Lost my mind....or, here we go again!

[lockrookie]

+1 on external i did it on my 50 cut the notch myself not too hard just keep the bit wet i love the extra room inside the tank. if i can figure out a way to do external on my future 120 i definately will.just means i have to cut a hole in my wall which i am ok with .... the wife not so much. so i may have to go internal. which is still better than hang on back which is what im currently using

[Milad]

if i had to redo my 180
i would buy a stand instead of make one
external overflow
beanimal
fish room or at least 2 containers one filled with live rock and one just sw so i can do quick water changes

[Aquattro]

Originally Posted by Milad

if i had to redo my 180
i would buy a stand instead of make one
external overflow

Why buy vs. build? I'm pretty good with a saw, so other than time, I think I save a lot and get the strength I need.

External overflow is sounding better all the time.

[StirCrazy]

Originally Posted by Aquattro

Why buy vs. build? I'm pretty good with a saw,

. you going to actualy finnish this stand if you build it?

Steve

[Aquattro]

Originally Posted by StirCrazy

. you going to actualy finnish this stand if you build it?

Steve

Of course. I already have the cardboard ready

[kien]

You definitely get a lot more flexibility out of your stand if you build it yourself. It doesn't have to be crazy. A stand can be quite simple and easy to build. You can always do it in stages too. Build the frame to a point where you can mount the tank, and then skin it later.

External overflow gives you more room precious real estate inside the tank

[Aquattro]

Originally Posted by kien

Build the frame to a point where you can mount the tank, and then skin it later.

External overflow gives you more room precious real estate inside the tank

Well, no, I have to finish it before the tank goes on, or it will never get done. See reference to cardboard above -lol
Since I'm doing a 7' stand for a 6' tank, I'll need to build it myself. I want to try and stuff my 125 sump in there, and a store bought will not accomodate that, I'm pretty sure
Yes, I'm thinking external for sure now, just gotta figure it all out to minimize the space required behind the tank.

[StirCrazy]

Originally Posted by kien

You can always do it in stages too. Build the frame to a point where you can mount the tank, and then skin it later.

don't tell him that, it took 5 years last time and he sold it befor he finnished it

Steve