DIY projects

Hey guys, Its my 2nd blog ever in my life... and my introduction to Reef Addicts was my first. Still trying to figure out how to fix my pics on the album section. It says, something about too big of a file, but I cant figure out how to fix it, I have no pics loaded on it. Anyway on to my story... er... Blog.

So here go's...My house has a little nitch where a 54 corner round tank would fit perfectly, but having limited carpentry skills, and not a huge budget, I decided to give it a ...

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I sold my T5s and decided to go back to MHs. I didn't want a fixture, so I would need a canopy. I decided to make my own to save some money. Although in the end I probably spent just as much as if I would have had bought a canopy, I feel the project contributed to a skill I would like to further develop, carpentry. Not to mention the sense of accomplishment that you get from completing the project.

While you look at the pictures remember, this is my first ever carpentry project. It's ...

So ive convinced my self my tank just dosent have enough flow.... ive plumbed it with 1/2 cpvc and the pump im using is a via aqua 3300 which does 977 an hr but at 4ft head which is how tall my stand is. There are two returns that go into the tank on either side and the over flow is in the middle. The overflow im using is a is a HOB which does 600 hr, but because of all the right angles I have used in the 1/2 i dont thing there is even 600 going through there. Does anyone have any suggestions ...

Ok, I have been busy for the last month working on my 162 gallong in-wall tank. Wow, this was a lot more work than I thought it would be. I have a much better appreciation for everyone out there in this hobby. I am sure part of my issues have been the area I am working in. While it is the perfect location for the system, it is a tight fit.

I still have a bit more equipment to buy and install. I have been doing some reading around the web on the best way to start a new reef tank once ...

Well from browsing through various threads on other forums and I know this is most likely the thousandth time someone has asked for advice on building there own Protein Skimmer. Now personally I am not looking to build a Protein Skimmer to lower my overall cost. My main goal is to build a custom piece of equipment tailored to my overall specifications with the added bonus of being able to say I designed and manufactured it myself. So if you have experience in building you own Protien Skimmer, working ...