@@ReefEco I see a lot of nice tools! Can I get similar results without the planer and Jointer? Any worries with the MDF swelling from water exposure? Sure makes things look nicer.
@@aarhud No wood you buy will be straight or true without milling it, so it is hard to make a truly flat tank stand without those tool, in my opinion - but a piece of styrofoam on the top of a stand can level things out and make it work to a certain degree. I primed the MDF and coated with the epoxy paint, so I don't anticipate any issues, especially if spills are kept to a minimum or never : )
I am a bit of a too slut, admittedly, LOL. But, I have actually used all of them on the renovation of my house, so they've been worth it. I've learned a lot from QT from Humblefish - he is the QT king!
Opinion on freshwater dip? Usually dip them for 2 minutes after 15 days in quarantine. Then put them back in quarantine for 15 more days. Not an exact science but makes me feel better.
Yup - freshwater dip is great for external parasites, especially flukes. And redipping to get any pests that were missed in the first round is a great practice!
Those are some impressive overflows! Approximately what did those cost to build? And, have you calculated the flow rates? I will definitely give those a try on my next build.
Hey Hunter - thanks : ) I would probably say $15 in acrylic then maybe $15 for the bulkheads. So, a little savings over buying - but mainly I needed them a specific size, so had to build them. Plus, they match everything, LOL, so that satisfies the anal designer in me. I'm using a Sicce 3.5 on both QT system, so probably getting 5-600gph or so.
@@ReefEco they look very similar to the fiji cube overflows and I believe their 600 gpm model retails for around $110. So I would consider that a worthy savings.
@@ReefEco I agree. And often I will do the project myself even if it costs just as much as it would to buy it because I know the quality that I will produce. And as far as the reef tank goes, my favorite part is designing and setting up the system.
There are more vendors doing QT now too, which in general is a great thing. The less fish are viewed as disposable, the more live, and the better it is for us and the hobby - and of course the fish!
This series is pure gold. Thanks so much for documenting your build.
Thanks so much - glad you could stop by for a watch!
@@ReefEco I see a lot of nice tools! Can I get similar results without the planer and Jointer?
Any worries with the MDF swelling from water exposure? Sure makes things look nicer.
@@aarhud No wood you buy will be straight or true without milling it, so it is hard to make a truly flat tank stand without those tool, in my opinion - but a piece of styrofoam on the top of a stand can level things out and make it work to a certain degree. I primed the MDF and coated with the epoxy paint, so I don't anticipate any issues, especially if spills are kept to a minimum or never : )
Wish I had the tools you have! Great explanation of build and treatment protocol!
I am a bit of a too slut, admittedly, LOL. But, I have actually used all of them on the renovation of my house, so they've been worth it. I've learned a lot from QT from Humblefish - he is the QT king!
Opinion on freshwater dip? Usually dip them for 2 minutes after 15 days in quarantine. Then put them back in quarantine for 15 more days. Not an exact science but makes me feel better.
Yup - freshwater dip is great for external parasites, especially flukes. And redipping to get any pests that were missed in the first round is a great practice!
Those are some impressive overflows! Approximately what did those cost to build? And, have you calculated the flow rates? I will definitely give those a try on my next build.
Hey Hunter - thanks : ) I would probably say $15 in acrylic then maybe $15 for the bulkheads. So, a little savings over buying - but mainly I needed them a specific size, so had to build them. Plus, they match everything, LOL, so that satisfies the anal designer in me. I'm using a Sicce 3.5 on both QT system, so probably getting 5-600gph or so.
@@ReefEco they look very similar to the fiji cube overflows and I believe their 600 gpm model retails for around $110. So I would consider that a worthy savings.
@@elslice True - if I can save 50% or more and have the time, I will usually make it. I saved a TON on making the sumps, which was totally worth it.
@@ReefEco I agree. And often I will do the project myself even if it costs just as much as it would to buy it because I know the quality that I will produce. And as far as the reef tank goes, my favorite part is designing and setting up the system.
Thanks for the Vendor list, I would not have the time or space.
There are more vendors doing QT now too, which in general is a great thing. The less fish are viewed as disposable, the more live, and the better it is for us and the hobby - and of course the fish!