PVC LR Shelf Rack - Page 2

DeepBlue · 01-18-2007, 12:33 PM

I might be a little concerned about the amount of flex you have. Are you planning on adding rock on top of the base rock that is attached? Over time, the pvc may flex more where it will wind up falling all the way back and down causing an avalanche of all the rock that may be on top. Just a thought.

soriano · 01-18-2007, 12:39 PM

Jynx-I just press fitted and tapped with a hammer to make a good fit. I don't think that the pvc will come loose. I wasn't sure about the glue either so I didn't use it.

I'm sure the glue is safe as it used for potable (drinkable) water, but I don't think I need it. (i'm might reconsider later. particularly the top part where the angle turns into a horizontal.)

Anyone have Any thoughts on if pvc glue is safe fully submerged in the tank?

soriano · 01-20-2007, 12:43 PM

hahahahaha I LOVE IT!
Check it out! The LR didn't flex the pipe much!
I put it in place in the tank... and it looks good.

The tank pics don't do it justice, so i'll post more when the water is in and the lighting is in place.

boozeman · 01-20-2007, 01:03 PM

looking good

lcstorc · 01-20-2007, 01:35 PM

This is gonna be interresting.
In theory even if the top part flexes too much the zip ties should hold it in more or less position. I think it would give the livestock a chance to escape if necessary. Of course that is just the fish so I would be careful in coral placement and not put anything under that point.
Of course, if the joints give way then it would be sudden and that would bother me.
We used the glue in plumbing our tanks, sump, and fuge so I would think it would be safe if given some time to dry fully.
I really don't know but that is likely what I would do.

boozeman · 01-20-2007, 01:44 PM

yes it is safe...it works by actually melting the joints together

billyr98 · 01-20-2007, 03:30 PM

it would be the same glue you use to glue the PVC together for the plumbing of a reef system, so it shouldn't have any effects... I love the PVC idea.. Lots of saving in liverock purchasing!

Witfull · 01-20-2007, 03:39 PM

a cement block would have worked,,LOL

cant wait to see it in the tank!

Dentoid · 01-20-2007, 04:27 PM

COOL! I can't wait to see it in action. How big is the tank?

soriano · 01-20-2007, 07:55 PM

A cement block would have worked, yep, but i wouldn't have gotten the 'hanging out of no where look'. hahaha...
The tank is 120G (48x24x24) and the structure extends from one side of the tank to mid tank.

The structure now only flexes about 1 inch. (I was using base rock to see how far it would flex if i decided to use that much weight.)

The LR I used to clad the structure was light so the structure only ended up flexing about 1 inch!!

So i'm not worried about it collapsing and crushing anything.

The silicone and gravel worked like a charm. Once coralline sets in i definately won't see the exposed pvc.

I didn't silicone the zip ties cause their black and where i used them, you can barely notice them.

I can't wait to show you guys how it looks in the tank! Soon to come!

kyle1284 · 01-20-2007, 08:12 PM

lcstorc · 01-20-2007, 11:15 PM

Is it soon yet?

cioutlaw · 01-20-2007, 11:45 PM

you could add more tees with a vertical brace towards the left side to keep it from flexing. They also make sch 80 pvc pipe & fittings which are much stronger. PVC glue & primer is 100% reef safe & I would glue to keep it together, if it were to come apart you would have a rock avalanche.

soriano · 02-22-2007, 10:21 PM

Sorry for the delay !! here are the pics!! let me know what you think!
Once the coraline rolls in, the visible pvc should become hidden and less recognizable.
(please forgive the lack of coral and fish - but their coming

)

blue_eyes53813 · 02-22-2007, 10:26 PM

That looks very cool...

01-18-2007, 12:33 PM	#16 (permalink)
DeepBlue Pistol Shrimp Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 266 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: PVC LR Shelf Rack I might be a little concerned about the amount of flex you have. Are you planning on adding rock on top of the base rock that is attached? Over time, the pvc may flex more where it will wind up falling all the way back and down causing an avalanche of all the rock that may be on top. Just a thought. __________________ Kris ___________________________ 38 Gal. Corner Bowfront 64# Live Rock 60# DSB ProClear 75 Wet/Dry converted to sump w/Catalina 2200 pump 10 Gal. Fuge ASM G3 Skimmer Sun Pod 150 HQI w/ moonlights and 64 watt PC Actinics 2 - Hydor Korallia Circulation Heads (1 - #2 and 1 - #3) Yellow Tang, Blue Damsel, 2 Ocellaris Clowns, 2 Green Chromis, Citron Goby, White Sebae Anemone, Crocea Clam, Frilly Mushrooms, Green Ricordia, Acropora, Montipora, Zooanthids, Serpant Star, Cleaner Shrimp and Snails

01-18-2007, 12:39 PM	#17 (permalink)
soriano Midas Blenny Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Winnipeg Manitoba, Canada Posts: 86 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: PVC LR Shelf Rack Jynx-I just press fitted and tapped with a hammer to make a good fit. I don't think that the pvc will come loose. I wasn't sure about the glue either so I didn't use it. I'm sure the glue is safe as it used for potable (drinkable) water, but I don't think I need it. (i'm might reconsider later. particularly the top part where the angle turns into a horizontal.) Anyone have Any thoughts on if pvc glue is safe fully submerged in the tank?

