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Quote: Originally Posted by 2Quills To be quite frank with you, yanni...I don't see why you'd possibly need that much vertical bracing for a 75g tank. If I had the option I'd drop the legs in the center of the stand and add some more horizontal braces across the top. Then stuff a 40 breeder...

Where would you put the braces? Between the inside legs at either end? If I got rid of the middle legs I could almost get my 55 under there. But that would be way overkill. I think the 20 would facilitate my needs fine.

Looks like you're off to a great start! Two clowns would be a great start. You should probably get your QT up and cycling now too so you don't have to wait later.

I'd have to eliminate the middle legs to fit that. Here is a quick SketchUp drawing:

What are the dimensions on a 40 gallon breeder? I was thinking 20 gallon long. Enough room for everything and a fuge.

Quote: Originally Posted by Kiefers sweet, nice to see you back! Nice to be back. Now, I believe your first post mentioned something about a video...

Okay. Like I said, I hope to go with a 75 which would solve the issue (I'd be able to slide the sump in from the end), but we'll see. I'm assuming it would be okay if one part of the leg (not the "cripple" stud) was 2x2 instead of 2x4? I just did a google sketchup plan and with two 2x4s the gap...

Quote: Originally Posted by Kiefers yes....... yes it is. How the heck are ya yannifish The tank looks great! It's come a long way. Just kinda came back to the hobby after a short absence.

Is that the same 56 gallon I remember following a thread on a few months ago? Dang, it looks great!

Nice skimmer. I have the smaller version, it works great.

It'll be oak to match everything else. Completely agree about painting. This summer I watched a neighbor build a cedar strip boat just to paint it gray. Made me cringe. Well the exterior will be all oak, I just wasn't sure if I want to use some plywood and then put an oak skin over the plywood...

What should the spacing be on the cross bracing? Should the stand be designed so the edge of the tank is directly over the 2x6 top frame? As for finishing I'd like to use oak and stain it, instead of paint. More attractive IMO and that way it will match the other woodwork in my house. Is there a...

The cheaper the better. I saw the osmolator, but it's just so much more expensive than other units that have good reviews too.

I see what you mean about the cripple studs. I was wondering how I was going to do that. Are the cripple studs going right to the floor or resting on a base plate? It's hard to tell in that picture. So 2x6s (maybe 2x8s) for the top support. What kind of cross bracing would I need? And would I...

Quote: Originally Posted by acrylic51 Build the stand with side access or better yet you could build the stand using a torsion panel method. Which is? The side access sounds like a great idea. That way I can take the sump out if I need to. Thanks SnakeBlitz, I'll take a look at that. What do I...

Okay, that's what I'll do then. Unfortunately the rest of my rock will become base rock, but that's what it started as so that's okay. It'll look better in the long run this way.

Hello, everyone. I'm currently breaking down my 55 gallon so I can replumb it and start over with RO/DI water (and maybe upgrade to a 75 gallon in the process...). So I am going to move as much rock as I can and my two clownfish to a 10 gallon tank for a couple months. If I use tank water and...

I would like to make my own stand for either a 55 or 75 gallon tank (I currently have a 55 gallon, might get a 75). I know I want to be able to fit a 20 gallon long in the stand for a sump (my current 10 gallon sump is just too small), so I'm not sure how I'd do this since a 20 gallon long has...

Would the overflow box have to run the length of the entire tank?

I'm looking to replace my current ATO system, and am curious as to what systems work and which to avoid. Currently I like the looks of the JBJ unit, because it doesn't use suction cups to keep the sensors in place. So I'm just curious if this is a decent ATO system.