fixing to start building my 75 gallon aquariums stand, how tall

marinerules · 07/31/2009, 02:56 PM

how tall should I make my stand, I am wanting a tall stand, but I also want a canopy and I dont want one or the other looking out of places because one is too tall

im thinking 30 inches tall for a stand ???

marinerules · 07/31/2009, 04:31 PM

i went with 30 in I alread got my frame built, I will post a picture when I get the tank on it

boilermaker1 · 07/31/2009, 05:10 PM

Mine's 37" high and sometimes I wish it was a little taller. It depends where its going to go, but if you have a sump, with a skimmer in it, remember that the skimmer wont be all the way down on the floor, and the frame on the top of the stand will have a height as well (probably the width of a 2x4). So make sure you can get the skimmer in and out of the sump, as well as access the collection cup.

marinerules · 07/31/2009, 05:46 PM

dont have a sump lol

this tank came from petco , and It doesnt have a overflow built in

I think I could still have a sump but ive never lookied into that

that siphon sump thing lol

widmer · 07/31/2009, 08:02 PM

I really like mine to be on the shorter side. When I had my 40br going, I had it at the perfect height where I could just park myself in a chair in front of it.

Now my 15 gallon rimless is on an end table off the side of the couch. Awesome.

goochesfish · 07/31/2009, 08:08 PM

Mine is 36 inches and fits everything just fine but i too wish it was taller so I don't have to stoop or sit in order to view my tank. My canopy is 14 inches tall

marinerules · 07/31/2009, 08:13 PM

kewl, you guys got pictures ?

jb61264 · 07/31/2009, 08:23 PM

Mine is 33" tall. I like the height because I like to pull up a chair and watch for a while. Here's a picture during my build phase (wow...I need to get on the ball and take some FTS's) Mine was designed to fit a standard 55 gallon tank below and uses the silent/failsafe overflow design described by the Beananimal thread in the DIY section.

marinerules · 07/31/2009, 08:29 PM

id like to have a sump, ive always wanted one, lol

marinerules · 07/31/2009, 08:40 PM

is this

http://www.drsfostersmith.com/produc...8&pcatid=18358

worth anything , or is it more trouble than its worth

Cbravo212 · 07/31/2009, 08:47 PM

I can't speak for the overflow as I drilled my tank. Take a look at Marc's website. He explains sumps in great detail. The only bad thing about the website is that he has so many, you will have a hard time deciding which one to try and build. ;-)

http://www.melevsreef.com/allmysumps.html

marinerules · 07/31/2009, 08:57 PM

this websites claims they have the best option for people who want a sump with no holes drilled in their tank, which is me lol

http://www.lifereef.com/siphon.html

jb61264 · 07/31/2009, 08:59 PM

If you are going to do an overflow, then I would strongly recommend the prefilter overflow from here:

LifeReef Filter Systems

I had one on my 40 breeder a few years ago...if you can, consider drilling your tank for an overflow or if you are really crazy, do what I did and build it according to this thread:

http://reefcentral.com/forums/showth...5&pagenumber=1

sedor · 07/31/2009, 09:23 PM

I personally have a drilled tank and love that I don't have to worry about the siphon breaking on an overflow box and causing a floor, but in the same way, if you buy a quality box it can have its benefits. For one on a drilled tank the overflow takes up a big chunk of the tank (if its not custom) whereas with a box you get a lot of that real estate back.

Just remember that an overflow box is going to be responsible for moving all the water in your tank multiple times per day. Its not something you want to skimp on.

marinerules · 07/31/2009, 10:04 PM

I cant drill a hole in my tank, Im not going to take a chance in my tank chipping, cracking or breaking lol

so for me its either just hang on filters, canister frilers, and skimmers for me on this 75

07/31/2009, 02:56 PM	#1
marinerules Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Paragould Arkansas Posts: 2,219	fixing to start building my 75 gallon aquariums stand, how tall how tall should I make my stand, I am wanting a tall stand, but I also want a canopy and I dont want one or the other looking out of places because one is too tall im thinking 30 inches tall for a stand ??? __________________ Looking at purchasing a good SLR camera within the next year, under $1000, any suggestions , email me Current Tank Info: 75 gallon damsels tank , 300 gallon predator fowlr tank

07/31/2009, 04:31 PM	#2
marinerules Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Paragould Arkansas Posts: 2,219	i went with 30 in I alread got my frame built, I will post a picture when I get the tank on it __________________ Looking at purchasing a good SLR camera within the next year, under $1000, any suggestions , email me Current Tank Info: 75 gallon damsels tank , 300 gallon predator fowlr tank

07/31/2009, 05:46 PM	#4
marinerules Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Paragould Arkansas Posts: 2,219	dont have a sump lol this tank came from petco , and It doesnt have a overflow built in I think I could still have a sump but ive never lookied into that that siphon sump thing lol __________________ Looking at purchasing a good SLR camera within the next year, under $1000, any suggestions , email me Current Tank Info: 75 gallon damsels tank , 300 gallon predator fowlr tank

