The automatic fish tank. - Page 2

EmergencyDpt · 01-30-2007, 02:29 PM

The inside of the stand is painted white with exterior semigloss.
There is one shelf.

EmergencyDpt · 01-30-2007, 02:31 PM

There is a light timer and a task light.

EmergencyDpt · 01-30-2007, 02:33 PM

The left side of the sump showing the overflow tube and the elcheapo skimmer.

EmergencyDpt · 01-30-2007, 02:34 PM

The right side of the sump showing the buble trap and return pump.

EmergencyDpt · 01-30-2007, 02:37 PM

The bottom of the stand showing where the weep hole is.

I built a water tight bottom panel that tips toward the weep hole on the inside so if there is a leak in the cabinet water will flow out the weep hole and not get trapped under the stand and cause damage.

Close up of weep hole. Tubing to make it look neat.

EmergencyDpt · 01-30-2007, 02:41 PM

The overflow is a T fitting with the middle of the T threaded to accept the fitting through the tank. I originally made just an elbow but decided to ad and undergravel filter ala garf's bullet proof reef system.

The bottom of the T goes to the undergravel so there is no need for an air stone or powerhead to draw water through the undergravel filter.

EmergencyDpt · 01-30-2007, 02:42 PM

Showing the combination undergravel and overflow.

EmergencyDpt · 01-30-2007, 02:44 PM

Fittings fitting fittings.

BTW the undergravel filter is pvc with eggcrate over top and a layer of fiberglass window screen on top zip tied together.

PS. note the airline tubing is inserted in a hole drilled into the elbow to quiet the system.

Dentoid · 01-30-2007, 02:45 PM

WOW! Have you done all this today since your AM post? Looks spectacular. Your friend and her kids are going to love you! Great job!

EmergencyDpt · 01-30-2007, 02:48 PM

Close up of undergravel filter meeting the overflow tube. To keep the screen from collapsing where the tube goes in I've zip tied a toothed ring of 1'' pvc at the entrance on the underside. You might not see that too good here. Sometimes when the sand goes in it collapses around the hole and clogs the uptube entrance.

EmergencyDpt · 01-30-2007, 02:51 PM

This is a close up of the back of the canope.

I purchased a four in one 96 watt power compact retro fit fixture from ebay. I made a diy drip shield for the ballast to sit in out of acrylic.

EmergencyDpt · 01-30-2007, 02:53 PM

The back of the stand is fiberboard with an eve vent. I painted it inside and out for water resistance.

EmergencyDpt · 01-30-2007, 02:54 PM

The return fitting.

EmergencyDpt · 01-30-2007, 02:56 PM

The finished stand sitting next to a standard 10 gallon fish tank stand.

I wanted it to be tall enough for you to see it standing or sitting. Next one will be taller still I think.

EmergencyDpt · 01-30-2007, 02:57 PM

A right side up picture. Sorry the garage is dirty.

01-30-2007, 02:29 PM	#16 (permalink)
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01-30-2007, 02:33 PM	#18 (permalink)
EmergencyDpt Ricordea Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 190 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: The automatic fish tank. The left side of the sump showing the overflow tube and the elcheapo skimmer.

01-30-2007, 02:34 PM	#19 (permalink)
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01-30-2007, 02:37 PM	#20 (permalink)
EmergencyDpt Ricordea Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 190 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: The automatic fish tank. The bottom of the stand showing where the weep hole is. I built a water tight bottom panel that tips toward the weep hole on the inside so if there is a leak in the cabinet water will flow out the weep hole and not get trapped under the stand and cause damage. Close up of weep hole. Tubing to make it look neat.

01-30-2007, 02:41 PM	#21 (permalink)
EmergencyDpt Ricordea Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 190 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: The automatic fish tank. The overflow is a T fitting with the middle of the T threaded to accept the fitting through the tank. I originally made just an elbow but decided to ad and undergravel filter ala garf's bullet proof reef system. The bottom of the T goes to the undergravel so there is no need for an air stone or powerhead to draw water through the undergravel filter.

01-30-2007, 02:42 PM	#22 (permalink)
EmergencyDpt Ricordea Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 190 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: The automatic fish tank. Showing the combination undergravel and overflow.

01-30-2007, 02:44 PM	#23 (permalink)
EmergencyDpt Ricordea Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 190 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: The automatic fish tank. Fittings fitting fittings. BTW the undergravel filter is pvc with eggcrate over top and a layer of fiberglass window screen on top zip tied together. PS. note the airline tubing is inserted in a hole drilled into the elbow to quiet the system. Last edited by EmergencyDpt : 01-30-2007 at 03:03 PM. Reason: explanation of picture

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01-30-2007, 02:48 PM	#25 (permalink)
EmergencyDpt Ricordea Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 190 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: The automatic fish tank. Close up of undergravel filter meeting the overflow tube. To keep the screen from collapsing where the tube goes in I've zip tied a toothed ring of 1'' pvc at the entrance on the underside. You might not see that too good here. Sometimes when the sand goes in it collapses around the hole and clogs the uptube entrance.

01-30-2007, 02:51 PM	#26 (permalink)
EmergencyDpt Ricordea Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 190 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: The automatic fish tank. This is a close up of the back of the canope. I purchased a four in one 96 watt power compact retro fit fixture from ebay. I made a diy drip shield for the ballast to sit in out of acrylic.

01-30-2007, 02:53 PM	#27 (permalink)
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01-30-2007, 02:54 PM	#28 (permalink)
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01-30-2007, 02:56 PM	#29 (permalink)
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