My UGGGGLY Overflow

Triggerjay · 02-11-2008, 11:30 PM

Something had to be done.. So today, I drained the tank 1/2 way, cut out the old overflow, which measured a bulky 6X8X30, and replaced it with a BLACK one, measuring 1.5"X8"X30. It hugs the back of the tank, and looks much better. I also took the opportunity to take advantage of the gained tank space, and did a little aqua-scaping... Although I am not the pro most here on RS are,...

Before:

Drumroll please!
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So, tell me... whaddya think?

Jason

sasquatch · 02-11-2008, 11:33 PM

HURRAY!!!!!!! deep down I knew it would fester in your guts untill you went stark raving mad lol. THAT!!! LOOKS!!! EXCELLENT!!!

mps9506 · 02-11-2008, 11:34 PM

Looking good! great job.

zy112 · 02-11-2008, 11:35 PM

Wow, much better!

BigAl07 · 02-11-2008, 11:42 PM

Wow! Huge improvement! Great work buddy

vdituri · 02-11-2008, 11:52 PM

Clap Clap Clap Clap!

likey likey

charlestonemt · 02-12-2008, 12:44 AM

Looks like a whole different tank. Nice work!

Jason25 · 02-12-2008, 06:53 AM

Looks great, good job.

tbittner · 02-12-2008, 07:20 AM

Looks great! Now for the questions.

Where did you get the new skimmer box?

boozeman · 02-12-2008, 08:40 AM

huge improvement...BRAVO !!

Octoman · 02-12-2008, 09:12 AM

That looks so much better!! Big gain of space dropping from a 6" protrusion to 1.5". I like the new aquascaping too, I really like the two island look versus the single wall of rock.

Triggerjay · 02-12-2008, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by tbittner

Looks great! Now for the questions.

Where did you get the new skimmer box?

Built it... 3/8" acrylic. Held together with weld-on, and siliconed to the glass. Same method as the first one,... just much smaller. Oh yeah, those wondering if silicone will hold acrylic to glass, I had to break the old overflow apart to get it out... I almost gave up in fear I was going to break my tank...Thanks for the compliments guys!

Jason

Triggerjay · 02-12-2008, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Octoman

That looks so much better!! Big gain of space dropping from a 6" protrusion to 1.5". I like the new aquascaping too, I really like the two island look versus the single wall of rock.

Me TOO! When I purchased this tank, I had it in my head the way I wanted the rock to look. It was not possible to get it the way I wanted with the huge overflow in the way. It is a little closer now. I also caught my gorilla crab in the process! two birds with one stone..

Jason

BigAl07 · 02-12-2008, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Triggerjay

Built it... 3/8" acrylic. Held together with weld-on, and siliconed to the glass. Same method as the first one,... just much smaller. Oh yeah, those wondering if silicone will hold acrylic to glass, I had to break the old overflow apart to get it out... I almost gave up in fear I was going to break my tank...Thanks for the compliments guys!

Jason

Oh heaven's YES it will hold them together! I think the issue of acrylic + glass is potential for placing stress in the middle of a pane of glass and expansion causing a breakage. That's not an issue at all with your arrangement! Silicone will stick just about anything to anything!! Very TACKY stuff and sMELLY too!!

blue_eyes53813 · 02-12-2008, 01:22 PM

Much better.. Good job

02-11-2008, 11:30 PM	#1 (permalink)
Triggerjay Golden Moray Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Springfield MO Posts: 2,065 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	My UGGGGLY Overflow Something had to be done.. So today, I drained the tank 1/2 way, cut out the old overflow, which measured a bulky 6X8X30, and replaced it with a BLACK one, measuring 1.5"X8"X30. It hugs the back of the tank, and looks much better. I also took the opportunity to take advantage of the gained tank space, and did a little aqua-scaping... Although I am not the pro most here on RS are,... Before: Drumroll please! After: So, tell me... whaddya think? Jason __________________ The start of my journey: http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...xperience.html My current journey: http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...ld-thread.html My clownfish breeding log: http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...ne-fishes.html

02-11-2008, 11:33 PM	#2 (permalink)
sasquatch Brunt of all Jokes~ Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: the very farthest west coast of canada Posts: 8,917 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: My UGGGGLY Overflow HURRAY!!!!!!! deep down I knew it would fester in your guts untill you went stark raving mad lol. THAT!!! LOOKS!!! EXCELLENT!!!

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mps9506 They misunderestimated me Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 7,435 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: My UGGGGLY Overflow Looking good! great job. __________________ Mike "The Bandwith Bandit" Help Build Reefpedia Premium Membership Available! Support Reef Sanctuary Sponsors

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vdituri Excellent Guesser :D Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sacramento California Posts: 5,730 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: My UGGGGLY Overflow Clap Clap Clap Clap! likey likey __________________ Victor ----- People come into our lives for a reason, a season or a lifetime. When you know which one it is, you will know what to do for that person. When someone is in your life for a REASON, it is usually to meet a need you have expressed. They have come to assist you through a difficulty, to provide you with guidance and support, to aid you physically, emotionally or spiritually. They may seem like a godsend and they are. They are there for the reason you need them to be. Then, without any wrongdoing on your part or at an inconvenient time, this person will say or do something to bring the relationship to an end. What we must realize is that our need has been met, our desire fulfilled, their work is done. The prayer you sent up has been answered and now it is time to move on.

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charlestonemt Sea Pen Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 301 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: My UGGGGLY Overflow Looks like a whole different tank. Nice work! __________________ Steven 75g reef tank 2 x 175w MH (10,000K) 2 x 48" VHOs on IceCap balast 50 gpd RO unit with ATO setup Sealife Systems skimmer

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Jason25 Elegance coral Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Lancaster,PA Posts: 1,003 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: My UGGGGLY Overflow Looks great, good job.

02-12-2008, 07:20 AM	#9 (permalink)
tbittner Watch this Ma! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Northern VA Posts: 5,562 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: My UGGGGLY Overflow Looks great! Now for the questions. Where did you get the new skimmer box? __________________ Terry 150g predator tank full of killers. Soon to be upgraded to a 360g. 450g reef 300g sump.

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02-12-2008, 09:12 AM	#11 (permalink)
Octoman Majano Slayer Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Savannah, GA Posts: 1,569 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: My UGGGGLY Overflow That looks so much better!! Big gain of space dropping from a 6" protrusion to 1.5". I like the new aquascaping too, I really like the two island look versus the single wall of rock. __________________ Mark My tank thread... http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...-euphoria.html Tank build... http://55reef.blogspot.com/

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