90 Gallon Reef Ready with Overflow dimissions questions

kakekraze

kakekraze

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Did not see a DIY section so I thought I would post this in the New Hobby section. Not really a new hobbiest but I am new to larger tanks.
I have had an eight gallon nano for about 6 years with two clowns and Mandarin Gobe(no problems) Well the other half said that if I can keep the fish alive no problems then I would be allowed to upgrade. (I guess there was no faith I would be able to do it lol). Well like I said I have had the tank for 6 years and no deaths. So now I am onto my venture of building a stand for a 90 Gallon with Corner over flow.
My question is. Does anyone know the approximate location of the drilled holes in a standard 90 Gallon with corner over flow are located? Just want to make sure the legs on the stand wont block them.
Thanks. I will post picture of progress
Kristopher
 
snakeblitz33

snakeblitz33

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Usually, people wait to get the tank in before building the stand. That way you can get exact measurements, and even measure exactly where the holes are before building the stand. Sometimes people put the tank on the stand and then mark the holes with a sharpie and then cut it out with a hole saw.
Some suggestions about building a stand, however...
1. put in a couple of cross braces on the back and middle of the tank. It keeps the stand from skewing over time. Leave it open, so that the sump can get some air and humid hot air won't build up and create mold and mildew inside the stand
2. Use a 1/2 to 1" thick layer of styrofoam underneath the tank, or better yet underneath a 3/4" thick piece of plywood that "floats" on top of the styrofoam. That way, the tank has a chance to level out any minor unevenness and settle in over time.
3. Buy your sump before you start building your stand. That way, you can make sure your sump can fit into and out of the stand through the front doors. Nothing feels worse then getting your tank and stand set up and then not being able to fit in your sump.
4. Decide which sump and how big you are going to use, design it, and then build the stand around the sump, allowing for easy access to it and to get it out of the stand.
Just my thoughts. Have fun with your 90g! Post plenty of pics when you get it all started.
 
kakekraze

kakekraze

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Thanks!!!
I guess the real question I have is I used 4x4s for the legs on the frame Nd just want to know if the 4x4 in one corner will interfere with the overflow. I was planning on cutting out enough space on the shelf for the plumbing. I wanted to buy the tank first then build but I am told I don't have agreattrack record of finishing DIY stuff the wife says lol so she said no tank till the stand is presentable for the house. I am sure others here this :)
So I just wanted to make sure I am not rebuilding the frame again
 
snakeblitz33

snakeblitz33

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I'de personally take the 4x4 off and use a 2x4 instead. You might be modifying that 4x4 by the time it's all over with. There's not really a whole lot of space to work with under a tank in the first place.
 
tur4k

tur4k

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I just checked my 90G with corner overflow. There is about 4" clearance from the side and 4" clearance from the back on my drain. There is about 6" clearance from the side and 1" clearance from the back on my return. You also want to leave a little clearance for bulkhead nuts. The stand that came with my tank had a cross brace that was right up against the return pipe. I couldn't secure the bulkhead nut until I moved the brace a little to the right.
 
kakekraze

kakekraze

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Thank you for the measurements. That should give me some approximation.
The 4x4 are not pressure treated due to the chemicals they use to pressure it can sometimes with the fish
I will post pic tomorrow of the progress
ZThamks all Kristopher
 
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