Sunroom build

[clsanchez77]

What about getting a thick piece of filter mesh that you can cut to size to fit in the holder and cut a glory hole in the middle of it for your pipe? Something like this:

Lifegard Aquatics AquaMesh Progressive Filter Pad - Medium - Marine Depot

Unique, flexible media made of environmentally non-toxic EVA. Easy cut to fit any size filter, resists clogging. Different mesh densities can also be used in sequence to meet your filtration needs.All pads are 19.5" x 24" x 1"Great forWet/Dry FiltersOverflow ChambersBiological FiltersPressurized Fil

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Any splashing would be contained by the mesh, but the mesh would still allow air flow through the sock so your system won't pressurize and can still safely overflow if the sock clogs up.

 

[CenlaReefer]

Great idea! Thanks! I already have some scrap foam I can use. I will try it this weekend.

 

[CenlaReefer]

@clsanchez77, I guess this was what you were recommending. I should have cut the foam a bit larger.

I know this is not typical, yet I had some PVC board leftover after we framed our front door before installing a new storm-door. I included before and after pictures. The vertical PVC board does not really get in the way during maintenance.

 

[clsanchez77]

Exactly what I meant. Light shield looks nice. Pretty thick lol

 

[CenlaReefer]

I had a shorter piece of PVC board and switched it out last week. I shorten-it up further this morning. I guess this is thicker than needed, yet it is rather sturdy. I like sturdy over flimsy. Also, I often try to use what I have available. I figured why have a mount for the light and a separate shield for the light? Why not have something to serve both purposes?

I am noticing a good bit of pods in the sump now. That is good news!

 

[CenlaReefer]

I got an 18x18x18 inch Mr. Aqua cube tank with an Xaqua mini overflow box installed. Check out the end of this thread below to see how that was done:

HELP - Help to drill a tank

Is there an very experienced member of LARC who could help with drilling a tank for a super simple overflow? Seth helped me get the tank and overflow yet does not prefer to do it himself. He mentioned if someone had a drill press, that would be a plus yet he says the absolute best way would be...

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I noticed my paint job still allowed for an ugly imperfection to be seen from the inside of the tank:

I decided to try out a paper template and then make a plastic cover out of an old el cheapo food serving tray. It helps to keep junk like this in your garage. This was faster than taking the box off and painting a couple of touch-up coats.

My next step will be to do some leak testing outside on a morning when I am off.

 

[BluewaterLa]

That fixed it up nicely and once water is in it you should not see it easily unless you stare real hard.

 

[CenlaReefer]

I did the water testing this morning. I am thankful to say there are no leaks.

 

[CenlaReefer]

I reversed the job I did in post #66. I scratched the paint at the back of the tank, so I took the box off, painted the back of the tank properly, and reattached the overflow box. Why not do things right since I had to bust-out the paint anyway?

I have the tank plumbed with the sump that also supplies the 34 gallon Deep Blue frag tank. I am using a small submersible return pump for each tank. I plan to put a bunch of molly fish in the cube and may not turn it off nearly as much when doing feedings.

I will have to switch things around before I can get some light over the cube tank. Speaking of light, all I have is a small lamp for this sun room. I could use some overhead lighting for at night.

I just piled this well cured livestock in the middle. It was in my sump for about a year or so.

At the request of my kids, we put up some sticker-by number artwork on the wall. These 2 were done by my 5 year-old son:

 

[CenlaReefer]

Anyone in in LARC or know a friend in Louisiana that does plexiglass work? I would like to get a clear weir for the last baffle in my sump. It would need to fit onto a 1/4 inch glass baffle. I am also interested in some prefab options that may be available online.

 

[BluewaterLa]

Anyone in in LARC or know a friend in Louisiana that does plexiglass work? I would like to get a clear weir for the last baffle in my sump. It would need to fit onto a 1/4 inch glass baffle. I am also interested in some prefab options that may be available online.

Coral connection does great work, know they are a bit far from you but still a great option.

 

[clsanchez77]

Yea, they are the only ones I can think of.

 

[clsanchez77]

Everything is looking great so far!

 

[CenlaReefer]

I am thinking about going with this light for my 25 gallon cube. The tank is 18x18x18 inches. I may do one short LED strip light as well. What do you all think?

A80 Tuna Blue Nano LED Light - Kessil

Kessils most efficient LED module yet! The Kessil A80 is perfect for nano mixed reef tanks, most soft coral tanks, and fish only tanks too. The design of the A80 integrated the body as the actual heat sink for the module allowing for fanless operation making it totally silent. The LEDs in the...

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[CenlaReefer]

I took the time to actually read the specs for that light above. The recommend spread is 18x18 inches; max spread is 24x24 inches. That sounds perfect to me. For those who may have tried this light, what has been the track record of reliability? I like the idea of the heat-sink design without a fan. Not having a fan motor to go out means one less thing to fix or replace.

 

[clsanchez77]

I took the time to actually read the specs for that light above. The recommend spread is 18x18 inches; max spread is 24x24 inches. That sounds perfect to me. For those who may have tried this light, what has been the track record of reliability? I like the idea of the heat-sink design without a fan. Not having a fan motor to go out means one less thing to fix or replace.

I have considered that light for a refugium (H80 version). I think it is a great light for small formats, but I have not purchased it or tried it out yet. My new refugium is in the dining room still bubble wrapped - Glad I paid money for it LOL

 

[Stoned]

My new refugium is in the dining room still bubble wrapped - Glad I paid money for it LOL

You should be happy you have it. If you didn't have it, it would be on back order like everything else. You can't buy spray paint now, back ordered.

 

[Snausages01]

Can’t comment on the A80, but from what I can tell, Kessil makes a pretty decent light and has great customer service. Give me a year or so and I’ll give you some feedback on the Kessil lights…