I was looking for info on a free software download to do designs/ schematics and renderings. Found this from a post seems pretty good for tank planning for people with out CAD or other professional programs. Google Sketch Up...

http://sketchup.google.com/download/gsu.html

Thanks to everyone for all the information,I will be up all night now.

gl*******s.com best site for drilliong holes in glas s

I couldn't come up with a better company name if I tried!

V

I found a good site for plastic hose clamps. Cheap prices but min. order counts are not that bad (25-50 pcs.).

Just search for plastic hose clamps and choose the size you want.

http://order.waytekwire.com/

Nope,

http://www.thk.hk/onlinestore.php?cid=1

Is much much cheaper. I have bought from them, shipped quick, was able to do at least 20 holes and still seems to be a viable bit.

Due to the bad economy, here is my 1.5 cents for parts supplies.

http://www.parts-express.com/

I bought some stuff from these guys awhile ago. Friendly people to answer questions, good service, good prices-what more could you ask for?

i'm new one and trully saying don't have some cool suppliers for my 15 gal tank what can you advice to buy

I am looking for a DIY aquarium controller, can someone help me out.

reef build supplies
 

looking for a place for acrylic rods.. or any building materials for rock structure.

I am trying to remember the name of the website that sells DIY parts for for reef projects. They make twist locks for skimmer necks, CA reactor tops, etc. I remember the site had DIY in it but cannot find it. Any one know the site I am talking about? Thanks

Re: reef build supplies
 

How about those fiberglass rods for marking your driveway (for snowy days)?

Please I need help!!!!
 

Hello I'm not exactly sure where to post so maybe someone can help me out. I am in need of two 1 3/4" outer and 1" inner bulkheads for my 120 gallon tank. I have gone to several fish stores in Southern Cali for them and no one carries them. I have even gone to Home Depot and Lowes to find something similar to them and nothing. The stores I visited today was Vivid Aquarium, Underwater Depot and Aquarium city with no luck!!!! If someone can point me in the right direction of where I may find a place that could carry that size in the Los Angeles County area I would greatly appreciate it!!!!



Thanks again
Kat:love1:

Kat10091986-For those size bulkheads- just look to - Drs Foster & Smith- Premium Aquatics

Or:
flexpvc.com
savko.com
bulkreefsupply.com
gl*******s.com

Just search for Plastic Threaded Studs and Rods at http://www.mcmaster.com/.

Just a notice about HarborFreight. Their tools are nicely priced, but you get what you pay for. If you get something sharp (like a chisel or something of the sort) expect it not to be sharp. But if you're gunna use the tools once or maybe just a few times, it's great.

i was gonna put this in one of the LED threads but i couldnt decide what one.. so here is Make Magazines How to for LEDs

Not sure if this site has made it into the thread, but USA Light & Electric is a great resource for DIY parts to hang fixtures. They have all of the parts included in a $30 to $40 hanging kit available individually for a fraction of the cost. For example:

http://usalight.com/zf-15z-832-i-gri...le-glider.html

http://usalight.com/ag-16-87-48-griplock-cable-4.html

Two of each of those are all I need to mount my fixture.

where can i get the acrylic cement 16. I need to re-bond my skimmer together. One of the leg broke of at the seem and i need to glue it back.

Just search weldon 16 - many suppliers out there

here is one

http://www.tapplastics.com/shop/product.php?pid=132

Looking for plans to make a probe holder or to buy.
 

Prefer acrylic piece to put compression fittings into.

Cheap drill bits!
http://www.aquacave.com/SearchResult...KeyWords=drill

I tried going through as many of the posts as I could but couldn't seem to find anything on this.

Anybody know where to get cheap 1" gate valves?

Apparently not a single store sells them locally.

100% solids epoxy at a pretty good price

http://www.advancedepoxysystems.com/

This is another for light trees at least and your imagination.

http://www.8020.net/Default.asp

Link for Plumbing?
 

I am building a small system for broodstock, just over 500 gals in all in tanks, all under 75s, I am planning a 1.5" standpipe in the tanks, going into a flexible hose into a 2" pipe to the sump, whole system to turn over in an hour which I think is moderate per tank.

Is the 1.5" and 2" diameters adequate?

