old video but can you make a wet dry filter fully submerged? Like drill a home lower like some aio units do so if the water level runs low the pump wont run dry? Have a sea clear acrylic with wet dry built in back is why is im asking. thanks
I did exactly this on my 120g 2 months ago and it works like a charm! I run a small refugium compartment and a full sized skimmer compartment behind there.
Silicone doesn't bond acrylic and glass. It will just temporarily hold acrylic plate in place, over time acrylic will deform. You should use black glass panel with acrylic overflow comb.
@@ReefDudes I was looking at the Waterbox nano 25 peninsula for $250 today. I may just go that route for the price and purchase a Kessel A80 separately.
Good job dude...im thinking of doing a similar job with a custom size tank....you should do a follow up video of this bad boy running....does the overflow section into the return pump make much noise?
Waiting for the glue to dry on my laser cut tank divider when this popped up in recommended videos. No lock down here yet, trying to get all the parts for my new tank before/if it happens.
Looks great Devin - nice re purposing of the ATO tank. Man, I wish I had a laser cutter! I have a feeling we are going to have an uptick of videos across TH-cam with everyone at home staring at their tanks all day : )
Would be nice addition to add thin acrylic strips with an L shape to them, around the back of the overflow opening, in a squared U shape so you could slide in various height acrylic panel/pieces to adjust the height or flowrate of the overflow opening.
Nice vid Dev.. only thing missing is a few general principle details people may not know. Such as, how where you place overflow cutouts is based on where you want the water height in the display and flow rate, and in general why certain baffles are certain heights. Or just the measurements you did and why. It's a great vid, I was just thinking of some things to keep in mind that may be cause for pause in the process as others try this themselves.
very helpful video, currently running a 90 gallon freshwater and I have an extra empty 60 gallon cube that I want to do this to and try saltwater. the cube is a black rimmed tank if I want the water line to be hidden just above the rim where would you start the slots or holes cut for the overflow part? or for a rimless tank how do you know where the waterline will be? does your it depend on what speed of pump you use hope that makes sense
Another nice video..just one little point..you may regret taking the back wall flush with the top edge of the tank walls! I would left it short a half inch at the top just in case the drain cutouts get clogged…
@@ReefDudes either way . Tank looks very professional. I built a diy 20 gallon aio that has been sitting empty due to no work hours. I need a stand for it. Did everything from glass to back chamber
This is awesome thank you! What are the dimensions you used? I'm trying to build a 7.5 gal cube with a custom aio but am struggling to figure out the dimensions to use.
aye. i noticed that light. ive been doing some research on them and can appreciate more information on them. How have the noopsyches been? Are they good at acro growth? They remind of ai hydras, is the controlabilty similar or can a sunrise/sunset cycle be programed? Any response appreciated.
Any glass shop will cut glass for you. its fairly inexpensive for small pieces. Acylic shops also custom cut.. lots of options! i got everything pre cut and just siliconed it in.
Can I ask how did you decide how much depth the back panel should occupy, so you knew how wide the 2 separators should be? Were you going for a cubic aquarium? I like the concept! I don't think I have space for a huge rectangle!
@@ReefDudes been seriously considering it but my main concern is leaking, what if I mess something up? 😭 But at the same time, prebuilt tanks are so expensive. I might as well start manufacturing if I can find a good deal 🤣
ReefDudes thank you for giving us ideas and wish i could get the waterbox 6 footer sooner but we just upgraded our house windows so i will wait another two years lol
@@marsaquariums8843 The tank is the ATO container haha so yes it would. If i wasnt using that space for a calcium reactor i would almost sneak it in there :P
Oh my god I *finally* found a comprehensive, no rambling, step by step guide on how to build a good in tank overflow. You are my hero.
Happy to hear it helped!
It's pronounced Seechee, not sice. Sweet looking AIO. What do you plan on keeping in it?
Its for a friend. not sure his plan yet.
hahaa i know.. i realized that after hearing back .. i called it that for years before i knew better.. old habits.
It’s actually Seechay
Hi Reef Dude, 😃 how has the silicone held on the overflow box where the acrylic is sealed to the glass back? Thanks!
Still going strong! Silicone is almost a wall holding it in place
@@ReefDudes great to hear! I’ve done small things with acrylic to glass, but this time around I’m doing a full overflow box. 👍🏻thanks! 😊
Awesome build. Highly motivational. Which silicone did you use if I may ask??
I'm trying to get some acrylic and im not sure if that brand is cell cast.... Did that brand work out for you??
old video but can you make a wet dry filter fully submerged? Like drill a home lower like some aio units do so if the water level runs low the pump wont run dry? Have a sea clear acrylic with wet dry built in back is why is im asking. thanks
cant you just not make an over flow up top and make a hole midway in the 1st section with a strainer and it will act as a filter that way?
That AIO you made is 20 gal aquarium?