01-20-2007, 01:03 PM	#19 (permalink)
boozeman The CodFather ~ Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: new york Posts: 8,800 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: PVC LR Shelf Rack looking good __________________ ...and when I'm old and wise little things mean little to me like autumn winds they'll blow right through me and someday, in the mist of time when they ask you if you knew me remember that you were a friend of mine

01-20-2007, 01:35 PM	#20 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 20,982 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: PVC LR Shelf Rack This is gonna be interresting. In theory even if the top part flexes too much the zip ties should hold it in more or less position. I think it would give the livestock a chance to escape if necessary. Of course that is just the fish so I would be careful in coral placement and not put anything under that point. Of course, if the joints give way then it would be sudden and that would bother me. We used the glue in plumbing our tanks, sump, and fuge so I would think it would be safe if given some time to dry fully. I really don't know but that is likely what I would do. __________________ Peace LYNN You can't change the past but you can change how you view it. A reef tank is like a racecar. The faster you go the harder you crash. Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g of sunshine Every 60 seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back. In Loving Memory Of Z 01/22/07 - 08/19/08

01-20-2007, 01:44 PM	#21 (permalink)
boozeman The CodFather ~ Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: new york Posts: 8,800 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: PVC LR Shelf Rack yes it is safe...it works by actually melting the joints together __________________ ...and when I'm old and wise little things mean little to me like autumn winds they'll blow right through me and someday, in the mist of time when they ask you if you knew me remember that you were a friend of mine

01-20-2007, 03:30 PM	#22 (permalink)
billyr98 Reefing Addict Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Cherry Hill, NJ Posts: 5,400 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: PVC LR Shelf Rack it would be the same glue you use to glue the PVC together for the plumbing of a reef system, so it shouldn't have any effects... I love the PVC idea.. Lots of saving in liverock purchasing! __________________ Billyr98 -=NJRC Treasurer=- My 450g Reef Tank ~~~ Its HERE!!!

01-20-2007, 04:27 PM	#24 (permalink)
Dentoid Over Achiever Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 10,289 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: PVC LR Shelf Rack COOL! I can't wait to see it in action. How big is the tank? __________________ Scott Dentoid's Reeforama

01-20-2007, 07:55 PM	#25 (permalink)
soriano Midas Blenny Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Winnipeg Manitoba, Canada Posts: 86 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: PVC LR Shelf Rack A cement block would have worked, yep, but i wouldn't have gotten the 'hanging out of no where look'. hahaha... The tank is 120G (48x24x24) and the structure extends from one side of the tank to mid tank. The structure now only flexes about 1 inch. (I was using base rock to see how far it would flex if i decided to use that much weight.) The LR I used to clad the structure was light so the structure only ended up flexing about 1 inch!! So i'm not worried about it collapsing and crushing anything. The silicone and gravel worked like a charm. Once coralline sets in i definately won't see the exposed pvc. I didn't silicone the zip ties cause their black and where i used them, you can barely notice them. I can't wait to show you guys how it looks in the tank! Soon to come!

01-20-2007, 08:12 PM	#26 (permalink)
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01-20-2007, 11:15 PM	#27 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 20,982 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: PVC LR Shelf Rack Is it soon yet? __________________ Peace LYNN You can't change the past but you can change how you view it. A reef tank is like a racecar. The faster you go the harder you crash. Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g of sunshine Every 60 seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back. In Loving Memory Of Z 01/22/07 - 08/19/08

01-20-2007, 11:45 PM	#28 (permalink)
cioutlaw Harlequin Tuskfish Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Champaign Illinois Posts: 958 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: PVC LR Shelf Rack you could add more tees with a vertical brace towards the left side to keep it from flexing. They also make sch 80 pvc pipe & fittings which are much stronger. PVC glue & primer is 100% reef safe & I would glue to keep it together, if it were to come apart you would have a rock avalanche. __________________ My 120gallon chronical My 225 gallon chronical My website

02-22-2007, 10:26 PM	#30 (permalink)
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