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I decided to purchase an AquaClear 110 (formally the 500) and mod it to make a fuge for my 10 gal. I figured if i was going to do it, I may as well make a thread showing how to do it seeming how i couldnt find one on here. So here is how I did it, im sure there are other and better ways.

Step One:
Get an AquaClear 110 and inventory your pieces to ensure you have everything.

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Step Two:
Remove the bottom of the basket and cut to fit. This will become the screen to keep the algae in the fuge. Glue into place(I forgot to take a picture of it glued into place you can kinda see in the finished product:eek: )

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Step 3:
Measure and cut baffles. I used acrylic that i bought at Home Depot. The baffles taper slightly from the top to bottom and it can be tricky to get right.:mad: again i was forgot to take pictures of the baffles before i put them in i was frustrated:D

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Step 4: Cut intake tube. The intake to is to long for a standard ten gallon therefore i had to cut it to make it fit my tank. (Be sure to cut the proper side, the one going into your tank, other wise it wont work:p )

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Step 5: Place on tank, add water, and run.

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Thanks. I hope this helps someone else who is thinking of doing this. If you have any questions feel free to ask. I did not buy a light yet or macro there for i did not do that part of the set up. when i buy the light and get some macro i will add that step onto this post. Thanks again and i hope i helped.

Dave
 
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ultracooldave said:
I decided to purchase an AquaClear 110 (formally the 500) and mod it to make a fuge for my 10 gal. I figured if i was going to do it, I may as well make a thread showing how to do it seeming how i couldnt find one on here. So here is how I did it, im sure there are other and better ways.

Step One:
Get an AquaClear 110 and inventory your pieces to ensure you have everything.

Image

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Step Two:
Remove the bottom of the basket and cut to fit. This will become the screen to keep the algae in the fuge. Glue into place(I forgot to take a picture of it glued into place you can kinda see in the finished product:eek: )

Image

Image

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Step 3:
Measure and cut baffles. I used acrylic that i bought at Home Depot. The baffles taper slightly from the top to bottom and it can be tricky to get right.:mad: again i was forgot to take pictures of the baffles before i put them in i was frustrated:D

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ultracooldave said:
Step 4: Cut intake tube. The intake to is to long for a standard ten gallon therefore i had to cut it to make it fit my tank. (Be sure to cut the proper side, the one going into your tank, other wise it wont work:p )

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Step 5: Place on tank, add water, and run.

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Thanks. I hope this helps someone else who is thinking of doing this. If you have any questions feel free to ask. I did not buy a light yet or macro there for i did not do that part of the set up. when i buy the light and get some macro i will add that step onto this post. Thanks again and i hope i helped.

Dave
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That acrylic baffle near the outlet, either mounted vertical or on an angle is an absolute requirement for this. I tried without, and even with an AC20 impeller, the macro still floated up and crept out of the "basket barrier".
 
Discussion starter · #14 ·
Hey thanks ereefer. I was gone for a day and when i got back my internet in my apt was down. I just got back up today, so thanks for reposting that for me. As far as moding the impeller or switching it for a smaller one, so far the flow hasnt been to bad. it moved some of my sand but its working fine. All my corals are doing well. Thanks

Dave
 
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ultracooldave said:
As far as moding the impeller or switching it for a smaller one, so far the flow hasnt been to bad.
Dave
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To save you some time searching in case you decide to....you can not switch the impeller with any other AC filter, it is one of a kind. The only way to reduce flow is to mod the impeller.
 
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