Jimbo662 Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 I had a member who shall remain nameless (unless he wants to out himself) cut me some acrylic to build pod condos. I originally made them out of egg crate but they don't see to be holding up too well. I've cracked a couple of them moving them in and out of the sump. Old version New version just starting building tonight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dustin Pedretti Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 That's awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarmerTy Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 Let me know when the condos are finished. I have a bunch of pod clients that have been looking for something new to move into. Does it have a view? Sent from my SPH-L710 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo662 Posted May 9, 2014 Author Share Posted May 9, 2014 LOL, can't you tell...it's going to have 360 degree views! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarmerTy Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 They'd prefer something maybe on the top of a rock mound, preferable with good flow. Not to close to any anemones, they are always up to no good. Sent from my SPH-L710 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingjames Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 Believe me ty, these condos will satisfy even the most snobbiest pods, lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarmerTy Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 My pod clients eat fish poop... but only the finest fish poop. Sent from my SPH-L710 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo662 Posted May 10, 2014 Author Share Posted May 10, 2014 All together. Going to let it sit overnight and will fill it with rubble tomorrow for a test dunk in the sump. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingjames Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 Looks good jimbo, looks like everything fit together with no problems Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo662 Posted May 11, 2014 Author Share Posted May 11, 2014 yep, it worked out great. Looks so much better that the egg crate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Posted June 12, 2014 Share Posted June 12, 2014 Looks real nice! Great idea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluemoon Posted June 12, 2014 Share Posted June 12, 2014 wow, talk about floor to ceiling windows! your sump is so clean too! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wade Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 How do plan to keep your pods well fed and breeding in such a clean sump? Not sarcasm but truly curious as I have my condos in with my macro which often leads to having to pick the macro out of the condo before I drop it into the back of the DT to keep my mandarin happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12_egg_omelette Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 Any interest in selling one of these pod condos? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan H Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 Any interest in selling one of these pod condos? No kidding! You may have a product here. I'd be interested too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12_egg_omelette Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 If you sell them send me a pm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo662 Posted May 31, 2015 Author Share Posted May 31, 2015 Sorry, JMVanness is the proud owner of the condo pods. They were included with the tank set up he bought from me. Unfortunately the guy that cut the pieces for me moved either out of town or out of state. He had some kind of laser cutter at work he used. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woods Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 Theses actually would be fairly easy to make. Do you remember what thickness of acrylic you used and what the dimensions were? I am guessing 1/4 and size wise they look to be about 4x4x10... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo662 Posted May 31, 2015 Author Share Posted May 31, 2015 you got it...1/4" x 4 x 4 x 9" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+FluxCapacitor Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 I work with a bunch of computer guys that I know own some cnc cutters/3d printer type equipment. I'm sure these would be mega simple to have a ton of them made for cheap. Is the concern with acrylic just getting a clean cut and that's the reason for using a laser cutter? I'm guessing regular rotary cutting tools probably make edges that aren't super clean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isaac Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 I use a bandsaw, then simply sand or router the edges smooth. If you are using the acrylic solvent, they have to be cut super straight (acupuncture needles are the best separators w/ the solvent, i've found). home depot/lowes acrylic isnt "fresh," best to get some from regal plastics (doesnt crack as easily on the bandsaw). On thicker pieces, a sharp table saw works well nice job on the condos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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