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And this is the final project. I don’t really have any pics of the molding going up, so you just have to take my word on that. I put the molding on the top and bottom of the stand, and then some L-shaped thing on the sides (once again, I am not a carpenter…). They doors were pre-made and I...

Here is my monstrosity which I call an aquarium stand. This is actually when I was gluing on the front oak skins. I literally used EVERY clamp I could find to keep it all down. I didn’t want ANY parts that weren’t glued tick, so I tried to cover almost every inch of the wood. Those paying...

OK – now we’re getting somewhere. This is the stand after the skin was put on and the back piece was also put on. I decided to leave a small open strip (4-5 inches) on the back so that I could run the wires wherever they needed to go – but it is still mostly enclosed to reduce noise and light...

This is a shot of the back of the stand. I’m not sure why I’m including this picture – but here it is anyway…

This is the whole support structure complete. Again, there is no center support in front. However, last minute I got worried and added two more 2x4’s on each end in the front. I just wanted to be SURE that the stand was sturdy – and believe me…this thing can whole a Mack truck at this point.

This is a shot of the base with the vertical beams put in place. As you can see, there is no center vertical support in the front of the stand. I still have the one in back.

This is the top section of my support structure. For the front horizontal support I used a 2x6 instead of a 2x4. I did this because (as you will see later), I did not put in a front vertical 2x4 support beam in the middle on the stand (but I still have one in the back). I left that out...

This first picture is of the base of my support structure. Nothing fancy – all 2x4 pieces.

I recently built a DIY stand for my 75 gallon tank, and decided to post the process for everyone to see and learn from my mistakes. In the end, I am VERY happy with the results, but there were definitely some bumps on the road… Let me first say that I, by NO means, am a carpenter – or anything...

Actually, upon further inspection I was told that tenting would not be required...which was a HUGE relief. After speaking to a number of people, I was planning on just taking the tank out and leaving it at my neighbor's house (which coincidentally, is my brother-in-law). I was told that I could...

Thanks... Has ANYONE out there dealt with this before? Can you please tell me what you did...or what you WOULD have done (after actually going through it)

OK...so I just found out that I will have to tent my house for termites :mad: and VERY SOON. I read the one thread I found on here dealing with the subject, and since I don't feel comfortable wrapping it in plastic and connecting an air compressor - I think my only option is to move it...

The bags were on sale: $20 for 20 pounds...did I get ripped off?:notsure: So when I add more I should ask for live sand that's not manufactured? I'm not sure I can get enough sand by buying cups from other reefers...I'll proably need about 40 pounds.

Just like the subject says. I NEED LIVE ROCK! Willing to drive a little bit if the price is right...

My tank temperature is about 82.4 at night when the lights go out and 81.2 in the morning. I have a 300 watt heater which is usually working in the morning when I wake up...even though I thought I set the temp at around 77-78 (I have the type that you twist on top to make the red line go up and...

How many should I get for a 75? [Sorry if that's a stupid question...but the only time I've bought anything similar was live brine shrimp, where you get like 10,000 for a buck]

After reading about 1,000 threads I've come to the conclusion that copepods are an important element to have in a tank. But how are they typically introduced into the system? Can you buy then at a LFS and throw them in the tank? BTW - I don't have a refugium...so can they live and thrive in...

Here's a pic of the bag...anyone else use it? What are your thoughts?

Thanks :)

If I am using storebought water and my ONLY two options are 'Reverse Osmosis' or 'Distilled', which one should I get?