sump/refugium housing build

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  1. 1fishyguy

    1fishyguy Purple Spiny Lobster

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    So there is no way possible for me to put my 20g long under aquarium without moving to many braces. I currently have this box I built to house it for now. (Pictures below) this weekend I'm starting the final build to create something a little more appealing and something that looks like it belongs in my living room. Ill keep this thread updated as I make progress. Hopefully it will give some of you guys some ideas that can't house anything under your tank.

    What I have now
    View attachment 2012-01-14 10.13.50.jpg
     
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  2. SPINNER

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    New trend

    Hi,

    This seems to be a new trend for extra items, i believe it's a good option. Will be following:)
     
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  3. ShaneZ

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    The stand and canopy look great. Did you build them?
     
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    1fishyguy Purple Spiny Lobster

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    Yes stand and canopy were built. My t5 fits across top. But as of tomorrow I will be building a frame on top to hang leds. The sump housing will pretty much be the same concept as what's in the picture just want to dress it up a bit and make it look nicer. The current one was built as a temp. To keep my kiddo out :)
     
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    1fishyguy Purple Spiny Lobster

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    1fishyguy Purple Spiny Lobster

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    1fishyguy Purple Spiny Lobster

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    Getting first coat of paint on. The big hole will be inlet from o/f the side hole will be return side. The inside will be all PVC piping from the pump across top of the sump then elbowed out the side facing aquarium.

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    1fishyguy Purple Spiny Lobster

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    1fishyguy Purple Spiny Lobster

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    still need to do a little work... Gotta add a sock and need to install new protein skimmer and maybe a smaller light.
     
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    nyvw Skunk Shrimp

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    That looks dam good! Works out good as a corner table also
     
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