	tile bit is the way to go. first u make ur pater using the tile bit on an angle, then u make a couple more passes & u take a 1/2 inch section & just shave the glass down till u go through & after that its a piece of cake u just keep going up & down till the glass is cut. __________________ "Never Give Up Never Surrender" Current Tank Info: 50 Breeder with 250w MH 10k XM bulb & 2 24inch VHO atinic 03,210 gallon Reef tank. 3 250 W MH,MRC CR-2 Reactor & MR-2 Skimmer,150 gallon sump,125 gallon refugium,75 Gallon Frag Tank & adding more water volume every t

12/21/2006, 01:16 PM	#218
ZC Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Overland Park, KS Posts: 1,132	Any new pics of your tank. I know this thread is kinda old, but I am going to be doing a very similar style tank soon, and I often find myself looking back on this thread for inspiration! __________________ "Friends don't let friends put xenia in their tanks" Current Tank Info: 2 yr old 160g: mixed reef

12/21/2006, 01:23 PM	#219
Hef Premium Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Fair Haven NJ Posts: 2,291	Yea, wheres' the pics!

12/23/2006, 06:46 AM	#221
steve68 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Piscataway,NJ Posts: 4,058	now that the Xmas rush is over for me I'll update with some pictures soon. __________________ "Never Give Up Never Surrender" Current Tank Info: 50 Breeder with 250w MH 10k XM bulb & 2 24inch VHO atinic 03,210 gallon Reef tank. 3 250 W MH,MRC CR-2 Reactor & MR-2 Skimmer,150 gallon sump,125 gallon refugium,75 Gallon Frag Tank & adding more water volume every t

02/03/2007, 03:10 PM	#222
fighton03 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: baytown, tx Posts: 331	steve, Just to recap (again) 1. draw the circle (if that is what i'm cutting) 2. angle the bit (like a pencil when writing?) and trace the circle a few times to etch the pattern. 3. take a small 1/2" section and work it all the way through back and forth with the tip of the bit 4. once all the way through, use the bit in a ?sawing motion? with the side of the bit to complete the cut. Let me know if I got this correct. By the way, read all nine pages. Nice tank, nice work, very inspirational

02/03/2007, 09:38 PM	#223
rivdog Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: New england Posts: 336	steve, just went thru your whole thread. great build, tank, photos!!! kudos to u . looks great, how bout some new photos