DIY Reactor

Discussion in 'I made this!' started by MINIATUS, May 24, 2005.

to remove this notice and enjoy 3reef content with less ads. 3reef membership is free.

Page 1 of 2
  1. MINIATUS

    MINIATUS Astrea Snail

    Joined:
    Nov 18, 2003
    Messages:
    39
    Location:
    St.Thomas. Ontario. Canada
    This is the first of 2 models Im working on.
     

    Attached Files:

    MINIATUS, May 24, 2005
    MINIATUS, May 24, 2005
    #1
    1 person likes this.

    2. Click Here!

  2. Jason McKenzie

    Jason McKenzie Super Moderator

    Joined:
    Mar 23, 2003
    Messages:
    5,538
    Location:
    Vancouver, BC,Canada
    Nice look CA reactor Miniatus!

    Are you the same Miniatus from Ontario?

    Jason
     
    Jason McKenzie, May 24, 2005
    Jason McKenzie, May 24, 2005
    #2
  3. MINIATUS

    MINIATUS Astrea Snail

    Joined:
    Nov 18, 2003
    Messages:
    39
    Location:
    St.Thomas. Ontario. Canada
    Yes Jason thats Me.

    MINIATUS :)
     
    MINIATUS, May 24, 2005
    MINIATUS, May 24, 2005
    #3
  4. Matt Rogers

    Matt Rogers Kingfish

    Joined:
    Dec 31, 2000
    Messages:
    13,466
    Location:
    Berkeley, CA
    Wow that looks great. 8)

    What are the dimensions?

    Welcome back!
     
    Matt Rogers, May 24, 2005
    Matt Rogers, May 24, 2005
    #4
  5. MINIATUS

    MINIATUS Astrea Snail

    Joined:
    Nov 18, 2003
    Messages:
    39
    Location:
    St.Thomas. Ontario. Canada
    Inside diameter is 3 3/4 in square height is 18 inchs. It takes exactly i jug of arm media. I forgot all about this place when I signed up. Maybe the heart attack had something to do with it.

    MINIATUS :)
     
    MINIATUS, May 24, 2005
    MINIATUS, May 24, 2005
    #5
  6. Matt Rogers

    Matt Rogers Kingfish

    Joined:
    Dec 31, 2000
    Messages:
    13,466
    Location:
    Berkeley, CA
    Yeah that will do it!
    What size tank is that going on?
     
    Matt Rogers, May 24, 2005
    Matt Rogers, May 24, 2005
    #6

    7. Click Here!

  7. MINIATUS

    MINIATUS Astrea Snail

    Joined:
    Nov 18, 2003
    Messages:
    39
    Location:
    St.Thomas. Ontario. Canada
    Matt
    its going on a 90 gal with coast to coast overflow. The corals will be LPS and SPS with a few clams.

    MINIATUS :)
     
    MINIATUS, May 24, 2005
    MINIATUS, May 24, 2005
    #7
  8. mmakay

    mmakay Feather Duster

    Joined:
    Aug 17, 2004
    Messages:
    222
    Location:
    Santa Clara, CA
    Great job! It looks very professional. Karma for you!
     
    mmakay, May 24, 2005
    mmakay, May 24, 2005
    #8
  9. fletch

    fletch Kole Tang

    Joined:
    Mar 26, 2004
    Messages:
    1,780
    Location:
    Upstate New York
    Looks great what do you use to glue the acrylic? John
     
    fletch, May 24, 2005
    fletch, May 24, 2005
    #9
  10. MINIATUS

    MINIATUS Astrea Snail

    Joined:
    Nov 18, 2003
    Messages:
    39
    Location:
    St.Thomas. Ontario. Canada
    I use Methylene Chloride. I dont like weldon glue thou #4 is close to what I use.One I get the piece in place using a syringe i let it run between the pieces tighten clamps and its done. :)

    MINIATUS
     
    MINIATUS, May 24, 2005
    MINIATUS, May 24, 2005
    #10
Page 1 of 2