New 150g build

[Cammunoz]

progress made some changes added a 2x6 to front bottom and added additional 2x4s to back for support

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[Cammunoz]

Are diagonal supports necessary i see them on some stans?


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[Darthv247]

think your good to go. just gotta decide how u want to finish it now

 

[Darthv247]

can u get your equipment in and out of the sump?

 

[Cammunoz]

can u get your equipment in and out of the sump?

I can through the sides but the sump can not get come out the sides only the front. I am eorried though about the front sagging if i dont put a support there. At the same time i will not be able to get the sump in.


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[rlhanks]

You add any more support and you'll have a cube of pine.

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[Cammunoz]

You add any more support and you'll have a cube of pine.

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exactly [emoji23]lol just dont know if the 2x6 will bow without it


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[Waddleboy]

Assuming you are leveled all around and the wood the tank's frame is going on is vertically supported, you can stop adding wood. The 2x6 won't bow under the weight. More wood and all you are doing is just making the stand heavier. Start skinning and adding your finishing touches.

That being said, to each your own and if it makes you sleep better at night, add additional support. I personally wouldn't.

 

[Darthv247]

i would remove the support u added in the front to give yourself more access for maintenance. look at the stock stands. they have less support and are fine.

 

[Cammunoz]

New 150g build

Here is an update on all my live stock they all seem to be doing better then they were in my tank

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[Darthv247]

very nice. Maybe i missed it earlier. what is the plan fir flow in the DT? you have some real nice coral.

 

[Cammunoz]

very nice. Maybe i missed it earlier. what is the plan fir flow in the DT? you have some real nice coral.

Im planning that out not sure i may extend the return nozzles or make a diy return out of pvc tubes and attach T elbows? I am a little concerned about the flow. I am thinking along the lines of this?

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[Darthv247]

cool. i wouldnt count on the return pump for the flow in the tank. sump should only be processing just enough water for the skimmers needs. Maybe a few powerheads or a wavemaker in the tank. Depending on what coral you plan on. The flow in tank will need to be more than the sumps flow through.

 

[Cammunoz]

cool. i wouldnt count on the return pump for the flow in the tank. sump should only be processing just enough water for the skimmers needs. Maybe a few powerheads or a wavemaker in the tank. Depending on what coral you plan on. The flow in tank will need to be more than the sumps flow through.

Ya i agree i plan to add a couple of powe heads!


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[Cammunoz]

Ran into an issue when i was adding the top plywood i noticed there is a gap in the middle and it doesnt lay flush. I dont know what to do now? dont mind the crappy top board just for reference

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[Cammunoz]

bump?


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[Darthv247]

I think the cut is just not flush or even. It seems a little jagged causing the gap.