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Reefing is my middle name
dca22anderson
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Sweet man can't wait to see it! You my friend are making some progress!!!
Newbie Aquarist
Reefing is my middle name
Newbie Aquarist
Reefing is my middle name
Newbie Aquarist
Reefing is my middle name
You and a few other close reefer friends are setting the standard. I am just borrowing a couple ideas here and there to incorporate in my build.
Dustin1300
Reefaholic
Wayne, making some progress....I need to step up my game!
Some questions!
- What's the membrane being used for? Just coating the bottom in to hold in water for small leaks?
- Did you confirm the stand would not dip at all with some of the guys in the DIY forum? I've got steel and people were still questioning whether I should go an 8 foot span with just one support the middle. I'd consider having a single support in the middle but I'm not an engineer so cannot tell you how much it will flex. I know in the Reef Discussion forum RocketEngineer is great at answering engineer related questions and how much deflection you can expect on a board.
Not trying to be picky, just looking out for you!
Some questions!
- What's the membrane being used for? Just coating the bottom in to hold in water for small leaks?
- Did you confirm the stand would not dip at all with some of the guys in the DIY forum? I've got steel and people were still questioning whether I should go an 8 foot span with just one support the middle. I'd consider having a single support in the middle but I'm not an engineer so cannot tell you how much it will flex. I know in the Reef Discussion forum RocketEngineer is great at answering engineer related questions and how much deflection you can expect on a board.
Not trying to be picky, just looking out for you!
Newbie Aquarist
Reefing is my middle name
The membrane will be used to protect he wood. Like a sealant in some ways but stronger. I will paint the whole stand inside and out with it.
Rocket Engineer personally designed that stand for me. He drew the schematics up for me because I told him I didn't want a center brace. So since he said it was good then I'm good.
I know you are looking out for me. It's all gravy in the Navy.
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Newbie Aquarist
Reefing is my middle name
What do you mean by capping? You mean for the top or bottom? My tanks is acrylic so I was just going to use styrofoam to place between the stand and tank.
I'm open for better suggestions.
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Reefing is my middle name
Got the baseboards finished. I used a PVC product. Here is a sample of what I used.
I just have to cover the nail holes.
Also the carpenter suggested a change to my stand to prevent the outer and inner 2 x 8s. Here's the additions.
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I just have to cover the nail holes.
Also the carpenter suggested a change to my stand to prevent the outer and inner 2 x 8s. Here's the additions.
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dca22anderson
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Good idea with the bracing in between the 2x8's.
tjsailosullivan
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Looking good. Can't wait to see it when your done. Have you decided on lights yet?
Dustin1300
Reefaholic
Glad rocket approves. I think our stands are typically over built when we build them! Scary thing is some of the manufacture tank stands you see in the big stores.
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He thought it would be a good idea. I will be adding a couple more on the outer 2 x 8s for more deflection and stability.
Newbie Aquarist
Reefing is my middle name
I am stuck between 8 Kessil A350Ws and 8 - 10 AI Vegas.
Newbie Aquarist
Reefing is my middle name
You are so right. I think its alos crazy when they void the warranty if you dont use their stand when the tank is probably resting on a better stand. I thinks its a loop hole to cover up if they had bad craftsmanship.
Newbie Aquarist
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I havent thought that far in advance yet. I was trying to model what Ching Chai had in his house. I might do a bench with storage on the inside and place on each side of the room.
Newbie Aquarist
Reefing is my middle name
Expert Advice Needed on Stand
Expert Advice Needed on Stand
I was on another forum and someone asked if I was going to add 3/4" plywood plus Styrofoam. I know for glass tanks they use that method. When I orginally got the tank Styrofoam was between the tank and stand. What do you guy (and ladies lurking around) think?
Expert Advice Needed on Stand
I was on another forum and someone asked if I was going to add 3/4" plywood plus Styrofoam. I know for glass tanks they use that method. When I orginally got the tank Styrofoam was between the tank and stand. What do you guy (and ladies lurking around) think?
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