The Battery Box Gravity-Fed Refugium: DIY Fun

Discussion in 'I made this!' started by Matt Rogers, Mar 16, 2010.

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  1. Matt Rogers

    Matt Rogers Kingfish

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    Actually the ramp is designed well. I have some on the glass-edges from the Tunze pump - not a problem to clean.
     
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  3. missionsix

    missionsix Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Dude! You're the man! Sweet fuge and awesome thread. That thing should work pretty sweet. Do you plan on stocking with any pods? A pipefish would look really nice in that display8)
     
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  4. ibefishy

    ibefishy Montipora Capricornis

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    Very creative. I like it. Some of these DIY projects are really cool. thanks for sharing the build with us.
     
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  5. mikejrice

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    Very well done.
     
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  6. Matt Rogers

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    Thanks buddy!
    I am going the chaeto route. No fish. :)
    I think pods will come in time.. when I order inverts for the main display tank I may take another look.

    Thanks! It was fun!
     
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    the fisherman Vlamingii Tang

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    Very nice Matt.
     
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  9. OnefishTwofish

    OnefishTwofish Feather Star

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    absolutely brilliant :)

    everytime i read one of the many innovative DIY things that so many of you come up with, i wish all the more than some of you lived closer to help or mentor me as I attempt some.

    excellent job!
     
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  10. OnefishTwofish

    OnefishTwofish Feather Star

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    Oops....neglected to mention that Matt gets the MacGuyver Award today for this neat gadget!!!

    If i send you a couple of empty butter containers, some milk cartons, some rubber bands and perhaps some duct tape - could you build me something cool too?
     
  11. Reefaholic727

    Reefaholic727 Flamingo Tongue

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    im not sure how the plumbing works? the intake is gravity from the overflow right? but the return has no pump how is it return without any help?
     
  12. Matt Rogers

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    It goes to the sump. Then is pumped back to the display tank.


    @onefishtwofish - MacGuyver would kick my butt! With that I would build a float for doomsday!