DIY BeanAnimal Overflow and Sump Build ! PICTURES!

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  1. exactlyobp

    exactlyobp Giant Squid

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    Holy cow that gate valve is HUGE!!

    And I like the return pipe idea! Ingenious, I think.
     
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  3. mati_L

    mati_L Fire Shrimp

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    i know that thing is a monster!! lol not to find where to hide that thing

    thanks ill keep you guys udated, i just hope i can drill the holes where they are under water and yet angled enough to move the surface too
     
  4. mati_L

    mati_L Fire Shrimp

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    okay so i need a return pump to start testing, what should i be looking for ? cheap but reliable?
     
  5. insanespain

    insanespain Ocellaris Clown

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    Danner Mag Drive pumps for the cheap but reliable option. I have a Mag7 on my 65 gallon and it works just fine. The first one I bought rattled like crazy, but the LFS returned it and ordered me another one and this one works like its supposed to. They arent ULTRA quiet, but they arent that bad either.
     
  6. mati_L

    mati_L Fire Shrimp

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    either a mag 9.5 or 7 im not sure yet i heard mags are the most reliable but release heat ? no heater then lol
     
  7. mati_L

    mati_L Fire Shrimp

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    can i change the name of the thread? make this my build thread for the 72 bow
     
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  9. exactlyobp

    exactlyobp Giant Squid

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    Yes you can change the title, if you go to the first post and click "Go Advanced" but it's in the "I made this" section... You might wanna start in "Show off your Fish tank" section like insanespain did :)
     
  10. mati_L

    mati_L Fire Shrimp

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    yeah i think ill start a new one then
     
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    mati_L Fire Shrimp

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    updates on the sump
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    drill press makes these whole so easy to make
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  12. mati_L

    mati_L Fire Shrimp

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    DIY 72 bowfront build

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