Started my 45 gallon

[mr_X]

i would do more than read the container. i called a manufacturer (a company called DAP) of "100% silicone sealant" and they told me that they don't have to list on the tube if they use anti-fungus/mold additives, and most of them do.

perfecto sells aquarium sealant-
Aquarium Sealant - 10.3 oz. | Sealant & Putty | Cleaning & Maintenance Supplies | Aquarium - ThatPetPlace.com

 

[andre1000]

so i finally built my diy sump and overflow system and installed it into my tank it came out awesome works great will post pics soon and specs

 

[andre1000]

here they are

 

[andre1000]

so i installed my new DIY sump and OverFlow system save a bunch of $ and was easy and lots of fun and there is nothing like the satisfaction of building something that work and saves you money :happydance:

 

[andre1000]

iam so happy bump

 

[XxVooDooxX]

Good job!!

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[andre1000]

thank you

 

[andre1000]

going to start on a DIY protein skimmer

 

[XxVooDooxX]

Be sure to post some pics! I wanna see

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[andre1000]

its been a while but i finally put the DIY protein skimmer and got a new light yeah! light was onsale at petmoutain.com

skimmer works great saved alot of money on that too

any question just ask

hope you guys enjoy

 

[mr_X]

ha...good job with the skimmer! maybe you could double up the air stones to make it even more efficient.

 

[andre1000]

i was thinking that but its pretty good i have to empty a cup full of doodoo everyday

 

[andre1000]

hmmm

 

[andre1000]

Ok here is my new set up


Tank spec
45gallon
36in L x 24in H x 12in D

lighting
Nova Extreme Pro 6 lamp 6x39watts

Filters
DIY protein skimmer
DIY sump\ refugium

45 pounds of live rock

50lb of pool filtration sand(cleaned) and 10lb broken coral mix

Circulation
Maxi jet 1200 = 1100gph

Heater
300watt stealth

stock
3 Astraea Conehead Snail
4 Green\Blue reef Chormis
2 oscellaris clown
1 firefish dartfish
1 wheeler goby
5 hermits
1 peppermint shrimp
1 red eye cardinal

new tank with background

sump

DIY protein skimmer

My doodoo collecter

maxi jet1200

new fish

 

[mr_X]

looks good. interesting maxijet mod. i haven't seen one that looks like that.

 

[andre1000]

its the maxi jet pro it comes with that option and its super cheap and a whooping 1300gph of flow

Marineland Maxi Jet Pro Power Head Pump Aquarium Powerheads

 

[mr_X]

interesting. it's about time they got back in the game.