That tank looks badass!! Great job!! Wish I had a tank that size!! Just have a small Evo 5
Very clean look, nicely done. Thanks for sharing. Love how your DIY projects look completely professional work. :)
Why thank you! if your going to do it.. do it right! :)
I did exactly this on my 120g 2 months ago and it works like a charm! I run a small refugium compartment and a full sized skimmer compartment behind there.
Awesome! love the large scale version!
Tank size sir please 🙏 length or breath
The way you pronounced sicce got me the whole time 😂😭. Never the less great video Devin thinking about doing this with something of my own thanks!
One day I’ll learn Seeeechhhaaayyy
ReefDudes haha 😆😂
Any updates on this tank?
i just about do one out a 54l
Nice project to keep you busy while you are self isolating. Keep safe everyone.
Silicone doesn't bond acrylic and glass. It will just temporarily hold acrylic plate in place, over time acrylic will deform. You should use black glass panel with acrylic overflow comb.
If there is water in the backside then there is no pressure to deform it over time. Atleast that’s my theory. So far so good :)
I love to do the same with my 30g aquarium but I'm afraid there will be little place for fish and rock. My aquarium size is 60.45.45
Need to stick to nano fish and rock :)
just need to see it running now lol
Once the madness is over :)
Hi im just new in the project in salt water tank do you need a protein skimmer in that tank or thanks everything you need and no need a skimmer?
Nope. On a smaller tank regular water changes is more than enough :)
Great video just what I was looking for. Question.. can you list where to get the supplies used to make the chamber? Thanks!
Just a chunk of black acrylic cut up! Where are you located?
@@ReefDudes hi, I’m in Champaign illinois.
@@ReefDudes I was looking at the Waterbox nano 25 peninsula for $250 today. I may just go that route for the price and purchase a Kessel A80 separately.
LOVED this video! This opens a whole new world of tanks.
No limit reefing! :D
Can u please add picture of the back of the AIO with bright light thanks
I’ll see what I can do
Hello I like your tank I will make one line that can u plz tell me the dimensions of your tank and dimensions of your 3 filter chambers plz 🙏
I made it for a friend but i belive it was roughtly 20" ish filter chamber 3.5-4"
Thanx bro.
Good job dude...im thinking of doing a similar job with a custom size tank....you should do a follow up video of this bad boy running....does the overflow section into the return pump make much noise?
All depends on water heights, just keep all the drops an inch or less and it should be fine
How do you like the lite, would love to see more about it.
Came out great. Nice job!
@3:40 Huge fan and can't get enough of your videos but my friend that is no level it's a framing square :D.
Set square :P haha My mini one has a level in it :P
may i know what size of the water pump you use in this setup sir?
Hmmm good question.. 1.0 or 1.5? maybe Which ever one i already had :)
Nice
So cool I love it
Very nicely done.
I love your videos keep on doing what you do thank you so much I am saying this behalf of all your subscribers thank you again 👍🏽
Thank you zohar! appreciated!
This is awesome...i watched at work and I am currently installing carpet identical yours which is kinda wierd
hahah very nice! :P
Cool
Is there such a thing as an fully automatic tank? Maintenance free, etc?
Can automate dosing and water changes. But have to top off your tanks once in a while
Great video...what is the brand of silicone you are using?
Waiting for the glue to dry on my laser cut tank divider when this popped up in recommended videos. No lock down here yet, trying to get all the parts for my new tank before/if it happens.
So did you get all your parts for the tank
I setup a new one amd only filled it to halfway with natural seawater before the lockdown started
@@Rvh1 Almost, its up and cycling, have not got my light but don't need it yet.
tight man! I want to seal my tank again, black silicone comes in smaller tubes i imagine?
Looks great Devin - nice re purposing of the ATO tank. Man, I wish I had a laser cutter! I have a feeling we are going to have an uptick of videos across TH-cam with everyone at home staring at their tanks all day : )
haha prob! i'm still working full time so my free time has not changed.. so normal ones for me :P
@@ReefDudes Cool - what is your day job?
@@ReefEco I do IT/tech stuff :)
Legend! The price difference is astonishing
Would be nice addition to add thin acrylic strips with an L shape to them, around the back of the overflow opening, in a squared U shape so you could slide in various height acrylic panel/pieces to adjust the height or flowrate of the overflow opening.
Nice vid Dev.. only thing missing is a few general principle details people may not know. Such as, how where you place overflow cutouts is based on where you want the water height in the display and flow rate, and in general why certain baffles are certain heights. Or just the measurements you did and why.
It's a great vid, I was just thinking of some things to keep in mind that may be cause for pause in the process as others try this themselves.
Fantastic job Dev. It looks wonderful buddy. 👌👌👌
This was a great topic!
