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12/08/2009, 07:45 PM
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Advice on DYI nano tank stand
 Hey all, I just created these models in google's sketch-up.They aren't the best, but I would like to get some advice on the design. If you have and comments or questions please post. XD It will be made of pine. There will be a 10gal nano on the top and a 10gal sump below. There is storage for lighting and cords, and other equipment.
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12/08/2009, 11:10 PM
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I really need some advice guys....
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12/08/2009, 11:34 PM
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The design seams fine, I think your drawing is a bit out of scale though.
Remember that a 10 gallon tank is only 20" x 10" x 12", not a lot of space to work with. If you plan on putting a 10 gallon sump under there, you will find that you run out of room to put things rather quickly. Good luck - Jenn
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12/08/2009, 11:43 PM
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I agree with waterbugjen, your design is fine, and a ten gallon for a sump is very small. You will surely want to put a set of baffles in the sump to keep bubbles from getting into your return section, if nothing else. Then you may run into problems finding a skimmer that will fit those dimensions, if you use a skimmer. Just my opinion, even though I have never had such a small reef.
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12/08/2009, 11:50 PM
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Good point...
Fitting a skimmer is going to be tight but prob doable if you use something like a tunze nano 9002.
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lots of tanks over the years since I joined, lots o fun <-- delirium has set in there ultimate gadget freak 72 bow in the works lots o diy <-- it's getting worse I must be out of my mind. Current Tank Info: Shiny Dinero Vacuum |
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12/09/2009, 01:26 AM
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Looking good can't wait untill it's up and running. Keep up the good work
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12/09/2009, 10:46 AM
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the drawings look great but in reality it not gonna look anything like that with a 10gal tank and a 10 gal sump...there the same size and a very small stand..the drawings look like a 75al or something....
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12/09/2009, 08:16 PM
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Thanks
Thanks for the replys guys... No, the pic isn't to scale...the newer ones that I have done are..The stand will be 3 foot long and 1 foot wide. and 2.5 feet tall.
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