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40 Gallon Breeder Reef Sump Plans

Plans and detailed explanations about each part of my 40 gallon breeder sump. The design is suitable for larger tanks and the uses a commonly available new tank to start with.

Reef Rock Aquascape: How to Drill and Cement your Live Rock

You can easily build a permanent custom rock structure for your tank. Using cement or putty, I go over how to drill your rocks and secure them with plastic rods to create a stable reef... more

Reef Tank Sump DIY Glass Baffles Guide

Assembling a sump is covered from the perspective of a DIY build of a 40 breeder tank. Techniques on how to measure, cut and prepare glass pieces and how to secure and silicone the panels... more

Reef Tank Stands – A Design Guide

Aquarium Stands come in all shapes and sizes, but in the reef hobby there is a lot of customization that goes on. You often find yourself buying more equipment for your tank, and as you... more

Drilling Holes for Bulkheads in Glass Aquarium Tanks

Drilling an aquarium tank is accomplished with a special bit. This post covers how to set up the tank and drill and what technique to use for a clean cut, as well as how to... more

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