👍
Wow brother. Thank you . I want to do the same with a 48 gallons rimless. Now I know what to do
very helpful video, currently running a 90 gallon freshwater and I have an extra empty 60 gallon cube that I want to do this to and try saltwater. the cube is a black rimmed tank if I want the water line to be hidden just above the rim where would you start the slots or holes cut for the overflow part? or for a rimless tank how do you know where the waterline will be? does your it depend on what speed of pump you use hope that makes sense
Another nice video..just one little point..you may regret taking the back wall flush with the top edge of the tank walls! I would left it short a half inch at the top just in case the drain cutouts get clogged…
Great video. Loved it and learnt a lot could i know the length , width and height of the tank please ..
Looks good Deven!
Thank you!
How much L/H for powerhead in this tank?
Sir that's not a level. It's a square
Lol I know. I thought the same thing when editing
@@ReefDudes either way . Tank looks very professional. I built a diy 20 gallon aio that has been sitting empty due to no work hours. I need a stand for it. Did everything from glass to back chamber
This is awesome thank you! What are the dimensions you used? I'm trying to build a 7.5 gal cube with a custom aio but am struggling to figure out the dimensions to use.
Would this work if u used an intake near the bottom instead of an overflow?
so tempted to build another tank...
where do you get the acrylic from? is it expensive
Where can you buy the overflow box ?
aye. i noticed that light. ive been doing some research on them and can appreciate more information on them. How have the noopsyches been? Are they good at acro growth? They remind of ai hydras, is the controlabilty similar or can a sunrise/sunset cycle be programed? Any response appreciated.
What brand light is on the tank?
What are tank's Dimension ?
Looks fun. Nice little desk tank 👍
You created a nice little nano on lockdown and I watched your video. Win win!!!! LOL
Thanks Phil! :D
hi dude loved this video! may i know what is the dimension of the tank?
Great video and a nice job! 👍🏼
thanks for the cool idea
Dimensions this tank?
how do you like the light?
is this up and running now?
DIY if you have a friend who can cut glass for you and also cut other stuff
Any glass shop will cut glass for you. its fairly inexpensive for small pieces. Acylic shops also custom cut.. lots of options! i got everything pre cut and just siliconed it in.
Where can I buy something like that plastic ??
Which part?! Diy one!
Awsome job!!
Did you cut the main aio false wall the exact same size as the internal diameter of the tank or make it smaller to allow for silicone?
Mode or less the same width. The silicone more acts as a wall to hold it in place as it sticks to glass much better than acrylic
What light is on this tank
Looks very nice. Nice little project to undertake. I like the polished edges on that tank. Very nice AIO 👍
Thanks! awesome new life for my ATO container! :P
1st comment 🏴
pretty neat .
Great job as usual buddy!! But nothing could beat your Red Sea Max Nano setup.. I still look at your Nano as my dream tank !!
Thanks sion! I actually build this one for a friend (a build is half the fun!)
Great video
Nice Dev 👊🏼
Awesome 🇮🇳
Looks professional. Nice work Dev!
Why thank you! :)
Good job
Nice. Gonna try this on a spare tank!
nice! let me know how it goes :)
Super helpful thank you!
Happy to help!
Can I ask how did you decide how much depth the back panel should occupy, so you knew how wide the 2 separators should be?
Were you going for a cubic aquarium? I like the concept! I don't think I have space for a huge rectangle!
@@goatslayer5957depends what gear or “stuff” you want yo fit back there. If you pre plan your equipment you could make it Just right
@@ReefDudes been seriously considering it but my main concern is leaking, what if I mess something up? 😭
But at the same time, prebuilt tanks are so expensive. I might as well start manufacturing if I can find a good deal 🤣
@@goatslayer5957 It doesnt matter if it leaks to the back chamber, its all contained in that glass box :)
Awesome build
Thank you!
That’s awesome and works our perfect for a AIO and now you have ONE additional tank that you have to fill up and maintain 😜 great video Dev 🙏👌👏👏
haha this one is for a friend :P
ReefDudes I would love to be your friend as well then 😜😉
@@fellowreefer hello friend :P
wow thats is brilliant!
Thanks!
ReefDudes thank you for giving us ideas and wish i could get the waterbox 6 footer sooner but we just upgraded our house windows so i will wait another two years lol
@@marsaquariums8843 Just be sure to leave a nice space for it.. power of intention :P
ReefDudes will do, will that aio tank still fits inside the waterbox peninsula you have
@@marsaquariums8843 The tank is the ATO container haha so yes it would. If i wasnt using that space for a calcium reactor i would almost sneak it in there :P
Nice job, but you need to brush up on your Italian...See-chay. Haha
I knowwwwww i realized that when i was editing too... old habbit.. i called it that for years :P
LEVEL 😂😂😂 Looks like a speed square to me
Tha Silent One ya ya I know :P
Ghost overflow would have been cool, or no AIO setup at all. The project turned out great though 💯
But if i used a ghost overflow it would no longer be an all in one! :P