My 40gB REBUILD!!!

Discussion in 'I made this!' started by TheManJordo, Nov 25, 2011.

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  1. sticksmith23

    sticksmith23 Giant Squid

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    Go for it! :) My stand was uneven as well. I used one of the strong ties to even it up a little bit so I didn't have to shim it now that I think of it. That was a PITA though.
     
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  3. lmr2o

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    congrats on the progress jordo! stand looks good
     
  4. TheManJordo

    TheManJordo Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    Alright guys... I just order my overflow from g-holes!!!! its the 700gph one...Going to get a sump tomorrow... My lfs has 20g for like $27 compared to PetSmart's $65... I thought i found one on CL but the guy was a flake... So needless to say I was a little blown away... I wish our petco was reopened but they are still rebuilding after the flood.
     
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    Today's progress....
     
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  6. sticksmith23

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    I like it, what did you use?
     
  7. TheManJordo

    TheManJordo Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    Some plywood molding stain and glass tiles... I'm gonna work on the front this weekend I'm debating how to hinge it... I think I'm going to have it lift from the bottom with hinges at the top...
     
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  9. TheManJordo

    TheManJordo Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    I bought my 20L for a sump and my SC-65 skimmer is on the way!!! Now just waiting to finish the stand and I'll drill my tank!
     
  10. sticksmith23

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    Exciting! :)
     
  11. TheManJordo

    TheManJordo Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    Ok guys I'm getting ready to order a return pump... I'm using the glass-h*les 700 gph overflow... How do I determine what pump to use? This part is confusing me a lot :X the whole head loss stuff is foreign to me...
     
  12. sticksmith23

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    What is the total height that the pump has to send water up in order to return it to the tank? This will help us determine what pump would be a good fit.