Its going to drain into an ATS then into a deep gravel filter then to a sump for pumping back up to a manifold above the tanks, that will be 2" also. The AST, Gravel Filter and Sump will be about another 150 gallons volume. I may put a refugium in the sump with Cheato to culture pods etc. Still thinking on that one.

is u need computer fas small heat sink alot small item look at
http://www.newegg.com/
cpu fan and small heat sinks for 4 buck

http://www.newegg.com/Store/SubCateg...Fans-Heatsinks

there alot cool fans and heatsink cheap there. need some diff cables they mite have them
hope this help someone :)

one of the best customer services i've seen

um unless I am mistaken there are like no DIY LED projects part sources listed here.
these are the ones I am aware of

rapidled.com - full kits and parts
ledsupply.com - parts
nanotuners.com - full kits and parts
mpjaa.com - mostly good power supplies for non-meanwell builds like mine
heatsinkusa.com - good for custom sized heatsinks
dealextreme.com - mostly just use for cree XR-E Q5 at real cheap
reefledlights.com - full kits and parts as well


That's all that I can remember right now but I an CERTAIN there are many more out there.

I have read this entire thread, and i noticed a guy who has been asking for a site for GLASS
please guys, answer this because i need to knwo where ot get glass also.

It's unlikely you'd find an online vendor for glass. They could never ship it to you. All cities should have some glass cutting business they supply all the store fronts and custom showers. There are at least 3 in my city of 80,000 people. Search for commercial glass in your local area or call a shower fitter locally they can tell you were to get it.

Hope that helps
Martin

http://micro-surface.com/

Good site for materials to remove scratches from acrylic tanks. Useful to anyone trying to repair their own tank, especially in sizes over 200g's.

Includes man options including buying sheets of micro-mesh if you just need replacements.

I searched high and low for a reasonable price for a big piece of low iron glass. I found prices anywhere from expensive to outrageous. I contacted a bunch of outfits from the Thomas Registry.

Just for anyhow, I contacted Glass Cages.They had the best deal! BTW, a piece of 3/4 x 90 x 30 starfire is $168 cheaper than 3/4 x 91 1/2 x 31, at least from Glass Cages. Wish I had known that from the getgo.

Another source is Grayglass.

It's crazy how much the price deviates for an identical piece of glass. It is well worth the time to shop around.

im trying to make a coast to coast overflow. can somebody tell me if anybody makes custom overflow boxes?

Apparently google is fail these days? or that search thingy at the top right? I mean, sorry if I sound harsh, but seriously. Do some research before asking questions. It took me less than 5 minutes of searching to find about 6 different overflow designs and websites that sell them.

well jodah i googled my butt off and all i can come up with is the hang on the box overflow boxes like cor. so please point me in the right direction

i meant cpr

can someone direct me to a site that sells acrlyc and ships them? i found a couple of sites but they dont ship. i want to make a coast to coast overflow.

Here you go, panther:

http://www.tapplastics.com/product/p...o_size_plastic

2 part epoxy for all your reef needs
 

See it here .. http://www.polygem.com/zoo/1319.php

Buy it here... http://store.polygem.com/productDeta...&categoryID=11

Hey, just found a one-stop-shop for PVC plumbing parts. they have EVERYTHING!!! If you cant find it there, you're not looking in the right location, or it doesnt exist!! not sure if its been mentioned before here, but here's the link:

http://flexpvc.com

Diy skimmers like skimz201
 

Hi guys
Im a new member Iwant to diy a skimmer for my new tank because in my country there is no shop that i can buy skimz if you can help me thats great
I need some information I know the base of the cone is 20cm
the neck is 10 cm
I dont know about the height of the cone to the neck,any one know that?
the height of the cup?
diameter of the cup?
the thick of the plaxi of cone?
height of the base?
and which waterpump i can replace to es 2800 or es5000? in my country i cant find like that pump

Yes have used Tap plastics before... good prices on materials and builds. Although if you can use regular molded plastics, like frozen-food trays, it will really be almost free. Look around the house for anything plastic, and see if you can use it to build something.

santa monica, I saw the UAS Algae scrubber on your website, how many do you recommend for a 70 gallon tank. I want to start using them.

Whether you build upflow or waterfall, you size it by feeding, not gallons. I put up the sizing guideline here...
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...09&postcount=7

Anyone got a supplier for large diameter clear acrylic pipe?
I'm looking for 6"+ diameter (preferable 10") and more than 6' tall (preferably 10').

Cost is a significant consideration since this is a DIY skimmer. I found these guys with flat bottom tanks: http://www.solar-components.com/AQUA.htm

but wanted more options

Looking for plans to make cheap ATO system if anyone has a good idea....? Thanks in advance.

www.usplastic.com should have what you need