adjustable/disappearing frag rack

[albano]

just made these disappearing/adjustable frag racks, which is under each (have 2) 24" corner overflow...each rack can hold 20-30 frags (fully extended), but my original idea, was to get certain frags to grow onto the overflow box. any opinions? possible problems? patent infringement?
BTW, that is a 'test' piece of plexi. not the actual drilled piece. Few more pics in my tank thread http://www.manhattanreefs.com/forum/showthread.php?p=766979#post766979

 

[nycdominicanreef]

great idea, dont think its patented. jump on it

 

[NYreefNoob]

how do you have them sliding

 

[albano]

great idea, dont think its patented. jump on it

OK, if it makes $$$$$, I may need a body guard! You in?

how do you have them sliding

added black plexi 'shelf'...more pics on tank thread



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[nycdominicanreef]

OK, if it makes $$$$$, I may need a body guard! You in?

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count me in, split the profit 90/10

 

[ryangrieder]

ill advertise it! only take a frag off the rack every once and awhile for payment! lol

 

[OzoneParkGuy]

Hey Al nice idea... but wouldn't it impeed flow in the overflow box if your not using the frag rack at a particular time? Nevermind... reread the thread... KEYWORD: UNDERNEATH !

GREAT IDEA!!

 

[Aqua Pro Builder]

Check Orbitech-they probably has filed the use of acrylic in aquairum as their inventions. LOL.

 

[tentacles]

This is a great little detail for the tank, really nifty!

 

[cali_reef]

I am thinking it will bend downwards after being weighted down for a few months - > 80'F water and 1-2 pounds can cause a pretty good deflection on 1/4" acrylic over time.

 

[kaOzGrUnT]

cool

 

[KathyC]

Check Orbitech-they probably has filed the use of acrylic in aquairum as their inventions. LOL.

lol

Cool idea
Why not just glue the frags you want to grow there directly onto the overflow?

 

[albano]

I am thinking it will bend downwards after being weighted down for a few months...

I thought of that, which is why I made 'full width support' under them, as well as being removable (they may also end-up encrusted with coral, which may require their replacement)

Cool idea
Why not just glue the frags you want to grow there directly onto the overflow?

I got this idea while thinking about my options for 'overflow/coral placement'...until I see something that I would really like to 'permanently' cover the overflow, this gives me the option to easily change it around (at least, thats what I'm thinking, today! :scratch: )



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[motortrendz]

looks good.. sent you a RB on how to improve it!!!

 

[masterswimmer]

If you're making it for resale, then you'd be concerned about patent infringement. If you're making it for your own personal use, who cares if somebody came up with the idea before you. Patent infringement wouldn't apply.

It's a nice idea but it would be appealing to a limited number of reefers. Most (not all) reefers with overflow boxes in their tanks have the overflow box extending all the way to the bottom of the tank.

Just my initial observations if you're thinking of investing any funds into a patent.

Good luck and a nice idea for your use.

swimmer