280g Mixed Reef

[xtreme]

Originally Posted by Delphinus

Nice overflow! Man I wish my 280g was like that.

It has four 1" bulkheads which probably wouldn't have been my first choice if I had built it custom but has ended up working quite well.

[JDigital]

I like the sump design, especially the dropped down edge for skimmer accessibility.

Look forward to seeing more pics...

[Pazil]

Awesome tank man.... We need more pictures though!!!

[xtreme]

Originally Posted by JDigital

I like the sump design, especially the dropped down edge for skimmer accessibility.

Look forward to seeing more pics...

I'm glad I had the foresight to do that. It was a DIY project with a hole saw and an angle grinder with a diamond wheel. Now I can get my skimmer in and out for cleaning and am able to upgrade if I choose to.

Originally Posted by Pazil

Awesome tank man.... We need more pictures though!!!

I'm working on it.

[christyf5]

Originally Posted by JDigital

I like the sump design, especially the dropped down edge for skimmer accessibility.

Look forward to seeing more pics...

+1 somebody was thinking when they designed that one!!

I'm looking at building a tank stand something along that design. Can I ask why you reinforced the top part of the stand but not the bottom (the cross pieces)?

[JDigital]

Originally Posted by christyf5

+1 somebody was thinking when they designed that one!!

I'm looking at building a tank stand something along that design. Can I ask why you reinforced the top part of the stand but not the bottom (the cross pieces)?

My guess would be so the sump can sit flat on the floor... and not perched up higher on "rails".

[christyf5]

Originally Posted by JDigital

My guess would be so the sump can sit flat on the floor... and not perched up higher on "rails".

so the stand doesn't really need them then? Sorry to hijack, I just wanted to clarify for my own info

[xtreme]

Originally Posted by christyf5

so the stand doesn't really need them then? Sorry to hijack, I just wanted to clarify for my own info

Nope, all the weight is distributed among the bottom frame. No need for a plywood bottom. Similar in design to metal stands.

[christyf5]

Originally Posted by xtreme

Nope, all the weight is distributed among the bottom frame. No need for a plywood bottom. Similar in design to metal stands.

Cool! Thanks for the info.

Keep those pics coming!

[xtreme]

Originally Posted by JDigital

My guess would be so the sump can sit flat on the floor... and not perched up higher on "rails".

Yes that is one reason. I knew the space between the top of the sump and the stand was going to be tight. With a 30" tall tank I need a ladder to get into it as it is. The cross braces on the top rail are to keep the 6' lengths from twisting/warping. I read that was a possibility in another stand building thread. I contemplated using a 2x8 for the top rail with no center support, but again that would increase the overall height. I can live with the center brace.