Beginner to saltwater aquariums

[Sniperhank]

You can order a diamond coated bit online to do it yourself. Just use some putty or playdough to keep water pooled in the area to keep things cooled. I'm sure there are a ton of videos out there to see.

 

[Pcollins0901]

You can order a diamond coated bit online to do it yourself. Just use some putty or playdough to keep water pooled in the area to keep things cooled. I'm sure there are a ton of videos out there to see.

Yep, ordered it a couple weeks back. Had to order from china bc couldn't find one big enough locally. Iv watched a bunch of videos and know what to do, just doing it I'm nervous about lol

 

[Pcollins0901]

Well, bit come in today! Going to finish up my design for the overflow tomorrow and hopefully get this thing drilled. I will keep y'all updated on status.

 

[Pcollins0901]

What yall think, black or blue for the background color? Will be painted

 

[54seaweed]

I always do black because I always use ryno coat , I've seen some done in flex seal looks just as good so long as you apply it evenly .

 

[Pcollins0901]

I always do black because I always use ryno coat , I've seen some done in flex seal looks just as good so long as you apply it evenly .

Awesome, I was Just planning on some good paint.

 

[Pcollins0901]

Main tank and sump is almost ready. Iv scraped and polished until my hands are numb for weeks now. Looking pretty awesome for a $100 100 gallon and a free 55g for my sump.

Doing some final Measurements for my bulkheads and might be drilling tomorrow. Wish me luck!

 

[Brookster123]

Rhino would stand up for sure! I use rustoleum black for my fw. I'm thinking of going dark blue for the sw. Kind of similar to the generic backgrounds, can't see them lasting a month against salt..

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[Pcollins0901]

Rhino would stand up for sure! I use rustoleum black for my fw. I'm thinking of going dark blue for the sw. Kind of similar to the generic backgrounds, can't see them lasting a month against salt..

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What exactly are u referring to by rhino. Anyway u could provide a link to what you guys have used. I never thought about the saltwater being rough on the paint. Makes sense though. Even though I hope I never have any water going down the back of the tank

 

[Brookster123]

Something like this.. not sure if you can buy trade mark rhino liner paint??https://www.walmart.com/ip/Rust-Ole...75035&wl11=online&wl12=51201269&wl13=&veh=sem

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[Pcollins0901]

Something like this.. not sure if you can buy trade mark rhino liner paint??https://www.walmart.com/ip/Rust-Ole...75035&wl11=online&wl12=51201269&wl13=&veh=sem

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Thanks for the link. That's what I was thinking was bed liner. I wonder how well that adheres to glass?

Great idea!

 

[Pcollins0901]

"Imagine through the glass after drilled"
I need to get that dang 90 elbow closer to the tank. I want to sit it closer to the wall. That's whole reason I didn't do bean animal.

Maybe a 1 1/4 inch 90 elbow with a female thread instead of a male?

 

[Brookster123]

You'd have to go female bulk head size, get you way closer for sure, than again you'd need a couple fittings to reduce but they'd all be on the down. I'd opt for a chemical bond over threaded.

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[Pcollins0901]

You'd have to go female bulk head size, get you way closer for sure, than again you'd need a couple fittings to reduce but they'd all be on the down. I'd opt for a chemical bond over threaded.

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My drain is 1 1/4 inch. Would a 90 with a female thread just have a slip on the downward end to fit 1 1/4 inch pipe?

Iv got a Plummer friend stopping by later. Wish I had went with 1inch bc 1 1/4 stuff is hard to find. Not a standard size home plumbing size from what I hear.

 

[Brookster123]

I dunno, meant a threaded 90 to attach to bulk head. Can't judge size from picture. If you have a friend that's a plumber.. chances are he has it in the van.

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[Pcollins0901]

I dunno, meant a threaded 90 to attach to bulk head. Can't judge size from picture. If you have a friend that's a plumber.. chances are he has it in the van.

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It's a 1 1/4 inch sch 80 bulkhead. The sch 80 are really big. Prob why it appears larger than normal.

 

[Brookster123]

Not sure if drain diameter needs to coincide with return??

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[Pcollins0901]

Not sure if drain diameter needs to coincide with return??

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The return is also 1 1/4 inch. Going to restrict it at the top. Will act the same as a powerhead in the tank.

 

[Pcollins0901]

It's happening!!! I'm a nervous wreck

 

[Pcollins0901]

Success on hole #1