Many DIY Plans & Suppliers

[sbfuller]

100% solids epoxy at a pretty good price

http://www.advancedepoxysystems.com/

[bikecafe]

This is another for light trees at least and your imagination.

http://www.8020.net/Default.asp

[jake levi]

I am building a small system for broodstock, just over 500 gals in all in tanks, all under 75s, I am planning a 1.5" standpipe in the tanks, going into a flexible hose into a 2" pipe to the sump, whole system to turn over in an hour which I think is moderate per tank.

Is the 1.5" and 2" diameters adequate?

Its going to drain into an ATS then into a deep gravel filter then to a sump for pumping back up to a manifold above the tanks, that will be 2" also. The AST, Gravel Filter and Sump will be about another 150 gallons volume. I may put a refugium in the sump with Cheato to culture pods etc. Still thinking on that one.

[divinedragon13]

is u need computer fas small heat sink alot small item look at
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cpu fan and small heat sinks for 4 buck

http://www.newegg.com/Store/SubCateg...Fans-Heatsinks

there alot cool fans and heatsink cheap there. need some diff cables they mite have them
hope this help someone

one of the best customer services i've seen

[Tron87]

um unless I am mistaken there are like no DIY LED projects part sources listed here.
these are the ones I am aware of

rapidled.com - full kits and parts
ledsupply.com - parts
nanotuners.com - full kits and parts
mpjaa.com - mostly good power supplies for non-meanwell builds like mine
heatsinkusa.com - good for custom sized heatsinks
dealextreme.com - mostly just use for cree XR-E Q5 at real cheap
reefledlights.com - full kits and parts as well


That's all that I can remember right now but I an CERTAIN there are many more out there.

[Saadatski]

I have read this entire thread, and i noticed a guy who has been asking for a site for GLASS
please guys, answer this because i need to knwo where ot get glass also.

[martinmcnally]

It's unlikely you'd find an online vendor for glass. They could never ship it to you. All cities should have some glass cutting business they supply all the store fronts and custom showers. There are at least 3 in my city of 80,000 people. Search for commercial glass in your local area or call a shower fitter locally they can tell you were to get it.

Hope that helps
Martin

[Tmoriarty]

http://micro-surface.com/

Good site for materials to remove scratches from acrylic tanks. Useful to anyone trying to repair their own tank, especially in sizes over 200g's.

Includes man options including buying sheets of micro-mesh if you just need replacements.

[salty joe]

Originally Posted by Saadatski

I have read this entire thread, and i noticed a guy who has been asking for a site for GLASS
please guys, answer this because i need to knwo where ot get glass also.

I searched high and low for a reasonable price for a big piece of low iron glass. I found prices anywhere from expensive to outrageous. I contacted a bunch of outfits from the Thomas Registry.

Just for anyhow, I contacted Glass Cages.They had the best deal! BTW, a piece of 3/4 x 90 x 30 starfire is $168 cheaper than 3/4 x 91 1/2 x 31, at least from Glass Cages. Wish I had known that from the getgo.

Another source is Grayglass.

It's crazy how much the price deviates for an identical piece of glass. It is well worth the time to shop around.

[panther_119]

im trying to make a coast to coast overflow. can somebody tell me if anybody makes custom overflow boxes?

[Jodah]

Apparently google is fail these days? or that search thingy at the top right? I mean, sorry if I sound harsh, but seriously. Do some research before asking questions. It took me less than 5 minutes of searching to find about 6 different overflow designs and websites that sell them.

[panther_119]

well jodah i googled my butt off and all i can come up with is the hang on the box overflow boxes like cor. so please point me in the right direction

[panther_119]

i meant cpr

[panther_119]

can someone direct me to a site that sells acrlyc and ships them? i found a couple of sites but they dont ship. i want to make a coast to coast overflow.

[zeebies]

Here you go, panther:

http://www.tapplastics.com/product/p...o_size_plastic

[MustBeMonti]

See it here .. http://www.polygem.com/zoo/1319.php

Buy it here... http://store.polygem.com/productDeta...&categoryID=11

[dml931]

Hey, just found a one-stop-shop for PVC plumbing parts. they have EVERYTHING!!! If you cant find it there, you're not looking in the right location, or it doesnt exist!! not sure if its been mentioned before here, but here's the link:

http://flexpvc.com

[sammyhero2003]

Hi guys
Im a new member Iwant to diy a skimmer for my new tank because in my country there is no shop that i can buy skimz if you can help me thats great
I need some information I know the base of the cone is 20cm
the neck is 10 cm
I dont know about the height of the cone to the neck,any one know that?
the height of the cup?
diameter of the cup?
the thick of the plaxi of cone?
height of the base?
and which waterpump i can replace to es 2800 or es5000? in my country i cant find like that pump

[SantaMonica]

Yes have used Tap plastics before... good prices on materials and builds. Although if you can use regular molded plastics, like frozen-food trays, it will really be almost free. Look around the house for anything plastic, and see if you can use it to build something.

[maR1o]

santa monica, I saw the UAS Algae scrubber on your website, how many do you recommend for a 70 gallon tank. I want to start using them.

[SantaMonica]

Whether you build upflow or waterfall, you size it by feeding, not gallons. I put up the sizing guideline here...
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...09&postcount=7

[karimwassef]

Anyone got a supplier for large diameter clear acrylic pipe?
I'm looking for 6"+ diameter (preferable 10") and more than 6' tall (preferably 10').

Cost is a significant consideration since this is a DIY skimmer. I found these guys with flat bottom tanks: http://www.solar-components.com/AQUA.htm

but wanted more options

[MPDBullitt]

http://flexpvc.com/cart/agora.cgi?ca...PIPE-NSF-Sch40

[tfeyrer]

Looking for plans to make cheap ATO system if anyone has a good idea....? Thanks in advance.

[ACA Aquaculture]

www.usplastic.com should have what you need