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Old 01-30-2011, 06:55 AM
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So I decided to install a sump in the next few weeks, but my current stand wouldn't hold a sump so I had to go and build one. I think I may have over built it just a tad but here is the pics!

Here is my 20 gallon tank that I will be using.


This is the frame before I faced it. Just a basic 2 by 4 frame that has been glued and then screwed together. My calculations say that the stand should be able to hold 1500 pounds when done. I built the frame so that I can later put a 90 gallon on top of it.


This is the nearly finished product, minus the front panel and the paint.


I will be painting it a satin black and the front panel will be held in by magnets. I built a cabinet for a customer years ago that I put a magnetic panel on the back and it worked amazingly. So I decided to give it a try instead of using regular hinges. I will also be wiring a LED light and a battery pack to run the heater and protein skimmer if the power goes out.
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Old 01-30-2011, 07:43 AM
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I love how you're planning for the future upgrade already
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Old 01-31-2011, 09:13 PM
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Looks great, I wouldn't even bother putting the tank you have right now and just go straight for the jugular and put a 90 on there.

If you are building a LED, building the stand, building a sump. Why not build the tank? It could be lots of fun. Perhaps a little nerve racking, but if it works then you get mad props right?
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Old 02-01-2011, 12:31 AM
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Looks great, I wouldn't even bother putting the tank you have right now and just go straight for the jugular and put a 90 on there.

If you are building a LED, building the stand, building a sump. Why not build the tank? It could be lots of fun. Perhaps a little nerve racking, but if it works then you get mad props right?
I've thought about it. Not sure if I will, I think I can find a used tank for allot less than building a new one.
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Old 02-02-2011, 06:00 AM
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Well I think my little bacteria bloom is under control now. Think I may have added to much bio pellets!
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Old 03-16-2011, 03:55 AM
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how goes the battle?
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