ANBU Posted September 29, 2014 Report Share Posted September 29, 2014 I want to start a half bare bottom tank with a Aqeuon 20 gallon long (30.3" x 12.5" x 12.8") similar to "Randy's bare bottom tanks" (http://www.shrimpspot.com/index.php?/topic/1044-half-bare-bottom-tank-setup/?hl=%2Bbare+%2Bbottom). Can someone who has done it already share the dimension of the cut class? Thanks randy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High5's Posted September 29, 2014 Report Share Posted September 29, 2014 11 3/4 inch wide 3 1/2 inch tall a little gap is ok the silicone will fill it. ANBU 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricM Posted September 29, 2014 Report Share Posted September 29, 2014 doesnt have to be glass either. i use 1/4 plexi/acrylic/whatever you want to call it. works fine for me. ANBU, randy and davesays 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evilguppy Posted September 29, 2014 Report Share Posted September 29, 2014 Besutiful set up EricM 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANBU Posted September 29, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2014 Wow Eric, your setup looks nice! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk EricM 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricM Posted September 29, 2014 Report Share Posted September 29, 2014 Besutiful set up Wow Eric, your setup looks nice! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk thanks guys. it was more an experiment on what could be done in a small space. its totally overkill. next time i'll be doing either fully HMF split tanks or fully drilled 40Bs side split connected to a sump. too many pros over cons to not have a sump system. ANBU 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANBU Posted September 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2014 LOL I never siliconed anything before, so I did a fugly job... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricM Posted October 1, 2014 Report Share Posted October 1, 2014 fugly is right. there are some tricks that i guess you should learn. for 1 i use painters tape with about 1/4" of space from where you want to place the silicon. this provides a clean edge. pull it off after the silicone has set for a few mins. 2ndly use your finger or they make those caulking tools to provide a nice smooth finish to the silicone, not all lumpy. its not a bad first attempt. good thing is its easy to try again with a sharp razor blade. High5's and ANBU 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANBU Posted October 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2014 What underground filter did you use? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Posted October 1, 2014 Report Share Posted October 1, 2014 That is why I just ordered my tank with it installed. I definitely don't have the skill to make it look nice. In my new set up, I used a boyu UGF hooked up to my dual canister filters. ANBU 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High5's Posted October 1, 2014 Report Share Posted October 1, 2014 Jigsaw under gravel filter/modular ugf I got mine from planet Rena Petsmart sell them I belive bostoneric sells them too. ANBU 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Posted October 1, 2014 Report Share Posted October 1, 2014 Here's my venture back in to shrimp. 24" x 24" x 14". There is a 5" baffle 12" from the back and the boyu UGF. ANBU 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High5's Posted October 1, 2014 Report Share Posted October 1, 2014 I only used ugf one the back half and left an area in the front so anaerobic bacteria could form. ANBU 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANBU Posted October 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2014 Thanks everyone! I'm excited setting and getting things to set up. Want to do it right. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High5's Posted October 1, 2014 Report Share Posted October 1, 2014 That's a really nice tank Ron. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANBU Posted October 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2014 Anyone have a link to a undergravel filter deal? This is the best one I found so far that I can find (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA2C51XR1041&nm_mc=KNC-GoogleMKP&cm_mmc=KNC-GoogleMKP-_-pla-_-Fish+-+Filtration+%26+Circulation-_-9SIA2C51XR1041). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Posted October 1, 2014 Report Share Posted October 1, 2014 That's a really nice tank Ron. Thanks, I went way fancier than my old 10 gallon set ups. It's Starphire on the front and sides with vinyl on the back and bottom and all polished edges. Anyone have a link to a undergravel filter deal? This is the best one I found so far that I can find (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA2C51XR1041&nm_mc=KNC-GoogleMKP&cm_mmc=KNC-GoogleMKP-_-pla-_-Fish+-+Filtration+%26+Circulation-_-9SIA2C51XR1041). That's a real good deal, better than what I paid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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