The Tenecor® Desktop AIO Drop Off DIY Drops April 13th, 2024

[JWDV]

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Probably helps them show sales and increase visibility on Amazon. It’s all about the algorithm. Bingo :cool:

www.reef2reef.com

Thanks for this. Just threw my name in the hat, see how it works.

 

[Aaron75]

Thanks for this. Just threw my name in the hat, see how it works.

If you don't end up getting it for free, you can always buy it. That style pump has become my go to for nano AIO, takes up such small space. I order zksj pumps from aliexpress.

 

[OutColdCRNA]

@Tenecor Aquariums, any word on a sump DIY? Didn’t want to miss the thread for that!

 

[quickreefer]

Is ips weld on 16 the same thing went to three places for Weldon brand 16 no one has it and Amazon wanted 63$

 

[Aaron75]

Is ips weld on 16 the same thing went to three places for Weldon brand 16 no one has it and Amazon wanted 63$

Is it scigrip? Yes, it should be the same.

 

[quickreefer]

Is 16 what I should be using ?

 

[Aaron75]

Is 16 what I should be using ?

16 works, I have only used 4. It's supposedly stronger but for this application 16 would be fine

 

[quickreefer]

What’s the easiest to use ? Def not new to reefing but new to diy tank building.. have built custom sumps with silicone mediocrely

 

[quickreefer]

Also did anyone build and finish it ?

 

[Aaron75]

What’s the easiest to use ? Def not new to reefing but new to diy tank building.. have built custom sumps with silicone mediocrely

Supposedly 16 is easier but it's more likely to leave a messy seam from my understanding. 4 is really really thin, 16 is thin but less so. Once you get the hang of 4, it's pretty straight forward. I'd recommend trying 4 and getting a few test pieces and trying it out. I still haven't put this tank together, just keep pushing it off.

 

[Jim Gomoll]

Supposedly 16 is easier but it's more likely to leave a messy seam from my understanding. 4 is really really thin, 16 is thin but less so. Once you get the hang of 4, it's pretty straight forward. I'd recommend trying 4 and getting a few test pieces and trying it out. I still haven't put this tank together, just keep pushing it off.

With Aaron on using 4 vs 16. All my builds were with 4 with no problems. After first round of gluing pieces together I ran another bead ( watery ) along seams to be sure they were filled. A little goes a long way! Go slow, one seam at a time. Tilt pieces back and forth letting liquid flow along seam.
Used 16 one time on a AIO seam due to wider gap on one end that 4 wouldn't fill. Was messy, looked like crap. If I ever use 16 again I will be putting into a syringe because out of the tube there is little to no control so liquid oozes, drips out of tip which gives you an ugly seam and or drips on pains. If using 16 make sure to not let it drip or you'll have extra ugly spots on viewing surfaces.

 

[whybenormal]

Any shrimpers out there? A R2R member this morning wanted to run shrimp in the Pico. I suggested we design and build a shrimp specific AIO. In addition to this Drop off, I want to do another drop at the same time and think the Shrimp box would be a good one. If anyone else thinks so, let's hear your ideas. I always loved those little guys.

I'm working on breeding shrimp, but that probably isn't what you mean. I'd love to have gotten in on the drop off kit. I love those!