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Old 12-04-2007
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DIY Refugium is Holding Water

Finished in 3 days and the 4th day is for the water test on top of the washer. It's cold outside to fill this with water. It's holding 35 gallons and no bowing with the braces attached. T5 lighting placed on top to check how well it sits. The easy part is done, the tough part, drain the old refugium and set up the new. Gotta do it, I asked for it.









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Leroy... looks really nice... can I suggest 1/2" x 1/2" x 1" long cubes in the corners top and bottom.. this will hold your seams together so they do not flex...my old wet/dry by life reef used them it lasted forever.

When could you make mine... I will need one in January.. willing to pay...
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Leroy... looks really nice... can I suggest 1/2" x 1/2" x 1" long cubes in the corners top and bottom.. this will hold your seams together so they do not flex...my old wet/dry by life reef used them it lasted forever.

When could you make mine... I will need one in January.. willing to pay...
Thanx for the input Jerry, I'll look into it. Think I'll need it even though I used Weld On #3 and #16? But it's always good to keep it in mind for reinforcements.
Are you serious about one being made?
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I'm building a sump for my 30g tank now and got lots of nice ideas from your pics Charga. Great idea on the corner support too Jerry.
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Thanx. That's what it's for, share the info, sift thru what fits your build.
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it all fits perfect, ship it to my house....nice job
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Thanx for the input Jerry, I'll look into it. Think I'll need it even though I used Weld On #3 and #16? But it's always good to keep it in mind for reinforcements.
Are you serious about one being made?

Yes, I am... we are moving but in January I am shopping for a new 120 or 150 gallon tank.... I will need a very nice custom sump. I would really like one made and I will PM you when I get settled. I like the look of what you have done very much, great job.
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