I cut a area large enough area for the sump, with some room to wiggle. The tank was up and running for a few months. I just marked the area, used blue painters to help guide the jig saw and had a vacuum cleaner hose next to us as we cut. These cabinets are made from a dense wood. I cut the...
Greg,
Sorry, no pics... I did not hit any screws and no reinforcement other than reinstalling the center brace piece that was cut. The tanks has been this way for 3+ years with no issues. Sorry I couldn't be more help.
e-shops makes the same overflow and works just as good for half the price...I've been absent from the forums for quite some time but my system has never failed. I use a precision marine sump and cut the center out of my cabinet. You could check my build thread and see what I mean.
I PM'd you what I am currently doing with mine. I am running the 70's on all my pucks. It helped me alot but now you have sparked my interest. Any pics?
I start at:
11am- W-10% B-15% R-20%
12pm- W-15% B 20% R 25%
1pm- W-25% B 30% R 35%
2pm W- 30% B 40% R 45%
3pm W- 35% B 50% R 55%...
Yes, I also have higher flow pumps in chambers 1 and 2. I have a mix of SPS, LPS and softies, more than enough flow. You will not be disappointed!
Oh and I am two dots from top speed, reef crest and anti sync mode.
Red acan colonies-
Colony 1- 13 heads- $75 plus shipping
Colony 2- 34 heads- $165 plus shipping
Full pics upon request. Take both and I'll cover the shipping and throw some zoas in for free.
take it from someone who spent three days in the ICU from palytoxin poisoning, wear your gloves! Plus you should at least rinse your hands/ arms off before taking a dip. You have no idea the types of bacteria that live within hair.
Might as well throw these in there:
Micromussa- Entire colony for $100 or cut to order ( top left corner of pic)
Blastos- 9 Large heads $100 or $15 per head
ORA Stunner- 2" Frag for $25