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* Two plastic containers from Lowes Hardware | * Two plastic containers from Lowes Hardware | ||
[[Image:Reef_Mark_I.jpg]] | [[Image:Reef_Mark_I.jpg|500px|]] | ||
[[Image:Reef_Mark_I_Siphon.jpg]] | [[Image:Reef_Mark_I_Siphon.jpg|500px]] | ||
[[Image:Reef_Mark_I_Sump.jpg]] | [[Image:Reef_Mark_I_Sump.jpg|500px]] | ||
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* Added PVC disconnectable unions between the sections | * Added PVC disconnectable unions between the sections | ||
* Attempted to double size of skim and grow containers by gluing two containers together. | * Attempted to double size of skim and grow containers by gluing two containers together. | ||
* Polypropylene doesn't glue. Fresh water test failed after 4 hours. | ** Polypropylene doesn't glue. Fresh water test failed after 4 hours. | ||
* Added control valves to regulate sump flow (1/2" CPVC - perfect fit to garden hose!) | * Added control valves to regulate sump flow (1/2" CPVC - perfect fit to garden hose!) | ||
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* No leaks! | * No leaks! | ||
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Revision as of 21:54, 22 July 2007
Introduction
In July of 2007, I started investigating reef aquaria.
Mark I
- 55 Gallon tank
- PVC overflow 'box'
- Hagen Aquaclear 802 + garden hose 'sump'
- Two plastic containers from Lowes Hardware
Mark II
- Added PVC disconnectable unions between the sections
- Attempted to double size of skim and grow containers by gluing two containers together.
- Polypropylene doesn't glue. Fresh water test failed after 4 hours.
- Added control valves to regulate sump flow (1/2" CPVC - perfect fit to garden hose!)
Mark III
- Larger containers from Ikea hold 5 gallons instead of 2!
- No leaks!
