40 breeder build

[r33fermadness]

Ok well so far I had built the stand but had to chisel some grooves for the trim in the 20 gallon sump to clear. Now time for paint I think I’m going to leave it open

 

[The Aquatic Arsenal]

Awesome job on the stand. What color are you thinking of painting it?

 

[r33fermadness]

Awesome job on the stand. What color are you thinking of painting it?

I got a black semi gloss

 

[Peace River]

Looks good! Are you going to leave the sides open or are you going to add a a skin? Also, I'm curious if you have decided on an overflow for the 40B? Keep up the good work!

 

[r33fermadness]

Looks good! Are you going to leave the sides open or are you going to add a a skin? Also, I'm curious if you have decided on an overflow for the 40B? Keep up the good work!

I was going to leave the sides open for now ,still on the fence lol. As far as an overflow I was going to go with the eshops medium overflow and a 3/4 return. For the return drill bit the size I should buy should be 3/4 as well?

 

[r33fermadness]

Looks good! Are you going to leave the sides open or are you going to add a a skin? Also, I'm curious if you have decided on an overflow for the 40B? Keep up the good work!

I also bought this for the back glass ??

 

[Peace River]

I was going to leave the sides open for now ,still on the fence lol. As far as an overflow I was going to go with the eshops medium overflow and a 3/4 return. For the return drill bit the size I should buy should be 3/4 as well?

The drill bit and template should come with the Eschopps overflow kit.

 

[Peace River]

I also bought this for the back glass ??

I have used plastic dip before, but I usually use Krylon Fusion (or comparable).

 

[r33fermadness]

The drill bit and template should come with the Eschopps overflow kit.

yes with the overflow kit but with the return I would have to get a bit

 

[Peace River]

yes with the overflow kit but with the return I would have to get a bit

Unless you use some type of return kit like this one from BRS:

Return Jet

The CPR Return jet offers a fast and convenient solution for plumbing return lines up and over the rim of the aquarium. This is a great option when drilling the glass for a bulkhead is not practical or possible. The U-shape of the return jet allows the assembly to simply hang right on the rim...

www.bulkreefsupply.com

 

[Westoncase]

I was going to leave the sides open for now ,still on the fence lol. As far as an overflow I was going to go with the eshops medium overflow and a 3/4 return. For the return drill bit the size I should buy should be 3/4 as well?

I put the eshopps eclipse Medium overflow on my 40 breeder and i love it! Make sure you put the template on the inside and drill from the inside of the tank bc your water level will be higher than if you drill the outside.

 

[r33fermadness]

I put the eshopps eclipse Medium overflow on my 40 breeder and i love it! Make sure you put the template on the inside and drill from the inside of the tank bc your water level will be higher than if you drill the outside.

Did you use a gate valve or a ball valve on your drain?

 

[Westoncase]

Did you use a gate valve or a ball valve on your drain?

GATE VALVE! It took a few days for me to tune it right but its dead silent now. The only noise it makes is when water falls into the part of the overflow thats inside the tank. But its not that bad.

 

[r33fermadness]

GATE VALVE! It took a few days for me to tune it right but its dead silent now. The only noise it makes is when water falls into the part of the overflow thats inside the tank. But its not that bad.

Can I see a picture ?

 

[Westoncase]

Can I see a picture ?

ill send some pictures when i get home later

 

[Westoncase]

Can I see a picture ?

 

[dhof]

if u go with the Eshopps, you can put a sheet of acrylic or hdpe on the grates to raise the water level so it is hidden by the rim. I did this but then the water falling in the inside weir was loud so I use a piece of matala mat to silence it.

 

[r33fermadness]

First coat of paint ! Getting close

 

[r33fermadness]

How high did you put your return?

 

[Westoncase]

How high did you put your return?

I didnt feel like drilling 2 holes so i used 3, 3/4” 90* elbows and went over the top. Then i used 3/4“ braided vinyl tubing to connect to my return pump.