Nhan’s 140g

[nly04]

@RandyC. Yes, total 4x 1” bulkhead inside the overflow box. 3x for drain and 1x for return. Then that 1” return will eventually need to connect the the 2x 3/4” bulkhead output to the tank. look at the tank picture showing the overflow box with two output bulkheads.

 

[RandyC]

@RandyC. Yes, total 4x 1” bulkhead inside the overflow box. 3x for drain and 1x for return. Then that 1” return will eventually need to connect the the 2x 3/4” bulkhead output to the tank. look at the tank picture showing the overflow box with two output bulkheads.

I don't think flow will be affected much if you do it either way. If the overflow box lacks real estate space, reducing to 3/4" at the 1" bulkhead may serve you better.

 

[nly04]

Finished reinforcing the stand by adding the two support in the middle.

 

[nly04]

Next will add two extrusion in the back for light mount before set the tank on top.

 

[nly04]

Adding the light mount.

 

[requiem]

That's a nice spot to have a tank! See it every time people walk in or go up/downstairs.

 

[Darkxerox]

Stand and mounts look super sturdy (and earthquake ready!)

Going to move the light switches on the left?

 

[nly04]

Stand and mounts look super sturdy (and earthquake ready!)

Going to move the light switches on the left?

Good eyes. I leave enough room on the back ( about 3”) to access to that switch.

 

[Srt4eric]

Good eyes. I leave enough room on the back ( about 3”) to access to that switch.

Same spot your last tank was right?

 

[nly04]

Same spot your last tank was right?

Yes. Exactly the same spot with the old tank. But the stand is 5inch longer.

 

[nly04]

Light mount looks good! Which Radions will you be using?

I’m planning to use the Radion G6 Pro. I have 1 g6 xr30 pro. Still need another one. If I can not find a good deal for the pro. I will use those g5 xr15 Blue I got from Jon.

 

[nly04]

The tank has starboard on the bottom (outside of the tank), the stand also use starboard top. Do you think I need to use leveling mat in between the tank and stand?

 

[nly04]

Placed the tank on stand today.

 

[nly04]

Finished plumbing today. Will do leak test this weekend.

 

[nly04]

First water test Failed.

I add some water to the overflow box first to see if any leak to the bulkhead to outside of the tank. Unfortunately there are three leaks that I spot outside of the overflow box.
Seem like the leak from bad silicone job inside the overflow cause water leak on the bottom of the overflow. Water travel under the starboard back to the tank.

 

[nly04]

I did not check the bottom of the tank since it glass all around the 4 side pannels.

Anyone know how CDA structure for the bottom of their tank?
Is it start board under then glass then starboard inside and glass along the inside around the bottom?

 

[Turkeysammich]

If I understand you correctly. You filled the overflow with water and the water leaked out into the display. If that’s correct. It’s fine. Just as long as it’s doesn’t leak out the aquarium on to the floor.

 

[nly04]

I need to find the way to seal all around the inside of overflow box first. But I don’t know where to start.

 

[nly04]

If I understand you correctly. You filled the overflow with water and the water leaked out into the display. If that’s correct. It’s fine. Just as long as it’s doesn’t leak out if the aquarium on to the floor.

Yes, that exactly correct.

 

[Turkeysammich]

Yes, that exactly correct.

Your good. The overflow box to the display doesn’t need to be sealed. Small leaks is perfectly fine. Keep going.