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I will use this blog for updates on the 2.5 gallon nano I am building. It will have a custom stand, canopy, and will be drilled with a 2.5 gallon sump. Here goes nothin.

Drilled out the bottom today.


Picked up a 1/2 inch bulkhead today at work


Both tanks and plumbing so far


Sump tank and HOB Penguin 100 filter


Return bulkheads, 90 degree fittings, and modular tubing

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I drilled one of the returns today. I am waiting to drill the second one until I get the PVC I need for the overflow. I also picked up a QuietOne 800 submersible pump from work today and it cannot keep up so I will try a 1200 tomorrow and if that doesnt work I will put in a 2000. I am gonna call around to plumbing companies tomorrow to try to find some scrap 6" pvc for the overflow. I will add a few pics to keep everyone happy.

This is the dremel I am using w/ a pointed Diamond bit for drilling the holes in the glass. I am running it on the slowest speed. It takes maybe 7min. to drill a hole.


Here is a full tank shot as of right now


Here is a close up of one of the returns

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I have started to cut the glass for the overflow box. I have to now shorten it a half inch and let my wife cut the teeth for it. I am too impatient and can almost guarantee I would snap them. I will update pics once that is done. After that I will paint the overflow and the back and bottom of the tank black.

The Quietone 800 could not keep up with the flow from the bulkhead....granted I did not have the overflow built yet but I decided to step it up to a Quietone 1200 instead....if anything I can dial the flow back a bit.

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I will post updated pics tonight. I have painted the back and bottom of the tank black. I have siliconed the two glass panels to each other to create the overflow box. I will attempt to silicone it into the tank tomorrow.

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Sorry it took me forever to get new pictures put up.

Overflow


Overflow Silcone job


QuietOne1200 Return pump


Rockwork is finished


Full tank shot


Here is where the tank stands as of right now. I will hopefully be able to start building the stand for it in the very near future. I have tested the return pump and I might dial it back just a hair but it seems to be a perfect match. I am thinking about putting baffles in the sump tank to help keep micro bubbles out. If I go that route I will also add a small spot to keep some chaeto algae as well.

This is gonna be one hell of a desk tank. I just picked up a 14gallon BioCube last night at work to. Traded in a bunch of frags for it.