15 gal acrylic build by Scuttle

[PepperDeath]

So far we are currently building my friends 60 gal acrylic tank and are starting on this 15 gallon tank for me! We have also built two 4.5 gal acrylic tanks,and a sump for his..time for some pics...

built this all tonight and learning some flame polishing

finished!! Well mostly lol

now I'm not sure if I should build the filtration into the tank or build a small sump for this stand. Any suggestions?!

 

[laciex]

Looking good keep up with the good work

 

[PepperDeath]

Thank you!!

 

[nanoreef1]

Looks real good! Can't wait to see the finish and going!

 

[PepperDeath]

 

[ravi197699]

Very nice tank build

 

[PepperDeath]

Thank you!! I've decided to do a small over flow box and a sump in the cabinet

 

[PepperDeath]

Ok what size pump does everyone think I need for 34 inches of head height,I'm hoping maybe for a split return and with no power head..but nothing is set yet. And what brand?

 

[nanoreef1]

Ok what size pump does everyone think I need for 34 inches of head height,I'm hoping maybe for a split return and with no power head..but nothing is set yet. And what brand?

I would go with a split return that would be nice!

 

[PepperDeath]

Yea that's what I'm thinking it will look better and will be more flow

 

[reefed419]

Honestly I would run a jebao DC pump. I would go with the 5000l model. I don't see what size your drains are so don't know how it drain, but that should get you a good bit of flow going in the tank. But always important to remember that your flow through your sump should be determined by the gph your skimmer pump handles.

 

[mfief]

Very nice!

 

[PepperDeath]

Thank you

 

[PepperDeath]

this is going to look so cool walking down the hallway looking at this. I can't wait!!

 

[PepperDeath]

this is where the sump is going to be built

 

[SlammedVQ35]

Sweet wish I had the diy skills to build my own tank

 

[cuzican76]

How thick is the acrylic your using . And did yall cut the pieces ur self or have then cut ...awsome build definitely following and taken notes

 

[PepperDeath]

Sweet wish I had the diy skills to build my own tank

It's really not that hard once you get the right tools and practice on some scrap pieces

 

[PepperDeath]

How thick is the acrylic your using . And did yall cut the pieces ur self or have then cut ...awsome build definitely following and taken notes

3/4 on the front panel and 3/8 on everything else...yea we cut all the pieces with a diablo blade which makes very smooth cuts. And thank you!

 

[JPG@CFI]

Looking good, man. Just a side note, on your next build, don't flame polish before you apply your solvent. It will craze for sure. If you want to really go hog wild on the polish, try sanding with wet/dry from 220, 320,400,600,800 then 1000, and then use a buffing wheel on a drill motor with some rouge. That is how I do all my edges. Keep it up, J