What have you made for your tank? (ANYTHING)

jasonp87 · Jun 24, 2014

I made my tank!

SpartaReef · Jun 24, 2014

niec! do you have blueprints for that tank? would love to make something like that for my kids

jasonp87 · Jun 24, 2014

SpartaReef said:
niec! do you have blueprints for that tank? would love to make something like that for my kids

The first post in the link below has the plans I started with. I did deviate a little as I went, mainly knocking out the fuge area.

https://www.reef2reef.com/forums/nano-90-build-off-competition/163632-jasons-nano-90-a.html

Squishie89 · Jul 9, 2014

Not sure if this counts but I modified the air thing for my skimmer pump as limpets and stomatellas kept going in and getting trapped in the needle wheel which both kills the snails and causes me a headache as I then have to take the pump apart to get them out (skimmer does not run as efficiently when there is big things lodged in the needle wheel).

thefullgonzo · Apr 9, 2016

Back 20+ years ago (when I didn't have money) I used a old restaurant dishwasher chemical dosing system that I found to dose Kalk top-off and trace elements. It took me a while to figure out how to trigger the pumps. I used light timers to trigger the 110v relays, it worked like a charm and was basically free. Wish i had pics.... Been out of the hobby until 3 months ago. Purchased a Reefer 170, radion 15pro and mpw10 + skimmer return pump etc... and kind of caught ZOA fever..... I know this is an old topic but.....

Brewman1987 · Apr 9, 2016

Used a Iv drip set from work, added some air line tubing and bent a piece of rigid airline tubing to make a drip accilmator.

Salt Bum · Apr 13, 2016

Hi all! I'm new to R2R. But I'm a DIY guy.

It's almost as much fun as keeping fish.

Stand:

LED rig:

Sump and Algae Scrubber:

Plumbing & Overflow:

Relay controlled Outlet box:

Arduino Reef Controller:

Just to name a few....

Anirban · Apr 13, 2016

This hybrid diy hydra and ati dimmable.....

Sacohen · Apr 13, 2016

Nothing spectacular, but a water storage container out of 1/2" PVC sheeting.
Each side is about 35 galloms.

revhtree · Apr 14, 2016

Nice job!

Sacohen · Apr 14, 2016

revhtree said:
Nice job!

Nice from far, but up close leaves a lot to be desired.

reefknight · Apr 15, 2016

I attempt to be a DIY person. I'll have to get a few photos this weekend. I have made a simple CPU fan holder that sits in the trim of my sump (40Br). I also made a homemade version of the Profilux Level controller to connect to my Apex breakout box. Currently it has high and low float switches and I will be adding a pump shut off switch.

Upcoming projects include a floating canopy for T5 & Kessil lighting to replace an ATI PM fixture. A stand for a 30g shallow rimless frag tank to be plumbed with two other tanks.

Frop · Jan 3, 2017

Steelerfan747 said:
I am not a huge do it yourself guy. Mainly because I do not have a lot of tools and even less time but I did manage to make a few things for a 120g tank of mine.

The overflow cover....

Decorative box frame for an AmericanDj controller......

Decorative exterior tank overflow cover which you will see more of.......

And made my own stand and canopy based on the design I borrowed from another reefer.......

That looks like it belongs in the lobby of a nice hotel.

Reefinny · Jan 3, 2017

I continue to make my bank account go down.....

Reefinny · Jan 6, 2017

Here is the stand that I'm in the process of building for my 225. I'm at a little stand still because of the weather so most likely it'll be done in the spring. I have the wood for the doors cut,I just need to run them through the router table,
Stain them, and polyurethane everything. 2 full days of weather above 60 and I can get it done.

SpartaReef · Jan 6, 2017

Justfbilly · Jan 11, 2017

Built the stand for my reef tank. and a power head cover out of rubble, if you look close its the rock formation on the back glass in the center of the tank. I am always looking for the next DIY project!