Stands Built!!

GatorScott · 05/07/2015, 03:51 PM

Finished my 75g stand today. Just have to figure out how I want to secure the front door in place and stain/seal it...quite pleased how it turned out. I built it 40in tall so I won't have to bend down so much to look at the tank. Let me know what you think.

GatorScott · 05/07/2015, 03:52 PM

Kind of going for this look...

mmittlesteadt · 05/07/2015, 04:35 PM

Very cool. Good job.

One question though...if you plan on putting a fairly large sump tank on the bottom, why didn't you use three cross beam 2X4's and turn them so they are upright (for more even weight bearing)? Just curious.

billdogg · 05/07/2015, 04:58 PM

If it's not too late, I would suggest taking out the cross braces on the bottom entirely - they are not need at all. Instead, put a piece of plywood on the bottom. That will give you that much more room inside, and you can seal it well using paint and caulking so that when (not if - ask me how I know this to be a fact) you overflow your sump, it will contain the spill. Do that, and invest $10 in a leak detector, and you can pretty well promise the wife that there will never be a leak on the floor!

Otherwise, Very nice job!

GatorScott · 05/07/2015, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by mmittlesteadt

Very cool. Good job.

One question though...if you plan on putting a fairly large sump tank on the bottom, why didn't you use three cross beam 2X4's and turn them so they are upright (for more even weight bearing)? Just curious.

Sorry thought I posted a pic of the back. I layed wood on the bottom and reinforced it..

GatorScott · 05/07/2015, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by billdogg

If it's not too late, I would suggest taking out the cross braces on the bottom entirely - they are not need at all. Instead, put a piece of plywood on the bottom. That will give you that much more room inside, and you can seal it well using paint and caulking so that when (not if - ask me how I know this to be a fact) you overflow your sump, it will contain the spill. Do that, and invest $10 in a leak detector, and you can pretty well promise the wife that there will never be a leak on the floor!

Otherwise, Very nice job!

This is actually a great idea!!! Thanks I will do this before I stain and seal it. I like the caulking idea.

mmittlesteadt · 05/07/2015, 07:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by billdogg

If it's not too late, I would suggest taking out the cross braces on the bottom entirely - they are not need at all. Instead, put a piece of plywood on the bottom. That will give you that much more room inside, and you can seal it well using paint and caulking so that when (not if - ask me how I know this to be a fact) you overflow your sump, it will contain the spill. Do that, and invest $10 in a leak detector, and you can pretty well promise the wife that there will never be a leak on the floor!

Otherwise, Very nice job!

Yes, a very good idea.

ZeeSparrow · 05/07/2015, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by billdogg

If it's not too late, I would suggest taking out the cross braces on the bottom entirely - they are not need at all. Instead, put a piece of plywood on the bottom. That will give you that much more room inside, and you can seal it well using paint and caulking so that when (not if - ask me how I know this to be a fact) you overflow your sump, it will contain the spill. Do that, and invest $10 in a leak detector, and you can pretty well promise the wife that there will never be a leak on the floor!

Exactly what I did. (Although I still need to invest in the leak detector and I AM the wife...

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05/07/2015, 03:51 PM	#1
GatorScott Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Posts: 38	Stands Built!! Finished my 75g stand today. Just have to figure out how I want to secure the front door in place and stain/seal it...quite pleased how it turned out. I built it 40in tall so I won't have to bend down so much to look at the tank. Let me know what you think.

05/07/2015, 04:35 PM	#3
mmittlesteadt Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Rothschild, WI Posts: 1,209	Very cool. Good job. One question though...if you plan on putting a fairly large sump tank on the bottom, why didn't you use three cross beam 2X4's and turn them so they are upright (for more even weight bearing)? Just curious. __________________ Every life on this planet deserve respect, no matter how small or insignificant it may appear at first glance. 40 Gallon Build Thread - http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2486801 Current Tank Info: 40 Gallon Breeder, Eshopps PSK-100, Kessil A160WE, 70 lbs. rock, 65 gallon sump, 27 gallon refugium

05/07/2015, 04:58 PM	#4
billdogg Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Grove City, Ohio Posts: 10,806	If it's not too late, I would suggest taking out the cross braces on the bottom entirely - they are not need at all. Instead, put a piece of plywood on the bottom. That will give you that much more room inside, and you can seal it well using paint and caulking so that when (not if - ask me how I know this to be a fact) you overflow your sump, it will contain the spill. Do that, and invest $10 in a leak detector, and you can pretty well promise the wife that there will never be a leak on the floor! Otherwise, Very nice job! __________________ I'll try to be nice if you try to be smarter! I can't help that I grow older, but you can't make me grow up! Current Tank Info: 120 mixed reef with 40b sump, RO 150 skimmer, AI Sol Blue x 2, and a 60g Frag Tank with 100g rubbermaid sump. 2 x Kessil A360w lights, BM curve 5 skimmer

05/07/2015, 03:52 PM	#2
GatorScott Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Posts: 38	Kind of going for this look...