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Forum: Large Reef Tanks 01/09/2008, 10:31 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 8,555
Posted By tedu
Here's my 270, still in the crate. Eurobracing,...

Here's my 270, still in the crate.
Eurobracing, external overflow, starfire front panel.
Goes on the stand next week.

http://www.uiterwyk.com/270/20070912_tank_4.jpg...
Forum: Do It Yourself 01/09/2008, 03:43 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,542
Posted By tedu
Just use a standard hole saw to drill in the...

Just use a standard hole saw to drill in the plywood then clamp / drill as you proposed.
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 01/05/2008, 03:44 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,849
Posted By tedu
I also liked what Servo did: ...

I also liked what Servo did:
http://archive.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=574147
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 01/05/2008, 03:43 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,849
Posted By tedu
Here's where my 270 will go, hopefully this week...

Here's where my 270 will go, hopefully this week I can get the tank lifted into place.
There will also be a hinged panel at the top for access.
http://www.uiterwyk.com/270/2007_12_29_wall_trim_1.jpg
Forum: Advanced Topics 01/05/2008, 12:04 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 898
Posted By tedu
Lots of discussion on this concept here: ...

Lots of discussion on this concept here:
http://archive.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=392144
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/19/2007, 07:23 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 511
Posted By tedu
Well, original post said PVC. Obviously...

Well, original post said PVC.

Obviously Starboard (HDPE) != PVC
HDPE is definitely cheaper than PVC.

Haven't even started talking about the challenges of sealing glass to either material.
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/19/2007, 06:54 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 511
Posted By tedu
At some point I think you'll hit a point of...

At some point I think you'll hit a point of diminishing returns (from a $ perspective).

The PVC you want to use for the bottom and back panel won't be cheap either.
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/09/2007, 01:37 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 899
Posted By tedu
Here's some shots of my 270 in progress. ...

Here's some shots of my 270 in progress.

http://www.uiterwyk.com/270/20070912_tank_4.jpg

http://www.uiterwyk.com/270/2007_12_04_wall_1.jpg

Priming / painting the stand this weekend.
...
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 12/05/2007, 08:17 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 751
Posted By tedu
Yes, I'm going to copy what Servo did. Servo's...

Yes, I'm going to copy what Servo did.
Servo's Thread (http://archive.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=574147)
...
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 12/05/2007, 01:37 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 751
Posted By tedu
I just built a wooden stand for the 270 I'm...

I just built a wooden stand for the 270 I'm putting in the wall (72" L x 36" W x 24" D)
Will be building a room around the back of the tank in the garage.

I originally intended to use steel but...
Forum: Reef Discussion 11/14/2007, 12:27 PM
Replies: 845
Views: 620,132
Posted By tedu
FYI, you can 'relax' Spaflex by putting it in the...

FYI, you can 'relax' Spaflex by putting it in the oven @ 200 or so for 10 minutes. Then it can be laid out / straightened to whatever shape you want.
Forum: Reef Discussion 11/09/2007, 11:18 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 290
Posted By tedu
I've got a 12 gallon nano with 70w MH inside the...

I've got a 12 gallon nano with 70w MH inside the canopy. That puts it about 4" from the water level.

No issues other than the obvious ones around heat.
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 10/15/2007, 10:06 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 19,927
Posted By tedu
I second the vote for any pics with the top...

I second the vote for any pics with the top opened up, looking for ideas to steal!
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 09/18/2007, 09:18 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 654
Posted By tedu
Putting it back in the lagoon is probably a bad...

Putting it back in the lagoon is probably a bad idea from a pathogen perspective.
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 09/18/2007, 12:59 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 654
Posted By tedu
What were you planning to do with your waste...

What were you planning to do with your waste water ?
Forum: Do It Yourself 06/25/2007, 02:33 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,003
Posted By tedu
Good looking first attempt! Any reason that...

Good looking first attempt!

Any reason that you have it so high above the tank ?
Forum: Reef Discussion 06/25/2007, 01:58 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 4,244
Posted By tedu
What material did you use to cast the drum?

What material did you use to cast the drum?
Forum: Do It Yourself 06/21/2007, 11:25 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,575
Posted By tedu
$495 is the SketchUp pro version, there's a free...

$495 is the SketchUp pro version, there's a free version that will meet almost everyone's needs.
Forum: Reef Discussion 06/13/2007, 01:05 PM
Replies: 999
Views: 557,833
Posted By tedu
Not just Florida, all along the east coast: ...

Not just Florida, all along the east coast:
http://oceanservice.noaa.gov/education/stories/lionfish/lion05_stop.html
Forum: Reef Discussion 05/21/2007, 08:21 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 278
Posted By tedu
What about using 5 pieces and layering them? ...

What about using 5 pieces and layering them?
Top layer is 2 pieces 40x8
Then a bottom layer that is 3 pieces, 40x4 + 40x8 + 40x4.
Forum: Reef Discussion 05/16/2007, 03:18 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 188
Posted By tedu
I've used vinegar on lots of tanks / sumps...

I've used vinegar on lots of tanks / sumps without issue.
I usually lay the tank on the side / back that I'm cleaning so I can cover it without requiring large amounts of vinegar.
Forum: Do It Yourself 05/07/2007, 12:51 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 499
Posted By tedu
Here's a tool that helps with the 2 hole saws...

Here's a tool that helps with the 2 hole saws solution:
http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?page=11383&cs=1
Forum: Reef Discussion 04/29/2007, 11:03 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 288
Posted By tedu
Well, think you need to follow the manufacturers...

Well, think you need to follow the manufacturers requirements.
And A.G.E. isn't like anyone else since their tanks have PVC bottoms.
Forum: Do It Yourself 04/28/2007, 04:41 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 799
Posted By tedu
I had my pumps and chiller outside. Cut a hole...

I had my pumps and chiller outside.
Cut a hole in both walls, then fastened large generic mouse pads over the openings (piece of neoprene rubber would work too). Cut x-s in the rubber for the pipes...
Forum: Reef Discussion 04/23/2007, 10:32 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 337
Posted By tedu
For that installation, it pretty much was just on...

For that installation, it pretty much was just on the other side of the wall.

I was using SpaFlex which is actually pretty thick, but didn't do any additional insulation.

Another 'tip' was...
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