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JC, yea I know carpenter was just trying to think of a word that would take carpenter to another level.
Carb, after following A-Thrices build my wife and I like the way he trimmed out around the tank so in order to keep the proportions looking right I think 3/4 will be best. as for the number of plugs I looked at my current tank which is just using two plug strips and figured if I add couple of more on top of that I should be fine. right now I have a couple of open recepts on my strips. and yes that is the 29G sump that I have been trying to glass to divide it.
Carb, after following A-Thrices build my wife and I like the way he trimmed out around the tank so in order to keep the proportions looking right I think 3/4 will be best. as for the number of plugs I looked at my current tank which is just using two plug strips and figured if I add couple of more on top of that I should be fine. right now I have a couple of open recepts on my strips. and yes that is the 29G sump that I have been trying to glass to divide it.
UPDATE!!!!!
UPDATE!!!!!
OK well it's been a month since the last update but here's a new one...I have finally picked up the tank but not the 75...I went ahead with the 90 and have also picked up a coralife aqualife pro 2X150 HQI with PC actinic...with LPS and softies I think this will be plenty...also have picked up a Tunze 6080 not in the pic....
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Then the rock....picked up 100lbs of fiji from NC that needs cured...I have dipped it swished and scrubbed it and it is now in a vat curing....hope to be ready when the stand is...I will start skinning the tank_ on Monday as it is a state holiday and I am off work....
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I ended up getting 1/4" glass panels for the 29G sump/fuge thanks to good friends at a VERY cheap price....OK free....those are ready to be put in place just still planning it though...
GIVE ME YOUR THOUGHTS!!!
UPDATE!!!!!
OK well it's been a month since the last update but here's a new one...I have finally picked up the tank but not the 75...I went ahead with the 90 and have also picked up a coralife aqualife pro 2X150 HQI with PC actinic...with LPS and softies I think this will be plenty...also have picked up a Tunze 6080 not in the pic....
Then the rock....picked up 100lbs of fiji from NC that needs cured...I have dipped it swished and scrubbed it and it is now in a vat curing....hope to be ready when the stand is...I will start skinning the tank_ on Monday as it is a state holiday and I am off work....
I ended up getting 1/4" glass panels for the 29G sump/fuge thanks to good friends at a VERY cheap price....OK free....those are ready to be put in place just still planning it though...
GIVE ME YOUR THOUGHTS!!!
spinnerbayt
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Looks like you're getting there! keep it up and let me know if there is anything I can do.
carb850
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The rock looks nice. How many pounds is that?
You might want to consider adding a second powerhead. Nothing to really add much to the flow, just to help with dead spots on the opposite side of your Tunze.
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Dead spots might not be correct because the Tunze does flow a lot. But I still think a small additional power head could still be beneficial.
You might want to consider adding a second powerhead. Nothing to really add much to the flow, just to help with dead spots on the opposite side of your Tunze.
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Dead spots might not be correct because the Tunze does flow a lot. But I still think a small additional power head could still be beneficial.
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radone
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Stand looks good,
You asked for critique so I will say my $.02
I would put your electric higher up in the stand,a little salt spray and you'll have problems.
I did a electric panel similar to that on my first tank, IMO it was really a waste. Did make it easy to shut things off/on but after having my controller never again.
On a side note, install a GFCI it could possibly save your life. For the $10.00 it's cheap insurance in the event something were to fall in or fries.
Other than that good start
You asked for critique so I will say my $.02
I would put your electric higher up in the stand,a little salt spray and you'll have problems.
I did a electric panel similar to that on my first tank, IMO it was really a waste. Did make it easy to shut things off/on but after having my controller never again.
On a side note, install a GFCI it could possibly save your life. For the $10.00 it's cheap insurance in the event something were to fall in or fries.
Other than that good start
Just a little update....added some poplar to trim it out a bit...need to pick up some more to finish it....also thinking of adding feet to the stand using a 5" round "bun" type foot....what do you guys think of that idea???it will raise the tank to about 39" high...thinkin of one at each corner and one in the middle just to be safe...
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Lee_Bay
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If you're asking for opintions I would skip the feet. I would rather have the whole span of the bottom sitting on a solid surface (the floor). It would probably be fine, but I personally wouldn't take the risk. I know if it's on the floor that the floor would have to fall in to cause a tank disaster.
Everything is looking good by the way. keep those pics coming.
I understand what your saying about the feet but compare the weight per square inch of foot area compared to that of a refriderator which sets on 1" round feet.....if a fridge weighs 400 pounds that is 100 PSI per foot...if the tank weighs 1500 pounds and has approx. 15 square inches per foot six feet would be 100 square inches....divide 1500lbs. by the 100 sq. in. and you get 15 psi.....if I am thinking right here......is your concern the floor giving way with the concentrated loads or is it the foot giving way????
radone
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It's do able but I would caution what type of floor material.
Hardwood floor yes, 5/8 flooring chip board NO.
What type of floor do you have?
It would also depend on the frame of your stand which if attaching feet under it will hold just fine the way you built it.
As far as being able to get under it to wipe up spills, Don't make the spills in the first place
Mine is on hardwood flooring and I only get in the tank with a towel close by for the drips, now if I get in my sump that different, there's lots of towels
I have seen some stands with feet, I only remember it was a fairly small tank though I see if I can find the picture for you.
Hardwood floor yes, 5/8 flooring chip board NO.
What type of floor do you have?
It would also depend on the frame of your stand which if attaching feet under it will hold just fine the way you built it.
As far as being able to get under it to wipe up spills, Don't make the spills in the first place
Mine is on hardwood flooring and I only get in the tank with a towel close by for the drips, now if I get in my sump that different, there's lots of towels
I have seen some stands with feet, I only remember it was a fairly small tank though I see if I can find the picture for you.
coralreefer
No Pistons
The feet aren't doing anything for me but the trim work looks great.
How's your rock coming along?
How's your rock coming along?
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