07/31/2009, 08:08 PM	#6
goochesfish Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,305	Mine is 36 inches and fits everything just fine but i too wish it was taller so I don't have to stoop or sit in order to view my tank. My canopy is 14 inches tall __________________ The Gooch, my Beagle, may she RIP 1995-2011 Current Tank Info: 150 gallon Starfire set up July 22,09, 30g QT

07/31/2009, 08:13 PM	#7
marinerules Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Paragould Arkansas Posts: 2,219	kewl, you guys got pictures ? __________________ Looking at purchasing a good SLR camera within the next year, under $1000, any suggestions , email me Current Tank Info: 75 gallon damsels tank , 300 gallon predator fowlr tank

07/31/2009, 05:10 PM	#3
boilermaker1 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Chantilly, VA Posts: 784	Mine's 37" high and sometimes I wish it was a little taller. It depends where its going to go, but if you have a sump, with a skimmer in it, remember that the skimmer wont be all the way down on the floor, and the frame on the top of the stand will have a height as well (probably the width of a 2x4). So make sure you can get the skimmer in and out of the sump, as well as access the collection cup.

07/31/2009, 08:02 PM	#5
widmer Drug Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Rochester, MN Posts: 2,958	I really like mine to be on the shorter side. When I had my 40br going, I had it at the perfect height where I could just park myself in a chair in front of it. Now my 15 gallon rimless is on an end table off the side of the couch. Awesome.

07/31/2009, 08:23 PM	#8
jb61264 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Planet Earth Posts: 1,112	Mine is 33" tall. I like the height because I like to pull up a chair and watch for a while. Here's a picture during my build phase (wow...I need to get on the ball and take some FTS's) Mine was designed to fit a standard 55 gallon tank below and uses the silent/failsafe overflow design described by the Beananimal thread in the DIY section. __________________ In the end (and the begining) we're all just stardust anyway... Current Tank Info: 75 gallon SPS reef/55 gallon sump/6x54W TEK T5HO/Reef Octopus 200 Extreme Skimmer/Reef Octopus Single Chamber Calcium Reactor/RKL

07/31/2009, 08:29 PM	#9
marinerules Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Paragould Arkansas Posts: 2,219	id like to have a sump, ive always wanted one, lol __________________ Looking at purchasing a good SLR camera within the next year, under $1000, any suggestions , email me Current Tank Info: 75 gallon damsels tank , 300 gallon predator fowlr tank

07/31/2009, 08:40 PM	#10
marinerules Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Paragould Arkansas Posts: 2,219	is this http://www.drsfostersmith.com/produc...8&pcatid=18358 worth anything , or is it more trouble than its worth __________________ Looking at purchasing a good SLR camera within the next year, under $1000, any suggestions , email me Current Tank Info: 75 gallon damsels tank , 300 gallon predator fowlr tank

07/31/2009, 08:47 PM	#11
Cbravo212 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Tidewater Area, VA Posts: 264	I can't speak for the overflow as I drilled my tank. Take a look at Marc's website. He explains sumps in great detail. The only bad thing about the website is that he has so many, you will have a hard time deciding which one to try and build. ;-) http://www.melevsreef.com/allmysumps.html __________________ -- Mike "If everyone is thinking alike, someone isn't thinking." - General George Patton Jr Current Tank Info: 38gal, 10 gal sump, 4 gal refugium

07/31/2009, 08:57 PM	#12
marinerules Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Paragould Arkansas Posts: 2,219	this websites claims they have the best option for people who want a sump with no holes drilled in their tank, which is me lol http://www.lifereef.com/siphon.html __________________ Looking at purchasing a good SLR camera within the next year, under $1000, any suggestions , email me Current Tank Info: 75 gallon damsels tank , 300 gallon predator fowlr tank

07/31/2009, 08:59 PM	#13
jb61264 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Planet Earth Posts: 1,112	If you are going to do an overflow, then I would strongly recommend the prefilter overflow from here: LifeReef Filter Systems I had one on my 40 breeder a few years ago...if you can, consider drilling your tank for an overflow or if you are really crazy, do what I did and build it according to this thread: http://reefcentral.com/forums/showth...5&pagenumber=1 __________________ In the end (and the begining) we're all just stardust anyway... Current Tank Info: 75 gallon SPS reef/55 gallon sump/6x54W TEK T5HO/Reef Octopus 200 Extreme Skimmer/Reef Octopus Single Chamber Calcium Reactor/RKL

07/31/2009, 09:23 PM	#14
sedor Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 4,689	I personally have a drilled tank and love that I don't have to worry about the siphon breaking on an overflow box and causing a floor, but in the same way, if you buy a quality box it can have its benefits. For one on a drilled tank the overflow takes up a big chunk of the tank (if its not custom) whereas with a box you get a lot of that real estate back. Just remember that an overflow box is going to be responsible for moving all the water in your tank multiple times per day. Its not something you want to skimp on. __________________ Ryan

07/31/2009, 10:04 PM	#15
marinerules Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Paragould Arkansas Posts: 2,219	I cant drill a hole in my tank, Im not going to take a chance in my tank chipping, cracking or breaking lol so for me its either just hang on filters, canister frilers, and skimmers for me on this 75 __________________ Looking at purchasing a good SLR camera within the next year, under $1000, any suggestions , email me Current Tank Info: 75 gallon damsels tank , 300 gallon predator fowlr tank