new 90 gallon tank
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saltwatersensae
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For a 90 gallon you would be better of getting a bigger skimmer like a remora pro or somthing to that caliber.
mr. tang
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I have a 90 and have built my own stand. I had a ton of fun doing it. I also did it with 4x4's and oak faced plywood. The stand was 40 inches tall.
The only problem with 4x4's is that they will take up a ton of room under your tank. Especially on the sides. If you figure take 1 1/2 inches off for the 3/4 inch plywood on each side then 7 inches for the 2 4x4 posts, you only had 18" to begin with now you have only 9 1/2" of space to put in a sump. Try and find a tank that is 9 1/2 inches wide... Thus the sumps will take up more room, however I love the finish on my tank. Buy stain and varnish in one gallon containers. (Mistake I made) and if you will be using 3/4" plywood and 4x4 posts, put handles on the sides of the tank in to help the two people it will take to carry it.
The only problem with 4x4's is that they will take up a ton of room under your tank. Especially on the sides. If you figure take 1 1/2 inches off for the 3/4 inch plywood on each side then 7 inches for the 2 4x4 posts, you only had 18" to begin with now you have only 9 1/2" of space to put in a sump. Try and find a tank that is 9 1/2 inches wide... Thus the sumps will take up more room, however I love the finish on my tank. Buy stain and varnish in one gallon containers. (Mistake I made) and if you will be using 3/4" plywood and 4x4 posts, put handles on the sides of the tank in to help the two people it will take to carry it.
mr. tang
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Let me put it this way, I will have a sump for my 90. Currently I am unemployed and the progress I was making on my 90 has slowed to a halt for the time being. However I am planning and have ordered two different sumps.
My stand is 40 inches tall so I made a shelf in the tank. On the upper part I plan on putting a 20 gallon long refugium and on the bottom a 29 gallon sump for my heaters, skimmer, etc.
My stand is 40 inches tall so I made a shelf in the tank. On the upper part I plan on putting a 20 gallon long refugium and on the bottom a 29 gallon sump for my heaters, skimmer, etc.