AQUAPOD 24 SLIGHTLY MODDED

[scootrnerd]

this id my new (used) aquapod. i got it with the stand(i wont be using)
for 50.00 at my lfs. i will be making a few changes and it may take awhile so bare with me. let me know what you guys think:dance:

it had some issues. such as the lights didnt work and it was missing the pump. i fixed the light and upgraded the fans. it was also missing the lens

this is the tank with false wall installed

and of course i had to remove it. you can also see the1+3/8 hole i drilled in the back

the piece of ABS i will make the new overflow/back out of.

in my DIY plastics bender (yes my garage is a mess.)

after bending and cutting

in the tank(not glued just a test fit)

piece of ABS for external overflow

after bending before cutting

finished external box

i only had enough silicone to install the external box. i will install the internal box/back tomorrow. i probably had enough but i didn't want to run short half way.

 

[scootrnerd]

i forgot this pic last night. it is the outer bow siliconed in place.

 

[Almondsaz]

Wow scooter that looks like a great project. How do you plan on plumbing for the return? You seem to be very confident in working with the glass and abs. Nice job on the lens/light replacement. Can't wait to see how it all turns out when you "add water". Will keep watching.

 

[DSR]

Wow. That is killer. I have an aquapod 24 as well and I love it... wish I had the skills to do what you are doing with the overflow... That is so freakin' cool. I took the hood off of mine and put on a chiller and a sunpod 150W. The hood drives the heat through the roof. Also, the pump is crap so I am glad yours was missing. I put a maxijet 1200 in mine and it works like a charm... and yes, ditch the stand and hide it from the rest of teh world. Unlike you I paid $125 for the freaking stand...it got just a bit a salt water on it (like 17 gallons...) and it was falling to pieces. Got rid of it yesterday. Excited to see how yours turns out... and for $50.00 that is great. if you decide you need a hood drop me a line.

 

[BadRoma1]

with skills like that i'm not sure why you even buy anything. lol

 

[scootrnerd]

How do you plan on plumbing for the return?

i had original planned to got through the back of the lid with just a normal
return spout. but i may drill another hole for the return.

 

[scootrnerd]

Wow. That is killer. I have an aquapod 24 as well and I love it... wish I had the skills to do what you are doing with the overflow... That is so freakin' cool. I took the hood off of mine and put on a chiller and a sunpod 150W. The hood drives the heat through the roof. Also, the pump is crap so I am glad yours was missing. I put a maxijet 1200 in mine and it works like a charm... and yes, ditch the stand and hide it from the rest of teh world. Unlike you I paid $125 for the freaking stand...it got just a bit a salt water on it (like 17 gallons...) and it was falling to pieces. Got rid of it yesterday. Excited to see how yours turns out... and for $50.00 that is great. if you decide you need a hood drop me a line.

thanks for your kind words. i took a look at your tank looks awesome!
if my hood doesn't work out i will probably go with a stand alone fixture

 

[NeonFlux]

Nice experiment, Scoot!

 

[scootrnerd]

with skills like that i'm not sure why you even buy anything. lol

i bought it because i have always liked the look of the aquapods but could not afford one. when i saw this for 50.00 i could not pass on it. sure i could build a smiler tank. but not for 50.00

 

[scootrnerd]

Nice experiment, Scoot!

thank you i will be doing allot more so check back