Help with new 265 perfecto

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orchidsnfish

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Even though my tank is a nano compared to most in this forum I do a lot of reading here and would appreciate your suggestions on my new tank build. The tank is a 265 perfecto. I have only had it a week or so and my first big problem is that I want a massive sump/fuge for it but nothing bigger than about 40" is going to go in through the front. The back of the tank is enclosed with thin plywood and I can only guess what the back center brace looks like under that. Have no idea if it is removable or not. The front brace looks like it might come out but Im scared of a 600 lb tank falling on my head or falling in my floor later. I just am terrified to try to take the braces out but know Ill never be happy with a small sump. Here are some pics of my back braces as well as one of the tank itself. Anyone know if perfecto makes these where they can be removed?

Any help is greatly appreciated. I've never been good at these tank builds and this one is a little intimidating compared to my current 180.

Thanks
Angela

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:p This tank already takes up enough space without being 2 ft away from the wall. I really need the sump under the tank if at all possible.

Thanks though!
Angela
 
im currently building a stand for the exact same tank. an engineer told me that a 2x4 frame with plywood laminated to it would be plenty strong enough. I dont have my spec. sheet with me so I cant tell you exactly which prefab tank i was going to use that would fit thru an opening 24in wide with 22in deep to set and turn the tank. i can tell you that in my 125 i have a 22in opening with a 22in deep stand, my current sump is 18wx30l and it barely squeezed in. i intend to use 2 tanks in my 265 set up. 1 as a sump and 1 as a reservoir for top off. hope this helps.
 
Thanks for the replies. I think two sumps plumbed together is what I will do. Im not sure who made the stand. I bought it new with the tank though so I assumed it was perfecto. Maybe not though.

Thanks again
Angela
 
Is the top of the stand enclosed?

The 30gal long for my 120 was put in from the top before the tank was placed on it.
 
Orchidsnfish...Remove the front brace very carefully. Install the sump. Reinstall the brace.
Shnabbles...I believe she's a dudette!!!
 
not that there is anything "wrong" with 2 sumps, but why? It really is not needed, esp if you remove the brace, slide in a BIG sump and replace the brace. KISS rules when it comes to reef n, atleast that has been my experience.
 
Id much rather have one big sump but Im so scared to touch the braces. I dont want to weaken the stand! I really hate my current sump which consists of two sumps plumbed together. Do I need to take the empty tank off the stand before removing the front brace? My head is hard but Im not sure it would hold up to that.

Thanks
Angela
 
i have the same problem...here's what i am doing.

i am cutting a hole in both ends of my stand. i'll slide in my 72 inch long sump through one of the holes.. i bought a couple extra doors from the stand builder (glasscages) to cover the holes afterwards... the 2nd hole is more for appearance than anything but can be used if i need to get into the other side...

my stand dimensions for my 240 tank are 96 x 24 x 28......

my sump will be 72 x 18 x 15 which i believe is ~80+ gallons.. i approximate the working sump volume will be about 60+ gallons and this will include 3 sump sections (drain, return, refugium). i looked at Melev's sump designs and he's actually building the sump for me using 3/4 inch acrylic......

that size sump will leave enough room for a return pump and possibly a couple closed loop pumps if i build a shelf for the closed loop sumps... i believe there will also be enough room for a geo 612 calcium reactor when i decide i need one....
 
consider this, one tank as a sump, which you should be able to fit no sweat and a seperate tank as a top off water tank. plumb the t/o tank via the pump, which is controled by a float switch in the sump. dont cut any holes, just run your 1/2in from the pump over the top and down into the sump.
 
Have you considered a remote sump. With the larger tanks you can get a much larger sump remote in the basement or a crawl space or something like that. You would then only need to run down the drains and return pipes to the basement. You could also get better access and a much larger sump/refugium.

If you cannot or do not want to do this, you can remove the brace and replace it without harming the stand. You should remove the empty tank and then remove any braces that are in the way.

I can tell you from experience that if you can move your sump to a remote location you will be much much happier later.
 
I wish I could do a remote sump/fuge. In that case I would use 100 gal rubbermaids. Unfortunately I dont have a basement or crawl space. Still working in the details. I think I may get a person who does a lot of woodwork to take the brace out and put it back.

Thanks
Angela
 
If your setup is against the wall then the plywood on the back is unnecessary, if you take it out (having it there traps moisture), you may find out how easy the center brace can be removed and reinstalled. From the tanks I have seen, it may only need to unscrew a few and screw them right back on.
 
You may be right. I need to take it off and take a look anyway. I dont really like the back being closed in due to humidity so I will probaby leave it off.

Thanks
Angela
 
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