40b build (1 Viewer)

[H-D-Fatboy-16]

Just dont like having that one corner blocked by the box from getting any light. I'd like to have the box go all the way down and have coraline cover it, that or gsp

 

[steveb]

It’s not a corner. It’s a thin box on the back wall of the tank. Mine is 1”w x 6”deep x 80” long. It’s hardly noticeable. But it’s your tank you can do as you wish.

 

[steveb]

@Luman01 do you have a pic of your 40 breeder with the internal weir @Cody built?

 

[H-D-Fatboy-16]

When I had my 90 the box was 4in deep 6in across and 6 down

 

[Reefahholic]

The internal box is recommended because it helps skim more surface area. They also help prevent fish from swimming into the drains and regulate the water level. You can do it w/o an inside box, but you’ll need to cover the drilled holes and you’ll likely run into some water noise. I’d rather look at a thin overflow box than 3 big holes with gutter guard over them.

 

[H-D-Fatboy-16]

Yeah I agree.

 

[Cody]

@Luman01 do you have a pic of your 40 breeder with the internal weir @Cody built?

I have those pics somewhere but it would take me a while to find them.

 

[steveb]

doesn’t have to be that wide (out into tank).

 

[Cody]

doesn’t have to be that wide (out into tank).

I make mine 1” thick. Based off of the trajectory of the light, it literally casts zero shadow on anywhere you could potentially put coral.

 

[H-D-Fatboy-16]

Now that is nice

 

[H-D-Fatboy-16]

Does anyone know how to build a stand

 

[Reefahholic]

Does anyone know how to build a stand

Disregard the measurements. Obviously, you will build according your tank dimensions. Height is something that really needs to be thought out. I find that 36”-42” is about where most tanks sit. 38”-40” is a great height.

 

[Cody]

Disregard the measurements. Obviously, you will build according your tank dimensions. Height is something that really needs to be thought out. I find that 36”-42” is about where most tanks sit. 38”-40” is a great height.

The perfect design for those that aren’t too familiar with building stands and for tanks that aren’t larger. Use lots of screws and get a Kregg jig. Wood glue is your friend as well.

 

[H-D-Fatboy-16]

Yeah I dont have any power tools. I'd rather pay someone to build it.

 

[Luman01]

@steveb I think I do but I have to look back in my pics. @H-D-Fatboy-16 I actually still have the 40 breeder that Cody drilled and made the overflow, and a stand my dad and I custom built. Im out of the hobby now, so its sitting in the garage rn just waiting for it to be sold. ill shoot u a pm.

 

[PorpoiseHork]

Yeah I dont have any power tools. I'd rather pay someone to build it.

If you were in the Houston area, I'd recommend going by one of the club Sponsors like BB Fish & Pets on 1960. He has a local source that builds really nice stands for decent prices.

 

[steveb]

I meant to shoot you some pics of this and 4got