what features would you want in a stand?

check422

Member
Its been a while since i have had my 75g reef but i now have a 120 rr 4'x2'x2' and am going to be building a stand for it. So i have a real good idea what i want after my experience with the old tank, but maybe you can help me add to the list of features.
1 i want the ability to access everything with out having to move the tank. i ran into problems when expanding my previous equipment, like when i bought an overflow box and it wouldnt fit between and the tank and the wall so i had to put it on the side. that was alright though since i couldnt get the sump into the stand and had to put it on the side also.
2 all equipment has to be concealed completely. i dont want to see anything. this of course conflicts with having access.
3 It needs to have enough space under the tank to hold my 40g sump and an additional refugium.
4 its got to fit through standard door openings, 30".
just looking for some advice. i am going to have a detailed build in the diy section once i get started.
 

murph145

Active Member
make ur stand with removeable panels like mine....
makes easy access for everything
make ur stand at 36" it helps to fit ur skimmer in there some are pretty tall
other then that ur good to go
 

laddy

Active Member
I always thought a "modern" stand should have the refugium ABOVE the display tank and gravity feed back......more pods in the end I would assume.
 

check422

Member
i actually was planning on making removeable panels. my plan is to make the stand in 3 pieces, the stand itself that holds the tank, a frame that goes from the tank to the wall that will hide plumbing and wires to the canopy, and the canopy that will go over the tank and the frame. also in the rear frame i wanted room to put a 5g bucket for a kalk drip system. And i would make the panels in such a way that it would make it all look like one enormous but very clean looking piece of furniture.
i have some sketches if anyone would like to see them.
thanks for the replies.
 

check422

Member
by the way murph you have an awesome tank. i would love to see pics of the stand and maybe a pic showing how the panels work. :thinking:
 

maxalmon

Active Member
SIDE DOORS! Oceanic makes a killer stand that has 4 doors, 2 in the front and 1 on each side. You have access to everything
 
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