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Reef Discussion => Do It Yourself => Topic started by: Reefinmike on September 24, 2006, 22:49:19

Title: updating my 29
Post by: Reefinmike on September 24, 2006, 22:49:19

well, for the mostpart my 29 setup hasnt changed a bit since i set it up two years ago. this current tank:
(https://ohioreef.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi77.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fj55%2Freefinmike%2FDSC00045.jpg&hash=b80914804d5b1e99291eb7e2d7986424c061dae9)
is about to get a major facelift over the next week or two. it all started with a trip to walmart and buying glass dremel bits without any intention of using them on this.

i will drill it for a anthony calfo style overflow(holes drilled in back with a box outside tank, a closed loop, a new stand to be made and a new bigger sump(started with a 10 gallon then went to a 20 currently and going to a 29.)

wish me luck, i will be sure to post pics as i make progress.

Title: Re: updating my 29
Post by: Secondgen on September 25, 2006, 01:01:05

Do you have a 24 inch PC light on your tank? Just wonderin because I just ordered a 24 inch PC light for my tank which is the same length as a 29.

Title: Re: updating my 29
Post by: Secondgen on September 25, 2006, 01:01:35

Very nice tank by the way. ;D

Title: Re: updating my 29
Post by: ohioreef on September 25, 2006, 12:17:59

Looks good!!

Title: Re: updating my 29
Post by: Reefinmike on September 25, 2006, 15:42:02

a 29 gallon is 30" long. i will get started on drilling today...

Title: Re: updating my 29
Post by: verper on September 25, 2006, 17:09:05

Good luck with the dremel mod.  I have some diamond drill hole saws for bulkheads if you'd rather go that way.

Title: Re: updating my 29
Post by: Reefinmike on September 25, 2006, 17:15:10

well, i guess i had the wrong bit... i was drilling through thinking all was going well as it did on a test piece. it wouldnt go through, and the glass got pretty hot eventhough i was spraying it every 2 seconds. the diamond coating came off the bit and snapped the glass.... so i guess ill just do a sump/stand upgrade and Maybe drill a hole in the back using a hole saw.. joel said he had a press for drilling tanks so i may give that a try...

Title: Re: updating my 29
Post by: verper on September 25, 2006, 17:19:25

Bummer, so is the tank junk now?

Title: Re: updating my 29
Post by: Reefinmike on September 25, 2006, 20:41:51

yeah... ooh well, $h!7 happens.

Title: Re: updating my 29
Post by: Reefinmike on September 30, 2006, 21:34:32

borrowed the drill press and bit from joel and i am now confident after drilling a few holes on the broken tank that i can drill a hole on my current tank. hopefully i will get everything done by tomorrow