Jack-the-reefer Posted August 27, 2020 Share Posted August 27, 2020 This is my latest project. I’ve had the idea in my head for years, but just finally started actually building it. The display part is made from a black plastic planter, and the sump is a cheap 5 gallon tank. Since the footprint is so small, I didn’t want to drill multiple holes for the plumbing. I used a 1.5” pvc for a stand pipe, then drilled holes big enough to glue 2, 1/2” cpvc elbows inside. This way, I have a full siphon drain, and the return, hidden in one pipe. Plus, the top of the stand pipe works as the emergency backup drain. The stand is an old file cabinet that I modified to work. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack-the-reefer Posted August 27, 2020 Author Share Posted August 27, 2020 (edited) I didn’t take any good pictures when I was first getting started, but here it is up and running. I still have some tinkering, and finishing touches to do. I’m really happy with it so far though. The plan was to build it to sell, but I don’t know now. I might have to hold on to it. Edited August 27, 2020 by Jack-the-reefer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Z Reef Posted August 27, 2020 Share Posted August 27, 2020 (edited) You have a lid for this? Don’t want it to become cat bath trough lol you are getting pretty dang good at the single drain/returns! Edited August 27, 2020 by Blue Z Reef Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack-the-reefer Posted August 27, 2020 Author Share Posted August 27, 2020 8 minutes ago, Blue Z Reef said: You have a lid for this? Don’t want it to become cat bath trough lol you are getting pretty dang good at the single drain/returns! I have a top piece that I need to paint and put on. I was thinking about putting glass over it, but I think it’ll get condensation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack-the-reefer Posted September 10, 2020 Author Share Posted September 10, 2020 Not a huge update, but it’s almost ready to go. I found some tiny gate valves that allowed me to fine tune the flow. It runs silently now. I added some sand in the display, and live rock in the sump. Jeff has been nice enough to let me have the corals growing in on rocks at the shop, so I sold be able to bring those home this weekend. Now I just need to build the ato, finish the top, and paint the door. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheClark Posted September 10, 2020 Share Posted September 10, 2020 Really cool! Another signature pico build. If I had a dollar for every one of these you have done.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack-the-reefer Posted September 19, 2020 Author Share Posted September 19, 2020 Terrible blue progress picture! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack-the-reefer Posted September 19, 2020 Author Share Posted September 19, 2020 All that is left is to finish the top, set up the ato, and put the door on. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obrien.david.j Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 I like the light usage. Give us some details, what'd you put in it - and does it look good in this top down raceway configuration? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack-the-reefer Posted September 20, 2020 Author Share Posted September 20, 2020 I stocked it with super easy softies. It’s a bunch of gsp, mushrooms, and zoas. I have a few little hermit crabs in there too. I really want to do a goby and pistol shrimp, but we’ll see how the top turns out. I need to keep the glass far enough off the water surface that I dint get condensation on it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matteo Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 (edited) On 9/19/2020 at 8:18 PM, Jack-the-reefer said: I stocked it with super easy softies. It’s a bunch of gsp, mushrooms, and zoas. I have a few little hermit crabs in there too. I really want to do a goby and pistol shrimp, but we’ll see how the top turns out. I need to keep the glass far enough off the water surface that I dint get condensation on it. glass panel with acrylic pillars would work ez pz! Edited September 21, 2020 by Matteo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coyote Posted March 14, 2021 Share Posted March 14, 2021 Hey Jack any updates on this coffee table tide pool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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