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Topic: 10g AIO

Posted By: Shad
Subject: 10g AIO
Date Posted: February 18 2013 at 8:03pm

I have a couple spare 10g tanks laying around the house. I decided that I wanted to convert one to an all in one, to replace my current 10g nano. I'd like to eventually get two AIOs done, one for a seahorse tank or nano, and one for a quarantine for my 72 gallon. The all in one solves the problem of the film building up on top, provides a place for a fuge, and some carbon and keep it all hidden. I'm going to get a new light setup, preferably leds.

I'm thinking something like this without the stand:

http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2136622&highlight=10g+aio

So step one, I stopped by Lowe's today and picked up a sheet of acrylic and some aquarium safe silicone. I should be able to get enough for two 10g AIO's out of it.

My question is this: The acrylic sheet is clear. What's the best way to make it black? If I spray paint it will it be ok?

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Posted By: Pete Moss
Date Posted: February 18 2013 at 8:50pm

Krylon Fusion for Plastic paint has been used by various reefers many times without any problems. Let the paint dry and cure, then you should be good to go. I recommend sanding the acrylic before painting so the paint has a stronger grip.

Everything you need to know about this product can be found http://www.krylon.com/products/fusion_for_plastic/" rel="nofollow - HERE ( it comes in black )

You can usually buy this stuff at walmart.

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Posted By: chris.rogers
Date Posted: February 18 2013 at 10:32pm

Ditto Krylon. I've used it to paint PVC in my tank and it didn't give me any problems.

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Posted By: Akira
Date Posted: February 18 2013 at 11:59pm

Are you guys painting parts and putting them in your tanks? SERIOUSLY ? It may work short term but I WOULD NEVER put my stuff at risk like that . Just my o2 as there is no reward to the risk.....

Posted By: Shad
Date Posted: February 22 2013 at 10:16am

Well, I've bought most of the things I need now.. Got a light for the fuge:

http://shop.mediabaskets.com/Underwater-10W-Single-Light-WTL10.htm

And I just ordered a par38 LED light that has a dimmer built in with a remote:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-12W-Watt-PAR38-Led-Aquarium-Dimmable-Reef-Coral-White-Blue-Grow-Light-/330869453636

I just need to get a clamp on fixture and I'm ready to go.. Barring any issues, I'll work on creating the baffles tomorrow...

Posted By: ksmart
Date Posted: February 22 2013 at 5:57pm

That is a pretty rad looking bulb.

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Posted By: Shad
Date Posted: February 23 2013 at 11:55am

Yeah, I thought it looked pretty cool... If I like it, I'll probably buy a couple more.

Posted By: chris.rogers
Date Posted: April 05 2013 at 4:08pm

@Akira

Krylon Fusion bonds with the plastic. It's inert and doesn't leach. It's no worse than the purple dye in PVC primer that runs throughout your PVC pipes. I had a 29 gallon for 8 months which contained several LPS, softies, an anemone, a star fish, fish, and the regular complement of a cleanup crew and didn't have a single problem.

Not that my one anecdote should convince you, but it's food for thought.

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Ils sont fous, ces Romains!