my 500 gallon reef tank

Myka · #1 08-01-2011, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by steve the plumb

What you saw was pics I took while I was building it

Ah, ok! Jeez you had me all freaked out! What I didn't like were the corners where you didn't have both joining horizontal pieces supported with a stud. You only had one on the stud, and the other was free floating. Glue and screws wouldn't hold that together!

steve the plumb · #2 08-01-2011, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Myka

Ah, ok! Jeez you had me all freaked out! What I didn't like were the corners where you didn't have both joining horizontal pieces supported with a stud. You only had one on the stud, and the other was free floating. Glue and screws wouldn't hold that together!

No No that was just like 1 2x4 in each corner.I added more afterwards.The problem was I was building the stand.My old neighbor was moving so I asked the guys to move my tank from the garage to the tank room.I rushed and placed the top (3/4 plywood) on the stand.The guys came and moved my tank for $100 and some beer so I then had to work inside the stand.I didn't take any more pics because I need a flash and it looks kind of dumb.I can take some pics of the stand if you like to see it.Yeah the way it looks in the pics its like I just placed a 2 x4 in each corner and I have one running along the top.I doubt that would hold 5000 pounds.Like I said if you want I can take pics.The tank hasn't budged.

steve the plumb · #3 08-03-2011, 02:52 PM

I will try to do a par video tonight over my tank.I have been a little busy with the family so its hard to get some free time.I will also need my wifes help to video tape while I move the par meter around.We have a small baby so its kind of rough.We have to keep a constant eye on her.