My first build thread. After deciding on this, then that, and then something else. I'm going flat. Horizontal that is. I see Worley runs his at a 30 degree angle so I'm shooting for that. 20 degrees would be better for me but I have no idea what i'm doing so we'll see. I was going to go with Algenators Victory scrubber in a new sump tank but could'nt figure out a good running depth for my submersible pump. Could'nt get around thinking my ATO would be coming on in maybe one day then constant on/off until it ran dry.
It's being built out of acrylic. 24" long 10"wide giving me 240sq. inches and is going to be fed from my overflow with a 600+gph flow rate.
This is my current sump configuration. Skimmer has been out for a couple of weeks now to push the build. Everything in my display seems to be booming since the removal. I'm excited about this. The plan is to slant it right to left above the refugium and at an angle.
http://s874.photobucket.com/albums/ab30 ... -09007.jpg
Day one:
Bought acrylic. 24x20x1/4. Scored and broke fairly easy. Roughed up surface as good as I could. Maybe adding something to it in future. Rounded exposed corners for my safety. And temporarily put together with Super Glue gel. Will pick up proper acrylic cement tomorrow hopefully. From what I've seen it just runs down the corners to do its job.
So here's pictures of todays progress. Sorry I don't know how to post pictures without it being thumbnails or links. Any and all feedback appreciated.
http://s874.photobucket.com/albums/ab30 ... ild002.jpg
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http://s874.photobucket.com/albums/ab30 ... ild009.jpg
I was thinking of using this light because I own it already. It measures 15" long 4" wide. But may just go get another reflector and 13W CFL.
http://s874.photobucket.com/albums/ab30 ... ing002.jpg