D3monics first build. Exo 18x18x24

[Polishswimmer]

So I got my large aquarium today, and I am doing a lot of research in the spare time that I have b/c I want to get started on it as soon as I possibly can But I still don't understand the purpose of the drain thing you put in is for. You also had some tube in it and you said it is for draining water out, how does that work?. Also, what kind of fog machine do you have? How did you set it up so that it comes out of the wall background?

[Grimm]

When he waters his plants...Excess water will drain down into his false bottom...The false bottom can only hold so much water until its start to overflow and go up into the substrate. So he will syphon out the water when it gets too high (using the slit he left unpainted on the right side of the tank to view the water level). Also I believe he put that white fixture in to make sure it filtered any debris that might get stuck in the syphon hose.

[Dustin1231]

i am so in love with this tank. lol

[D3monic]

Originally Posted by Grimm

When he waters his plants...Excess water will drain down into his false bottom...The false bottom can only hold so much water until its start to overflow and go up into the substrate. So he will syphon out the water when it gets too high (using the slit he left unpainted on the right side of the tank to view the water level). Also I believe he put that white fixture in to make sure it filtered any debris that might get stuck in the syphon hose.

Damn someones paying attention..lol. What Grimm said.

For the fogger I used a Kaz coolmist humidifyer. If you search on here you can find how to mod one for use as a fogger. Its super easy and costs around $40 all together to make. I just drilled a hole down and then in so In a L shape and stuck the fog line into the top so it would roll out the wall. If your not affraid to you can just drill the tank for drainage as long as its not tempered. I plan on eventually drilling a hole in the tank but at this point I dont want to risk cracking it.

[Polishswimmer]

Ok I think I am starting to understand all this pump/filters/pipe/tubing stuff... Now for the drain you covered it with the black mesh/net so that your animals don't fall into it. I assume it is just hidden right? You wouldn't cover it with soil obviously because you wouldn't be able to take the tube out for siphoning.

[D3monic]

Correct. I used a 3" pvc drain cap with the mesh glued to it. I just used leaves to cover it up.

[Grimm]

Instead of doing it this way you could use the typical method of running a tube down the corner of the tank before adding all the expanding foam and background pieces. Just wrap up the end of the tube with a piece of mesh and it will do the same trick.

[Polishswimmer]

Ok, thanks for the help. 1 step closer

[D3monic]

Frogs are on thier way!!!!!!

[Grimm]

Sah-wheat lol