its ok , you may get some calcium precipitate onto your glass if the waters cold in which case it just scrapes off with a blade.

I had a 75g a few years back on a beauty of a stand I built but the only way in and out for the sump tank was when the display tank was off, and sure enough Murphy's Law did strike. I had to remove the old sump with a hammer and ended up installing its replacement in the room in behind the tank after cutting the drywall to allow pipes to pass through.

You did a nice job on your stand, keep it, but what I'd recommend is changing out one of the sides to be a door so that the sump can slide in and out that way. You'll never regret more access.

Where'd you pick up the Apex?

I have completely thought this through and I am going to put a metal support frame across the front and I am going to make the center section between the doors removable.

[quote=Where'd you pick up the Apex?[/QUOTE]

I got the Alex online at Go Reef

Well here it is at the shop. Pick up tomorrow!!

Thanks again Dave and Denny!!!

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I solved the problem of getting the sump in an out of the stand. Took about another 10 lbs of hard lumber for support.

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I see you took out the centre brace. Nice work.

Trip to the LFS......http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/11/03/usudenan.jpg

looking great can't wait to see it wet!!
One day you will look back and thank the deity of your choice that you removed the center brace. having full access to the sump is critical IMHO

Well I am glad the tank fits in the mini van. Decided not to bother bringing the truck so I can keep the tank warm

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