DIY BeanAnimal Overflow and Sump Build ! PICTURES!

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  1. exactlyobp

    exactlyobp Giant Squid

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    Haha thanks on STi. It's an 07 but running strong :)
     
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  3. mati_L

    mati_L Fire Shrimp

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    I WANT ONE!!:angry:
     
  4. mati_L

    mati_L Fire Shrimp

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    just some updates for you guys... pictures are minimal and bad lol my phone died mid build and started turning pictures blue

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    so as you can see here, i did away with the center return hole idea and kinda just built what came to thought, with the holesaw i made a notch in the glass for the return pipe to go over the overflow not through, seemed easier than getting the bulkheads to line up...over all i like that gray glass all i need is a black back now
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    I like the idea u did on the return. I woulda never thought of that.

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  6. mati_L

    mati_L Fire Shrimp

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    with the drill press making that half circle was so easy, just a little water and it took like a min max, now i might have to use 1/2 loc line if i cant find a coupling to make the 3/4 slip to 3/4 threads.. i just used a bushing and two 3/4 street elbows, worked great so far

    ill start adding some pvc to the back but i need to wait until i find where my tank is going, just moved dont have an appartment just yet lol
     
  7. exactlyobp

    exactlyobp Giant Squid

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    Looking gooood! Put some water already!!!
     
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  9. mati_L

    mati_L Fire Shrimp

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    I know i wish !! but i moved so im building the tank at my dads shop until i get an appartment so i need to get my tank stand out of storage to water test it lol lonnnnnggg process :angry:

    soo updates on plumping

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    3/4 Union then check valve for return
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  10. mati_L

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    which one should have the gate valve?? the one that doesnt have the air line correct?

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  11. mati_L

    mati_L Fire Shrimp

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    tomorrow i will attemps to drill a 3/4 inch pipe with several holes across my center brace as a return, any opinions on this ? ill test see if i like it and where holes shoot out but its just and idea, we'll see what happens

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  12. insanespain

    insanespain Ocellaris Clown

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    Thats awesome dude! Love it, I've never seen that before. It should work just fine i would think, the holes will be under water it looks like, so it should be quiet.

    Yes the gate valve goes on the standpipe without the vent.