so far my only regret is trying to things "diy", i suck, although after three to four attempts i usually get the result i was after,it would have been cheaper to pay the ridiculous price for something commercial.
heres just one example; my "all in one overhead canopy with surgebox/algaescrubber/sump/fuge with built in protein skimmer", while i eventually did get it to work, it ended up being way to loud and there wasn't enough room to get my hands in the tank, also while messing with it i managed to drop my $200 pc flourescent light in the tank and fry it, after downsizing{wich caused a small flood} then upsizing the pvc pipes for the surge it sprung a leak, had to be dismantled and reglued,only to find out that while the bigger pipes could drain faster than the pump was bringing in water,now the siphon wouldn't always break and was very loud when it did,i also didn't leave enough room for ventilation and the lights under it would bring the temp up alot,i almost added a fan to it then smartened up and removed it,,its out in the shed now because i won't throw it away{that would be admitting i failed} total cost around $250 not counting the $200 fried light,and as i mentioned,it's out in the shed now and not on the tank...ahhh...good times..good times
