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  1. Stingray
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    Plywood top of stand how thick should it be?

    Thanks for replys all, so should i leave the 1/4" plywood or remove it, for my progress so far see link below with pictures, going to start staining...
    Post by: Stingray, May 11, 2014 in forum: General Reef Topics
  2. Stingray
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    Rocketman's 370g 5'x5' Square Build

    Gobsmacked, Awesome job, well done
    Post by: Stingray, May 11, 2014 in forum: Show Off Your Fish Tanks!
  3. Stingray
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    Plywood top of stand how thick should it be?

    Thanks, it sure is confusing, but the tank stands flat, no wobble , and the spirit level is between the lines on all angles.
    Post by: Stingray, May 11, 2014 in forum: General Reef Topics
  4. Stingray
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    Plywood top of stand how thick should it be?

    Thanks for reply, the top frame is made of 2x4 lumber 40"x22" plus 2 19" pieces secured in the middle, i have read that a glass tank needs no support...
    Post by: Stingray, May 11, 2014 in forum: General Reef Topics
  5. Stingray
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    Plywood top of stand how thick should it be?

    I just built my own stand 40" long to hold a 30" long tank giving me 5" extra each side, problem is how thick should the plywood on top be, at...
    Thread by: Stingray, May 11, 2014, 33 replies, in forum: General Reef Topics
  6. Stingray
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    *Pics* Building stand bigger than tank to hold bigger sump, Help....

    Need to know, at present the stand is lined with 1/4" plywood top and bottom, before I stain it would I be better to replace it with thicker plywood...
    Post by: Stingray, May 9, 2014 in forum: I made this!
  7. Stingray
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    New Tank, new sand?

    Thanks for clearing that up guys, I will rinse my old sand and add it back to the tank, save me some money too :)
    Post by: Stingray, May 8, 2014 in forum: Sand
  8. Stingray
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    New Tank, new sand?

    Sand is around 1 1/2" deep less in some places It's 1 year old Maybe I could do half and half
    Post by: Stingray, May 8, 2014 in forum: Sand
  9. Stingray
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    New Tank, new sand?

    Im due to swap tanks in the next week or 2, its been set up for a year now, but whenever i read about swapping tanks the only thing that plays with...
    Thread by: Stingray, May 7, 2014, 16 replies, in forum: Sand
  10. Stingray
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    *Pics* Building stand bigger than tank to hold bigger sump, Help....

    Will start painting it with the ronseal shortly, then will come up with the door plans, The bulkheads have not been tested yet, but i plan to...
    Post by: Stingray, May 7, 2014 in forum: I made this!
  11. Stingray
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    *Pics* Building stand bigger than tank to hold bigger sump, Help....

    I took some more pics of the bottom of my new tank, is there anything i should do before placing it in its final resting place? [IMG] [IMG]...
    Post by: Stingray, May 7, 2014 in forum: I made this!
  12. Stingray
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    *Pics* Building stand bigger than tank to hold bigger sump, Help....

    Thanks Dusty Would the Ron seal varnish be ideal for my stand I can match it to my wooden floor if so Than maybe seal the cracks with sealant...
    Post by: Stingray, May 7, 2014 in forum: I made this!
  13. Stingray
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    *Pics* Building stand bigger than tank to hold bigger sump, Help....

    if not carpet is there anything else, and is it important that i use it, my existing tank has none just sits on a flat surface, Is this ok to...
    Post by: Stingray, May 7, 2014 in forum: I made this!
  14. Stingray
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    *Pics* Building stand bigger than tank to hold bigger sump, Help....

    Finish nails it is then, gonna buy the trim also, i read the styrofoam acts has a vibration mat and evens out any uneven iregularities, carpet can...
    Post by: Stingray, May 7, 2014 in forum: I made this!
  15. Stingray
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    *Pics* Building stand bigger than tank to hold bigger sump, Help....

    Thanks, Not graded wood, no grain at ALL What should I use to attach the plywood with? And should I use foam under the tank glass?
    Post by: Stingray, May 6, 2014 in forum: I made this!
  16. Stingray
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    *Pics* Building stand bigger than tank to hold bigger sump, Help....

    Frame is finished other then the 2 support legs on the rear under the tank corners, i will finish those off tomorrow along with the 1/4" plywood im...
    Post by: Stingray, May 6, 2014 in forum: I made this!
  17. Stingray
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    *Pics* Building stand bigger than tank to hold bigger sump, Help....

    I will put 2x4 uprights on the rear corners, none on the front, that way i can upgrade my sump eventually, but for now all i have is a 15"wide, with...
    Post by: Stingray, May 5, 2014 in forum: I made this!
  18. Stingray
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    *Pics* Building stand bigger than tank to hold bigger sump, Help....

    Thank you for replys I will add pics as I progress, The tank I intend on putting it in the middle of the stand are you still certain it need no...
    Post by: Stingray, May 5, 2014 in forum: I made this!
  19. Stingray
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    *Pics* Building stand bigger than tank to hold bigger sump, Help....

    Bump, any advise on this would be most appreciated, i wait for any before i carry on building, thanks.
    Post by: Stingray, May 5, 2014 in forum: I made this!
  20. Stingray
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    *Pics* Building stand bigger than tank to hold bigger sump, Help....

    Hi all After getting my water parameters all on track and consistent i seen a ex-display tank for sale very cheap, much better condition then present...
    Thread by: Stingray, May 4, 2014, 26 replies, in forum: I made this!
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