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This was originally in DIY, but then it's complete now, so this seems like a better place. Here is a digest of the new system:
To that end, I have procured a 40 Breeder tank from the local PetCo, and also bought the stock fiber-board stand that comes with it. However, after about 2 days of looking at the stand (and test fitting things) I came to loathe it.
To my wife's dismay, I stated "Well, I guess I've gotta' build a stand then". I began doing some research, and found two sites from which I have drawn my inspiration.
The first is MARSH, in this thread phttp://www.marshreef.com/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=18054. I have shamelessly stolen the stand design from hurdicuss (hope you don't mind... Imitation is the highest form of flatery).
I have also stolen one predominant idea from http://www.melevsreef.com/ (namely: http://www.melevsreef.com/closedloop.html).
I then worked these, plus the standard household requirement of "Everything must fit under the stand", to create this:
http://www.wildfire-tech.com/~matt/...6-12_Construction//StandPainted//p1010240.jpg
I have left the top back board LONGER than the base to hold the "Hang on Back" closed loop, so as to have a 0-foot head closed loop, allowing me more flow with a smaller pump.
The "extra" to the right end is an under-stand chamber for replacement water / RODI system, external skimmer, whatever I need. Above it will be a set of shelving (to be built still) where I can store test equipment, mount power strips, store the UPS, et cetera, all well above the water level.
The bookcase detail can be seen here:
Total construction images can be found at:
http://www.wildfire-tech.com/~matt/tank/40g/gen_index.php?root=pictures&path=//2006-12_Construction/
And here it is "up and running"
Took some more pictures tonight, and cataloged them all here:
http://www.wildfire-tech.com/~matt/tank/40g/gen_index.php?root=pictures&path=//2007-01-03_Details/
Included are two neat pictures (well, I think that they're neat).
1) My Web Camera "portal" in the side of the bookcase. Yep, I'm a nerd / geek and want to watch my fish when I'm not home.
2) Full stand doorage. I carried over my last design to include five total doors, three across the fron and one on each end. I can get access to ANYWHERE in the stand.
I also fixed a problem with my closed loop that was allowing bubbles in, and driving me mad. That has now been corrected (Hooray Silicon) and the tank is crystal clear.
I'm (nerd alert) working on the new database schema to hold my water and chemistry parameters, and yes, I already have the lighting and pumps driven by X10 controlled by PERL through CRON scripting.
To that end, I have procured a 40 Breeder tank from the local PetCo, and also bought the stock fiber-board stand that comes with it. However, after about 2 days of looking at the stand (and test fitting things) I came to loathe it.
To my wife's dismay, I stated "Well, I guess I've gotta' build a stand then". I began doing some research, and found two sites from which I have drawn my inspiration.
The first is MARSH, in this thread phttp://www.marshreef.com/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=18054. I have shamelessly stolen the stand design from hurdicuss (hope you don't mind... Imitation is the highest form of flatery).
I have also stolen one predominant idea from http://www.melevsreef.com/ (namely: http://www.melevsreef.com/closedloop.html).
I then worked these, plus the standard household requirement of "Everything must fit under the stand", to create this:
http://www.wildfire-tech.com/~matt/...6-12_Construction//StandPainted//p1010240.jpg
I have left the top back board LONGER than the base to hold the "Hang on Back" closed loop, so as to have a 0-foot head closed loop, allowing me more flow with a smaller pump.
The "extra" to the right end is an under-stand chamber for replacement water / RODI system, external skimmer, whatever I need. Above it will be a set of shelving (to be built still) where I can store test equipment, mount power strips, store the UPS, et cetera, all well above the water level.
The bookcase detail can be seen here:
Total construction images can be found at:
http://www.wildfire-tech.com/~matt/tank/40g/gen_index.php?root=pictures&path=//2006-12_Construction/
And here it is "up and running"
Took some more pictures tonight, and cataloged them all here:
http://www.wildfire-tech.com/~matt/tank/40g/gen_index.php?root=pictures&path=//2007-01-03_Details/
Included are two neat pictures (well, I think that they're neat).
1) My Web Camera "portal" in the side of the bookcase. Yep, I'm a nerd / geek and want to watch my fish when I'm not home.
2) Full stand doorage. I carried over my last design to include five total doors, three across the fron and one on each end. I can get access to ANYWHERE in the stand.
I also fixed a problem with my closed loop that was allowing bubbles in, and driving me mad. That has now been corrected (Hooray Silicon) and the tank is crystal clear.
I'm (nerd alert) working on the new database schema to hold my water and chemistry parameters, and yes, I already have the lighting and pumps driven by X10 controlled by PERL through CRON scripting.
